Upcoming library events at Brookfield Public Library

We Play Wii

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Get your game on! come play MarioKart, WiiSports & other fun games...and enjoy some snacks, of course!

Police Academy Alumni Association

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Educational

Brookfield Public Library Board of Trustees

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

Special Board of Trustees Meeting

Forest Grove Condo Association

When: Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Meeting

Kids' Friday Film Festival

When: Friday, September 10, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Hang out, munch some popcorn and watch a movie (rated G or PG) with us! Younger children may attend if caregivers watch the movie too!

Saturday Family Storytime

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Come enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and a simple craft. Children under under age 3 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
No need to register; just drop in at 10:30 for a morning of fun!

Beginning Quiltmakers

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room quilters' area

Learn the art of quilting and create your own masterpiece in fabric. Please sign up in person at the Youth Services Desk.

Advanced Quiltmakers

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 3:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room quilters' area

Experienced quilters can take their skills to the next level by creating advanced quilts for charity. Previous quiltmaking experience is required. Please register in person with Miss Becky at the Youth Services Desk.

Quiltmakers Workshop

When: Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 1:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room quilters' area

Quilters may continue working on their projects. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Outreach Visit to British Home

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 3:30 PM

Monthly outreach visit to British Home community

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: Dunwich Horror and Others

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

Meets on the 2nd Monday of Odd Months at the Library

Brookfield Public Library Ad Hoc Long Range Planning Committee

When: Monday, September 13, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Long Range Planning Committee Meeting

Outreach Visit to Oak Tree Preschool

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 9:30 AM

Every Tuesday, Brookfield librarians travel to Oak Tree Preschool for a morning of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. This event is limited to Oak Tree Preschool Students.

Terrific 2's & 3's

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join us for storytime fun! Children ages 2-3 years with caregivers will enjoy stories, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and have fun!

Film Discussion: A Call Girl

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 6:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Having grown up in small-town Slovenia, 23-year-old Alexandra embraces the excitement and anonymity of big city life when she moves to the capital.

Join us to view and discuss award-winning, first-run independent and foreign films from the top festivals--Sundance, Cannes, Toronto and more. After the films are shown, they may be checked out from our DVD collection. Registration encouraged.

Brookfield Public Library - Policy Committee

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

Policy review

Literacy Volunteer of Western Cook County

When: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Educational

Terrific 2's & 3's

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join us for storytime fun! Children ages 2-3 years with caregivers will enjoy stories, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and have fun!

Book Babies

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lapsit storytime for parents and babies in a playgroup setting. Come hear stories, sing songs, do fingerplays, and make new friends!

Fantastic 4's & 5's

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 1:15 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join us for storytime fun! Children ages 4-5 years will enjoy stories, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and have fun! This age group may attend storytime on their own while caregivers wait in the library

Evening Family Storytime

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 6:45 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Bring the family to our evening storytime! Stories, songs, and a great craft promise fun for all.

Knitting Club

When: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Come join our Knitting Club on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 7:00.

Fantastic 4's & 5's

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join us for storytime fun! Children ages 4-5 years will enjoy stories, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and have fun! This age group may attend storytime on their own while caregivers wait in the library

Book Babies

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lapsit storytime for parents and babies in a playgroup setting. Come hear stories, sing songs, do fingerplays, and make new friends!

Poke-Mania!

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

If you're crazy about Pokemon(R), this is the program for you. We'll use the library laptops to study Pokemon(R) and their animal parallels in the natural world. Learn about habitats, play games & more. Come to the library and catch 'em all! This program is limited to 8 participants, so sign up early!

What's Your Credit Worth?

When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Learn where your credit report comes from, what it means and how to get a copy of it.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

When: Friday, September 17, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Conference Room

A 90 minute, hands-on class to learn the basics of Microsoft Excel.

Lego(R)mania!

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join your fellow Legomaniacs and make amazing creations! This is a drop-in event; no need to register!

If you have used Legos you'd like to donate, please drop them off in Youth Services. Thanks!

AniManga Club

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Like Pocky? Like Anime and Manga? Join the AniManga Club twice a month for a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks! Call us or check the blog to find out what's showing next.

Bob Biggins' Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Social

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 4:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Educational

FOL Writer's Workshop

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Storytime Room

If you write poetry or prose, join the Friends of the Library Writer's Workshop on the first and third Mondays of every month. New members always welcome.

Introduction to Computers

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

A one-hour, hands-on introduction to personal computing. This workshop covers mouse basics, identifying different parts of the computer, and basic Windows menus and functions. No experience required.

Building and Grounds Committee

When: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

Building and Grounds

Outreach Visit to Oak Tree Preschool

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 9:30 AM

Every Tuesday, Brookfield librarians travel to Oak Tree Preschool for a morning of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun. This event is limited to Oak Tree Preschool Students.

Terrific 2's & 3's

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join us for storytime fun! Children ages 2-3 years with caregivers will enjoy stories, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and have fun!

Book Discussion: The Elegance of the Hedgehog

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room

Join us for lively literary discussion on Muriel Barbery's "The Elegance of the Hedgehog." New members are always welcome!

Literacy Volunteer of Western Cook County

When: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

Educational

Terrific 2's & 3's

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

Join us for storytime fun! Children ages 2-3 years with caregivers will enjoy stories, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and have fun!

Book Babies

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 11:30 AM
Where: Storytime Room

A lapsit storytime for parents and babies in a playgroup setting. Come hear stories, sing songs, do fingerplays, and make new friends!

Fantastic 4's & 5's

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 1:15 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Join us for storytime fun! Children ages 4-5 years will enjoy stories, sing songs, learn new rhymes, and have fun! This age group may attend storytime on their own while caregivers wait in the library

Evening Family Storytime

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 6:45 PM
Where: Storytime Room

Bring the family to our evening storytime! Stories, songs, and a great craft promise fun for all.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

When: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 - 7:00 PM
Where: Conference Room

The Board of Trustees regularly meets at the library on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open, and the public is welcome to attend. The library requires at least one week's notice from anyone who may need special accommodations in order to attend a meeting.