Online Culture & Safety for Parents

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

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.

Thu, Mar 19, 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.

Registration is now closed

Art Explorers - Washi Tape Plates

Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Decorate paper plates with a collage of patterned washi tape! Walk-ins and new friends welcome!

Racing Cars & Electric Motors

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio

Learn how electric motors work and build a miniature car for racing. A bit of hot glue and some batteries will have you zoomed around the library. Registration required, walk-ins welcome to observe.

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Thu, Mar 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Tune in for a conversation with the industrious, irreverent author of the novel James, Percival Everett. This program is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present.

Virtual Take & Make: Pom Pom Fish

Fri, Mar 20, 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.

Rescheduled

Bid Opening

Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm

New date Friday, March 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library

Bid opening

Bid Opening

Fri, Mar 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

Bid opening

Teen D & D

Fri, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 5:05pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room

Pick up a kit starting Friday, March 13 near the 2nd floor Information Desk and be on the lookout for a video tutorial on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make Pom Pom Fish!

Online Culture & Safety for Parents

Fri, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom

Social Worker Susie Bohun will educate parents on and facilitate a dialogue about online safety, A.I., podcasts, gaming, and meme culture that is geared towards grade-schoolers and up.

Get Your Game On!

Fri, Mar 20, 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, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2

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

Family Loteria

Sat, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room

Bring the familia for a game of Loteria, a bingo-style game from Mexico! Enjoy a few rounds of the game, taste a Mexican snack, and try your luck at a prize! Walk-ins welcome while supplies last.

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.

My Time with a Mobster: The Story of Frank Calabrese Jr

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.

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.

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.

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.

Books & Brews -- Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe - at Ryan's Public House

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.

Thu, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Off-Site

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.

Rubber Duck Superhero Cosplay

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

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

Family Game Night

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

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!

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.

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.

Dungeons & Dragon (2023) Movie and Miniature Painting

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.

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 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!

Library Closed for Easter Sunday

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

John Adams HBO Mini-Series Showing

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!

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.