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Gardening for Kids with The Plant Plug

In-Person Program
2024-02-07 15:00:00 2024-02-07 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Gardening for Kids with The Plant Plug Celebrate Black and African American History month! Create a beginner garden to take home while learning about the significance of gardening and agriculture in Black and African American history and culture. Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 07
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-07 15:00:00 2024-02-07 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Gardening for Kids with The Plant Plug Celebrate Black and African American History month! Create a beginner garden to take home while learning about the significance of gardening and agriculture in Black and African American history and culture. Clifton M. Brakensiek Library - Meeting Room

Celebrate Black and African American History month! Create a beginner garden to take home while learning about the significance of gardening and agriculture in Black and African American history and culture.

For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.

All supplies provided. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every individual in your party, including kids. This will be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered attendees. 

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. Please see the Guidelines for Attendees during the registration process for more information.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Food & Cooking | Environment & Nature |

TAGS: | African American & Black History Month |

Clifton M. Brakensiek Library
Phone: 562.925.5543
Hours
Mon, May 06 Closed
Tue, May 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 12 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

Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
MākMō: Children's STEM Program - In-Person Program
Wed, May 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a hands-on STEM experience hosted by one of  LA County's MākMō librarians. STEM programming focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 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.
Strike a Chord: Ukulele for Teens - In-Person Program
Fri, May 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument but it seemed too intimidating? Maybe you payed an instrument as a kid but became discouraged. Enter the ukulele! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun! For ages 13 - 17.
Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Sat, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
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. Ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.
Street Foods of Hong Kong - Featuring Phoebe Chow
Tue, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a cooking demonstration with Phoebe Chow featuring street foods of Hong Kong. For adults 18+
The Princess & the Pirates - In-Person Program
Wed, May 15, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun afternoon with the performance of puppetry by Franklin Haynes’ award-winning marionettes! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 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.
Family Game Day - In-Person Program
Sat, May 18, 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. 
3D Flower Ball - In-Person Program
Tue, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Using STEAM techniques, make a 3D Flower Ball to help celebrate the season.  Slide and interlock cut flowers together to create a 3 dimensional ball. All materials will be provided. For ages 13 - 17 with their caregiver.
Family Storytime - Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration - In-Person Program
Wed, May 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about Asian Pacific American cultures with books, songs, and dance. Afterwards join us for do-it-yourself art activities celebrating Asian Pacific American arts. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 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.
Strike a Chord: Ukulele for Teens - In-Person Program
Fri, May 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Have you ever wanted to learn to play an instrument but it seemed too intimidating? Maybe you payed an instrument as a kid but became discouraged. Enter the ukulele! It's small, easy to play, and lots of fun! For ages 13 - 17.
Coffee and Classic Movies: Farewell to Manzanar (1976) - In-Person Program
Sat, May 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and watch the classic film Farewell to Manzanar (1976). Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. No registration required. For ages 18+
Silent Book Club - In-Person
Tue, May 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
It can be hard to focus on a good book when you're 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. For ages 18+
Children's Book Club - In-Person Program
Wed, May 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Group Study Room
Join us for a read aloud book club. This month we will read Jacqueline Jule's Sofia Martinez: My Family Adventure. For children reading at a 2nd grade through 4th grade reading level
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, May 30, 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 Fun Movie and Art: Wonka - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Bring the family to see Wonka. This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.
Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 Day - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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. 
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 06, 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.
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