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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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Mon, Jun 22 Closed
Tue, Jun 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 28 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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Summer Discovery: Music Time with Miss Kym - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Music Time with Miss Kym is a lively, interactive program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Featuring original songs, keyboard music, and fun props like scarves and shakers! For early learners ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers.
Summer Discovery: Not So BOARD GAMES Tuesdays - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
SDP 2026 Teen - Embroidered Bookmarks - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
From ancient times to the present, bookmarks have helped readers save their page in a book. Express your creativity and learn basic embroidery stitches as you sew a custom bookmark. All supplies are provided. For ages 13 - 18. 
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 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).
Early Learners: Summer Sensory Play - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for some sensory activities where we will experiment with bubbles, visit a sink or float station, & sort floating-colored eggs. Promote imaginative play & provide fun and engaging learning experiences.  For ages 1-5 with parent or caregiver.
Summer Discovery: Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Summer Discovery: Not So BOARD GAMES Tuesdays - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
Summer of Soccer: Tissue Paper Soccer Ball - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Create your very own soccer ball masterpiece using a paper plate, tissue paper, and a little imagination. You’ll be ready to celebrate the global excitement of soccer and a love of the game! For ages 2 - 5 with their parent or caregivers.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 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).
Summer of Soccer: Felt Jersey - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us as we kick-off our Summer of Soccer, Celebrate your favorite team by creating felt jerseys. Explore crafting with felt and learn about soccer and its global impact. For ages 5 - 12 with their caregivers.
Design Your Own Stamp - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of 250th Anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence, learn about the history of the United States Postal Service and design your own stamp. All supplies are provided. For ages 18+
Summer Discovery: Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 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.
Conversation Club for Adults - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
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. For ages 18+
Tough Topics for Teens: Cannabis Edibles - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the risks of counterfeit cannabis products and how to recognize them to protect yourself and others. Also, learn how cannabis affects your brain and body so you can develop refusal skills to help stay cannabis free. For ages 13 – 17.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 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).
Summer Discovery: Build & Explore - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Basic Computer Skills: Email Basics - In-Person Program
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to set-up and use a Gmail email account. Registration is required, please register every individual in your party. For ages 18+
Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Learn about geometric shapes and then color your own geometric design. All supplies are provided. For ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 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.
Summer of Soccer: Family Watch Party: 3rd Place Play-Off - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room
Join your neighbors for a fun, family-friendly live soccer watch party! We will be screening the match on a 86 inch TV screen in the meeting room. For all ages; children under 12 years must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Summer Discovery: Not So BOARD GAMES Tuesdays - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Have fun and enjoy the company of friends and family while playing a variety of board games. All games will be provided. For ages 5 -12 with a parent or caregiver.
SDP 2026 Teen - Block Printing - In-Person Program
Tue, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about early American printing techniques, printing presses, and how they helped to spread the ideas of the American Revolution. Then create a block print featuring a national icon.  For ages 12 - 17. 
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 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).
Summer Discovery Program: Build A Claw Machine - In-Person Program
Wed, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learn about the history of the claw machine and design your own as you explore concepts of engineering. For kids ages 5 – 12.
Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Paul Tremblay's "Horror Movie". To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jul 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.
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