Upcoming Events
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us to create your own poem using the roll of a dice to guide you along the way.  Once you're done, share your literary masterpiece and celebrate everyone else's creation in this fun and interactive workshop.

Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Celebrate National Summer Learning week with a fun filled hour of stories and decorate your own book tote. Participants will receive a book for your new tote. For ages 5 - 12 with their caregiver. 

Wed, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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+

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Brettso the Great will capture our imagination as he takes us on a magical journey. He'll entertain us with comedy, storytelling, balloon sculptures, and a magic show. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for a teen screening of the film Five Nights at Freddy's. Movie is rated PG-13. No registration required.  This film screening is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library. For teens ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Matching and sorting are fun ways to learn basic early childhood skills. Join us and have your child collect items to match the colors in egg carton wells then use the items for a process-based art activity!. For ages 2-5 with their caregivers. 

Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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+

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Join us as we watch the film The Goonies (1986). Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. For ages 18+

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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+

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Learn about the biology and engineering behind spider webs. Using your knowledge of spider engineering, create and test the strength of your own web using a paper plate and other materials! For kids ages 5 – 12.

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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+

Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Follow Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through Peru. For ages 5 and up with a parent or caregiver.

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Are you a teen interested in making a difference in your library and community? Join the Teen Advisory Board! For ages 13 - 17

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us as we celebrate the final days of our Summer Discovery Program 2025 with Bingo for books and cool prizes. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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+

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Test your engineering skills and learn about air movement and displacement, then create your own hand-held air cannon and complete to see how far you can launch a pom-pom across the room!  For ages 13 - 17

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Andy Matsuda will demonstrate how to make sushi roll and garnishing fruit. For ages 18+
This event is full

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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+

Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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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. 

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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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

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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. 

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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+

Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.

Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
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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.

Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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+

Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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. 

Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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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+

Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
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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.

Sat, Aug 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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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+