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Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream 

In-Person Program
2025-06-18 16:00:00 2025-06-18 16:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream  Create your own ice cream on a paper plate while developing fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. Whether you're a fan of classic vanilla or love to pile on toppings, come and unleash your inner artist! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.  Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, June 18
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 16:00:00 2025-06-18 16:45:00 America/Los_Angeles Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream  Create your own ice cream on a paper plate while developing fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. Whether you're a fan of classic vanilla or love to pile on toppings, come and unleash your inner artist! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers.  Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Create your own ice cream on a paper plate while developing fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. Whether you're a fan of classic vanilla or love to pile on toppings, come and unleash your inner artist! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers. 

Join our free game for all ages! Earn badges and prizes as you log reading & activities. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program | Smart Start |

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Phone: 562.925.5543
Hours
Mon, May 19 Closed
Tue, May 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 25 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

Origami Paper Cranes - In-Person Program
Tue, May 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the significance of cranes and origami in Japanese culture and celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and fold origami paper cranes. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Family Storytime - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Celebration - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander cultures with books and songs. Afterwards join us for do-it-yourself art activities celebrating these cultures. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, May 21, 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, May 22, 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, May 24, 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, May 27, 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 - Suncatchers! - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about how suncatchers capture rays of light that can cast a dazzling array of colors across a room. Decorate your own suncatcher made out of clear plastic and glass paint. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, May 28, 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, May 29, 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: Whale Rider - In-Person Program
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we watch the film Whale Rider (2002). Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG-13.For ages 18+
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 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
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 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+
Creation Station - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 05, 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. 
Triple P Seminar: The Power of Positive Parenting - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the power of positive parenting and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited librarian. For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 - 12 years.
Ballet Folclorico do Brasil - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Ballet Folclorico do Brasil shares exuberant dances and music that express the rich blend of African, Portuguese and indigenous influences that shaped this country. For children ages 5 - 12 and adult caregivers.
Retro Game Night - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you game? You're invited for an evening of board game fun! We'll have a variety of games to play ranging from retro games to some you may never have played before like the dice game Zilch.   For ages 18+
Stick Structures - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room
Learn about some of the rulebreakers in architecture and put your own structural engineering skills to the test by building a stick structure!   For kids ages 5 – 12.
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 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+
Drones 4 Teens - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever flown a drone? Join us to gain knowledge about the functions and maneuverability of drones. Gain a new skill and have fun with an opportunity to fly the drones For teens ages 13 – 17.
Origami Robots
Tue, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about electric circuits and the art of paper folding. Then, design and decorate your own papercraft robot—complete with lights and motion! For Teens 13 - 17
Scoop 'N' Serve: Paper Plate Ice Cream  - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room
Create your own ice cream on a paper plate while developing fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. Whether you're a fan of classic vanilla or love to pile on toppings, come and unleash your inner artist! For ages 2 - 5 with their caregivers. 
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 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+
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