Music on the Plaza with Mark Dvorak

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - 1984

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this whimsical storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Registration is now closed

Hump Day Stretch

Wed, Oct 01, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us for this midweek 45-minute stretch class. Wake up your body with a simple set of stretches and exercises set to music. Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Registration is now closed

Hook & Needle Guild

Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Calling all knitters, crochet enthusiast, embroidery gurus, quilting masters, and everybody that would like to join us for our monthly Guild Meeting. Tea will be served; new faces welcome!

Spooky Slime

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Teens can make their own pumpkin orange or potion green slime perfect for the spooky season!

Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Read the best in Sci-Fi & Fantasy and join a lively discussion! Copies of the book will be available on the Library's Holds Shelf. New participants are always welcome.

True Crime Club - The Disappearance of Molly Zelko

Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us to discuss all things true crime. This month, learn about the disappearance of Molly Zelko, a journalist in Joliet who went mysteriously missing on September 26, 1957.

Toddler Tales

Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this spectacular storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

3D Print & Design Club

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Join us to learn and discuss all things 3D printing and design! Open to all ages (under 12 with an adult). Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new faces welcome!

Fandom Friday: Hello Kitty & Friends

Fri, Oct 03, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.

Teen D & D

Fri, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Fri, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Celebrate a different fandom at each class with fun, crafts, trivia, and more. This month we'll be celebrating the world of Hello Kitty & Friends. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Legotastic Saturdays

Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Build as far as your imagination will take you at this drop-in event!

Music on the Plaza with Mark Dvorak

Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for rhymes, bounces, songs, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Learn the basics of yoga without getting down on the floor. Presented on Zoom by Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes. New participants welcome; Zoom information will be sent by email after registration.

Device Drop In

Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop computer? Need assistance with social media or library apps? Stop by and get one-one one help from a librarian. Walk-ins welcome!

Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Library Plaza

Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week! Join "Chicago's Official Troubadour" Mark Dvorak for an acoustic concert on the Library Plaza.

Wonderful Weaving

Mon, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Use recycled materials and a cardboard loom to discover the magic of fiber arts. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

Ghostie Garlands Session 1

Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Let these ghostie garlands fly home with you! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

This event is full

Evening Cookbook Club - Retro Recipes from the '50s & '60s

Mon, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Love to cook? Join the new evening edition of our popular Cookbook Club. Pick a recipe from the selected book to make and bring to the meeting to share.

Ghostie Garlands Session 2

Mon, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Let these ghostie garlands fly home with you! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

This event is full

FOL Writers' Group

Mon, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Calling all writers! Join our group where writers of all genres come together to exchange ideas, offer constructive feedback, and get inspired!

Walk & Talk

Tue, Oct 07, 9:00am - 10:00am

Forest Preserve - Grove #2 West

Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!

Cards and Conversation

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Genealogy Club - CSI: Cemetery Search and Investigation

Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Rescheduled

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New date Tuesday, October 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Curious what those symbols on your great-grandfather's headstone mean? Learn about the American cemetery and how to find your ancestors' burial places. Presented by Tina Beaird. Walk-ins welcome.

Teen Bandits Banned Book Club - 1984 Graphic Novel

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Teen participants will discuss this popular banned book turned graphic novel to celebrate banned books week, and enjoy some fun treats!

Music on the Plaza with Mark Dvorak

Tue, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Library Plaza

Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books Week! Join "Chicago's Official Troubadour" Mark Dvorak for an acoustic concert on the Library Plaza.

Genealogy Club - CSI: Cemetery Search and Investigation

Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Curious what those symbols on your great-grandfather's headstone mean? Learn about the American cemetery and how to find your ancestors' burial places. Presented by Tina Beaird. Walk-ins welcome.

Maker Studio 101

Tue, Oct 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Complete your Maker Studio orientation by attending this introductory class! We'll cover procedures, reservations, machine operation, materials, and best practices! Read the long description for more!

Film Showing - Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this whimsical storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us at the Library for a showing of this award- winning documentary during Banned Books Week.

Yarn Doll Ghosts

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Teens can come make their own cute little ghost friends out of yarn.

Yoga for Kids

Wed, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join yoga instructor and former kindergarten teacher Marianne Mohrhusen for some afternoon relaxation. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Toddler Tales

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this spectacular storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Medicare Lunch & Learn

Thu, Oct 09, 11:30am - 1:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us for a free lunch to discover the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans and understand the Annual Enrollment Period. Registration is required.

Mini Makers

Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us in the classroom for kid-friendly editions of our maker lab projects.

Non-Fiction Book Club - Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder

Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sebastian's Ale & Whiskey House

Join the Non-Fiction Book Club at Sebastian's for lively discussions. New participants welcome!

Film Showing - Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship

Thu, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us at the Library for a showing of this award- winning documentary during Banned Books Week.

Teen Take & Make: Moon Phase Garland

Fri, Oct 10, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Pick up a kit starting today Friday, October 10 to create your own Moon Phase Garland. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.

Fri, Oct 10, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.

Chair Zumba

Fri, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

This 45-minute seated class combines music and muscle toning moves to give you an overall energy boost! Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

This event is full

Geek Lab: Ghost Rockets

Fri, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us to craft ghost rockets and then head outside to launch them into the sky! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Sunday Crafternoons

Sun, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Spend your Sunday afternoon crafting with like-minded friends. Bring your own project or do one of ours! Walk-ins welcome.

Even More One Hit Wonders

Mon, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for rhymes, bounces, songs, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Mon, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Ian Tiele returns to discuss those one-time hits we just can't forget.

Brain Bootcamp

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Give your brain a workout with brain teasers, trivia, word games, and more. New faces welcome!

Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Film Discussion - Candy Mountain

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films. In Candy Mountain, a struggling musician seeks out a famous guitar maker in hopes of making it big.

Teaching Tech: Burning Discs

Tue, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Learn how to burn files onto CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays inside the Editing Studio and on any optical disc computer. Demonstrations will be held. Walk-ins welcome.

Teen Cooking: Graveyard Dirt Cups

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this whimsical storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Hump Day Stretch

Wed, Oct 15, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us for this midweek 45-minute stretch class. Wake up your body with a simple set of stretches and exercises set to music. Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Hook & Needle Guild

Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Calling all knitters, crochet enthusiast, embroidery gurus, quilting masters, and everybody that would like to join us for our monthly Guild Meeting. Tea will be served; new faces welcome!

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Teens can came make delicious dirt cups that are decorated to look like spooky graveyards.

Comic Creation Club

Wed, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Write, draw, and create your own comic strips. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Poetry Appreciation Group - The Flowers of Evil

Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Poetry enthusiasts are invited to the Poetry Appreciation Club- a new community-led book club. Walk-ins welcome!

Forest Preserve Storytime

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join our friends from the Forest Preserves of Cook County for a special storytime all about the outdoors. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

Art Explorers: Build-a-Creature Drawings

Thu, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Art Explorers is an art-based program that encourages kids to engage with unique art materials and concepts. This month's theme is: Build-a-Creature Drawings Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Five-Fingered Ghosts

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Turn a cotton glove into a quintet of spooks. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Brookfield Reads Discussion - Under a Dark Sky by Lori Rader-Day

Thu, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

In this suspenseful mystery, a grieving widow's peaceful retreat takes a deadly turn. Read the book selection for Brookfield Reads 2025, then join fellow readers for a lively discussion.

Movies with Marty - Halloween Double Features

Fri, Oct 17, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.

Teen D & D

Fri, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Get Your Game On!

Fri, Oct 17, 6:15pm - 8:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us for a double feature Island of Lost Souls (1932) and Cat and the Canary (1939).

Disability Parent & Caregiver Support Group

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Find support and share resources with other parents and caregivers of children with disabilities. Meets every other month at the Library. Walk-ins welcome.

Boho Candy Corn Session 1

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for rhymes, bounces, songs, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Learn the basics of yoga without getting down on the floor. Presented on Zoom by Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes. New participants welcome; Zoom information will be sent by email after registration.

Device Drop In

Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Have questions about your phone, tablet, or laptop computer? Need assistance with social media or library apps? Stop by and get one-one one help from a librarian. Walk-ins welcome!

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

DIY some fall flair with some iconic candy corn (softies). Be ready for some Boho fun! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

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Girls Night Out Book Club - Under a Dark Sky

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us monthly in person or on Zoom to chat about a variety of books all focused on women. New participants are always welcome!

Boho Candy Corn Session 2

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

DIY some fall flair with some iconic candy corn (softies). Be ready for some Boho fun! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

This event is full

FOL Writers' Group

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Calling all writers! Join our group where writers of all genres come together to exchange ideas, offer constructive feedback, and get inspired!

Walk & Talk

Tue, Oct 21, 9:00am - 10:00am

Forest Preserve - Grove #2 West

Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!

Cards and Conversation

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!

Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Good Food, Good Life: 130 Simple Recipes

Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Choose a recipe from a pre-selected book and bring it in to share. Copies will be available on the Library's hold shelf. New faces welcome!

It's Alive! The Birth of the Universal Monsters

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

William Pack presents a look at some of the most iconic monsters in movie history and their legacy in pop culture. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.

Maker Machines - Mayku FormBox Mold-Maker

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Illinois Libraries Presents: Beyond the Screen - A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Join us for a magical evening with actress Marissa Bode- one of the stars of the Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked.

Halloween Monster Trivia Game

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this whimsical storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

New venue LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Come test your knowledge of Halloween monsters in a fun Kahoot game. The winner will get a mini spooky trophy. Snacks will be provided.

Zumba for Kids

Wed, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us for this after school dance party! Move and groove to Latin American, hip-hop, and pop music. Please note: gym shoes are required for this event. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Library Board of Trustees

Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Successfully Navigating College Admissions

Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Stand Out for College presents a look at current college admissions trends and how to navigate the constantly changing landscape. Presented via Zoom.

Paint and Sip: Watercolor Pumpkins - Session 1

Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Using beautiful watercolors to make a pumpkin painting perfect for fall. Registration is required; please register for only 1 session.

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Toddler Tales

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this spectacular storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Paint and Sip: Watercolor Pumpkins - Session 2

Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Using beautiful watercolors to make a pumpkin painting perfect for fall. Registration is required; please register for only 1 session.

This event is full

Take & Make: DIY Bat Wreath

Fri, Oct 24, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a Take & Make craft every Friday! Crafts are available while supplies last.

Chair Zumba

Fri, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

This 45-minute seated class combines music and muscle toning moves to give you an overall energy boost! Registration is required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

This event is full

Geek Lab: Ghost Rockets

Fri, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us to craft ghost rockets and then head outside to launch them into the sky! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Fri, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 5:10pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Pick up a kit starting Friday, October 17 near the Information Desk on the 2nd floor and be on the lookout for a video tutorial on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make DIY Bat Wreaths!

Sunday Crafternoons

Sun, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Spend your Sunday afternoon crafting with like-minded friends. Bring your own project or do one of ours! Walk-ins welcome.

Skywatching With Your Eyes

Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for rhymes, bounces, songs, and more in this storytime just for babies. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Learn the basics of yoga without getting down on the floor. Presented on Zoom by Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes. New participants welcome; Zoom information will be sent by email after registration.

Mon, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Astronomer and educator Michelle Nichols will give us an overview of celestial observations you can do with just your eyes, including Moon phases, eclipses, planets, stars, and much more

Walk & Talk

Tue, Oct 28, 9:00am - 10:00am

Forest Preserve - Grove #2 West

Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!

Brain Bootcamp

Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Give your brain a workout with brain teasers, trivia, word games, and more. New faces welcome!

Friends + Foundation Meeting

Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library

CANCELED READ to the Dogs

Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Toddle on in for songs, books, rhymes, and more in this fun storytime! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Practice your reading skills with dogs from the Hinsdale Humane Society. Check in at the Youth Desk to sign up for a 10 min time slot! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

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Spooky Sensory Playtime

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Enjoy spooky inspired sensory stations with all things kooky to touch and see! Cook eyeball stew, dig for skeletons in a kinetic sand station, and more fright-tastic fun! Walk-ins welcome!

Hook & Needle Guild

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Calling all knitters, crochet enthusiast, embroidery gurus, quilting masters, and everybody that would like to join us for our monthly Guild Meeting. Tea will be served; new faces welcome!

TAG: Not-Too-Creepy Spooky Storytime

Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Help make an awesome not-too-creepy spooky story time for the little kids, by reading with them and helping them make a Halloween craft.

Reading Buddies with the Teen Advisory Group

Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join the teens from the LSF Brookfield Library Teen Advisory Group for not-too-creepy stories and crafts. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

Brookfield Reads Finale - Chills & Thrills Lori Rader-Day

Wed, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Meet Lori Rader-Day, author of Under a Dark Sky, the Brookfield Reads selection for 2025. Hear about her writing process, ask questions, and get signed copies of her books.

Not So Spooky Storytime

Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Come to a very spooktacular storytime and stay after for a little treat. No tricks here! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Books & Brews - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

Thu, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Sebastian's Ale and Whiskey House - Private Back Room

Adults 21+ are welcome to join Books & Brews Book Club. Participants will discuss books, socialize, and enjoy a fine brew each month at a different local establishment. New participants welcome.