The teens did a great job a decorating their space in the library to celebrate Summer Reading, and they even got to enjoy some pizza afterwards! #lsfbrookfield #summerreading Our next Teen Advisory Group Meeting is June 24th when we will be making DIY Rope Toys for Local Shelter Animals.

☀️🍦🍿 Join us next Wednesday at 6 PM in Library Park for the Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration! Sign up for Summer Reading and earn a prize, then enjoy FREE ice cream, popcorn, and a magical evening featuring circus arts and entertainment with Miss Make-Believe and Jared the Juggler. ✨🤹

Did you know that the Library has a Bike Repair Station? Located near the Pollinator Garden, the station features an air pump and an assortment of tools for basic bike repairs such as tire and brake replacements or shifter adjustments. Stop by and check it out while the weather's nice!

Happy Memorial Day and thank you to all of our military personnel, past and present. As a reminder, the Library is closed today in observance. We will open again tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Starting today, the Library will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer. We will also be closed tomorrow in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. Check out digital materials in the 24/7 Virtual Library at https://loom.ly/lcl7Btk.

📚✨ Little reader Sadie brought her favorite book to the Library, which she won during the National Library Week raffle! 🎟️Missed the raffle? Don't worry, more prizes are on the way! The Summer Reading Challenge starts June 1st for all ages. Learn more at https://loom.ly/3yY7NOU.

The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Want some free entertainment this Memorial Day weekend? Check out eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, and more from Your 24/7 Virtual Library at https://loom.ly/lcl7Btk.

Thanks to Sharouk and Chris from the Offices of State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid and State Senator Mike Porfirio for holding Mobile Office Hours at the Library today!

🖨️✨ Curious about 3D printing but not sure where to start? Join our FREE beginner-friendly TinkerCAD class and learn how to turn your ideas into 3D creations! All ages welcome. Register to attend at https://loom.ly/kzlA-sE.

🌳💔 With sadness, we say goodbye this morning to the Library’s beloved 100+ year-old linden tree. Pictured below is the tree lit-up for an after-hours event in 2015. Feeling sentimental? Stop by and complete a tree coloring page with us.

✨ Add some sparkle to your style! Bring a water bottle, sunglasses, notebook, phone case, or another accessory to transform with a fun rainbow of colorful rhinestones at our bedazzling craft class for teens. Register to attend at https://loom.ly/B901TbI.

What can your legislators do for you? The Offices of State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid and State Senator Mike Porfirio will be holding mobile office hours at the Library next Wednesday. Get help with unemployment, Medicaid, rental assistance, and more!

🎭Blending theater and civic discussion, this powerful production follows an Illinois candidate navigating division while exploring the challenges facing our democracy today. 👉Register for this FREE in-person performance at https://loom.ly/HWh26x0

Stay safe and build confidence at the FREE Senior Self Defense Class this Friday at the Library! Led by instructors from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, this class will cover practical safety tips and self defense techniques designed for older adults. Register at https://loom.ly/lBmBtUQ.

Farmers Market season is almost here! 🥗🌱 Get a head start on meal planning tonight at Chef Maddox’s Spring Salads & Sides and learn new cooking tips and tricks. Construction begins today, but the Library remains open as usual! Visit for events for all ages: https://loom.ly/6TVNces

Pardon our dust! As anticipated, envelope replacement work begins Monday, May 11 with construction mobilization on the site adjacent to the Library's parking lot as well as construction on the Library building. Learn more at our project page at https://loom.ly/lbhTaXU.

The teens had a great time eating some ramen and watching The Boy and the Heron! 🍜👦🪽 #lsfbrookfield #ramen&anime #teens

April showers bring May flowers… and sump pump problems! ☔ Join the Brookfield Conservation Commission and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District tomorrow evening to learn how to manage stormwater on your property and help reduce flooding. Register and learn more at https://loom.ly/JlYWGew.

Congrats to Avery Blair from Riverside Brookfield High School for winning the Shadow a Legislator Teen Video Contest! Avery will have the chance to shadow State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid for a day in Springfield. Thank you to Rep. Rashid for partnering with us on this meaningful civic initiative!

These new YA titles and more will be releasing in May, so stop into the library to see what new stories you might discover! #lsfbrookfield #YAreads #mayreleases

Create patchwork deco style birds in our Maker Studio this Monday, May 4. Sign up for either session here: https://loom.ly/IJvjlbc

This month, we’re asking a new question inspired by One Small Step: Is there a historic event that occurred in your lifetime that changed the way you view America? Submit your answer in person at the Library using our typewriter or online at https://loom.ly/uC7uQdY.

May is going to be full of fun events for Teens! Starting next week with Anime and Ramen on Wednesday, followed by Stranger Things Trivia that Thursday! #lsfbrookfield Register Here for Anime & Ramen: https://loom.ly/1MrcP8Q Register Here for Teen Thursday Trivia: https://loom.ly/v7hQMH4#lsfbrookfield

Library volunteers were fed and feted yesterday during the Volunteer Appreciation Lunch! We are deeply grateful for their hard work, generosity, and commitment to the Library. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️

Throughout February, March, and April, AARP Tax-Aide volunteers helped 90 Library members file their taxes for free. In total, returns prepared at the Library generated more than $122,051 in refunds, averaging over $1,627 per filer. WOW! 🤩

📢Don't miss the first One Small Step conversation TONIGHT at 7PM! Engage in one-on-one conversations with a neighbor with the help of local facilitators and a One Small Step deck of cards. And cookies! Registration is required. Participate at https://loom.ly/XaTIVho.

Last chance to buy F+F Raffle tickets! 🎟️ Sales close TODAY at 12 PM. Buy online or in person at the Library. Winners will be announced tomorrow at the Friends + Foundation Live Raffle Drawing. ⭐ One $2,000 prize ⭐ Two $500 prizes ⭐ Ten $100 prizes Enter now at https://loom.ly/w7_sqOA.

The teens designed and made their own Earth Day tote bags yesterday to celebrate and remember to always be kind to our planet! Whether that includes recycling, not littering, or choosing a reusable tote bag instead of plastic bags. 🌎♻️🛍️ #lsfbrookfield #earthday #nationallibraryweek

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Celebrate our beautiful planet with events for all ages at the Library! Register to attend at https://loom.ly/5phGW0U.

Happy National Library Workers Day! ❤️ We celebrated our amazing staff with a well-deserved lunch to thank them for their passion, creativity, and dedication to service. Thank you for all that you do for the Library and for Brookfield!

📢Don't miss the first One Small Step conversation next Monday, April 27 at 7PM! Engage in one-on-one conversations with a neighbor with the help of local facilitators and a One Small Step deck of cards. And cookies! Registration is required. Participate at https://loom.ly/XaTIVho.

📚✨ Happy National Library Week! Browse the full lineup of National Library Week events and plan your visit at https://loom.ly/FHOrkj0. #NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy #LibraryEvents

Today is the first day of National Library Week! Find your Library Joy with these events: 🔴 Live Q&A and Screening with Actor Ian Ruskin - TODAY at 11:30 AM! 🟠 Teen Talk & Toss with Pizza - Tues, April 21 at 3:30 PM 🟡 F+F NLW Raffle Drawing - Sat, April 25 at 11 AM https://loom.ly/dPrUv0k.

💛 We were so excited to host our very first Memory Café session yesterday! Community members living with dementia and their caregivers came together for an afternoon filled with music, connection, and joy. Participants sang along to classic Beatles tunes in a fun and welcoming space!

Baby Prom 2026 is almost here! Join us April 24th at 11am for music, dancing, and all the fun vibes 🎶🪩 Prom attire encouraged! Grab your friends and make some memories. We can’t wait to see you there 💖

The Teens made their own salt & sugar body scrubs yesterday at the library! Next week we will be making fun Earth Day themed tote bags, and there is still time to register. #lsfbrookfield #DIY #bodyscrubs #earthday Register Here: https://loom.ly/KvqOTLI

Join us this Sunday at 11:30 AM for a special screening of "To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine" & stay for a LIVE Zoom Q&A with actor Ian Ruskin! 🎥✨ 👉 Register now to save your spot: https://loom.ly/7Hk4Afc. #LibraryEvents #History #BrookfieldIL #LiveTheater #America250

Today is the tax filing deadline! ⏰ If you’re not able to file your return today: 💻 Request an extension by IRS Free File: https://loom.ly/p9Tbzf8. 📄 Mail Form 4868: https://loom.ly/sxL4Dys. Estimate and pay any taxes owed by today’s deadline to help avoid penalties.

Turn your old electronics into a force for good this Earth Month! ♻️📱 Recycle them at the Library and support conservation efforts protecting gorilla habitats. Thank you to Brookfield Zoo Chicago for launching this incredible initiative. We’re proud to be a pilot partner! 🌍💚

The first signs of spring are showing in the Library’s Pollinator Garden! 🌼 Stop by to see the blooming flowers. While you're here, head inside for fun events. Learn about local elections, enjoy a musical performance, or try some spring crafts in the Maker Studio: https://loom.ly/He-YCcs.

📣 Calling all high school students! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to strengthen your resume and college applications with real civic experience. 🎥 Film a short video. 📅 Send it to [email protected] by 4/17 🏆Winner announced April 4/25

Next in the Civic Action Lab! Learn more at https://loom.ly/tYQaspI.

The I-PASS On-Demand Team is back at the Library this Thursday from 4 to 8 PM! 🚗 Stop by to activate a new sticker tag, open or change account details, or get assistance with any and all I-PASS questions.

The Library is closed today in observance of Easter. Materials may be returned in the drive-up drop box on Lincoln Avenue. Regular hours resume Monday, April 6 at 10 a.m. You can still access your Virtual Library 24/7 on the LSF Brookfield Library App or at https://loom.ly/lcl7Btk.

If April showers are keeping you indoors, why not check out a new book from the Library. These new YA titles and more will be coming out this month, perfect for curling up with! #lsfbrookfield #aprilshowers #YA #teenreads

The Library will be closed Sunday, April 5 in observance of the Easter holiday. Materials can be returned to the drop box on Lincoln Ave. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 6. Access your Virtual Library 24/7 through the LSF Brookfield Library app or online at https://loom.ly/lcl7Btk.

Geek Week at the Library might be coming to an end, but the geeky fun doesn't have to! Tweens and Teens can come watch Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) on Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 am. #lsfbrookfield #teenmovieclub #pokémon Register Here: https://loom.ly/qZEmIxQ

For April, we’re asking a new question on the Community Question Board inspired by One Small Step: Are there people in your life that you can openly, comfortably disagree with? What makes that work? Submit your answer in person at the Library or online at https://loom.ly/uC7uQdY.

Starting today, spend Spring Break at the Library and dive into Geek Week festivities! Whether you're into superheroes & space, or video games & Dungeons & Dragons, there's something for all interests and ages this week. 🔗 Find the full schedule and register for events at https://loom.ly/MvhC5_8.

Yesterday’s Jungle Dance Party was the highlight of our week! 🐾🌿 Just look at those wild dance moves and ferocious outfits. We had a roaring good time! 🐯💃 Can't get enough of the dance party fun? Don't forget to register for the Baby Prom Dancy Party in April at https://loom.ly/Ij3a7CY.