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Horror Book Club

In-Person Program

2024-05-31 16:00:00 2024-05-31 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Cassandra Khaw's, Nothing But Blackened Teeth and The Salt Grows Heavy. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Friday, May 31
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-31 16:00:00 2024-05-31 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Cassandra Khaw's, Nothing But Blackened Teeth and The Salt Grows Heavy. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Compton Library

Meeting Room

Join us to discuss Cassandra Khaw's, Nothing But Blackened Teeth and The Salt Grows Heavy. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 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 Cassandra Khaw's, Nothing But Blackened Teeth and The Salt Grows Heavy. You can read one or both titles.

Nothing But Blackened Teeth, is a short, creepy haunted house tale, brimming with Japanese folklore, cleverly reveals the monstrousness in ordinary human callousness--we're awful not from horrendous actions or beliefs, but because we just react and shout each other down.

The Salt Grows Heavy, what if the Little Mermaid laid eggs and her hatched children's hunger laid waste to her prince's land? The mermaid, who's been held captive and rendered mute by her husband, meets up with the only survivor in the land, a plague doctor. This compelling tale features strong worldbuilding, innovative uses of body-horror tropes, and lush language. For fans of sinister, thought-provoking, horrific retellings of Western classics by authors of marginalized identity like Helen Oyeyemi and Ahmed Saadawi.

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
Mon, Feb 10 Closed
Tue, Feb 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 12 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Feb 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Feb 16 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

Tue, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to celebrate African American and Black History Month! Learn about the life and art of Alma Woodsey Thomas and create your own work inspired by her unique painting style. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the life and art of Jacob Lawrence to honor Lawrence ’s powerful imagery. Practice drawing in the distinctive style of realism that portrayed scenes and landscapes. For ages 5 – 12 and their adult caregiver.

Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about the history and impact of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. You will have the opportunity to be inspired by the message of activism through service by creating your own commemorative coaster. For adults

Thu, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about some of the best apps for enhancing your life and having fun with your mobile device in this class. Please bring in your own device. The library does not provide them. For Ages 18+

Fri, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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, Feb 22, 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, Feb 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for an exciting, educational adventure! Wild Man Dan brings live demonstrations, real-life stories, and explore and interact with the amazing world of snakes, spiders, and more. For ages 5 – 12 and their adult caregiver. 
This event is full

Tue, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Choose and color your favorite African American celebrities while learning fun facts about them. All supplies are provided. For Ages 12 - 18

Wed, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us to learn 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 parents of children ages 3 - 12.

Fri, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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).

Fri, Feb 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Johnny Compton's The Spite House. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+

Sat, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the risks of counterfeit cannabis products and how to recognize them to protect yourself and others. Also, learn how cannabis affects your brain and body so you can develop refusal skills to help stay cannabis free. For ages 13 – 17.

Tue, Mar 04, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Crawl up and down and all around! This obstacle course just for babies will be a fun activity that incorporates the building blocks necessary to develop their social, motor, and sensory skills. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.

Wed, Mar 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).

Wed, Mar 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the history and art of macramé. Participants will enjoy using lanyards and beads. Show your creative side by designing custom cording to craft a friendship bracelet or keychain. For ages 6 - 12 and their caregivers.

Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn some simple watercolor techniques using watercolor pencils while learning about Berthe Morisot, Georgia O'Keefe and other women artists. All supplies are provided. For Ages 18+

Fri, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Have a relaxing time choosing and coloring famous women while you learn about their lives and accomplishments. All supplies are provided. For Ages 18+

Sat, Mar 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.

Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Have fun creating march themed "math art" by learning to plot coordinate pairs in all four quadrants to create a picture. For Ages 12-18 Image Credit: Weatherly from www.teacherspayteachers.com

Wed, Mar 12, 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, Mar 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we read "Mae Among the Stars" by Roda Ahmed.  This book club is for children who are beginning to read and want to practice reading aloud. Children will discuss the story and create an art activity. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver

Sat, Mar 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, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us and get crafty creating decor to personalize your space! Build geometric wall shelves, personalized picture frames, decorative wreaths, and phone holders using just your creativity and the humble popsicle stick. For ages 13 – 17.