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SUMMARY:The History of the Hershey's Chocolate Company
DESCRIPTION:The History of the Hershey Chocolate Company \nIllustrated Lecture Presented by:  Laura Keyes\, Historic Voices\n\nWednesday\, October 1st at 6:30pm\nBrimfield Public Library\nFree Program\, No Registration Required\n\nLearn about Milton S. Hershey’s hard work and frequent failures before he became successful in the chocolate business – and how he then gave away his fortune – which has saved\, protected\, and educated tens of thousands of orphans.\n\nBio:\nLaura Keyes graduated from UW-Madison with a Master’s Degree in Library Studies\, and has been presenting on historic topics for almost 15 years. She has presented her research at multiple conferences and workshops. Laura Keyes is a librarian in Central Illinois. Even More Info: www.LauraFKeyes.com\nhttps://www.facebook.com/HistoricVoices
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/the-history-of-the-hersheys-chocolate-company/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Club
DESCRIPTION:Mahjong Club\nEvery Other Thursday 9 AM-12 PM\nCome play a classic Chinese game of strategy\, skill\, and summation. Beginners welcome.
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/mahjong-club-2-2/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Depression & Suicide Awareness-Wellness Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Depression & Suicide Awareness-Wellness Presentation\n“Same Here\, Same Body: Moving Through the Struggle\, Together” Presented by Amy Filter\, MSN\, RN\n\nWednesday\, October 8th at 6:30pm\nFree Program\, Ages 18+\nNo Registration Necessary\n\n“Same Here\, Same Body: Moving Through the Struggle\, Together”\n\nDepression and suicide are real\, widespread\, and often hidden in silence. But they are also human experiences we can talk about\, heal from\, and prevent—especially when we come together in community. Join Amy Filter MSN\, RN for an engaging\, heart-centered session that combines mental health education open dialogue\, and somatic learning—body-based practices that reconnect us to safety\, resilience\, and hope. Come learn more about the latest research that helps protect ourselves from challenging times and how we can engage in daily action while still knowing we are not alone in the process.\n\n\nExplore the real-life signs and root causes of depression and suicidal ideation \n\n\nIdentify protective factors—such as social connection\, purpose\, physical activity\, community\, and emotional awareness—that reduce risk and build resilience \n\n\nLearn how trauma\, chronic stress\, and disconnection affect the nervous system \n\n\nPractice somatic tools like breathwork\, grounding\, gentle movement\, and emotional regulation techniques that support healing \n\n\nSafe\, supportive\, and stigma-free environment \n\n\nConnect with a broader global movement of people saying\, “SameHere”—we all go through challenges\, and we all have the capacity to heal \n\n\n\nAfter losing her best friend to suicide in 2013\, Amy Filter\, MSN\, RN has created a gentle community of hope and healing as she took her many years of nursing and grief and is now helping others to transform their lives through trauma coaching. Having worked in areas of addiction/recovery\, the local Veterans Affairs and various other mental health spaces\, Amy has created a community who appreciates a more holistic way of healing within the mental wellness space.
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/depression-suicide-awareness-wellness-presentation/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Halloween Doggie Bingo Nite with WOOF Therapy dogs
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Doggie BINGO Nite with WOOF Therapy Dogs\n\nMonday\, October 13th at 6:30pm\nFree Program\, Ages 18+\nRegistration Required\n\nCome enjoy a fun-filled evening of BINGO alongside the WOOF Therapy Dogs! And be on the lookout\, as there’s a good chance those sweet canines just might arrive in costumes\, getting geared up for Halloween! 🎃\n\nCall 309-446-9575 or email adultservices@brimfieldlibrary.org to reserve your spot.
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/halloween-doggie-bingo-nite-with-woof-therapy-dogs/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Social Justice Book Club
DESCRIPTION:What’s entertaining\, informative\, stimulating\, comforting\, and doesn’t cost a penny? \nAn afternoon discussion with the Brimfield Library Social Justice Book Club. \nWhen: 2nd Tuesday of each month\n1:00pm at the Brimfield Library
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/social-justice-book-club-2-2-2/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Club
DESCRIPTION:Mahjong Club\nEvery Other Thursday 9 AM-12 PM\nCome play a classic Chinese game of strategy\, skill\, and summation. Beginners welcome.
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/mahjong-club-2-2/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Classic Film Friday
DESCRIPTION:Classic Film Friday\nOctober 17th\, 1pm Showtime\n\nBrimfield Public Library\nFree Movie & Popcorn\nAges 18+\nComfortable Seating\n\n\nMovie:  Alfred Hitchcock’s 1946 Thriller/Noir\nStarring:  Cary Grant & Ingrid Bergman\nMystery\, intrigue\, danger & psychological drama abound in this romantic thriller/spy film noir\, in a way only Alfred Hitchcock could capture & develop.\nAwards:\n    -Nominated for two Academy Awards\n    -National Film Preservation Board\, USA\, 2006 Winner National Film Registry\n    -Photoplay Award\, 1946 Winner\, Best Pictures of the Month (October)\n    -Online Film & Television Association 2009 Winner\, OFTA Film Hall of Fame\n    -Cannes Film Festival 1946 Nominee – Grand Prize of the Festival – Feature Film – Alfred Hitchcock\n    -Bambi Award 1952 Winner – Best Actress – International – Ingrid Bergman
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/classic-film-friday-17/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Adult Craft Nite
DESCRIPTION:Adult Craft Nite: Stenciled Tray & Simmering Stovetop Potpourri Mix\nBrimfield Public Library\n\nWednesday\, October 22nd 6:30pm\nFree Program\, Ages 18+\nRegistration Required. Email adultservices@brimfieldlibrary.org or call 309-446-9575 to reserve your spot.\n\nStencil & decorate a mini wood tray\, then fashion your own Simmering Stovetop Potpourri Mix to accompany it.  Enjoy the fun craft time creating these items\, then in the spirit of Thanksgiving\, gift them to someone special so that they can use them\, refill it\, and pass it on to someone else!
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/adult-craft-nite-5/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T130000
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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:New members are always welcome! Stop by the library’s Circulation Desk to reserve your copy of the book of the month or email info@brimfieldlibrary.org for more information.
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/book-club/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Mahjong Club
DESCRIPTION:Mahjong Club\nEvery Other Thursday 9 AM-12 PM\nCome play a classic Chinese game of strategy\, skill\, and summation. Beginners welcome.
URL:https://brimfieldlibrary.org/event/mahjong-club-2-2/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Brimfield Public Library\, 111 S. Galena Avenue\, Brimfield\, IL\, 61517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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