Programs

Gather Good Books: our Fall Reading Program

Storytimes - Please choose the storytime that is age-appropriate for your child.

• Book Babies (ages 6-23 months with caregiver) - Little ones and their grown-ups can explore books, rhymes and songs in a playgroup setting. Sign up for this program HERE
• Terrific 2s & 3s (ages 2-3 years with caregiver) - Toddlers and early preschoolers and their grown-ups will learn new stories, songs and rhymes. Sign up for this program HERE
• Fantastic 4s & 5s (ages 4-5 years; caregivers wait in the library) - Older preschoolers and kindergarteners will enjoy stories, songs and rhymes on their own.  Sign up for this program HERE
• Evening Family Storytime (all ages with caregiver) - Storytime fun for the whole family that includes an easy craft project. Sign up for this program HERE
• Drop-in Saturday Bilingual Family Storytime (all ages with caregiver) - La hora de cuentos en ingles y espanol incluye la lectura, rimas, y canciones. El programa dura 30 minutos y no se necesita registrar anteriormente.
• Drop-in Saturday Family Storytime (all ages with caregiver) - Storytime fun for the whole family that includes an easy craft project. No registration required.

After School Programs

• We Play Wii (ages 6-11; grades 1-5) - Get your game on! Come play MarioKart, Wii Sports and other fun games. Sign up for this program HERE
• Poke-Mania (ages 6-11; grades 1-5) - If you're crazy about Pokemon®, this is the program for you. Use the library laptops to study Pokemon® and real-life animals. Learn about habitats, play games, and more! Sign up for this program HERE
• Geek Lab (ages 8-11; grades 2-5) - Come to the Geek Lab and explore scientific ideas and conduct wild experiments. Sign up for this program HERE
• Kids' Friday Film Fest (ages 6-11; grades 1-5; younger kids can attend with caregiver) - Hang out and watch a movie (rated G or PG), munch some popcorn and have fun. Sign up for this program HERE

After School Book Clubs

• Eager Readers (ages 5-8; grades K-2) - A book club for our youngest readers. Together we'll read and talk about a book and do a related craft. Readers will earn a collectible sticker at each session. Sign up for this program HERE
• Reading Patch Club (ages 8-11; grades 3-5) - Read a different genre story, talk about it and earn a cool embroidered patch. We'll have a wide selection of books for you to choose from when you register at the Information Desk. Sign up for this program HERE

Weekend Programs

•  Lego®Mania (ages 6-11; grades 1-5) - Join your fellow builders and make amazing creations. If you have used Legos® to donate, we'd love to have them. Sign up for this program HERE
• Creative Kids (all ages) - Budding artists can stop by the Information Desk for our popular do-it-yourself craft kits.
• Beginning Quiltmakers (ages 9+; adults welcome) - Learn the art of quilting and make a masterpiece in fabric. All quilts are donated to charity. Sign up for this program HERE
• Advanced Quiltmakers (ages 9+; adults welcome) - Experienced quilters can take their skills to the next level by creating more complicated quilts. All quilts are donated to charity. Please register in person with Miss Becky.
• Quiltmakers Workshop (ages 9+ with adult caregiver) - Quilters may continue working on their projects. Kids MUST be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Special Events

• Community Helpers: Stop, Drop and Roll! (all ages; under 8 with caregiver) - The Brookfield Fire Department is coming to the library for Fire Prevention Week! Come listen to a story, learn fire safety tips and meet 3 firefighters in full turnout gear. (Please note that this program may be canceled if there is an emergency in town.) Sign up for this program HERE
• Community Helpers: Meet a Police Officer (all ages; under 8 with caregiver) - Come meet Officer Dave Kudla of the Brookfield Police Department! Officer Kudla will read a story, share safety tips and talk to kids about his job serving the citizens of Brookfield. (Please note that this program may be canceled if there is an emergency in town.) Sign up for this program HERE
• Drop-in Spooky Storyime (all ages; under 8 with caregiver)- When you're done trick-or-treating at Monsters on Main Street, come to the library for a spooky family storytime. Wear your costume if you like! No registration required.
• We the People Bookshelf: A More Perfect Union - (ages 2-9th grade) - Celebrate our NEH materials grant by participating in a contest! Prizes will be awarded to winners in each grade level. For more information, click here.