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Horror Book Club

In-Person Program
2024-03-29 16:00:00 2024-03-29 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Rachel Harrison's, Black Sheep. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For adults 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Friday, March 29
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-29 16:00:00 2024-03-29 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Rachel Harrison's, Black Sheep. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For adults 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Compton Library

Meeting Room

Join us to discuss Rachel Harrison's, Black Sheep. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For adults 18+

Do you find yourself attracted to the strange and unusual? Do you enjoy what others may find frightening? If so, join the Horror Book Club where each month we'll provide you with diverse horror authors and titles to discuss with people who enjoy the same genre as you. During this session, we'll be discussing Rachel Harrison's, Black Sheep. When Vesper Wright's homecoming exhumes a horrifying family secret, she is forced to reckon with her family's fanatical beliefs and her own unexpected identity. This haunting novel explores the way family ties can bind us as we struggle to define our own separate identities.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. This will be used to save your spot in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered adult. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Women’s History Month | Book Club |

Compton Library
Phone: 310.637.0202
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 Closed
Tue, Jun 10 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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About the branch

Compton Library branch of the Los Angeles County Free library opened its doors in July of 1913, the 11th branch of today's LA County Library.

The library was located in a storefront building near Main and Tamarind Streets and was later moved to the Compton Union High School at 212 S Acacia Street.

In 1925 a separate building was erected in the City Hall Park at 123 W Almond Street, where it remained until 1974, when the current facility was dedicated at 240 W Compton Boulevard.

Upcoming events

Summer Discovery Program: Not So BOARD GAMES Tuesdays - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Tie Dye Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate summer vibes by exploring the art of tie dye. Customize your own pencil pouch, tote bag or bucket hat using vibrant colors and intricate designs. We’ve got the techniques and inspiration to get you started. For ages 13 – 17.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Celebrate Juneteenth: Juneteenth Family Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in recognition of Juneteenth by learning about the holiday and about stories of African American figures. Then, make a collage about what freedom means to you. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Summer Discovery Program: Travel Vision Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Have the urge to travel? Want to go to exotic places? Create your own travel vision board by using recycled travel books! All supplies are provided. For Ages 18+
Triple P Positive Parenting Program Seminar - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us to learn about Raising Confident Competent Children and explore strategies to take home and try with your family. This seminar will be led by an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program librarian. For parents and caregivers of 3 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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.
Summer Discovery Program: Not So BOARD GAMES Tuesdays - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Keith Haring Art Activity - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Make your own dancing figure artwork inspired by American artist Keith Haring. Teens will learn about his life and art to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month. For Ages 12 - 18
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Summer Dicovery Program: CRAFTY Wednesdays - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Let your children discover their creative side; all art supplies will be provided. For ages 5 – 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Summer Discovery Program: Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learn with hands-on experience using the world's most popular building bricks. Build projects then get the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of STEM education. For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Julia Armfield's Our Wives Under the Sea. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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.
Summer Discovery Program: Bubblemania - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a show on the science of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
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