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Highlights from 2009 (2/02/2010)

The year 2009 marked the first time Brookfield Public Library's circulation topped the 200,000 mark, at 200,057.  That's more than 10 items per capita, which nearly quadruples the national average of 2.6.  People entered our building 125,639 times last year to use our collection (92,684 items), our computers (39,176 times), or attend a program (12,358 times). 

 

We expect these numbers to increase in 2010, especially with the completion of our recent refurbishing project.  The Library now features comfortable reading chairs, additional electrical outlets, new service desks, and fresh carpet, tile, and paint.  Please join us on February 21 from 1-5 p.m. for an Open House to celebrate its completion.   

 

posted by Deborah on 2/02/2010

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Youth Services Special Exhibit

book pressesCome see our new exhibit, "Bound by Hand: How a Book is Made".

You'll get the inside story on how handmade books are created and be able to see examples of many different kinds of books, as well as tools of the bookbinder's trade.

The exhibit is located in the glass display case in the Youth Services Department.


Snapshot: One Day in the Life of Illinois Libraries

snapshot logoOn Wednesday, February 10, Brookfield Public Library will join libraries across the state in “Snapshot: One Day in the Life of Illinois Libraries” to demonstrate the importance of libraries to the state of Illinois.  Collecting information, comments, and photographs from events in a typical library day will show how libraries consistently provide invaluable services to our community.


The 2010 Oscar Challenge

oscar statueThink you know who will win the Oscars this year?  Enter our 2010 Oscar Challenge.  The person with the most correct entries will win a copy of this year's Best Picture.  The last day to enter is March 6.