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Jul 12, 2024

Brookfield Library Event: Exploring Life of Backyard Predators on July 20

<h3>We Live Among Bobcats: How Can We Best Get Along?</h3>Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m., and join us in the Community Room for a journey into the world of bobcats.Get informed about our nocturnal neighbors. Explore the intriguing and distinct universe of these creatures who are active predominantly during the twilight hours. From their habits to their habitats, uncover the mystery of these often overlooked inhabitants of the night.Bobcats, with their elusive nature and nocturnal lifestyle, are fascinating members of our local wildlife. Understanding these majestic creatures can help us coexist peacefully and appreciate their role in our ecosystem.Join us for an enlightening session with Master Wildlife Conservationist Gail Cameron, who will share her expertise about these beautiful predators. Learn about their behavior, diet, and the challenges they face in an ever-changing environment. Gail's extensive knowledge and passion for wildlife conservation will provide valuable insights and dispel common misconceptions about bobcats.Don’t miss this opportunity to broaden your understanding of bobcats and discover ways to coexist harmoniously with these enigmatic animals. Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or simply curious about the creatures in your backyard, this event promises to be both informative and captivating.Register: <a href="https://brookfieldlib.librarycalendar.com/event/bobcats-program-15502" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://brookfieldlib.librarycalendar.com/event/bobcats</a>

Jul 10, 2024

Dog Days of Summer Activities and Adoption Event at Brookfield Public Library

Brookfield Public Library is partnering with Happily Furever Rescue or "Dog Days of Summer Activities and Adoption Event" on Wednesday, July 17 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Stop by to make all-natural dog treats and meet pups available for adoption!Learn more and register to attend <a href="https://brookfieldlib.librarycalendar.com/event/dog-days-summer-activities-adoption-event-14105" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Jul 01, 2024

July 2024 at the Brookfield Library

Summer is in full swing at the Brookfield Library!Our Children’s and Teen departments have been bustling with this year’s phenomenal Summer Reading Program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”Kids - stop by and see the latest iSpy display, fill out a Bingo sheet, spin the wheel and win some prizes! Programs include crafts, games, and book clubs, along with a special <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAgvdCTnTAskh5au9zesJ0nBnXfpDTW9_WpZ2A6mnhVuVFPsdSPlahh9WEomINcD5x0cAzI1CuCr1HahTWZQYvGBcy-z8vmjSIkru98VFT6Qdma2gFZjg4iiMVp_Tn8ZmuYZLx5Nv48r06LJvkQdHo8fdwVzH5bD_KW9JgDJE9mIQ=&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Musical Adventure Children’s Concert</a>, a <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAEYeZDqLsxcnLZK5CUAYMMN1O2Bj3lQL3jW9_Jt1sDGuH21VmhHoB_J40IzQ9a0s96n-ZJtQtuIg70NQwVPVKWl65K-qQCSHn-xklK4vzBLXtYQFUe0zWy23K06PdqiFThxxSZKlUv8Efy2bvHV2mpdCs18AFG0cIYxNoZfTnl2STtaB8qDta6g==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Dog Days of Summer Activities and Adoption Event</a>, a <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklA59ugdAhvn7yMP7GgnB4SQKfklnkTSD_9Jl_YxF7CcEQTY4WByQd4r4rk6Zg6gE22oADlNddGdxVeMtXS11wtQ_Ca0DPqfDYt_RHh3_u6aIG7lXqMUCdYSJ66Xd-WMBa7b8w8Q2nOdfCZI4UgQrNOjA==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Cartooning program</a>, and <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklADpiDVs9erPvviwbMQ1TojsGTgk3D52VQvEAKHCiSy-azxqce_5rTVzNrOKKc3JsQB2GMeroTeeILcgGjOYR3WkA6F6WS6zbHWG5qCXhUt-ToxhxUdWIWXRvLuuSUVdO_HAQaoqROGRSlcxMqVCeJqSu1HDuLPCDjqWHGYfccFZc=&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Photography class</a> (Grades 4 to 8).Teens - besides our <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklADpiDVs9erPvviwbMQ1TojsGTgk3D52VQvEAKHCiSy-azxqce_5rTVzNrOKKc3JsQB2GMeroTeeILcgGjOYR3WkA6F6WS6zbHWG5qCXhUt-ToxhxUdWIWXRvLuuSUVdO_HAQaoqROGRSlcxMqVCeJqSu1HDuLPCDjqWHGYfccFZc=&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">book</a>, <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAkjnIlVvCDLsc8Nhnolv6mYxwdfe2_56atS38dWpuXABea_g5fXilrlECDiHSpc6TX6Xtj4GHZpMqeyrWaYAndZvoRjvwA55LnzGAF9AJhYei1x8xAZnwyNJz29FaR5fd--vwpIRe5rYxV0TlUc0K83Wu3iSjihf-thBF8VgYf0M=&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">writing</a> and <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAlmIMgQSydzUZCWGVVIxsgXEPx3WkLytiks5ku4dvQRIbhJgaquUH-sMAyC8ANjIhFL5KbErCMkEEX1f9Le4xJ6u6JwrySjD9JMAn5U8U3KDaKCWASgkOYF5xsXs4S7BORIIbcgQUiOJmnIC1LGpXG2W0t3ynDuSs&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">gaming</a> groups, you can join our <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklASMVvYwNxFUKS5xbQmQxtYRrH-z4wgkzA82TaJAZOONPeFSAzW_RSsqRNHR4GEEsQjEOPrPAPJtfBeNJru0RKNy0NIi-a-2JDWDURWPcLxoh7R0K363i3-w9NK_wjdpzSBm0LFssweFW2ekFiV4IqjSkn2zGlRJ6h&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">activists group</a>, take part in an <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAVyh2DHTRfEQJ0TVpMQ_jvuixY5RKAheI_cZP9t_PskM-jN-BS2xGe6EfzHA-V9AemIJs0xYtSEKy2BuoNVbcbXl1U0-2jmgXrjJVauHtIVF_-u2lNrH6BBDlEEBcn-HH2fj4q0-G5W54CcI_neqxOefaRorjx4ZG&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Escape Room</a> adventure, <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAmET6YVierTkFrj20lQbmghTQ8NlvO3NPB1duxt7EuVwcWNVzlBSl8Chro6drBlLw-UaLdEjxEMkAOgQzW5L6VK6Di8cTTYoI6Hbw7EAMz_NQdzK7MUGQWiTkFaHH3PClHtW-kk1trTOErtLnvI_n7w==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Make Homemade Ice Cream</a>, enjoy <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklA8HRpeDE9hjOGcQ6v5Oka8ixbgzOtxpJpnYUCX_3k4vbDMOEY1yxq2SG7f_JvISa-ySq4hs0IwVZtnQQh3RqUesccjqRZwxm2FXi_qNJ96YuKT0v-fGnp88R0okpDMqu-H6BkMIMVdHcqxXkknXXYyqSL1f2dukj8&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Open Art Hour</a>, and an <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklApAFEPqDuBtMEf4-SQGU6e0hBUGlcG8VI-345aUZToIrX5SGu8jTz9RHxDZtbk-m1Rn0AW6LA8563u1FhJEW-jD64gmP9jVfvkQFnwD9ImIAOT6X_kooALtQYz8xthw78myyULLcp9p_wrAisrwWzfxPWfaBPhj3U&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Open Mic Night</a>. See our <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvfqPsJhSPhEYIY16KFhAh_ixqaD8RjAPBfIYcoDl_gSKzhQrVonqtj9_PNmF050R3y0G5BUIpywkPtzF9fhma0Rr8sAOVu4LMaesvvCXNI_ZhWq53FOn8cE=&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">website</a> for details, and plan to join us.There are plenty of fun things for grown-ups, too! Outside of our <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAzazRTGLCl5wZGT6jBA88WNNuL_A-2sZL5V-NKY0KCLaPSlr_UJksqQ7u6-Jp070uYrCi9hgjz7eK2Tw7FttVkcvMfY2_oF-zSi8dgCGYunR62cPAYJ0Dx63QoOfzh_vyEZBiZwFekr6RlgIObeLvsfE3ALzOqDePjek8tSPewQMrbW4m187Kew==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">book groups</a>, <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAALQJF-Gl9zF_a7UdiY3pefzPzk5WGU3O42tPYdP9NmuOisALI5A7yZnwxCOz2Q64yxwAyJhL-mRnX8lrOIjokbw58sXezcUxdXcQeZyB08OLJis37bzzeOMIDzptNqirl0VEOV95p-b9UA0Runv5cvHSUKjs3WufN5Z9Lk2XWh0BjC88-uVp8A==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">knitting group</a>, <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklARqFcurAij9oKYYjmrqik4cPPvf984mTKLYsskJZEfoVcDGV-q4WXtbFSkqA1ZnmFULPb4TnxjnGF0czfjk_lhfgMFloRnkA-fYkwETkkv4rKOluBoTAcuNyg1hjquxO36j7A_Z8xpogQTtAa79maTQ==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">genealogy</a> and <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklA5lOOW3YhF3eovnrL2WBeVD6ZKtAalrG9l6TI2WZHUIxqSOKxDWuUGkoxOKdA-sbe7IXzktIfZgooEgBzUQUi0TmRwNo2PsQqyuwVnCpABQHU_bJaUXL7eaZfJ5zujNgzeuJXt5ZrYoYDiyueMGL0eA==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">Mah Jongg Clubs</a>, there is a <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAIXQBEV5iw9r51xlpZmOFSDONvOOJphFZAZigp71EaKkIZOnuTjDyT8dbbF8f5phhiO_W_KC8SiZ4F-aOWASNPr197e8x_PcGVPXaslBgXEjXfl4NTgpN-wuXyayTp-83GUNV9OGxwkcM33aXinHRilA_1zxecDpam2TfkapWdnE=&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">songwriting workshop</a>, and an informative program about <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklA1xmqAz8Z3rFmY_ChStbUziJuxlhFeOfDtLY0VObnfWsCAbZq64tF0fXdOitCA8Q0f_6ON2QlgJ1rrEcOCdK-Bo-LGDinYhjQ70dC6jSmnKHvFhlgMtTWCeEmfdIeTWCsFRWvhrP6wsy4vT0M_d-HiQ==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">bobcats</a>. Get your craft on with <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAW3EyusyYbNhdvhNJc4M26zyPGAHuewlpyAFW8C2SklvY5ng7cqor8D9rC9v7rpzvpLhpWRO-rrOfWgdIQElV5sN00JNB76U9siPz_dzFXNcMTWEKpzNqSpmBnGlT57TVyqZvI1SfjRos4XaVqCBn5w==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">card making</a>, <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAAW8Sdeb1hd4_-vnXYqZSfywgyxaR0TOZzBg8u41idF2SPKusUN-v9aMcmnnrqeCQYIAWkRUPjfcVtVIeb71zDWALZvoBVtcaa2_TKpJvLT702XDPxmq02NCx8vkfNbgZNTJYs_TRdPX2Vda4_HNn68d-vAV6fbsW93E9OW7DTlU=&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">paper quilling</a>, <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklA9pT5lqFsRJta0ukxzWRkPrDbgJok-eD8RKaaMRIvmH9iScaezlsD6gyh8_VCUYm8OXgETRB2iknkVBEmHmYeu655QqIDrke07U8dO-_ky80UEVDd7iqqsm4Znn1EYy-zXE-eivMQPYHAEUuFuUq8hagXSJMnzlInOhk1wYRWyMw=&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">needle felting</a> and <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAPBIsbiKFqE8VNJy7XGWyKe7OCtdh7YO9nznSexvDQ8juWwpX6Ujh1I3Cq0xAIKH0SymI_Oya9Pd4oerJ2uaKYGPfEztCR4fHhe1VX3D9qESBww7s8XjE_eNcR06HtSAQ_rUwNbID6VnV38tno49_kCaYn-VFDH0B&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">basket weaving</a> offerings.Please note: Our summer hours have begun and we are closed Sundays until September 11th. Additionally, we will be closed on July 4th and 5th for Independence Day.Please see our <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvfqPsJhSPhEYIY16KFhAh_ixqaD8RjAPBfIYcoDl_gSKzhQrVonqtj9_PNmF050R3y0G5BUIpywkPtzF9fhma0Rr8sAOVu4LMaesvvCXNI_ZhWq53FOn8cE=&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">website</a> for details regarding dates, times, and registration details for all of the above programs and more! It’s going to be an incredible summer at the Brookfield Library.

Jul 01, 2024

Brookfield First Selectman Stephen Dunn Announces Employment Opportunities

We are looking for great candidates to come work in Brookfield! If you know of someone, please let them know about these open positions:<ul><li>Part-Time Payroll Clerk</li><li>Full-Time Dispatcher</li><li>Full-Time Police Officer – Certified</li><li>Full-Time Police Officer – Entry Level</li></ul>Please visit <a href="https://eybpcuhab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019BwKk8bLbsHgv5RNqcRWvS8VNJpBRhph9m2fg1xyQZ2mcu1tyy8yvX1LFXoYJklAlEPCBaj0w1Sus8fxkJpFVIr2qRZcv81fzFAZ0fy-IXVwV1d9GOrIqfBX2MzXipaWpayiDMUjP-FFQzU4stbxvITdubiv08KvPDVWQeR2l2BwjjJBUy6ucELbzvO3Md8uUCtGMh_9B1QntVTKuxKj7w==&c=A7kbiPrm7GjeS-W0yV31cB6m8W-rMoNbtdJ3NeYl0-Mlrq8xd1bNuA==&ch=Pc--B3tZRyDJQND8aQ49nZFWt0QD53XIHMXrLOYoOI8762oVEds-Eg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192);">https://www.brookfieldct.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities</a> for more information.

Jun 25, 2024

2024 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge: Read, Renew, Repeat!

Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker, and Connecticut State Librarian Deborah Schander today announced the launch of the <a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail19.com/t/j-l-gyhddhd-tlluktyukd-u/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 113, 187);">2024 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge</a> — an annual, statewide program encouraging kindergarten through Grade 12 students to read books during the summer months.This year’s theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat.”Coordinated by the Connecticut State Department of Education in cooperation with the Connecticut State Library, the challenge started in 1996 as a statewide competition for schools based on student population and grade level. The 2024 summer reading program also supports community initiatives run by local public libraries and recognizes outstanding public library-school partnerships.Each year, the program recognizes the highest percentage of the total school student population that participated in reading activities over the summer months. In the 2023 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge, 10,985 students across Connecticut participated in summer reading and 5,441 students visited a public library. The 16 schools with the highest percentage of the total school student population that participated in reading activities are:Elementary Schools<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Washington Primary School, Regional School District 12</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Irving Elementary School, Derby Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Frisbie Elementary School, Wolcott Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Edna C. Stevens Elementary School, Cromwell Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Lee H. Kellogg School, Regional School District 1</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Booth Free School, Regional School District 12</li></ul>Middle Schools<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Baldwin Middle School, Guilford Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Hillcrest Middle School, Trumbull Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Madison Middle School, Trumbull Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Tyrrell Middle School, Wolcott Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Westbrook Middle School, Westbrook Public Schools</li></ul>High Schools<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">East Windsor High School, East Windsor Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Norwich Technical High School, Norwich Public Schools</li></ul>Unique/Private Schools<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Riverview School, Unified School District #2</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Saint Mark School, Stratford</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Talcott Mountain Academy, Avon</li></ul>Additionally, the following schools collaborated with a local public library to promote summer reading activities:Elementary Schools<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Alcott Elementary School, Wolcott Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Franklin Elementary School, Franklin Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Gainfield Elementary School, Regional School District 15</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Lee H. Kellogg School, Regional School District 1</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Memorial Elementary School, East Hampton Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Prospect Elementary School, Regional School District 16</li></ul>Middle Schools<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">East Hampton Middle School, East Hampton Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Isabelle Pearson Middle School, Winchester Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Mansfield Middle School, Regional School District 12</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Tyrell Middle School, Wolcott Public Schools</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Whisconier Middle School, Brookfield Public Schools</li></ul>High Schools<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">East Windsor High School, East Windsor Public Schools</li></ul>The Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge supports community programs run by local public libraries. Many public libraries will use the READsquared Reading Program, which allows students to access their summer reading logs anywhere they have an internet connection (including on mobile devices). Schools that coordinate with their public library may choose to have students use this online reading log, rather than a paper one.To support summer reading, the Connecticut State Library’s statewide eGo eBook platform is now available through many local public libraries and provides access to digital resources for all ages. For a list of local public libraries currently offering eGo, visit <a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail19.com/t/j-l-gyhddhd-tlluktyukd-o/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 113, 187);">egoct.org</a>.For more information on the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge, including student journals and district reporting forms, visit <a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail19.com/t/j-l-gyhddhd-tlluktyukd-b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 113, 187);">portal.ct.gov/SDE/CTRead/Connecticut-Reads</a>.

Jun 07, 2024

Brookfield Board of Education Seeking New Member

The Brookfield Board of Education is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy resulting from the resignation of Board of Education member Hala Hourani. The Board of Education will make the selection, and the new board member’s term will be from mid-July (when appointed) until December 1, 2025.Interested Brookfield residents are asked to submit a letter of interest along with a brief resume outlining their education and professional or other experiences that would contribute to being an effective board member to: Brookfield Board of Education  PO Box 5194 Brookfield, CT 06804 or electronically to boe@brookfieldps.org Please call (203) 775-7621 with any questions.Deadline for applications is Wednesday, June 19, 2024The Board of Education will interview applicants shortly thereafter.

Jun 05, 2024

S'mores Station at Brookfield Library Kicksoff Summer Reading on June 14!

Oh, the S'morror! S'mores Station & Campfire Tales!Celebrate the start of Teen Summer Reading on Friday, June 14 at 3:30pm with our Make-Your-Own-S'mores Station, complete with two flameless heaters to toast your marshmallows. Gather together and listen to local urban legends that have been shared around campfires for decades, or even share your own!Everyone who shares a story gets an extra raffle ticket. You can have TWO if it's something that really happened to you or a person you know.Note: Please make sure your teen is comfortable with spooky stories before signing them up. The "Creep Factor" here will be equivalent to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scary_Stories_to_Tell_in_the_Dark" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(8, 68, 176);">Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark</a>, which can be found in our children's fiction section. If you know they're okay with that series, this program should be fine. Similarly, if you plan on sharing a story of your own, make sure it stays at that level as well.Learn more and register <a href="https://brookfieldlib.librarycalendar.com/event/oh-smorror-smores-station-campfire-tales-14546" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.