Upcoming Events at Brookfield Library

Classical Guitar Concert with Peter Fletcher

Sunday, November 23, 3:00pm to 4:15pm. Free; donations in support of future concerts gratefully accepted. Free refreshments will follow the concert. No registration is required.

Need health information? Anyone with a Brookfield library card can access Consumer Health Complete, an online resource with information about medical conditions and health concerns. You’ll find the link on the library’s website under Research Resources.

“If You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get” A Negotiating Workshop
Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00pm.

Join Oscar Romero for an interactive workshop on the essential benefits of negotiation skills to help you more effectively ask for/get what you want in your professional and personal lives. There is no fee for this workshop, but we do request that you register. Registration is limited for this event, so sign up early.

AARP Safe Driver Course

Saturday, November 15, 9:00am - 2:00pm.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. No written or driving tests; classroom only. CT residents only. Registration required. Program cost: $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. Bring check or cash only.

Save Your Family’s Life

Tuesday, November 25, 7:00pm

Join Kenneth Hoffman, medical director of SOPHIA Natural Health Center of Brookfield, as he covers the basics that all families should be aware of in order to raise a healthy family in today’s environment. Registration is appreciated.

An Education in the Grotesque: The Gargoyles of Yale University

Thursday, December 4 at 7:00pm.

With photographs and text by photographer Mathew Duman, “Gargoyles” sheds light on the stationary characters of masonry, wood and metal located around the Yale University campus that passively observe and protect from the walls and rooftops of many of Yale’s buildings. Registration is appreciated.

Upcoming Book Discussions at The Brookfield Library:

Nonfiction Book Discussion
The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins
Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00 pm. Upstairs in Library

Brookfield Reads Fiction

A Star for Mrs. Blake by April Smith

Tuesday, November 18 at 1:00pm.

Book ‘Em Mystery Discussion

Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell

Monday, November 24 at 12:30pm.

Intro to eBay Class
Wednesday, November 5 at 3:00pm or Thursday, November 6 at 7:00pm.
Registration required. Going, going, gone! Get the inside scoop on the basics of buying and selling with eBay in the free class.

Intro to Windows 8.1 Class (hands-on class)

Monday, November 17, 3:00pm OR 6:30pm.

Registration required. If you’re using Windows 8.1 and wonder what happened to your familiar Start menu, join us for this hands-on, introductory class!

Films at the Library ~ Free Soda and Popcorn ~

For adults:

Maleficent: Saturday, November 8 at 12:30pm.

A Most Wanted Man: Saturday, November 15 at 2:00pm.

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