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09/05/2026

Have you ever heard of the astrolabe? Join us Wednesday, September 9th from 4-5 pm to find out!

It’s a great piece of ancient technology that we can still use today! Come join us to learn and make your own astrolabe to map or measure the sky! For ages 8 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

A hands-on STEM experience hosted by one of LA County's MākMō librarians. STEM programming focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Have you ever heard of the astrolabe? It’s a great piece of ancient technology that we can still use today! Come join us to learn and make your own astrolabe to map or measure the sky! For ages 8 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Have you ever heard of the astrolabe? It’s a great piece of ancient technology that we can still use today! Come join us to learn and make your own astrolabe to map or measure the sky! For ages 8 – 12 with parent or caregiver. . Event starts at September 9, 2026 4:00 PM PDT

09/04/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, September 5th, from 2-4 pm for Family Movie & Art: The SpongeBob Movie - Search for SquarePants.

Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the ocean. For ages 6 and up with a parent or caregiver

Movie is rated PG. No registration required. Attendance and supplies are limited.

Family Movie is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library.
Parents: Please be aware that light refreshments will be served. A list of ingredients will be available.

Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the ocean. For ages 6 and up with a parent or caregiver. Event starts at September 5, 2026 2:00 PM PDT

08/25/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, August 26th, from 4-5 pm, 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.

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. . Event starts at August 26, 2026 4:00 PM PDT

08/22/2026

Join us Tuesday, August 25th from 5-7 pm, for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! This second session we will watching the film The Princess Bride. Film is rated PG. Ages 18+

Join us for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! This second session we will watching the film The Princess Bride. Film is rated PG.

Ages 18+

This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Clifton M. Brakensiek Library.

Join us for our two-part book club for books that have made it to the screen! This second session we will watching the film The Princess Bride. Film is rated PG. Ages 18+. Event starts at August 25, 2026 5:00 PM PDT

08/19/2026

Let's get ready for school! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, August 20th, from 11-11:30 am for Smarty Pants Storytime! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and have fun.

For ages 2-5 with their parent or caregiver.

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.

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.

Please join us after Storytime for Parent Cafés, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian: August 20

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.. Event starts at August 20, 2026 11:00 AM PDT

08/13/2026

Join us this Saturday, August 15th from 3-4 pm as we go on an imaginary hike with Wonders of Wildlife in this live animal show! Let's use our detective skills as we learn about what tracks and signs animals leave behind. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/16838140

Join us as we go on an imaginary hike with Wonders of Wildlife in this live animal show! Let's use our detective skills as we learn about what tracks and signs animals leave behind. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. . Event starts at August 15, 2026 3:00 PM PDT

08/11/2026

What would your very own planet look and be like? Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th from 4-5:30 pm, as we learn about the properties of planets in our universe and make your own in the style of a piñata! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

https://visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/16838116

What would your very own planet look and be like? Join us as we learn about the properties of planets in our universe and make your own in the style of a piñata! For ages 5 - 12 with caregiver.. Event starts at August 12, 2026 4:00 PM PDT

08/08/2026

Did you know that play can reduce stress, improve brain function, stimulate the mind and boost creativity, improve relationships and your connection to others, as well as keep you feeling young and energetic? Join us this Tuesday, August 11th, from 6-7 pm for a night of Fishbowl Party Games!

The Fishbowl Party Game is a popular and fun game for adults with easy-to-understand rules, making it a perfect game to play in the library with friends, neighbors, and community members. All materials will be provided. For adults.

07/31/2026

Join us tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, August 1st, from 3-4 pm!

Learn more about how your favorite sports actually work by using the scientific method to study how balls bounce, test different materials used for sports gear, and more! For ages 7-12.

Sponsored by Edison International and LA County Library Foundation.

Learn more about how your favorite sports actually work by using the scientific method to study how ball bounce,

Test different materials used for sports gear, and more! For ages 7-12.

Learn more about how your favorite sports actually work by using the scientific method to study how balls bounce, test different materials used for sports gear, and more! For ages 7-12.. Event starts at August 1, 2026 3:00 PM PDT

07/30/2026

Teens! Join us tomorrow afternoon, Friday, July 31st, from 4-5 pm for A Library Mystery!

Join MākMō for a two-part series where we delve into the science of crime-solving: Forensics! You’ll learn about how fingerprints, microscopes, and kinematics can come together to figure out this who dunnit mystery! Ages 13-18

Join MākMō for a two-part series where we delve into the science of crime-solving: Forensics! You’ll learn about how fingerprints, microscopes, and kinematics can come together to figure out this who dunnit mystery! Ages 13-18. Event starts at July 31, 2026 4:00 PM PDT

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Bellflower, CA
90706

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