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!
Promotional poster for “Baby Prom 2026” at the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library. The design features a red background with disco balls, stars, confetti, a vinyl record, sunglasses, a camera, and a small photo of dressed-up children dancing. The main text reads “An Afternoon to Remember” and “Baby Prom 2026.” Additional text says “Prom attire is encouraged but optional!” The event takes place on April 24th at 11 AM.
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 reference@lsfbrookfieldlibrary.org 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
Enter to win! Buy your tickets in-person or online by Friday, April 24 at 12 PM at https://loom.ly/MZ6NaSc 🤩
Attend the Live Drawing on Saturday, April 25 at 11 AM or watch the livestream on Facebook. Winners need not be present.
Adult & Teen Services Assistant Paul S. had a special helper in the Maker Studio this week! 😊 His daughter, a former Library Page, returned to lend a hand as a volunteer, and we had a wonderful time catching up.
Interested in getting involved at the Library? Learn more at https://loom.ly/nce4mMA
With summer break only a few months away, are your teens thinking about getting a summer job? The Library's teen resume workshop, Resumania, is this Wednesday, March 25 to help teens as they get ready to apply for jobs! #lsfbrookfield #resumeworkshop #teenjobs
Register Here: https://loom.ly/rDzbuAU
Teens are invited to come play a dice conversation game and engage in thoughtful questions provided by One Small Step this coming Tuesday March 24. FREE PIZZA & refreshments will be provided at this fun, afterschool social event! #lsfbrookfield #onesmallstep
Register Here: https://loom.ly/0ALdKOs
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How can kids stay safe online? What’s the difference between ChatGPT and Gemini? And seriously, what does “6-7” even mean? 🤔
This engaging presentation explores online safety, meme culture, and today’s tech trends so parents can feel more confident about how kids are navigating the digital world.
At the bottom of the frame on a table is a digital camera with its viewfinder open. Behind it is an open case for the device as well as an open case for a USB microphone behind the open viewfinder.
Did you know that there are digital cameras and microphones available for check out in our Maker Studio? Ask about them at the second floor reference desk to get started with your A/V journey! 📹🎙️