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Family Game Day

In-Person Program
2024-07-10 15:00:00 2024-07-10 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Family Game Day Are you game? Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun! We'll have a variety of board games to play. For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver.  Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 10
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-10 15:00:00 2024-07-10 16:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Family Game Day Are you game? Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun! We'll have a variety of board games to play. For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver.  Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Are you game? Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun! We'll have a variety of board games to play. For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Games |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Phone: 562.925.5543
Hours
Mon, Oct 21 Closed
Tue, Oct 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 27 Closed
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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.
 

Upcoming events

Teen Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens! Join us as we watch the Tim Burton film The Nightmare Before Christmas. Decorate your own spooky, ceramic owl for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. No registration required.  For ages 13 - 17
Family Storytime -  Not-So-Scary Spooky Stories - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun family storytime that is just a tad bit spooky! After storytime, we will create fun arts and crafts for the whole family to take home.   For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Crochet and Knit Club
Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you want to learn to crochet or knit?  Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club.  For ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Family Fun Movie and Art: IF - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
A girl discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 13 - 17
Family Game Afternoon - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you game? Families are invited for an afternoon of board game fun! We'll have a variety of board games to play. For ages 5 - 17 with caregiver. 
Crochet and Knit Club
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you want to learn to crochet or knit?  Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club.  For ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Stacks N' Snacks: Teen Building Day - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Build community and test your problem-solving skills by using different materials to see who can build the tallest tower or create the most unique structure.  For tweens and teens, ages 12 - 18.
Silent Book Club - In-Person Event
Tue, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
It can be hard to focus on a good book when you're at home with other life distractions. Bring your own book or check one out from the library and we'll provide the snacks and refreshments.  Ages 18+
Children's Book Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Group Study Room
Join us for a read aloud book club. This month we will be reading Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty for President. It’s time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Coalition! For children reading at a 2nd grade through 4th grade reading level.
Crochet and Knit Club
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you want to learn to crochet or knit?  Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club.  For ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 - In-Person Program
Fri, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
Register
Strike a Chord: Ukulele for Teens - In-Person Program
Fri, Nov 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument but it seemed too intimidating? Maybe you played an instrument as a kid but became discouraged. Enter the ukulele! For ages 13 - 17
Brick by Brick - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for brick building! Build your own or work in a team to make designs using different types of building objects. We provide the materials, just bring your imagination! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Native American Heritage Month: Strawberry Cross Stitch - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Strawberries are more than just tasty berries. Come find out how important they are to different Native American cultures while we honor this plant with a fun cross stitch activity. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Crochet and Knit Club
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you want to learn to crochet or knit?  Do you already know how and want to share your knowledge? Beginning and experienced participants are invited to join the club.  For ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. Recommended for ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.
Raising Resilient Children Seminar - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about Raising Resilient Children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of 3 - 12.
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