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Children's Book Club 

In-Person Program

2024-10-23 15:00:00 2024-10-23 15:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Children's Book Club  This month we will be reading Andrea Miedoso's Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol - The Vampire Ate My Homework.  Desmond's school has a problem: there’s a very hungry vampire on the loose! For children reading at a 2nd grade through 4th grade reading level. Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Group Study Room

Wednesday, October 23
3:00pm - 3:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-23 15:00:00 2024-10-23 15:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Children's Book Club  This month we will be reading Andrea Miedoso's Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol - The Vampire Ate My Homework.  Desmond's school has a problem: there’s a very hungry vampire on the loose! For children reading at a 2nd grade through 4th grade reading level. Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Group Study Room

This month we will be reading Andrea Miedoso's Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol - The Vampire Ate My Homework.  Desmond's school has a problem: there’s a very hungry vampire on the loose! For children reading at a 2nd grade through 4th grade reading level.

But this creature doesn’t thirst for blood. Instead, he’s been eating the students’ homework! Can Desmond Cole stop the monster from turning everyone’s work into food for thought? 

Copies of the book will be distributed at the beginning of each session and available for checkout afterwards.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Book Club |

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library

Phone: 562.925.5543

Hours
Mon, Nov 04 Closed
Tue, Nov 05 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 Closed

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

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. 

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+

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.

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.

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+

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.

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+

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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+

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.

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.

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.

Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a visit down memory lane and join us as we watch the classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory(1971). Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. No registration required For ages 18+

Tue, Dec 03, 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

Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Wed, Dec 04, 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+

Thu, Dec 05, 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.