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Paint & Sip: Watercolor Spring Wreaths

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2026-04-21 19:00:00 2026-04-21 20:30:00 America/Regina Paint & Sip: Watercolor Spring Wreaths Using watercolor paint, you will make beautiful and colorful spring wreaths. Registration is required; please register for only 1 session. LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Tuesday, April 21
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-21 19:00:00 2026-04-21 20:30:00 America/Regina Paint & Sip: Watercolor Spring Wreaths Using watercolor paint, you will make beautiful and colorful spring wreaths. Registration is required; please register for only 1 session. LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

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

Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe. 

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Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, Mar 22, 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.
Resilient Beginnings for Babies and Their Grown Ups
Mon, Mar 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Join Emily Crement, Community Support Specialist for Lyons Township, for a storytime and discussion based around building wellness skills like resilience and emotional regulation. Walk-ins welcome!
Chair Yoga
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
Mon, Mar 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.
My Time with a Mobster: The Story of Frank Calabrese Jr
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join history speaker Tim Wilsey for an inside look at the Family Secrets Trial
I-PASS On Demand
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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.
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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.
Teen Talk & Toss with Pizza
Tue, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 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.
Maker Machines: Button Makers
Tue, Mar 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Want to learn how to make your own custom buttons? Sign up to explore how to do so in the Maker Studio! Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, Mar 25, 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.
Home Repair Scams Presentation
Wed, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a presentation on home repair scams by Andrea Zaragoza from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.
Resumania: Learn to Make a Resume
Wed, Mar 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Getting ready to apply for a summer job or internship? Learn about making a resume and get some tips about where to start looking for the right job for you.
Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees
Successfully Navigating College Admissions
Wed, Mar 25, 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.
Register
AARP Tax Assistance
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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.
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
Thu, Mar 26, 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.
Books & Brews -- Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe - at Ryan's Public House
Thu, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, Mar 27, 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.
Jungle Dance Party
Fri, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Little explorers are invited to move, groove, and roar at our toddler-friendly Jungle Dance Party! Enjoy music, dancing, and lots of wiggles in a fun, high-energy jungle atmosphere.
Chair Zumba
Fri, Mar 27, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
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Fri, Mar 27, 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.
Chair Yoga
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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.
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LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
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Rubber Duck Superhero Cosplay
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LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
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Classic Comic Celebration
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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
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LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
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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!
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!
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.
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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!
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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.
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LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
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LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
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LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Activate your sense of sight and touch by creating galaxy-inspired sensory bottles! Walk-ins and new friends welcome!
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LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
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LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
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AARP Tax Assistance
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LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
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LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
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Geek Week Art Explorers - Fairy/Dragon Jars
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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 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!
Take & Make Friday Crafts
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.
Fandom Button Making
Fri, Apr 03, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
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Teen Trivia: Pokémon
Fri, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
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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.
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.
Bouncing Babies
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
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.
Mini Musicos: Design a Castanet
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.
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
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.
Turning 65: Understanding Medicare
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
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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.
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
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.
Non-Fiction Book Club - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
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
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Take & Make Friday Crafts
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.
Turning 65: Understanding Medicare
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.
Bouncing Babies
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!
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Mon, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
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After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
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.
Beading Buddies: Ape-ril Edition
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
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.
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.
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
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.
Film Discussion - The Wild Child- François Truffaut
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.
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
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.
Art Explorers - DIY Stamps
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.
Register
Take & Make Friday Crafts
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.
Memory Café: Beatles Sing-Along Edition
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.
Bouncing Babies
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.
Chair Yoga
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.
John Adams HBO Mini-Series Showing
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.
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
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!
Girls Night Out Book Club - Finding Me- Viola Davis
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.
Register
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.
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