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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2024-11-07 11:00:00 2024-11-07 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smarty Pants Storytime 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. Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, November 07
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-11-07 11:00:00 2024-11-07 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smarty Pants Storytime 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. Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - 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.

This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

Program and materials provided in collaboration with DMH and MHSA.

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AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Smarty Pants Storytime | Smart Start |

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Phone: 562.925.5543
Hours
We're closed Monday October 14 due to Indigenous Peoples Day
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(Indigenous Peoples Day)
Tue, Oct 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 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

Key n Harmony Musical Jam! - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Start off your day in a musical way! Enjoy melodies & harmonies in this fun filled musical jam with Key n Harmony. For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver. 
Registration is now closed
Family Game Afternoon - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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. 
Silent Book Club - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 22, 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. For ages 18+
Children's Book Club  - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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.
Crochet and Knit Club
Wed, Oct 23, 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 24, 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.
Cancelled
Strike a Chord: Ukulele for Teens - In-Person Program
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument but it seemed too intimidating? Join us as we learn basic ukulele chords and songs together!
Coffee and Classic Movies: Ghostbusters (1984) - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a visit down memory lane and join us as we watch the classic film Ghostbusters (1984). Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. No registration required.
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. 
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