Masao W. Satow Library
Library Hours
- Monday 10 am - 8 pm
- Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
- Friday 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
- Sunday Closed
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Get to Know This Library
About Masao W. Satow Library
About Masao W. Satow Library
- Library Size: 6,639 sq ft
- Space for Children
- Book Drop
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Study Rooms: Capacity 8
- Study Room [8]
- Study Room Policies
- Request a Study Room
Our Collections
Our Collections
Online Collections — Available 24 hours
Our Services
Our Services
- Photocopier
- In-person and telephone research assistance
- MetroTAP Cards
Children's Services
- Early Learning and Engagement
- Self-serve Homework Center
- Online Homework Help
Teen Services
Our Computers
Our Computers
- Public Computers: 12
- Teen Computers: 5
- Laptop & Hotspot Kits: 8
- Express Computers: 8
- Homework Center Computers: 3
- Early Learning Computers: 2
Our Community
Friends of the Library
Friends of Masao W. Satow Library a volunteer-run organization that supports the library and library events
Friends of Masao W. Satow Library provides the following services to support the library.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library History
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 communities.
Political Representatives
- U.S. Congressional District 43 — Maxine Waters
- CA State Assembly District 66 — Al Muratsuchi
- CA State Senate District 35 — Steven Bradford
- LA County Supervisory District 2 — Holly J. Mitchell
Local Links
- City of Gardena Municipal Code
- El Camino College: Information on admissions, class schedules, community education programs, campus events, employment opportunities and more for this local community college in the South Bay area.
- City of Gardena: Information on the city including history, services, departments, elected officials, budget, city council, local news and weather.
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