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Paper bag, foam letters, index cards

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Let’s Go Shopping!

In-Person Program

2024-07-19 10:45:00 2024-07-19 11:15:00 America/Los_Angeles Let’s Go Shopping! Learning to identify letters can be done through life experiences. Help your child gain new literacy skills by going shopping! Children will decorate a paper bag and have fun searching for letters. For ages 18 mos – 4 yrs with a parent or caregiver. Gardena Mayme Dear Library -

Friday, July 19
10:45am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-19 10:45:00 2024-07-19 11:15:00 America/Los_Angeles Let’s Go Shopping! Learning to identify letters can be done through life experiences. Help your child gain new literacy skills by going shopping! Children will decorate a paper bag and have fun searching for letters. For ages 18 mos – 4 yrs with a parent or caregiver. Gardena Mayme Dear Library -

Learning to identify letters can be done through life experiences. Help your child gain new literacy skills by going shopping! Children will decorate a paper bag and have fun searching for letters. For ages 18 mos – 4 yrs with a parent or caregiver.

Join our free game for all ages! Earn badges and prizes as you log reading & activities. Visit LACountyLibrary.org/Summer-Discovery to learn more and sign up!

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Phone: 310.323.6363

Hours
Mon, Feb 10 Closed
Tue, Feb 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 Closed

About the branch

Gardena Library was born under the sponsorship of the Wednesday Progressive Club before the Los Angeles County Free Library was founded in 1912.

In 1914, Gardena Library became a branch of the new County System. Only a few months later, the library was transferred to the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles City Library Board due to annexation. It was not until August 1951 that Gardena Library came back to the County System.

The present building was dedicated on December 5, 1964 and re-named Gardena Mayme Dear Memorial Library on May 30, 1992 in honor of the late Mrs. Mayme Dear for her many years of dedicated volunteer services to the library.

The Gardena Mayme Dear Library features an enclosed Japanese Garden designed by Takuma P. Tono, professor of landscape design at Tokyo Agriculture University. The 150-year-old stone lantern in the garden was a gift of Gardena's sister city, Ichikawa. A mosaic mural above the main entrance depicts the development of books and printing.

The library was closed for refurbishment in 2008 and reopened in January 2009 with a fresh contemporary interior and new furniture. The Teen Space was dedicated in February 2011.

Upcoming events

Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly Needle Arts Club! Explore the art of knitting and crocheting! For adults.

Fri, Feb 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
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.

Sat, Feb 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
The book for February is Redwood Court by DeLana R.A. Dameron. For adults.

Wed, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly Needle Arts Club! Explore the art of knitting and crocheting! For adults.

Fri, Feb 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
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, Mar 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Teen Advisory Board! Honoring Cesar Chavez, we'll be discussing the key pillars of his leadership, while creating a poster that represents them. Then get your hands on fun crafts while getting to know new friends. For ages 13 - 17.

Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
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Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly art meet-up! Learn about the elements of art from a Barnsdall Arts instructor who will lead us through sculpting a mobile inspired by Alexander Calder. For adults.

Fri, Mar 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.