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Koi Fish Kite

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2026-05-14 16:00:00 2026-05-14 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Koi Fish Kite Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating your own koinobori. Join us to learn about this traditional Japanese fish and their significance in Japanese culture. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. Masao W. Satow Library -

Thursday, May 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 16:00:00 2026-05-14 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Koi Fish Kite Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating your own koinobori. Join us to learn about this traditional Japanese fish and their significance in Japanese culture. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver. Masao W. Satow Library -

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating your own koinobori. Join us to learn about this traditional Japanese fish and their significance in Japanese culture. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

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

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

Masao W. Satow Library
Phone: 310.679.0638
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Mon, May 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 10 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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Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by creating your own koinobori. Join us to learn about this traditional Japanese fish and their significance in Japanese culture. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
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