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Crooked Out of Compton Author Talk

In-Person Program
2025-02-08 14:00:00 2025-02-08 15:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Crooked Out of Compton Author Talk Join us as author Ron L. Dowell discusses his new book, Crooked Out of Compton, a collection of short stories. For Ages 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Saturday, February 08
2:00pm - 3:30pm

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Compton Library

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Join us as author Ron L. Dowell discusses his new book, Crooked Out of Compton, a collection of short stories. For Ages 18+

Mention "California," and most people think of sun-kissed beaches, star-studded glamour, Hollywood success, or Silicon Valley. However, the stories in Crooked Out of Compton expand the narrative to include stories about othered Californians--each story reveals a different facet of the South [Central] Los Angeles community and its inhabitants. Summary provided by publisher.

A book signing will be available after the discussion with light refreshments. Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available.

The author will be selling copies of his book at the program.

Registration is recommended for the event. Please register every individual in your party at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/events.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Author Talk | African American & Black History Month |

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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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