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Bronson Brookside Library Grand Opening
2025-10-23 00:00:00 2025-10-23 23:59:00 America/Chicago Bronson Brookside Library Grand Opening Join us for Bronson Brookside Library's Grand Opening! Bronson Brookside Library

Thursday, October 23
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-10-23 00:00:00 2025-10-23 23:59:00 America/Chicago Bronson Brookside Library Grand Opening Join us for Bronson Brookside Library's Grand Opening! Bronson Brookside Library

Join us for Bronson Brookside Library's Grand Opening!

Celebrate the grand opening of the new Bronson Brookside Library with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., followed by a festive day of activities, including a Kid-Friendly Concert featuring Miss Holly and her ukulele from noon to 12:50 p.m., caricature drawings from noon to 2 p.m. and a Musical Storytime featuring Miss Holly and her ukulele from 1 to 2 p.m. Additional activities scheduled throughout the day include Maker Space activities, a scavenger hunt, teen art display, board and video games, a prize raffle and more. For all ages.

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Bronson Brookside Library

Branch manager
David Nofire
Hours
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Mon, Oct 20 Closed
(Moving to Bronson Brookside)
Tue, Oct 21 Closed
(Moving to Bronson Brookside)
Wed, Oct 22 Closed
(Moving to Bronson Brookside)
Thu, Oct 23 Closed
(Moving to Bronson Brookside)
Fri, Oct 24 Closed
(Moving to Bronson Brookside)
Sat, Oct 25 Closed
(Moving to Bronson Brookside)
Sun, Oct 26 Closed
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Bronson Brookside Library Grand Opening
Thu, Oct 23, All day
Join us for Bronson Brookside Library's Grand Opening!
Opening Weekend Basket Raffle
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 8:00pm
Riverside Study Room (115)
Enter your name and contact information for a chance to win one of two prize baskets provided by Brookside Neighborhood Association, Brookside Business Association and... more
Enter your name and contact information for a chance to win one of two prize baskets provided by Brookside Neighborhood Association, Brookside Business Association and community partners!
Bronson Brookside Puzzle
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 8:00pm
Peoria Study Room (114)
Drop in to complete a 1,000-piece puzzle of our new Bronson Brookside Library!
Board Games
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 8:00pm
Madison Study Room (113)
Drop in to play board games all day during Bronson Brookside Library's Grand Opening!
Mario Kart & Switch Games - Bronson Brookside Library's Grand Opening
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 8:00pm
Bronson Study Room (112)
Drop in for Nintendo Switch games all day during Bronson Brookside Library's Grand Opening!
Activity Room Demonstration
Thu, Oct 23, 12:30pm - 12:50pm
Activity Room
Join Teen Associate Robin Taylor for a demonstration of the tools available in Bronson Brookside Library's brand-new Activity Room.
Activity Room Demonstration
Thu, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 3:50pm
Activity Room
Join Teen Associate Robin Taylor for a demonstration of the tools available in Bronson Brookside Library's brand-new Activity Room.
Activity Room Demonstration
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 5:50pm
Activity Room
Join Teen Associate Robin Taylor for a demonstration of the tools available in Bronson Brookside Library's brand-new Activity Room.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Tue, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
High School D&D
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign for teens.
Teen Horror Book Club - Celebrate Teens Read Month
Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join Robin to talk about your favorite horror novels and stories. Snacks are provided, while supplies last. For teens.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Tue, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Tue, Nov 04, 10:45am - 11:15am
For babies and toddlers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Middle School D&D
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join Robin from Brookside Library for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign. For tweens.
Bronson Brookside Teen Advisory Board
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Influence library events, gain volunteer experience and share your ideas. For ages 13-17.
Art After School
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Get creative and make something with us. For elementary schoolers.
Bronson Brookside Book Discussion - "The Kennedy Girl" by Julia Bryan Thomas
Mon, Nov 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Brookside Book Club with author Julia Bryan Thomas and a discussion of her new novel, "The Kennedy Girl." For adults.
Teen Games After School
Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join Robin at Bronson Brookside Library for Nintendo Switch, board games and card games. For teens.
Book Club After School
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us to talk about your favorite books. For elementary schoolers.
PAWS for Reading
Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary schoolers are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.
Native Culture Make and Take: Beaded Medallion Earrings - Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join Robin Tiger as she teaches the art of beadwork. Learn how to make small beaded medallion earrings. Class size is limited. Registration is required. For adults and teens.
Build A Reader Storytime: Family
Tue, Nov 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for... more
Bring the whole family for this 0-to-5 storytime. There’s something for everyone – simple songs and books for the little ones, more interactive stories and activities for your older children.
Build A Reader: Stay and Play
Tue, Nov 18, 10:45am - 11:15am
For babies and toddlers, playing is learning. Join us for games, toys and activities that foster critical early literacy skills.
Beginning Genealogy
Tue, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Looking to embark on your genealogy journey? Join us for a presentation on beginning genealogy methods and how to start your family history research. Registration is required.... more
Looking to embark on your genealogy journey? Join us for a presentation on beginning genealogy methods and how to start your family history research. Registration is required. For teens and adults.
Middle School D&D
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join Robin from Brookside Library for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign. For tweens.
Adult Graphic Novel Book Club - "Batman: The Killing Joke" by Alan Moore
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for our first Adult Graphic Novel Book Club session. We'll discuss "Batman: The Killing Joke" by Alan Moore, which is available on Hoopla Digital.
Thriving on a Small Budget - Financial Education Series
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
This workshop will explore money-saving strategies, tips and tricks, and how to use resources when money is tight. Registration is required. For adults and teens.
Games After School
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for video games, card games and board games. For elementary schoolers.
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