Teen Art Class with Carla Riseman

Rubber Duck Superhero Cosplay

Mon, Mar 30, 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.

Device Drop In

Mon, Mar 30, 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, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Use air drying foam clay to dress up a rubber duck as a superhero.

Classic Comic Celebration

Mon, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join us for a celebration of timeless comic characters! We will have themed games and a craft available. Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Superhero Trivia Night

Mon, Mar 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Test your knowledge of Superheroes, comic books, and graphic novels in a fun trivia event.

Take & Make: Super Mario Boo Ghost Paper Lantern

Tue, Mar 31, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Pick up a kit starting today Tuesday, March 31 to create your own Super Mario Boo Ghost Paper Lantern. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.

Cards and Conversation

Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:25am

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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

Short and Long-Term Care

Tue, Mar 31, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join an informative session on short- and long-term care, covering coverage options, and how to plan for future care needs.

Minecraft Madness

Tue, Mar 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Laptops will be provided, and registration is required!

This event is full

Video Game Pizza Party

Tue, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Join us for gaming of all kinds and pizza!

PLA Virtual Conference Day One

Wed, Apr 01, 8:00am - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Staff conference room

PLA Virtual Conference Day One

TAG: Teen Advisory Group - Little Alien Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Help make an awesome alien-themed story time for the little kids, by reading with them and helping them make a cute alien craft.

Little Alien Reading Buddies

Wed, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Join the teens from the LSF Brookfield Library Teen Advisory Group for a story time filled with fun alien books and crafts. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!

Hump Day Stretch

Wed, Apr 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.

Hook & Needle Guild

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Yoga for Kids

Wed, Apr 01, 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!

Geek Week Art Explorers - Galaxy Sensory Bottles

Wed, Apr 01, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Activate your sense of sight and touch by creating galaxy-inspired sensory bottles! Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

Wed, Apr 01, 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.

Sci-Fi After Dark: "Nightfall" Radio Drama

Wed, Apr 01, 8:00pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Experience Isaac Asimov's classic science fiction story Nightfall in a dramatic radio production screening, as a world that has never known darkness faces its first sunset.

PLA Virtual Conference Day Two

Thu, Apr 02, 8:00am - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Staff conference room

PLA Virtual Conference Day Two

AARP Tax Assistance

Thu, Apr 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

AARP volunteers are back to provide free tax assistance, with special attention to those ages 60 or older. Sign up in person at the Adult & Teen Services Desk.

Dungeons & Dragon (2023) Movie and Miniature Painting

Thu, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Come watch Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) and paint game miniatures.

Geek Week Art Explorers - Fairy/Dragon Jars

Thu, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Light up the night with glow-in-the-dark jars that capture the essence of magical fairies and dragons! Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot

Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Come play a 3rd level Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot with possibility of starting an ongoing adult D&D club. Pre-generated characters will be available but feel free to bring in your own characters

3D Print & Design Club

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

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

PLA Virtual Conference Day Three

Fri, Apr 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.

Fri, Apr 03, 8:00am - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

PLA Virtual Conference Day Three

Fandom Button Making

Fri, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Come to this fun drop-in event, where you can make buttons from your favorite fandoms .Choose from our pre-printed graphics for popular fandoms or bring your own printouts from home. Walk-ins welcome!

Teen Trivia: Pokémon

Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Come show your knowledge of Pokémon 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!

Fandom Friday: Pokémon

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Gotta Catch 'Em All! Enjoy crafts, music, and interactive activities perfect for our little Trainers. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.

This event is full

Teen D & D

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

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

Library Closed for Easter Sunday

Sun, Apr 05, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

The LSF Brookfield Library is closed all day in observance of Easter Sunday. Materials may be returned in the drive-up drop box on Lincoln Avenue. Regular hours resume Monday, April 6 at 10 a.m.

Mon, Apr 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 always welcome.

Mon, Apr 06, 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: Design a Castanet

Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.

Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Castanets are handheld percussion instruments used throughout many parts of the world. Decorate your own wooden castanet with acrylic markers and stickers! Walk-ins and new friends welcome.

Spring Outfits - Session 1

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

All you, fashionistas! Let's turn make a dress- themed paper bag, just in time for spring. Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

FOL Writers' Group

Mon, Apr 06, 6:30pm - 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!

Evening Cookbook Club - Arthur's Cookbook

Mon, Apr 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.

Spring Outfits - Session 2

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

All you, fashionistas! Let's make some paper dresses in time for spring. Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Cards and Conversation

Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 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.

Turning 65: Understanding Medicare

Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.

Tiny Tots Storytime

Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Learn about key Medicare changes for 2026, what Medicare does and does not cover, and the differences between different Medicare plans.

Maker Studio 101

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

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

Marvelous Miércoles

Wed, Apr 08, 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.

Essential Computer Skills

Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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

Teen Cooking: Learn to Make Guacamole and Pico de Gallo

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Teens will learn to make Guacamole and Pico de Gallo. Most ingredients will be pre-cut, but butter knives will be available.

Comic Creation Club

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

True Crime Club - Forensic Science with the Northeastern IL Regional Crime Lab

Wed, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Welcome to True Crime Club, were we discuss all things true crime! This month, go beyond TV crime shows and explore the real-life world of forensic science with a focus on fingerprint analysis.

AARP Tax Assistance

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

AARP volunteers are back to provide free tax assistance, with special attention to those ages 60 or older. Sign up in person at the Adult & Teen Services Desk.

Toddler Tales

Thu, Apr 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.

Non-Fiction Book Club - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.

I-PASS On Demand

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Lobby

Visit the I-PASS On Demand team in the Library lobby to open a new account, add a license plate, pay overdue fees, activate a new sticker tag transponder, and learn about the I-PASS Assist Program.

Mini Makers

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Join us in the maker studio for kid-friendly editions of our maker lab projects. In March we will be making Lego prints and in April we will be making sewn bookmarks.

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

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

Teen Take & Make: Earth Day Necklaces

Fri, Apr 10, All day

LSF Brookfield Library

Pick up a kit starting today Friday, April 10 to create your own necklace celebrating Earth Day. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.

Turning 65: Understanding Medicare

Fri, Apr 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, Apr 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.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Learn about key Medicare changes for 2026, what Medicare does and does not cover, and the differences between different Medicare plans.

Teen Movie Club: Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)

Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Sunday Crafternoons

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Origami, hot glue projects, impromptu drawing exercises and more will fill your Sunday afternoons with imagination and fun. If you like, bring a craft from home and share your experience.

John Adams HBO Mini-Series Showing

Mon, Apr 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 always welcome.

Device Drop In

Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Featuring Paul Giamatti, this critically-acclaimed HBO series chronicles the political and family life of the U.S. Founding Father and president John Adams.

Beading Buddies: Ape-ril Edition

Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.

Mon, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Happy Ape-ril! Create ape-inspired beaded necklaces or keychains. Small materials including pony beads and charms will be used, recommended for ages 5+.

May Day Baskets - Session 1

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Supercharge your crafty fun with some Maker Studio magic. Be ready for May Day with some handmade mini scrap dangle clusters in our May Day Baskets. Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

May Day Baskets - Session 2

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Woody Guthrie, Dustbowl Troubadour - Performed by Barry Cloyd

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Woody Guthrie's music comes alive with Barry Cloyd

Ballots without the Buzz

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Political scientist and Elmhurst professor Dr. Scott Braam provides an overview of how local elections work, why they matter, and where participants can find reliable, nonpartisan voter information.

Brain Bootcamp

Tue, Apr 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!

Storytime Stars

Tue, Apr 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 - The Wild Child- François Truffaut

Tue, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.

Tiny Tots Storytime

Tue, Apr 14, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films.

Marvelous Miércoles

Wed, Apr 15, 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.

Hump Day Stretch

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

DIY Body Scrubs

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Use sugar, salt, and essential oils to make your own fun body scrubs.

Zumba for Kids

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

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.

Poetry Appreciation Group - Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings: Poems by Joy Harjo

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Toddler Tales

Thu, Apr 16, 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.

Art Explorers - DIY Stamps

Thu, Apr 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Use foam stickers and corks to make your own stamps, then use those stamps to create unique artwork! Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Drawing with Shading

Thu, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Give your drawings weight and depth by adding shading. All materials are provided. Bring your imagination. Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

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

Virtual

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.

Memory Café: Beatles Sing-Along Edition

Fri, Apr 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.

Fri, Apr 17, 11:30am - 1:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Adults with dementia and their caregivers are invited to sing-along to classic Beatles hits!

Geek Lab - Seed Bombs

Fri, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Come make seed bombs with us to help grow native plants and flowers this spring. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Teen D & D

Fri, Apr 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.

Virtual Take & Make: DIY Flower Tealight

Fri, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 5:05pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Pick up a kit starting Friday, April 10 near the 2nd floor Information Desk and be on the lookout for a video tutorial on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make DIY Flower Tealight!

Get Your Game On!

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

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

Essential Computer Skills

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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

To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine - with live, virtual Q&A with actor Ian Ruskin

Sun, Apr 19, 11:30am - 1:45pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

This screening of a one-man play takes viewers on a journey through Thomas Paine's revolutionary life.

Mon, Apr 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 always welcome.

John Adams HBO Mini-Series Showing

Mon, Apr 20, 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.

Mon, Apr 20, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Featuring Paul Giamatti, this critically-acclaimed HBO series chronicles the political and family life of the U.S. Founding Father and president John Adams.

Girls Night Out Book Club - Finding Me- Viola Davis

Mon, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.

FOL Writers' Group

Mon, Apr 20, 6:30pm - 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!

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

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

Joyous Japan

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

World traveler Brian Michalski revisits his five-week journey through Japan, riding the Shinkansen, chasing cherry blossoms, and exploring unforgettable food, history, and culture. Walk-ins welcome.

Cards and Conversation

Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 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.

Cancelled

Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Cooking In Real Life by Lidey Heuk

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

LSF Brookfield Library

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!

Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Corn Dance: Inspired First American Cuisine

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Teen Talk & Toss with Pizza

Tue, Apr 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Play a conversation game with dice and engaging questions provided by One Small Step. Pizza and refreshments provided.

Tiny Tots Storytime

Tue, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Successfully Navigating College Admissions

Tue, Apr 21, 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.

Tracking Down Your Infamous Ancestors

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Discover how to learn more about the "Black Sheep" in your family. Presented by History Cop Ray Johnson. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.

Paint & Sip: Watercolor Spring Wreaths - Session 1

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Using watercolor paint, you will make beautiful and colorful spring wreaths. Registration is required; please register for only 1 session.

This event is full

Maker Machines: Silhouette Cameo

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Want to learn how to make your own creations with this precision cutter? Sign up to explore how to do so in the Maker Studio! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Marvelous Miércoles

Wed, Apr 22, 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.

Essential Computer Skills

Wed, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

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

Earth Day Tote Bag Making

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Join us to make your own Earth Day-themed tote bag. Using the Cricut and heat press in the Maker's Space.

Library Board of Trustees

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

The Forest Preserves of Cook County Earth Day Program - Urban Wildlife Ecology

Wed, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Celebrate Earth Day with the Forest Preserves of Cook County

Toddler Tales

Thu, Apr 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.

Rescheduled

Senior Self Defense

Thu, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Friday, May 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Learn and practice basic safety and self-defense techniques. Presented by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Registration required; walk-ins welcome to observe. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Paint & Sip: Watercolor Spring Wreaths - Session 2

Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Using watercolor paint, you will make beautiful and colorful spring wreaths. Registration is required; please register for only 1 session.

This event is full

Movies with Marty - They Shot the Piano Player-Fernando Trueba & Javier Mariscal

Fri, Apr 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.

Baby Prom Dance Party

Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

You're cordially invited to Baby Prom, a sweet and sparkly dance for little ones and their grown-ups! Don't forget to dress to impress! Dresses, suits, and all things fancy are encouraged!

Chair Zumba

Fri, Apr 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.

Family Game Night

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Families and friends can come play different board games and card games that are fun for all ages.

Geek Lab - Seed Bombs

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Come make seed bombs with us to help grow native plants and flowers this spring. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.

Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1

Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month! Join Marty Blank for a screening of his favorite films and a special music discussion with Ian Tiele. Walk-ins welcome!

Sunday Crafternoons

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

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Origami, hot glue projects, impromptu drawing exercises and more will fill your Sunday afternoons with imagination and fun. If you like, bring a craft from home and share your experience.

Mon, Apr 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 always welcome.

John Adams HBO Mini-Series Showing

Mon, Apr 27, 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.

Device Drop In

Mon, Apr 27, 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, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Featuring Paul Giamatti, this critically-acclaimed HBO series chronicles the political and family life of the U.S. Founding Father and president John Adams.