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Books & Bites Cookbook Club

Modern Freezer Meals

2026-01-20 12:00:00 2026-01-20 13:00:00 America/Regina Books & Bites Cookbook Club 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! LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Tuesday, January 20
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 12:00:00 2026-01-20 13:00:00 America/Regina Books & Bites Cookbook Club 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! LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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!

Check out our monthly cookbook selection and join us for a milestone celebration as Books & Bites Cookbook Club hosts its 50th meeting. January’s selection is Modern Freezer Meals: Simple Recipes to Cook Now and Freeze for Later by Ali Rosen. This benchmark gathering marks six years of cooking, community, and conversation since our first meeting in March 2019. Attendees will choose a recipe from the selected book and bring it in to share. Copies of the book will be available on the Library’s Holds Shelf.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult |

LSF Brookfield Library

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Mon, Dec 15	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 16	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 17	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 18	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 19	10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 20	10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Mon, Dec 15	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 16	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 17	10:00AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, Dec 20	10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Upcoming Events

Sunday Crafternoons

Sun, Dec 21, 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! Drop-ins welcome.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Dec 22, 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.

Movie Monday: Nightmare Before Christmas

Mon, Dec 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us for an evening family friendly movie, snacks, and fun. This month, we'll be watching The Nightmare Before Christmas. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Brain Bootcamp

Tue, Dec 23, 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, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Meeting of the Friends + Foundation for the Brookfield Library

Teen Holiday Movie - Elf

Tue, Dec 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us for fun holiday movie with hot chocolate and some sweet treats. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.

Library Closed All Day - Holiday

Wed, Dec 24, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

The Library is closed all day on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 in observance of the holiday.

Library Closed All Day - Holiday

Thu, Dec 25, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

The Library is closed all day on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 in observance of the holiday.

Take & Make Friday Crafts

Fri, Dec 26, 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, Dec 26, 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.

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Cards and Conversation

Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:25am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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

Owl Pellet Dissection

Tue, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join the Cook Country Forest Preserve to unwrap the world's grossest present! Find out what owls have for dinner and learn all about animal digestion while you dissect a real owl pellet.

READ to the Dogs

Tue, Dec 30, 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.

This event is full

Library Closed All Day - Holiday

Wed, Dec 31, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

The Library is closed all day on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year's holiday.

Library Closed All Day - Holiday

Thu, Jan 01, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

The Library is closed all day on Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 in observance of the New Year's holiday.

Chair Zumba

Fri, Jan 02, 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.

Legotastic Saturdays

Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Sunday Crafternoons

Sun, Jan 04, 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! Drop-ins welcome.

Chair Yoga

Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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.

Family Movie Night - Despicable Me

Mon, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us for an evening family friendly movie, snacks, and fun. This month we will be watching Despicable Me! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Evening Cookbook Club - Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches

Mon, Jan 05, 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.

FOL Writers' Group

Mon, Jan 05, 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!

Cards and Conversation

Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:25am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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

Maker Studio 101

Tue, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Complete your Maker Studio orientation- this class covers equipment machines and materials, reservations, best practices. See the long description for more! Walk-ins welcome to observe.

Hump Day Stretch

Wed, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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!

Teen Cooking: Hot Coco in a Jar

Wed, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Come make jars of different types of Hot Coco and create cute labels to decorate your jars.

Yoga for Kids

Wed, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

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

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - The Martian Chronicles

Wed, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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.

Dementia Friends Presentation - Become a Dementia Friend by learning about dementia!

Thu, Jan 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

This presentation will cover common myths about dementia, early signs and symptoms, and how best to support neighbors, friends or family who are living with dementia. This event is for ages 6-106!

Mini Makers

Thu, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

3D Print & Design Club

Thu, Jan 08, 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!

Non-Fiction Book Club - The Swans of Harlem

Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Off-Site

Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!

Take & Make: Paper Winter Mittens

Fri, Jan 09, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Pick up a kit starting today Friday, January 9 to create your pair of paper winter mittens. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.

Teen D & D

Fri, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

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

Tiny Tattoo Studio

Fri, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for a Tiny Tattoo Studio experience! Kids will choose their temporary tattoo and have our "artist" apply their new ink! Must be 18 (months)+ to be tattooed. Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Captain Curiosity

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

When Captain Curiosity wishes upon a new star, an alien spaceship appears and whisks him away. Learn about outer space and the stars in this hilarious, interactive show! Walk-ins welcome.

Bouncing Babies

Mon, Jan 12, 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, Jan 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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.

Mini Musicos: Maraca Design

Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Maracas are shaker instruments that can be heard in some genres of Latin and Caribbean music. Join us to design your very own maraca! Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Winter Warm Scene - Session 1

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Baby, it's cold outside! Come to the Maker Studio and create a decorative warm winter scene on a cutting board!

Detox Your Mind through Meditation

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Start the new year with a clean slate and learn how to detoxify negative thought patterns and calm the body. Presented by Umesh Bhatia. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.

Winter Warm Scene - Session 2

Mon, Jan 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Baby, it's cold outside! Come to the Maker Studio and create a decorative warm winter scene on a cutting board!

Brain Bootcamp

Tue, Jan 13, 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!

Storytime Stars

Tue, Jan 13, 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.

Tiny Tots Storytime

Tue, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Story Stretchers - The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming

Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Take a story beyond the page! Join us to read a picture book and then dive into its themes through crafts and activities. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Movies with Marty - Beans

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join Marty Blank for a screening of his favorite films. Walk-ins welcome!

Teaching Tech: Intro to YouTube

Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Want to be the next star YouTuber? Learn the basics of video blogging and sharing on this popular platform.

Illinois Libraries Present: Jonathan Eig - Bringing History to Life

Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Jonathan Eig- author of Pulitzer Prize-winning biography King: A Life.

Essential Computer Skills

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join a Basic Computer Skills class with interactive lessons and assessments.

Marvelous Miércoles

Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for a bilingual storyime on Wednesday mornings! We will sing, read, and rhyme in English and Spanish! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Teen Improv Workshop

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Instructor Samantha Concklin will start with a few warm-ups, play challenging improv games, take a break with one-word "proverbs," and finish with storytelling, scene-focused games.

Comic Creation Club

Wed, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Teen Thursday Trivia: Disney

Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Come show your knowledge of Disney trivia, with the top scores earning full size candy bars. Teens and Tweens should bring a device to play on, as the trivia will be displayed through Kahoot!

Art Explorers: Bookmark Sticker Collage

Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Use stickers to create your own collage on a bookmark. Walk ins and new friends welcome!

3D Drawing

Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Did you see that? Are you certain? Drawing fools our eyes with optical illusions. Lift your drawings off the page and fool yourself. We?ll provide paper and pencils (and erasers).

Brookfield's Lead Service Line Replacement Q&A

Thu, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join the Brookfield Conservation Commission and Public Works department to learn about the ongoing Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

Slime Club - Winter Slime

Fri, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Every other month, let's make some slime! This month's slime will be winter themed. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Fandom Friday: Disney

Fri, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

You?re invited to celebrate all things Disney! Come dressed in your favorite Disney gear, and get ready for an afternoon of imagination and fun!

Essential Computer Skills

Sat, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join a Basic Computer Skills class with interactive lessons and assessments.

Teen Movie Club: Twilight (2008)

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 1:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Teens can come to this new club held one Saturday a month to watch fun movies and enjoy some snacks.

Sunday Crafternoons

Sun, Jan 18, 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! Drop-ins welcome.

Bouncing Babies

Mon, Jan 19, 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, Jan 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Virtual

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.

Frosty and Friends Snowman Garland - Session 1

Mon, Jan 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

My big fat snowflake says, "Frosty friends make winter warmer." Join us in the Maker Studio! We are making Frosty and Friends into a frost filled garland!

Girls Night Out Book Club - Housekeeping- Marilynne Robinson

Mon, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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

FOL Writers' Group

Mon, Jan 19, 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!

Frosty and Friends Snowman Garland - Session 2

Mon, Jan 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

My big fat snowflake says, "Frosty friends make winter warmer." Join us in the Maker Studio! We are making Frosty and Friends into a frost filled garland!

Cards and Conversation

Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:25am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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

Storytime Stars

Tue, Jan 20, 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.

Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Modern Freezer Meals

Tue, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

New venue 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!