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Horror Book Club

In-Person Program
2024-11-22 16:00:00 2024-11-22 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club 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+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Friday, November 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-22 16:00:00 2024-11-22 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club 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+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Compton Library

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+

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 Stephen Graham Jones', I Was a Teenage Slasher.

1989, Lamesa, Texas. A small west Texas town driven by oil and cotton—and a place where everyone knows everyone else’s business. So it goes for Tolly Driver, a good kid with more potential than application, seventeen, and about to be cursed to kill for revenge. Here Stephen Graham Jones explores the Texas he grew up in, and shared sense of unfairness of being on the outside through the slasher horror Jones loves, but from the perspective of the killer, Tolly, writing his own autobiography. Find yourself rooting for a killer in this summer teen movie of a novel gone full blood-curdling tragic.

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: | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Native American Heritage Month | Book Club |

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

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Meeting Room
Learn how to set up and use a Gmail email account. For ages 18+.
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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+
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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
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The Failure Toy Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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Wed, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Sat, Nov 30, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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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Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program
Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Meeting Room
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Tough Topics for Teens: Substance Abuse and Mental Health - In-Person Program
Wed, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
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