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playing the ukulele

Strike a Chord: Ukulele for Beginners

In-Person Program
2025-06-24 18:00:00 2025-06-24 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Strike a Chord: Ukulele for Beginners 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! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun! For ages 18+ Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, June 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 18:00:00 2025-06-24 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Strike a Chord: Ukulele for Beginners 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! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun! For ages 18+ Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - 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! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun! For ages 18+

Join us as we learn basic chords and songs together!

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Dance | Entertainment |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Phone: 562.925.5543
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 Closed
Tue, Sep 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 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

Slime Saturday - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come learn about non-Newtonian liquids and make your own slime. All materials will be provided. Program generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library. For ages 13 - 17
Adult 101: Financial Literacy - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
This beginning session of the Adult 101: Financial Literacy series introduces teens to the importance and basics of budgeting. Explore various types of budgets before creating a personalized cash-stuffing envelope system. For ages 13 - 17
Family Game Afternoon - In-Person
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 18, 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, Sep 20, 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. 
Strike a Chord: Ukulele for Beginners - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun!  For ages 18+
Children's STEM Program - Volcanos! - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us and learn about volcanos and then use your creativity to create your own play dough volcano, at the end of the program we'll use science to cause a volcanic eruption! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 25, 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: Harry and the Hendersons - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we watch the film Harry and the Hendersons (1987). Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. No registration required.  For ages 18+
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 01, 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. Ages 18+
Key N Harmony Musical Jam! - In-Person Program
Thu, Oct 02, 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 1 - 5 with parent or caregiver. 
Haunted Birdfeeder - In-Person Program
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come learn about native birds and their feeding habits. Then decorate a spooky birdfeeder. All materials will be provided.  For ages 13 - 17
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 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
Family Game Afternoon - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 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. Ages 18+
Creation Station - In-Person
Thu, Oct 09, 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. 
Design a Bookmark! - In-Person Program
Fri, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Create an entry for LA County Library’s 46th Annual Bookmark Contest using art supplies such as crayons, colored pencils, markers, and more! Each participant will receive a book to take home. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
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