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Building Closure

The building will be closed on Friday, April 12 for Staff Development Day. We are always open online! 

ECLIPSE EVENTS

Eclipse Glasses

Monday, April 1 • While supplies last

Pick up a pair of solar eclipse glasses at the Adult Reference Desk. Supplies are limited; please only pick up glasses for your immediate household.

NASA Web Broadcast

Monday, April 8 • 12:30-3:30 pm

Rain or shine, the eclipse will be online! Enjoy NASA's web broadcast in the Community Room.

Eclipse Recap

Tuesday, April 23 • 7 pm

In small groups, briefly share your eclipse adventure. Bring a few photos or other props if desired. Let's hear what went wrong and what went oh-so-right! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

All programs and events are free.

kids

Recurring Programs

Dates and times vary

Storytime, LEGO Club, Pokemon, Craft Saturday...there is always something fun happening at the Library! Please check the calendar for all the details!

Spring I Spy

April 8-21

Ages 3-12: Search high and low in the Children’s Department for spring-themed objects to earn a prize! 

Build Your Own Wind Car

Saturday, April 20

10 am

Ages 6-12: Celebrate Earth Day by making your own wind-powered toy car! Presented by Cloud 9 Workshop. Registration is required and begins Monday, April 8. Please call (262) 782-4140, option 2.

tweens

Tween Art:
Ink and Pen

Sundays: April 7, 14, & 21

1:30-3:30 pm

Ages 11-14: Eiman Mir, Scholastic Art winner and Brookfield East student, will introduce participants to techniques of ink and pen drawing. Registration is required. Please call
(262) 782-4140, option 1.

Camp Half-Blood

Tuesdays: April 2 & May 7

3:30 pm

Ages 11-14: Fans of Percy Jackson, join us for monthly activities based on Rick Riordan’s books.

teens and adults

Recurring Programs

Dates and times vary

Book clubs, Sew Amazing, At Knit's End, Digital Downloads...there is always something fun happening at the Library! Please check the calendar for all the details!

Game Night with Board Game Barrister

Wednesday, April 10

6-8 pm

Ages 18 & Up: Sample a variety of fun games with friends new and old!




Old Photos, Genealogy, and Your Family History

Thursday, April 18

7 pm

Uncover the secrets of your old photo collection and discover how the clues contained within old albums, bins, and boxes may help you start your family's genealogy journey. The class will be led by Mollie Bartelt, author of The Pixologist’s Guide to Old Photos, Genealogy & Saving Your Family History.

Author Visit: Erica Ruth Neubauer

Monday, April 22

7 pm

Enjoy a relaxed conversation with local author Erica Ruth Neubauer as she introduces her Jane Wunderly historical mystery series. She will detail how the series came about as well as her travels involved with creating each book. Questions are highly encouraged.


Bombay to
Brew City

Tuesday, April 30

7 pm

Local biophysics professor Balaraman Kalyanaraman will talk about his recent memoir, Bombay to Brew City. Don’t miss this special chance to hear from this Crimson Tide and Packers fan about his work, his philosophy, and his life!


Brookfield Public Library

1900 N. Calhoun Rd.

Brookfield, WI 53005

(262) 782-4140

brookfieldlibrary.com

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