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The Arty Loon Show! Magic & More

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2025-07-09 15:00:00 2025-07-09 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Arty Loon Show! Magic & More A magic show that combines puppetry, juggling, balloons, games, prizes, and comedy, with tons of audience participation! For ages 5 - 12. Gardena Mayme Dear Library -

Wednesday, July 09
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-09 15:00:00 2025-07-09 16:00:00 America/Los_Angeles The Arty Loon Show! Magic & More A magic show that combines puppetry, juggling, balloons, games, prizes, and comedy, with tons of audience participation! For ages 5 - 12. Gardena Mayme Dear Library -

A magic show that combines puppetry, juggling, balloons, games, prizes, and comedy, with tons of audience participation! For ages 5 - 12.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

Gardena Mayme Dear Library

Phone: 310.323.6363

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 Closed
Tue, Jul 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 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

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Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Fri, Aug 15, 10:15am - 11:15am
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Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Aug 22, 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.

Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our monthly Needle Arts Club! Explore the art of knitting and crocheting! For adults.

Fri, Aug 29, 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.