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Play & Explore

In-Person Program
2024-11-23 10:00:00 2024-11-23 10:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Play & Explore 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. Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, November 23
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-11-23 10:00:00 2024-11-23 10:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Play & Explore 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. Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - 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.

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.

Please join us after Play & Explore for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Parenting & Caregiving |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Phone: 562.925.5543
Hours
We're closed Thursday November 28 due to Thanksgiving Day
We're closed Friday November 29 due to Day after Thanksgiving
Mon, Nov 25 Closed
Tue, Nov 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 28 Closed
(Thanksgiving Day)
Fri, Nov 29 Closed
(Day after Thanksgiving)
Sat, Nov 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 01 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

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.
Coffee and Classic Movies: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) - In-Person Event
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+
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
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
Brick by Brick - In-Person Program
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.
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
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+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Family Fun Movie and Art : Frozen - In-Person Program
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa, her sister Anna teams up with a mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.
Frosted Candle Holder - In-Person Program
Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the history of lanterns and decorate your own frosted candle holder using recycled materials. Your lantern will give off an icy glow perfect for winter evenings. For ages 18+
Festivals of Light - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we explore different holidays and their use of light, such as Kwanzaa, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas with Storybook Family Playhouse. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. 
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 11, 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+
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for a morning of open-ended art and crafting. We will provide art and crafting materials, you bring your imagination. For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver. 
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 - In-Person Program
Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 13, 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
Stacks N' Snacks: Teen Building Day - In-Person Program
Sat, Dec 14, 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.
Zoetrope Animation - In-Person Program
Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Before animation there was the zoetrope, a Victorian-era toy illusion toy that would eventually lead to the development of the motion picture camera. Join us for a journey through cinema history and make your own zoetrope device. For ages 13 – 17.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an evening of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 2 to 5.
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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, Dec 19, 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.
Coffee and Classic Movies: Hook (1991) - In-Person Program
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a visit down memory lane and join us as we watch the classic film Hook (1991). Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. For ages 18+
Family Game Afternoon - In-Person Program
Sat, Dec 21, 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. 
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