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Silent Book Club
2024-01-30 17:00:00 2024-01-30 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Silent Book Club It can be hard to focus on a good book when your at home with other life distractions. Bring your own book or check one out from the library and we'll provide the snacks and refreshments.  Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Tuesday, January 30
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-30 17:00:00 2024-01-30 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Silent Book Club It can be hard to focus on a good book when your at home with other life distractions. Bring your own book or check one out from the library and we'll provide the snacks and refreshments.  Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

It can be hard to focus on a good book when your at home with other life distractions. Bring your own book or check one out from the library and we'll provide the snacks and refreshments. 

It can be hard to focus on a good book when your at home with other life distractions. Bring your own book or check one out from the library and we'll provide the snacks and refreshments. 


Drop in any time between 5-7 pm for silent reading. We'll have a break from 6-6:15 pm to stretch and discuss our reads. 


Please be aware that refreshments may be served at these programs. A list of ingredients will be available.


For ages 18+

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

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Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Phone: 562.925.5543
Hours
Mon, Aug 11 Closed
Tue, Aug 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 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

Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 13, 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+
Bubblemania - In-Person Program
Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room
Join us for a show on the science of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles. For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver. 
Family Game Afternoon - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 16, 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. 
Decorate Your Bookbag - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn new painting techniques and styles from famous artists. Then use their techniques to paint your own decorative canvas book bag. For ages 13 - 17
Brick by Brick - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 20, 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 with caregiver. 
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 21, 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.
Triple P Positive Parenting Program Seminar - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about Raising Confident Competent 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.
Free Vaccine Clinic: School Readiness for Kids and COVID-19 for Adults - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE School Readiness Vaccines for Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines for adults.
Register
Strike a Chrord: Ukulele for Beginners - In-Person Program
Tue, Aug 26, 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+
Family Storytime - Inventors - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about inventors and their cool inventions with books and stories. Create your own do-it-yourself art to take home. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 28, 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: Troop Beverly Hills - In-Person Program
Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we watch the film Troop Beverly Hills (1989). 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, Sep 02, 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, Sep 03, 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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Thu, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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Family Movie and Art: Vivo - In-Person Program
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
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Paint a Loved One Challenge - In-Person Program
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Family Storytime - Let's Build a City - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Crochet and Knit Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Sep 10, 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 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room
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