All LA County Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Our Digital Library is available 24/7.
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.
Make an appointment online at your preferred library location to avoid longer wait times. Appointments are available on myturn.ca.gov. Search by zip code and select ‘Other vaccine(s)’.
*Vaccine clinics are open for walk-ins. Vaccines available while supplies last. Vaccine brands are subject to availability, and we are unable to guarantee them at this time.
The updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine is available to all persons 6 months of age and over.
LA County Department of Public Health recommends flu vaccinations for all persons 6 months of age and older, including healthy children and adults.
For more info on vaccines, please visit the vaccine info page.
Important information for minors being vaccinated at a site run by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health:
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
