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Prima Ballerina: Misty Copeland

In-Person Program
2025-03-20 16:00:00 2025-03-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Prima Ballerina: Misty Copeland Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to become a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater. Afterwards, create your own ballerina to remind yourself of the strength you have within! Masao W. Satow Library -

Thursday, March 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-20 16:00:00 2025-03-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Prima Ballerina: Misty Copeland Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to become a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater. Afterwards, create your own ballerina to remind yourself of the strength you have within! Masao W. Satow Library -

Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about Misty Copeland, the first Black woman to become a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theater. Afterwards, create your own ballerina to remind yourself of the strength you have within!

For children ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Women’s History Month |

Masao W. Satow Library
Phone: 310.679.0638
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 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

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