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The mission of the LSF Brookfield Library is to be a leader in providing diverse cultural, educational, and information resources and opportunities for the community. Inform, Inspire, Innovate!
Need volunteer time or just want to help out those in your community? The Library's Teen Advisory Group will be volunteering on Wednesday, January 28th at the Share Food, Share Love food bank. Teen participants can get 1 hour of volunteer time by attending.

Register Here: https://loom.ly/vL7XmJ0
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Library is open as a Warming Center today, 10 AM - 6 PM! Anyone who can safely visit can enjoy hot coffee, free Wi-Fi, board games, puzzles, take & make kits, and the following movies in Meeting Room 1:

🎥 Disney's Frozen at 11 AM
🎥 Labyrinth (1986) at 3 PM

Stay safe and stay warm!

January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
⚠️ Cold Weather Update! The Library will remain open as a Warming Center 10 AM–6 PM tomorrow. Anyone who can safely visit is welcome to enjoy hot coffee, movies, board games, puzzles, and Take & Make kits.
January 22, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Feeling the chill? Warm up at the Library! We're a local warming center during open hours.

📶☕ Free Wi-Fi, Study Rooms, cozy seating & coffee
📚 Books, movies, video games & more to browse and borrow
🎲Puzzles and board games

Please share this information with those who need it.
January 22, 2026 at 3:19 PM
📢The numbers are in! These were the most-checked-out books of 2025 in Brookfield.

Did any of these favorites make it into your check out history last year? 🤔Bonus points if you plan to check them out in 2026!
January 21, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Today was the 50th meeting of the Books & Bites Cookbook Club! Congrats to this group for showing up with new recipes every month for over 4 years. 😮

Interested in joining one of the Library's two Cookbook Clubs? Find the next meeting and learn how to participate at https://loom.ly/z1xfnsg.
January 20, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! The Library is open during regular hours today. Stop by and check out these books to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement and its revolutionary leaders. 📚
January 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Our first teen improv workshop at the library with instructor Samantha Concklin was an absolutely hilarious experience! Keep a look out for our next one. #lsfbrookfield #teen #improv
January 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
How can kids stay safe online? What's the difference between ChatGPT and Gemini? And seriously… what does “6-7” mean? 🤔

This engaging presentation breaks down online safety, meme culture, and today’s tech trends to help parents feel more confident about how kids are navigating the digital world.
January 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Help spread warmth this winter! ❄️🧤 Support the Share Food Share Love Food Pantry by donating winter essentials like coats, gloves, hygiene items, hand warmers, blankets, and more. Drop items in the Library’s collection box, located in the entryway.
January 14, 2026 at 5:33 PM
🚀⭐Thanks to Captain Curiosity for taking us on a hilarious journey through the universe last weekend!

Don’t miss fun upcoming events for families like Zumba for Kids, Baby Rave Dance Party, and Family Game Night!

👉 Check out the Event Calendar: https://loom.ly/nfmWfQ8.
January 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Build confidence with technology in this FREE Library class! 💻

Learn at your own pace with interactive lessons and assessments covering computer basics like Internet, Email, Windows, and Mac OS.

Register today at https://loom.ly/5ZjFqJM.
January 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
There is still time to sign up for the Teen Improv Workshop at the Library next Wednesday, January 14 at 4 PM and embrace your dramatic side. 🎭🤣 #teens #improv

Register Here: https://loom.ly/tKzetrc
January 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
A wish on a star. 🌟
An alien spaceship. 👽🚀
A hilarious, interactive journey through outer space with Captain Curiosity! Walk-ins welcome.
January 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Free AARP Tax Assistance returns! Volunteers are available by appointment to help with filing taxes.

📌 Book in-person at the Adult & Teen Services Desk
📅 Appointments held on Thursdays, 10 AM-1 PM, starting Feb. 5

Stop by soon to secure a spot!
January 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
New year, new Library spaces to explore! ✨The Editing Studio provides access to professional tools for creative projects, such as:

🎙️Podcasting and live streaming
📽️Video and sound editing
📼Digital conversion of cassette tapes, VHS, and film photos

Reserve the room at https://loom.ly/HKtkVoY.
January 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Become a Dementia Friend! Learn common myths about dementia, early signs and symptoms, and how to support loved ones living with dementia.

All ages welcome!
January 2, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Happy New Year! The Library is closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 10 a.m. Materials can be returned to the drop box on Lincoln Avenue.

Still need your Library fix? Check out digital materials in the 24/7 Virtual Library at https://loom.ly/lcl7Btk.
January 1, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The Library is closed today and tomorrow in observance of the New Year holiday. Materials may be returned in the outside book drop, and digital materials are available 24/7 for checkout at https://loom.ly/lcl7Btk.

We'll see you in 2026! 😉
December 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
New year, new books! Check out these YA titles and more, coming to the Library January 2026! 📘🎆 #lsfbrookfieldlibrary #YA #teenreads #2026
December 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Library will be closed tomorrow and Thursday for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Regular hours resume Friday, January 2 at 10 a.m. 🎉

December 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Lights, snacks, Minions! 💛🍌Join us next Monday for Family Movie Night and enjoy "Despicable Me" on the big screen in Meeting Room 1. Free snacks included.

Register to attend at https://loom.ly/BFGStIk. All ages welcome.
December 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The Library is closed today so staff can attend the memorial service for Greg Molinari, a long-serving and cherished Circulation Assistant.

Read about Greg's life and his dedicated community service at https://loom.ly/PPq_-po.

For memorial service details, visit https://loom.ly/XIdf3OU.
‘Cherished’ Brookfield library staffer dies at 54 - Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
Greg Molinari, a long-time staff member at the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library, passed away from cancer on Tuesday, Dec. 23.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! The Library is closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 10 a.m. Materials can be returned to the drop box on Lincoln Avenue.

Still need your Library fix? Check out digital materials in the 24/7 Virtual Library at https://loom.ly/lcl7Btk.
December 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Library will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of the holiday. Materials may be returned in the outside book drop, and digital materials are available for checkout at https://loom.ly/lcl7Btk.

Happy holidays to all who celebrate!
December 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM