Clifton M. Brakensiek Library

05/26/2026

Join us tonight, Tuesday, May 26th from 6-7 pm for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! Ages 18+

The first meeting on Tuesday, May 26th from 6-7 pm, we will celebrate National Asian American, National Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month and One Book, One Coast while we discuss the book They Called Us Enemy by George Takei.

Check with the circulation desk for copies of the book or request a copy online at Catalog.LACountyLibrary.org/

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/16257743

Join us for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! Ages 18+. Event starts at May 26, 2026 6:00 PM PDT

05/22/2026

Our libraries will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

Our libraries will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

We’re always open online! Get eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more! Visit LACountyLibrary.org/downloads

05/20/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 23rd from 2-2:45 pm for an afternoon of fun with musician, artist and educator Lazaro Arvizu as we learn about Indigenous instruments and music from Mesoamerica.

For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Join us for an afternoon of fun with musician, artist and educator Lazaro Arvizu as we learn about Indigenous instruments and music from Mesoamerica. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.. Event starts at May 23, 2026 2:00 PM PDT

05/16/2026

Teens!

Join us this Tuesday, May 19th from 5-7 pm, for a screening of the film Turning Red. Movie is rated PG. No registration required. This film screening is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library. For teens ages 13 – 17.

*Please be aware that light refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available.

Join us for a teen screening of the film Turning Red. Movie is rated PG. No registration required. This film screening is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library. For teens ages 13 – 17. . Event starts at May 19, 2026 5:00 PM PDT

05/14/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 16th from 2-4 pm, as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we watch the film Life of Pi (2012). For ages 18+

Brain building activities will be provided for extra fun. Movie is rated PG. No registration required. Coffee and Classic Movies is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library.

*Please be aware that light refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available.

Join us as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we watch the film Life of Pi (2012). For ages 18+. Event starts at May 16, 2026 2:00 PM PDT

05/13/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th, from 5-6 pm for Play & Explore!

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. Recommended for ages 0 - 5

Please join us for an opportunity to chat with a Family Community Specialist from the Department of Public Health and learn about Child Passenger Safety. This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library's collection of programs and services for early learners ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.

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. Recommended for ages 0 - 5 . Event starts at May 13, 2026 5:00 PM PDT

05/09/2026

Join us this Tuesday, May 12th, from 6-7:30 pm, to learn about Getting Teenagers Connected 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 13-18.

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

Program and materials provided in collaboration with DMH and MHSA.

Join us to learn about Getting Teenagers Connected 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 13-18.. Event starts at May 12, 2026 6:00 PM PDT

05/08/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, May 9th, from 2-3 pm!

Celebrate children and families around the world! Enjoy books about world instruments. Afterwards, we'll get to decorate our own musical instrument to continue the music making at home! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.

Celebrate children and families around the world! Enjoy books about world instruments. Afterwards, we'll get to decorate our own musical instrument to continue the music making at home! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. . Event starts at May 9, 2026 2:00 PM PDT

05/05/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday May 6th, from 4-5 pm for Children's STEM Program: Bee Hotels.

Unlike honeybees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. Become a friend to these helpful bees and learn to build a bee hotel for your garden. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.

Mason bees also pollinate more plants than honeybees do and are less likely to sting you! A hands-on STEM experience hosted by one of LA County's MākMō librarians.

Unlike honeybees that live in large hives, mason bees live alone and need places to shelter and lay their eggs. Become a friend to these helpful bees and learn to build a bee hotel for your garden. For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver. . Event starts at May 6, 2026 4:00 PM PDT

05/03/2026

Soccer brings us together - and so does your library. To celebrate the World Cup coming to LA, we're releasing a special limited edition Summer of Soccer library card, available at all LA County Library locations. The fun doesn't stop there - explore our curated soccer-themed booklists and join us for in-person programs all summer long. Come in, be part of the celebration, and make this summer one to remember. ⚽
More information: LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-of-Soccer