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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
Mon, Dec 02 Closed
Tue, Dec 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 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

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+
This event is full

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. 

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+

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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+

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.

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+

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. 

Thu, Jan 02, 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, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
“Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver

Tue, Jan 07, 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.