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Play and Explore

In-Person Program

2024-06-14 11:00:00 2024-06-14 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 4. Masao W. Satow Library -

Friday, June 14
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-06-14 11:00:00 2024-06-14 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 4. Masao W. Satow Library -

Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 4.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Parenting & Caregiving | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Masao W. Satow Library

Phone: 310.679.0638

Hours
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Mon, Jan 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 Closed

About the branch

In 1958, two branches (Moneta, opened in 1913 and Strawberry Park opened in 1919) merged into West Gardena Library. A fire in 1969 caused the branch to move into a new building.

The new building located at 14433 S. Crenshaw, was dedicated on February 26, 1977, in honor of Mr. Masao William Satow. Mr. Satow (1908-1976) was a Japanese-American of monumental distinction. He helped in the shaping of the lives of young adults in the community.

The library provides services to the residents of Gardena and the surrounding communiti

Upcoming events

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Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of storytime with Ina. Ina will be performing "Talking Drums" a participatory collection of Afro-centric folktales and songs to celebrate Black History Month. For ages 3 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Fri, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Art helps your child's brain make more learning connections, build fine motor skills, and boost imagination and creativity. Come paint with us!  For early learners ages 2 - 5 and their caregivers.

Mon, Feb 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room
School is challenging, studying doesn't have to be. Come to our study hall sessions at the library for free access to WiFi and space to get some work done. For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Feb 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room
Come learn about Aaron Douglas, an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance. Then try your hand at painting in his style. For adults.
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Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Study Room
Join us to learn about The Power of Positive Parenting 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, Feb 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Tue, Feb 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Please join us for a Parent Café, an opportunity to chat with other caregivers and gather parenting tips from a Triple P Positive Parenting Program accredited librarian.

Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Alma Thomas and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive mosaic art style. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

Fri, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Come join us for a morning of play, curiosity, and creativity! Help children learn social and emotional skills and develop fine and gross motor skills in our Play Day and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 4.

Mon, Feb 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kimmy Cantrell and designing an art piece that highlights his distinctive art style. For teens, ages 13 - 17.

Tue, Feb 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.