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Play and Explore

In-Person Program
2024-07-19 11:00:00 2024-07-19 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Come join us for a morning of play & curiosity! Help children learn social and emotional skills & develop fine & gross motor skills & enjoy a unique family bonding experience. Come play with us! For ages 0-4 years old with their caregivers. Masao W. Satow Library -

Friday, July 19
11:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-07-19 11:00:00 2024-07-19 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Play and Explore Come join us for a morning of play & curiosity! Help children learn social and emotional skills & develop fine & gross motor skills & enjoy a unique family bonding experience. Come play with us! For ages 0-4 years old with their caregivers. Masao W. Satow Library -

Come join us for a morning of play & curiosity! Help children learn social and emotional skills & develop fine & gross motor skills & enjoy a unique family bonding experience. Come play with us! For ages 0-4 years old with their caregivers.

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.

AGE GROUP: | Children | Babies |

EVENT TYPE: | Parenting & Caregiving | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | Smart Start |

Masao W. Satow Library
Phone: 310.679.0638
Hours
Mon, Apr 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 04 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

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Play and Explore - In-Person Program
Fri, May 02, 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 and enjoy a unique family bonding experience. For children ages 0 - 4.
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