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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, Dec 23 Closed
Tue, Dec 24 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Wed, Dec 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 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.

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Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Sat, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Conversation Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Are you learning English as a Second Language? Join the conversation club and practice your English language speaking skills in a casual and relaxed environment. The session includes a topic of the day. F​​​​or Ages 18+
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Teen Advisory Board - In-Person Program
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tue, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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