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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 Wednesday December 25 due to Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 23 Closed
Tue, Dec 24 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 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

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
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.
Family Movie and Art: Inside Out 2 - In-Person Program
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
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
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.
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 08, 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, Jan 09, 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
Sat, Jan 11, 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.
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 14, 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
Birdseed Ornaments - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Holiday baking season may be over, but before you put away your cookie cutters, join us as we learn about local birds and create birdseed ornaments to help feed our local winged friends. For ages 18+
Family Game Afternoon - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 15, 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 - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 16, 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.
Brick by Brick - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 18, 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. 
Clay Trinket Dish - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Taking inspiration from nature, create a clay trinket dish to hold small items on your desk or dresser. Learn about various leaves and structure as you mold and shape modeling clay. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Family Storytime -  Winter - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn and explore winter celebrations around the world with books and songs. Create your own do-it-yourself winter themed art to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 23, 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: Ever After - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy a visit down memory lane and join us as we watch the classic film Ever After (1991). Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. Ages 18+
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