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Smarty Pants Storytime

In-Person Program
2025-01-21 15:00:00 2025-01-21 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smarty Pants Storytime 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. Masao W. Satow Library -

Tuesday, January 21
3:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-21 15:00:00 2025-01-21 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Smarty Pants Storytime 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. Masao W. Satow Library -

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.

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: January 14

Program and materials provided in collaboration with DMH and MHSA.

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AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Preschoolers |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Smarty Pants Storytime | Smart Start |

Masao W. Satow Library
Phone: 310.679.0638
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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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

Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Lunar New Year Snakes - In-Person Program
Fri, Jan 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Come learn about the Lunar New Year and various traditions and celebrations that surround it. Afterwards, create your own paper snake to commemorate the new year. For adults.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 28, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Amazing Art for Tiny Tots - In-Person Program
Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Explore early learning skills, pre-writing, imagination, and problem solving with your child through an afternoon of free-form art activities! For children ages 0 - 4 with parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 04, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Parent Café - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 04, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room
Got ideas? Looking for a space to meet new friends? Come to our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting! Have fun and make a difference and by sharing your voice as we work on planning some fun events at the library. For teens ages 13 - 17.
Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Fri, Feb 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 - In-Person Program
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Study 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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Study Hall Sessions - In-Person Program
Mon, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Blotted Hearts - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
It's the season of love! Learn about symmetry and celebrate by decorating hearts using paint blotting techniques. For children ages 5-12 with parent or caregiver.
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