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After Hours

Friday, May 24-- 6:30-8:30PM

After the library closes it's time for our monthly young adult night of fun.

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Memorial Day & Summer Closings

The Brookfield Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 to observe Memorial Day.

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Wanted: Teen Summer Reading Volunteers

Published by Frank on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 12:00am

Are you going into 6th grade in the Fall? (You can be older, too.) Do you need service hours for school or confirmation? Do you enjoy helping out at the Library? Then we need YOU!

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Bicycle Maintenance

Published by Kate on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:00am
Monday, May 20 @ 7 p.m.

How do I change a bicycle tire? How do I properly clean and lube my bike? 

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FOL Mini Sale @ Hollywood Community House Flea Market

Sunday, May 19 - Intersection of Washington & Hollywood Avenues

Stop by and see the Friends of the Library at the Hollywood Community House Flea Market on Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m-3 p.

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$1 Fine Amnesty and More During National Library Week

The Brookfield Public Library joins the American Library Association and libraries around the country in celebrating the value of community during National Library  Week, April 14-20, 2013,&nb

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Money Smart Week @ Brookfield Public Library

Published by Kate on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 12:00am

Time is Money:  Read for Fines!-Ages 11 thru high schoolMonday, April 22, 3:00-6:00 pm


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Foundations of Investing

Published by Kate on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 12:00am

Wednesday, April 24, 7:00 pm

Stephen Langworthy from Brookfield Edward Jones presents a seminar on the foundations of investing.Learn about the key features of bonds, stocks, and mutual funds as well as the importance of proper asset allocation.

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Jazz Appreciation Month Movie: Paris Blues

April is Jazz Appreciation Month.  Join us as we celebrate with our annual Jazz Movie Matinee.  Ian Tiele, president emeritus of the Brookfield Jazz Society and our own "Movie Marty" Blank will show the movie Paris Blues, starring Paul Newman and Sidney Poitier, and featuring music by Diahann Carroll and the Duke Ellington Orchestra with guest soloist Louis Armstrong. Click here to register.


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The Affordable Care Act & You

 Learn how new provisions of the health care reform law will change how many people will get health insurance beginning in 2014.

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Poets & Writers Open Mic Night

In honor of National Library Week and National Poetry Month, local poets and writers are invited to share their work.  Join us in celebrating the poetry and prose by our friends and neighbors.

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Trivia Night @ Irish Times

In honor of National Library Week, join us for a night of pub trivia in The Cottage at Irish Times.


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