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The Manga Connection to Old Japan

In-Person Program
2025-05-21 16:00:00 2025-05-21 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Manga Connection to Old Japan Author Sunny Seki joins us once again, this time for a special program all about Manga. Learn about it's history and roots in Japan before learning how draw to in a manga style. For teens ages 13 - 17. Masao W. Satow Library -

Wednesday, May 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 16:00:00 2025-05-21 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Manga Connection to Old Japan Author Sunny Seki joins us once again, this time for a special program all about Manga. Learn about it's history and roots in Japan before learning how draw to in a manga style. For teens ages 13 - 17. Masao W. Satow Library -

Author Sunny Seki joins us once again, this time for a special program all about Manga. Learn about it's history and roots in Japan before learning how draw to in a manga style. For teens ages 13 - 17.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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

TAGS: | Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month |

Masao W. Satow Library
Phone: 310.679.0638
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 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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