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Horror Book Club

In-Person Program
2025-03-28 16:00:00 2025-03-28 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Lindy Ryan's, Bless Your Heart. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

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

Add to Calendar 2025-03-28 16:00:00 2025-03-28 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Lindy Ryan's, Bless Your Heart. 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 Lindy Ryan's, Bless Your Heart. 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. 

It’s 1999 in Southeast Texas and the Evans women, owners of the only funeral parlor in town, are keeping steady with…normal business. The dead die, you bury them. End of story. That’s how Ducey Evans has done it for the last eighty years, and her progeny―Lenore the experimenter and Grace, Lenore’s soft-hearted daughter, have run Evans Funeral Parlor for the last fifteen years without drama. Ever since That Godawful Mess that left two bodies in the ground and Grace raising her infant daughter Luna, alone.

But when town gossip Mina Jean Murphy’s body is brought in for a regular burial and she rises from the dead instead, it’s clear that the Strigoi―the original vampire―are back. And the Evans women are the ones who need to fight back to protect their town.

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: | Women’s History Month | Book Club |

Compton Library
Phone: 310.637.0202
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Tue, Oct 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 29 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 02 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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Spooky Selfies - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn about the artist Tim Burton and then create your own fun self portrait in his very kooky and unique style. Also, you can create your own small goodie bag to take home with you. For Ages 12 - 18
Toddler Paint - In-Person Program
Tue, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Build your toddler's pre-literacy, sensory, and motor skills while enjoying fingerpainting and art stamps. For ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.
This event is full
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 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).
PBS SoCal Family Math Night: Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join PBS SoCal at Compton Library for a Family Math Night to explore literacy and early math skills followed by an art activity.  For ages 4 - 11 years with a caregiver. 
STEAM: Web Development for Teens - In-Person Program
Wed, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
How does that snap get to chat? What do HTML, CSS, UX, and SEO mean, and why are they important for your Insta? Learn the basics of web development and discover some essential tools to create your own web projects. For teens ages 12-18.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 01, 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.
Creative Lab for Teens - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Unlock your creativity at our Creative Lab for Teens, where art meets hands-on fun! Dive into the world of hand crafts and fiber crafts and discover your creative potential through crafting! For ages 13 – 17.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 05, 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).
MākMō: Discover the Microscopic Universe
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like at a microscopic level? Join us to explore the "microverse" around us! We will look at animals, plants, and even your own hair up close! For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program
Fri, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Relax and color while learning about famous Native Americans throughout history and masks from different tribes. All supplies are provided. For ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 08, 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, Nov 12, 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).
Native American Heritage Month: Book Club - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we read "We Are Water Protectors" by Carole Lindstrom. This book club is for children who are beginning to read and want to practice reading aloud and create an art extension. For ages 6 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Native American Heritage Month: Mary Sully - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn about the life and work of Yankton Dakota artist Mary Sully and then create your own modern abstract style art piece. All supplies are provided.  For ages 18+
Baby Band Practice - In-Person Program
Sat, Nov 15, 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.
Adult 101: Nutrition Resources - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Developing healthier eating habits is hard work. We've got some realistic ideas to help you to keep up with new nutrition goals. We’ll cover our available nutrition resources and start a food and recipe journal to track your progress. For ages 13-17.
Toddler Paint - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Build your toddler's pre-literacy, sensory, and motor skills while enjoying finger painting and art stamps. For ages 2 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 19, 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).
Build & Explore
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Learn with hands-on experience using the world's most popular building bricks. Build projects then get the opportunity to explore and discover the joys of STEM education. For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Triple P Positive Parenting Program Seminar - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us to learn about Raising Competent Teenagers 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 13 - 18.
Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to discuss Stephen Graham Jones's Killer on the Road. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+
Native American Heritage Month: Star Stories - In-Person Program
Tue, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Native Americans have looked to the night sky for answers relating to seasons, science, navigation, and storytelling. Learn some of these stories and then build models of constellations using chenille sticks and pony beads. For ages 12 - 18
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Nov 26, 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).
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