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Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration
2026-06-03 18:00:00 2026-06-03 21:00:00 America/Regina Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading! Register for the Summer Reading Challenge and enjoy snacks, crafts, games, and magic and circus acts featuring Miss Make-Believe and Jared the Juggler. LSF Brookfield Library -

Wednesday, June 03
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-03 18:00:00 2026-06-03 21:00:00 America/Regina Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading! Register for the Summer Reading Challenge and enjoy snacks, crafts, games, and magic and circus acts featuring Miss Make-Believe and Jared the Juggler. LSF Brookfield Library -

Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading! Register for the Summer Reading Challenge and enjoy snacks, crafts, games, and magic and circus acts featuring Miss Make-Believe and Jared the Juggler.

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Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, May 04, 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, May 04, 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, May 04, 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!
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
Mon, May 04, 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.
Family Loteria
Mon, May 04, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
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.
Patchwork Birds - Session 1
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
We are going to create patchwork deco style birds. Registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome to observe.
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, May 04, 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 - What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking
Mon, May 04, 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.
Patchwork Birds - Session 2
Mon, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
We are going to create patchwork deco style birds. Registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome to observe.
Walk & Talk
Tue, May 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!
Cards and Conversation
Tue, May 05, 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, May 05, 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, May 05, 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
Tue, May 05, 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 Studio 101
Tue, May 05, 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.
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, May 06, 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, May 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join a Basic Computer Skills class with interactive lessons and assessments. New faces welcome! Walk-ins welcome to observe.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, May 06, 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.
This event is full
Teen Cooking: Anime and Ramen
Wed, May 06, 3:15pm - 5:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Teens can create their own ramen noodle bowl while watching The Boy & The Heron (2023) from Hayao Miyazaki.
Yoga for Kids
Wed, May 06, 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 - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguru
Wed, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
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.
Toddler Tales
Thu, May 07, 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.
Teen Thursday Trivia: Stranger Things Trivia
Thu, May 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Come show your knowledge of Stranger Things 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!
3D Print & Design Club
Thu, May 07, 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!
Brookfield Stormwater Management
Thu, May 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join the Brookfield Conservation Commission and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to learn about how you can better manage stormwater on your property and help reduce flooding.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, May 08, 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, May 08, 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
Teen D & D
Fri, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Slime Club - Nature Slime
Fri, May 08, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Every other month, let's make some slime! This month's theme is nature slime. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome. 
Sunday Crafternoons
Sun, May 10, 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 Storytime
Mon, May 11, 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, May 11, 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, May 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.
Minecraft Madness
Mon, May 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Laptops will be provided, and registration is required!
Spring Flower Wall Lattice - Session 1
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Come and make a pretty lattice style flower wall décor. Registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome to observe.
Chef Maddox's Presents "Spring Salads & Sides"!
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Chef Maddox presents "Spring Salads & Sides" Culinary Program, showcasing a great menu utilizing fresh local ingredients.
Spring Flower Wall Lattice - Session 2
Mon, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Come and make a pretty lattice style flower wall décor. Registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome to observe.
Walk & Talk
Tue, May 12, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, May 12, 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, May 12, 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, May 12, 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
Tue, May 12, 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 - Enough Said
Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us to view and discuss critically acclaimed foreign and independent films. This month, watch Enough Said, starring James Gandolfini and Catherine Keener.
Teaching Tech: Scanning
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn how to use the scanner inside the Editing Studio as well as the mini-scanners available for checkout from the Maker Studio. Demonstrations will be held. Walk-ins are welcome.
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, May 13, 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.
Baby Jam Band
Wed, May 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Bring your littles to jam out with a variety of toy instruments! Walk-ins and new faces welcome!
Wye Valley Book Club -- The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wye Valley
The Wye Valley book club is back, on the second Wednesday of every month! Cantata residents, guests, and new faces are welcome.
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, May 13, 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 Improv Workshop
Wed, May 13, 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.
Toddler Tales
Thu, May 14, 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, May 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.
Non-Fiction Book Club - A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst
Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Sebastian's Ale and Whiskey House
Join the Non-Fiction Book Club for lively discussions. New participants welcome!
Take and Make: Paper Floral Wreath
Fri, May 15, All day
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting today Friday, May 15 to create your paper floral wreath. Kits will be available on the second floor while supplies last.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, May 15, 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.
Senior Self Defense
Fri, May 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
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.
Get Your Game On!
Fri, May 15, 6:15pm - 8:15pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join us after hours for gaming of all kinds and pizza! Children
Teen Movie Club: Five Nights at Freddy?s (2023)
Sat, May 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Teens and Tweens can come to this club held one Saturday a month to watch fun movies and enjoy some snacks.
Chicago Bacon Grabbers
Sun, May 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Join the Laurel and Hardy Club for a showing Sons of the Desert, assorted shorts, and cartoons. Hosted by Mark Yurkiw and Oasis No. 10. Sons of the desert. Walk-ins welcome.
Bouncing Babies Storytime
Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 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, May 18, 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!
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
Mon, May 18, 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, May 18, 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 - Black Cake: a novel- Charmaine Wilkerson
Mon, May 18, 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!
Music Therapy: Intentional Music for Wellness
Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Come join music therapist, Mia Krings, from Greater Chicago Music Therapy! Walk-ins welcome!
Walk & Talk
Tue, May 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!
Cards and Conversation
Tue, May 19, 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, May 19, 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.
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Books & Bites Cookbook Club - Cooking In Real Life by Lidey Heuk
Tue, May 19, 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 - Appetites: a Cookbook- Anthony Bourdain & Laurie Wooleverver
Tue, May 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Choose a recipe from a pre-selected book and bring it in to share. Copies will be available on the Library's hold shelf. New faces welcome!
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
Tue, May 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.
Tiny Tots
Tue, May 19, 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.
Illinois Libraries Present - Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Virtual Room
Join genre-bending writer R. F. Kuang, author of Katabasis and Babel, in conversation with Kelly Jensen.
Register
Maker Machines: Cricut Maker/Venture
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Learn about these popular precision cutters as well as the accompanying software. Demonstrations will be held. Walk-ins are welcome.
Marvelous Miércoles
Wed, May 20, 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, May 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join a Basic Computer Skills class with interactive lessons and assessments. New faces welcome! Walk-ins welcome to observe.
Mobile Office Hours - With the Office of State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Wed, May 20, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Library Foyer
What can your legislators do for you? Find out during Mobile Office Hours with the office of State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid.
Hump Day Stretch
Wed, May 20, 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.
This event is full
Bedazzling Class
Wed, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Bring in a water bottle, sunglasses, notebook, or another object that you can bedazzle with a fun rainbow of colored rhinestones.
Zumba for Kids
Wed, May 20, 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.
Successfully Navigating College Admissions
Wed, May 20, 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
Poetry Appreciation Group - Chicago Poems by Carl Sandberg
Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Poetry enthusiasts are invited to the Poetry Appreciation Club- a new community-led book club. Walk-ins welcome!
Toddler Tales
Thu, May 21, 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, May 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Hang out with friends after school and enjoy free snacks, crafts, games, movies, homework help, and more.
Art Explorers - Popsicle Stick Puzzles
Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Classroom
Create your own puzzle using popsicle sticks and stickers! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome!
Tinkercad Rocks!
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Sign up and learn your way around this free and powerful 3D print design app. For beginners. Bring along a laptop if you can.
America 250: Securing the Dream for Us All
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Blending theater & civic discussion, this performance based on Dr. Ted Williams III's play Unum follows a fictional Illinois candidate urged to run for office and confront divisions. Walk-ins welcome.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, May 22, 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, May 22, 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
Teen D & D
Fri, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 2
Jump into our D&D campaign! Registration encouraged; walk-ins and new friends welcome.
Slime Club - Nature Slime
Fri, May 22, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Every other month, let's make some slime! This month's theme is nature slime. Walk-ins and new friends always welcome. 
Virtual Take & Make: DIY Paper Bird Garland
Fri, May 22, 5:00pm - 5:05pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Pick up a kit starting Friday, May 15 near the 2nd floor Information Desk and be on the lookout for a video tutorial on Facebook and YouTube detailing how to make a DIY Paper Bird Garland!
Movies with Marty - The Big Lebowski
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join Marty Blank for a screening of his favorite films. Walk-ins welcome!
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Mon, May 25, All day
LSF Brookfield Library - All Rooms (Meeting, Conference, and Storytime)
The LSF Brookfield Library is closed all day in observance of Memorial Day. Materials may be returned in the drive-up drop box on Lincoln Avenue. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 26 at 10 a.m.
Chair Yoga
Mon, May 25, 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.
Walk & Talk
Tue, May 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!
Brain Bootcamp
Tue, May 26, 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!
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
Tue, May 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.
Galaxy Soft Sensory Play
Wed, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
A special half hour for those with more specific sensory needs. Lights are low, music is quiet, and space is limited. Please only register for this slot if your child needs this environment.
Galaxy Sensory Playtime
Wed, May 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Enjoy space themed sensory stations at our GALAXY Sensory Playtime. With stations like playdoh aliens and planets scoop, there?s fun that?s outer this world! Walk-ins and new friends always welcome.
Hook & Needle Guild
Wed, May 27, 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!
Disability Rights Presentation
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for a presentation by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General on protecting the rights of people with disabilities.
TAG: End of School Year Pizza Party
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Join us for a pizza party to kick off the end of the school year, while making summer decorations for the Teen Space.
After-School Hangout - for Teens and Tweens
Thu, May 28, 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.
Estate Planning
Thu, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Getting your affairs in order can be a daunting task, but it does not need to be. Learn about wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Walk-ins welcome.
Books & Brews: Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Slager's on 47th
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.
Take & Make Friday Crafts
Fri, May 29, 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.
Outer Space Dance Party
Fri, May 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
Get ready to blast off and dance among the stars! Join us for a cosmic dance party with music, lights, and galactic vibes! Walk-ins and new friends are welcome!
Family Game Night
Fri, May 29, 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, Jun 01, 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.
FOL Writers' Group
Mon, Jun 01, 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 - Chinese Enough
Mon, Jun 01, 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.
Walk & Talk
Tue, Jun 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Join us for a walk and conversation. Meet at the Salt Creek Trail parking lot at 26th Street and Harrison Avenue in LaGrange Park, Grove #2 West. New faces welcome!
Cards and Conversation
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:25am
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join us for card games, board games, and conversation. New faces welcome!
Essential Computer Skills
Wed, Jun 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Meeting Room 1
Join a Basic Computer Skills class with interactive lessons and assessments. New faces welcome! Walk-ins welcome to observe.
Mini Book Nooks
Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Teens can join us to make your own mini book nook in a tin.
Meditation: A Priority in Today's World
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Whole Meeting Room
The benefits of meditation include stress reduction, improved focus, emotional balance, and calmness. Learn about meditation and practice this time-tested technique. Walk-ins welcome.
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library
Celebrate the start of the Summer Reading! Register for the Summer Reading Challenge and enjoy snacks, crafts, games, and magic and circus acts featuring Miss Make-Believe and Jared the Juggler.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
Wed, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
LSF Brookfield Library - Maker Studio
Read the best in Sci-Fi & Fantasy and join a lively discussion! Copies of the book will be available on the Library's Holds Shelf. New participants are always welcome.
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