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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

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.

Compton Library

Phone: 310.637.0202

Hours
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Mon, Jul 20 Closed
Tue, Jul 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 26 Closed

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

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Tue, Jul 21, 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.

Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about early American printing techniques, printing presses, and how they helped to spread the ideas of the American Revolution. Then create a block print featuring a national icon.  For ages 12 - 17. 

Wed, Jul 22, 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).

Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learn about the history of the claw machine and design your own as you explore concepts of engineering. For kids ages 5 – 12.

Fri, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Paul Tremblay's "Horror Movie". To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+

Sat, Jul 25, 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.

Tue, Jul 28, 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.

Wed, Jul 29, 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).

Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate summer with your local LA County Library. Light up your warm summer nights by designing a cool mason jar nightlight. All material provided while supplies last. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Thu, Jul 30, 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.

Sat, Aug 01, 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.

Sat, Aug 01, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Join us for our third annual end of summer reading finale as we celebrate with books, activities, games, and more! Don't forget to bring your book bucks to redeem for prizes!   For ages 4 -12 with a parent or caregiver. 

Sat, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn the practice of backyard and worm composting, plus other aspects of smart gardening, including water conservation, grasscycling, and edible gardening. For Ages 18+

Tue, Aug 04, 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.

Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Come and have some fun with games, art, food and prizes to celebrate the end of summer! For ages 12-18

Wed, Aug 05, 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).

Sat, Aug 08, 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.

Sat, Aug 15, 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.

Tue, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Whether you’re a seasoned painter or art novice, we’ve got something creative for you to enjoy. Just choose your supplies and we’ll help you find inspiration! Join us to hang out with other teens and enjoy artistic vibes. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Make a difference in lives of others by donating blood. Join the American Red Cross in a good deed. For Ages 16* and older.
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