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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, Mar 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 22 Closed

About the branch

Upcoming events

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Mon, Mar 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
This one-act children’s opera shares a message of unity and togetherness, and promises a fun time for families and young children.

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Join Tommy Terrific for a magic show celebrating the Negro Baseball League and Satchel Paige.

Tue, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign for tweens.

Tue, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity Room
In a feudal, futuristic Japan, samurai battle to become No.1. When his father, who holds the coveted position, is challenged and killed, young Afro Samurai vows vengeance.... more
In a feudal, futuristic Japan, samurai battle to become No.1. When his father, who holds the coveted position, is challenged and killed, young Afro Samurai vows vengeance. Available on Hoopla Digital.

Wed, Mar 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Find out what tools Master Gardeners turn to, what tricks make their gardens gorgeous, what hacks help them save time and heartache, and what they've learned over their... more
Find out what tools Master Gardeners turn to, what tricks make their gardens gorgeous, what hacks help them save time and heartache, and what they've learned over their collective years in the garden.

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a K-pop RPD! Show off your moves and connect over a shared interest. For teens.

Thu, Mar 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.

Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us for video, card and board games. For elementary schoolers.

Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Activity Room
Celebrate Teens Make Month by joining us for a new or gently used art and craft supply exchange. All materials are free; no donation is required in order to take materials.

Fri, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Registered therapy dogs are excellent listeners. Elementary schoolers are invited to read their favorite books to a furry, four-pawed friend. Registration is required.

Mon, Mar 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us in our Activity Room to sew, 3D print, laser cut and more. Bring your own project or start something new. For teens.

Tue, Mar 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.

Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign for teens.

Wed, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Research and planning are key to a healthy vegetable garden, helping you avoid pitfalls and enjoy your harvest. For adults.

Thu, Mar 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.

Thu, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Let's build and create with LEGOs. We have a new challenge every month. For elementary schoolers.

Tue, Mar 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.

Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you interested in playing Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start? Join us to create your first character and learn how to use it. For teens.

Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Get out of Mother Nature's way and set your garden up to defend itself from pests and diseases.

Thu, Apr 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Get creative and make something with us. For elementary schoolers.

Tue, Apr 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.

Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign for tweens.

Wed, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Find out how to learn from the Tallgrass Prairie to design a sustainable native ecosystem — right in the middle of town!

Thu, Apr 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ready, set, READ! This beginning storytime focuses on helping your baby or toddler develop important literacy skills while emphasizing the fun of reading.

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join us to talk about your favorite facts or information books. For elementary schoolers.

Mon, Apr 13, 12:10pm - 12:50pm
Discover your next read or dive deeper into a latest bestseller at this monthly book talk series. You may bring your lunch. For adults.

Mon, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Read "American Sirens" by Kevin Hazzard and then join us for a lively discussion about this extraordinary story of an unjustly forgotten group of Black men who became America's... more
Read "American Sirens" by Kevin Hazzard and then join us for a lively discussion about this extraordinary story of an unjustly forgotten group of Black men who became America's first paramedics.

Tue, Apr 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons as we continue our campaign for teens.