Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
two-story house on a hill with dead trees surrounding area and three small white figures at bottom of hill

Registration now closed

Horror Book Club

In-Person Program
2025-02-28 16:00:00 2025-02-28 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Johnny Compton's The Spite House. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Friday, February 28
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-28 16:00:00 2025-02-28 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Johnny Compton's The Spite House. To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Compton Library

Meeting Room

Join us to discuss Johnny Compton's The Spite House. To borrow a print copy of the book, 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.

Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. Having left his wife, his house, his whole life behind in Maryland, he's desperate for money. When he comes across the strange ad for the Masson House in Degener, Texas. The Masson property, notorious for being one of the most haunted places in Texas, needs a caretaker of sorts. The owner is looking for proof of paranormal activity. All they need to do is stay in the house and keep a detailed record of everything that happens there. If it is indeed haunted, maybe it'll help him understand the uncanny power that clings to his family, driving them from town to town, making them afraid to stop running.

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

TAGS: | Book Club | African American & Black History Month |

Compton Library
Phone: 310.637.0202
Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
We're closed Monday March 30 due to Closed for Cesar Chavez Day
Mon, Mar 30 Closed
(Closed for Cesar Chavez Day)
Tue, Mar 31 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
previous
this week
next
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

Skip Upcoming events widget
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Watercolor Painting with Claudia Hindu - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn watercolor art techniques with artist Claudia Hindu. You will learn how to mix colors and complete a work of art using the techniques you learn. All supplies are provided. For ages 18+
This event is full
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 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.
Celebrate Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros with Megan The Bubbleologist  - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover the science and fun of bubbles with Megan the Bubbleologist! Join us for an amazing bubble show that features spinning bubbles, rainbow bubbles, bubbles-in-bubbles and more. For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
New Parent Engagement: Learn About Library Programs & Services - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.
Paint Chip Poetry - In-Person Progam
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Let's celebrate National Poetry Month! Teens will use color palettes and visual prompts to craft original poems that explore word choice, mood, and imagery--blending art and writing into one expressive masterpiece. For ages 12 -18
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 11, 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.
Toddler Paint - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Build your toddler's pre-literacy, sensory, and motor skills while enjoying finger painting and art stamps. For ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
World Art Day - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A celebration to promote art by learning to express creativity by drawing, painting, writing a poem or creating something new!  For ages 5 - 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 18, 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.
Tough Topics for Teens: Fentanyl and Opioid Abuse - In-Person Program
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to learn about fentanyl and how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. We’ll cover basics on opioids, overdose prevention and discuss strategies and resources to support teens and families affected by opioid abuse. For ages 13 - 17.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
Earth Day: Rock Painting - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
It's Earth Month! Celebrate with us by painting your own rock and discover how natural elements can become a work of art. For ages 6 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Baby Band Practice - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Music helps your baby’s brain make more learning connections, build fine and gross motor skills, and teach social skills. Come play with us! For ages 0 - 36 months and caregivers.
Basic Computer Skills: Cybersecurity - In-Person Program
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn essential skills for online safety, including protecting accounts and identities, and how to safeguard yourself against fraudsters and scams. For ages 18+
Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Virginia Feito's Victorian Psycho. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Apr 25, 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.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
In response to an increase in fentanyl and other opioid related overdoses, we've partnered with the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health and California Department of Health Care Services to offer free doses of Naloxone (Narcan).
The Power of Visual Storytelling - In-Person Program
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss George Takei's graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy, exploring how visual storytelling conveys depth. We'll talk about Mr. Takei's internment camp experience and create prints about our personal experiences. For teens ages 12 - 18.
See all events