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Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health

In-Person Program
2024-12-18 16:00:00 2024-12-18 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Substance abuse can have a variety of negative consequences including lasting impacts on your mental health and well-being. Join us to discuss refusal strategies and learn how you can advocate for your peers to remain drug free. For ages 13 - 17. Compton Library - Meeting Room

Wednesday, December 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-18 16:00:00 2024-12-18 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Substance abuse can have a variety of negative consequences including lasting impacts on your mental health and well-being. Join us to discuss refusal strategies and learn how you can advocate for your peers to remain drug free. For ages 13 - 17. Compton Library - Meeting Room

Compton Library

Meeting Room

Substance abuse can have a variety of negative consequences including lasting impacts on your mental health and well-being. Join us to discuss refusal strategies and learn how you can advocate for your peers to remain drug free. For ages 13 - 17.

Presentation content provided by the African Communities Public Health Coalition as part of their Youth Empowerment Program. Funding is provided by the LA County Department of Public Health.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required. To sign up, see library staff or Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date. 

Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | My Brother’s Keeper |

Compton Library
Phone: 310.637.0202
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 Closed
Tue, Nov 19 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 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

Play & Explore - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills, and motor skills with hands on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver. 
Native American Heritage Month: Woven Craft - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how different cultures around the world use unique weaving styles and patterns to represent their identity and history while crafting your own woven craft. For teens ages 12 - 18.
Corn Husk Dolls : Art Activity - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by making a corn husk doll. You will learn the significance of the dolls and hear a story or two. Children ages 6 - 12
Basic Computer Skills: Email Basics - In-Person Program
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to set up and use a Gmail email account. For ages 18+.
Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Stephen Graham Jones', I Was a Teenage Slasher. You may read one or both books. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 23, 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.
The Power of Positive Parenting - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
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 children ages 3 - 12.
Book Party: Sweater Weather - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a special book party where we will read "Sweater Weather" by Matt Phelan, and then have fun creating your art inspired masterpiece. For fun activities for toddlers/preschoolers ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver.
The Failure Toy Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for the ultimate balancing act and learn to accept failure with The Failure Toy. Your impossible task is to balance irregular shapes on an unstable wooden hoop. Learn and grow through failure and teamwork in this novel game. For ages 13 – 17.
Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 30, 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.
Free Vaccine Clinic: Flu and COVID-19 - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 04, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
LA County Department of Public Health is partnering with LA County Library to provide FREE flu vaccinations and the updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. Health insurance is not required but will be requested if insured. 
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Gift Making Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn the joy of gift giving! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or beginner, this hands-on workshop will help spark creativity and yield the perfect gift for someone’s special day, or any day at all! For ages 13 – 17.
Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Substance abuse can have a variety of negative consequences including lasting impacts on your mental health and well-being. Join us to discuss refusal strategies and learn how you can advocate for your peers to remain drug free. For ages 13 - 17.
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