Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pin Drops Silent Reading Group -- KICK-OFF MEETING

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upstairs at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

What's better than a cozy winter day for a good long read of your favorite book in perfect silence?  Join us for our first meeting of the Pin Drops Silent Book Group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

What's better than a cozy winter day for a good long read of your favorite book in perfect silence?  Join us for our first meeting of the Pin Drops Silent Book Group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Literary Reviewers Book Group -- KICK-OFF MEETING

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Upstairs at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Adults

What are you reading now?  

****Come to our cozy new book group meeting and

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

What are you reading now?  

****Come to our cozy new book group meeting and

This event is in the "Babies" group

Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime (ages 6-24 mos) - Session One

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

This lap-sit program promotes social skills and early language development and lays the foundation for reading through letter, color, shape and number recognition.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lap-sit program promotes social skills and early language development and lays the foundation for reading through letter, color, shape and number recognition.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime (ages 6-24 mos) - Session Two

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

This lap-sit program promotes social skills and early language development and lays the foundation for reading through letter, color, shape and number recognition.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lap-sit program promotes social skills and early language development and lays the foundation for reading through letter, color, shape and number recognition.

This event is in the "Kids" group

KinderCrew (ages 4-5)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

KinderCrew is a kindergarten-readiness program for children who are ready for more in-depth learning and literacy opportunities. Includes stories, games, some writing and sight word activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

KinderCrew is a kindergarten-readiness program for children who are ready for more in-depth learning and literacy opportunities. Includes stories, games, some writing and sight word activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime Adventures (Ages 3-4)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

This program for preschoolers encourages creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and vocabulary building through stories, songs, flannel boards, rhymes, and movement activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program for preschoolers encourages creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and vocabulary building through stories, songs, flannel boards, rhymes, and movement activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Time for Twos

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

A great program for active toddlers! Children will learn about how language works through songs, rhymes, books and more.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A great program for active toddlers! Children will learn about how language works through songs, rhymes, books and more.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Narwhal Stories & Craft

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

No Children Under 12 Left at Library

No children under the age of 12 are permitted to be left at the library unless under adult supervision.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime Adventures (Ages 3-4)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

This program encourages creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and vocabulary building through stories, songs, flannel boards, rhymes, and movement activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program encourages creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and vocabulary building through stories, songs, flannel boards, rhymes, and movement activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Fun & Friends (ages 6 mos - 5 yrs)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

A casual gathering for parents/caregivers and their children, this program features free-play time, a brief storytime and craft for the children, and socializing for the adults. Meet new friends or catch up with people you already know.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A casual gathering for parents/caregivers and their children, this program features free-play time, a brief storytime and craft for the children, and socializing for the adults. Meet new friends or catch up with people you already know.

Library Board of Trustees

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Upstairs at The Brookfield Library
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: Upstairs
This event is in the "Kids" group

KinderCrew (ages 4-5)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

KinderCrew is a kindergarten-readiness program for children who are ready for more in-depth learning and literacy opportunities. Includes stories, games, some writing and sight word activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

KinderCrew is a kindergarten-readiness program for children who are ready for more in-depth learning and literacy opportunities. Includes stories, games, some writing and sight word activities.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn About Our Digital Ebooks, Audiobooks, and More

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Come learn to use our apps to check out ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn to use our apps to check out ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Houseplants for Teens

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens

UCONN certified master gardener Melissa Timmerman will share how to enjoy nature indoors this winter with an interactive class on houseplants.  Hands-on topics include proper watering and feeding techniques, how to propagate f

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

UCONN certified master gardener Melissa Timmerman will share how to enjoy nature indoors this winter with an interactive class on houseplants.  Hands-on topics include proper watering and feeding techniques, how to propagate f

Disclaimer(s)

No Children Under 12 Left at Library

No children under the age of 12 are permitted to be left at the library unless under adult supervision.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime (ages 6-24 mos) - Session One

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

This lap-sit program promotes social skills and early language development and lays the foundation for reading through letter, color, shape and number recognition.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lap-sit program promotes social skills and early language development and lays the foundation for reading through letter, color, shape and number recognition.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Shake, Rattle & Read Storytime (ages 6-24 mos) - Session Two

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

This lap-sit program promotes social skills and early language development and lays the foundation for reading through letter, color, shape and number recognition.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lap-sit program promotes social skills and early language development and lays the foundation for reading through letter, color, shape and number recognition.

This event is in the "Kids" group

KinderCrew (ages 4-5)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

KinderCrew is a kindergarten-readiness program for children who are ready for more in-depth learning and literacy opportunities. Includes stories, games, some writing and sight word activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

KinderCrew is a kindergarten-readiness program for children who are ready for more in-depth learning and literacy opportunities. Includes stories, games, some writing and sight word activities.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Diamond Art Group

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Our diamond art group will be held the third Friday of each month.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our diamond art group will be held the third Friday of each month.  

This event is in the "Kids" group

Storytime Adventures (Ages 3-4)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

This program encourages creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and vocabulary building through stories, songs, flannel boards, rhymes, and movement activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program encourages creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and vocabulary building through stories, songs, flannel boards, rhymes, and movement activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Fun & Friends (ages 6 mos - 5 yrs)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

A casual gathering for parents/caregivers and their children, this program features free-play time, a brief storytime and craft for the children, and socializing for the adults. Meet new friends or catch up with people you already know.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A casual gathering for parents/caregivers and their children, this program features free-play time, a brief storytime and craft for the children, and socializing for the adults. Meet new friends or catch up with people you already know.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Comic & Manga Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Upstairs at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Book Group
Age Group:
Teens

Join us once a month in reading a different graphic novel or manga.

This month, we will be reading and discussing Attack on Titan Volume 1 by Hajime Isayama.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month in reading a different graphic novel or manga.

This month, we will be reading and discussing Attack on Titan Volume 1 by Hajime Isayama.

Disclaimer(s)

No Children Under 12 Left at Library

No children under the age of 12 are permitted to be left at the library unless under adult supervision.

This event is in the "Kids" group

KinderCrew (ages 4-5)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Area at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

KinderCrew is a kindergarten-readiness program for children who are ready for more in-depth learning and literacy opportunities. Includes stories, games, some writing and sight word activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

KinderCrew is a kindergarten-readiness program for children who are ready for more in-depth learning and literacy opportunities. Includes stories, games, some writing and sight word activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "All ages" group

Chess Club - All Ages

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upstairs at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, All ages

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or expert player, young or not-so-young, join us for some fun and challenging inter-generational play!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: Upstairs
Age Group: Kids, Teens, All ages
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or expert player, young or not-so-young, join us for some fun and challenging inter-generational play!

Disclaimer(s)

No Children Under 12 Left at Library

No children under the age of 12 are permitted to be left at the library unless under adult supervision.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Create a Winter Village for Grades K-5

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

No Children Under 12 Left at Library

No children under the age of 12 are permitted to be left at the library unless under adult supervision.