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Juneteenth: History Through Food

In-Person Program
2024-06-18 16:00:00 2024-06-18 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Juneteenth: History Through Food Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when it was declared that the enslaved people in Texas were freed.  Join us as we look at the history of the holiday and explore the significance of red foods in Juneteenth celebrations. For ages 12 - 17 Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, June 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-18 16:00:00 2024-06-18 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Juneteenth: History Through Food Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when it was declared that the enslaved people in Texas were freed.  Join us as we look at the history of the holiday and explore the significance of red foods in Juneteenth celebrations. For ages 12 - 17 Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when it was declared that the enslaved people in Texas were freed.  Join us as we look at the history of the holiday and explore the significance of red foods in Juneteenth celebrations. For ages 12 - 17

Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, commemorates June 19, 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger declared that the enslaved people in Texas were freed--two years after President Lincoln delivered his Emancipation Proclamation.  Join us as we look at the history of the holiday and explore the significance of red foods in Juneteenth celebrations and decorate red velvet cupcakes.*


*Parents and Guardians: Please be aware that refreshments may be served at these programs. A list of ingredients will be available.


For ages 12 - 17

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Food & Cooking |

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Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Phone: 562.925.5543
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Tue, Jun 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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Sat, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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About the branch

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library has served the community of Bellflower for more than 100 years. The first branch was opened on March 11, 1914.

The library moved four times until its present facility was dedicated on August 16, 1975, and named in honor of Clifton M. Brakensiek, MD, who donated the land on which the library is built.

It served as the Automated Circulation System pilot site and was the first County library to implement the new online circulation system in 1989.

In 1915 there were 213 library cardholders and 412 books on the shelves. The circulation for 1915 was 3,433. Today's circulation is approximately 200,000 with 40,000 registered borrowers. The Library has an active Friends of the Library group.

On December 19, 2002, the Brakensiek Library reopened for service following several months of renovation. The project was a joint effort of Fourth District Supervisor Don Knabe, the City of Bellflower, The Friends of the Library and the County of Los Angeles Public Library. The remodeled library has a new look with a redesign of the interior, technology upgrades and two new public service desks.
 

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Tue, Jun 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! Ages 18+
Bubblemania - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 24, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a show about the science of bubbles! Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. For Ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Fused Glass Sun-Catcher - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Join artist Ana Parkinson from Firework Studio and learn about the science, art, and history of fusing glass. Then make your very own fused glass treasure! The finished piece will be available for pickup from the library after two weeks. Ages 18+
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Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Meeting Room
Wind instruments work in amazing ways! Come learn about how the wind works in tandem with music. Afterwards, create your own pan flute to take home! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. 
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Thu, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Ages 13-17
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Wed, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Edison Grant - Robot Soccer Challenge for Teens - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Can your robot win the match? Learn about coding with Ozobots and then join a soccer challenge and try to score a goal. For teens ages 13-18.
Crazy Canvas Art - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Anyone can create art, but it can feel daunting and intimidating. It doesn’t have to be serious and can be fun! This activity is meant to be a unique way to spark creativity, get paint on canvas, and indulge our silly, artistic sides.
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Silhouette Self-Portrait - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Learn about yourself and different art styles. Use stickers and other materials to create your own silhouette self-portrait that represents you!  For kids ages 5 - 12. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregiver.
Super Science Show - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for an interactive science show that entertains and educates. Followed by a hands-on museum walk-around where participants interact with safe and fun science experiments. For ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver. 
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Life in a Pond - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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