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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning from Tuesday, July 14 through Thursday, July 16. While all LA County Libraries offer a break from the heat during normal hours, many locations have been activated as Cooling Centers with extended hours.
Happy Year of the Snake! Let’s celebrate Lunar New Year! Learn about traditions and customs of one of the world’s most popular holidays. Afterwards, create a fun art activity. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Attendance is limited and advance registration is requested. To register, ask library staff or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date.
AGE GROUP: | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Education & Literacy | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | Holiday | Faith, Culture, & Community |
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.