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America 250: Genealogy Club - Lineage Societies

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Workshop, America 250
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about your family history—and what you can do with it? Join us for an engaging genealogy program exploring the benefits of lineage and heritage organizations.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about your family history—and what you can do with it? Join us for an engaging genealogy program exploring the benefits of lineage and heritage organizations.

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

America 250: Patriotic Coasters Craft

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, America 250
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Embrace the spirit of America's big birthday by making a set of decoupage flag coasters.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embrace the spirit of America's big birthday by making a set of decoupage flag coasters.

This event is in the "Teens" group

America 250: Intro to Cross-Stitching

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, America 250
Age Group:
Teens

Learn how to cross-stitch!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to cross-stitch!

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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.

Memorial Day

All Day
The Brookfield Library
Closing
Branches:
The Brookfield Library
This event is in the "All ages" group

America 250: My Country, Tis of Thee with Tom Callinan

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Concert, America 250
Age Group:
All ages

Join us for a rousing musical performance of patriotic songs from our nation's past by Tom Callinan, the state's first official troubadour.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Concert, America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a rousing musical performance of patriotic songs from our nation's past by Tom Callinan, the state's first official troubadour.

Disclaimer(s)

New Guidelines on Program Attendance

We understand that sometimes, unexpected instances can occur that may prevent you from attending a program that you registered for.  If you find that you are unable to attend an event, please give us a call, email us, or cancel your registration online.  This will afford others who would like to attend, the opportunity to participate.  

Unfortunately, absences without prior notification and extreme tardiness have been hindering library staff from carrying out programs to the best of our abilities.  Even more importantly, these disruptive behaviors are undermining the positive experiences of other participants. The Library's Patron Behavior Policy explicitly states that behavior that “interferes with the enjoyment of the library by other individuals” can result in adverse consequences.

Therefore, we feel it’s important to announce our new guidelines for program attendance.  Beginning on July 1st, any registrant for an adult program who is a “no-show” and/or is more than 15 minutes late for two events will subsequently be moved to the waitlist for the next program they register for.  

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping make our library programs pleasurable and meaningful for all.

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

America 250: Trivia Night

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Battle for bragging rights and prizes are on the line as teams compete to show off their smarts on American history trivia.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Battle for bragging rights and prizes are on the line as teams compete to show off their smarts on American history trivia.

This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250: Genealogy Club - Building an American Family Tree

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Workshop, America 250
Age Group:
Adults

"Together, We Build America's Story"

Be part of the national effort to grow a collaborative FamilySearch Family Tree.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop, America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Together, We Build America's Story"

Be part of the national effort to grow a collaborative FamilySearch Family Tree.

This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250: Paper Quilling an American Flag

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, America 250
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship with a patriotic twist! Join us to quill a stunning American flag using carefully rolled and shaped paper strips.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate creativity and craftsmanship with a patriotic twist! Join us to quill a stunning American flag using carefully rolled and shaped paper strips.

This event is in the "All ages" group

America 250: The Web They Wove by Dirty Blue Shirts

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
All ages

Join us for a fascinating presentation by The Dirty Blue Shirts on women's roles during the American Revolution.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fascinating presentation by The Dirty Blue Shirts on women's roles during the American Revolution.

This event is in the "All ages" group

America 250: The Importance of Connecticut to the Revolution

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
America 250
Age Group:
All ages

Our presenter is noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, who will walk through the key people and events in Connecticut during our nation’s tumultuous march to independe

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our presenter is noted storyteller and journalist Mike Allen, former host of the popular podcast Amazing Tales About History, who will walk through the key people and events in Connecticut during our nation’s tumultuous march to independe

Juneteenth

All Day
The Brookfield Library
Closing
Branches:
The Brookfield Library

Independence Day

All Day
The Brookfield Library
Closing
Branches:
The Brookfield Library

Independence Day

All Day
The Brookfield Library
Closing
Branches:
The Brookfield Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

America 250: Pocket General Store

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
the Community Room at The Brookfield Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, America 250
Age Group:
Adults

Create a miniature General Store--inside an Altoid's tin!

In the 18th and 19th Century, a "general store" was the main hub in small rural towns where people would do their shopping. It would carry a broad array of goods and necessities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: The Brookfield Library
Room: the Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, America 250
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a miniature General Store--inside an Altoid's tin!

In the 18th and 19th Century, a "general store" was the main hub in small rural towns where people would do their shopping. It would carry a broad array of goods and necessities.

Labor Day

All Day
The Brookfield Library
Closing
Branches:
The Brookfield Library

Columbus Day

All Day
The Brookfield Library
Closing
Branches:
The Brookfield Library

Veterans Day

All Day
The Brookfield Library
Closing
Branches:
The Brookfield Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
The Brookfield Library
Closing
Branches:
The Brookfield Library

Christmas

All Day
The Brookfield Library
Closing
Branches:
The Brookfield Library