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Horror Book Club

In-Person Program
2025-06-27 16:00:00 2025-06-27 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Julia Armfield's Our Wives Under the Sea. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Friday, June 27
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-27 16:00:00 2025-06-27 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Julia Armfield's Our Wives Under the Sea. 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 Julia Armfield's Our Wives Under the Sea. 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. 

Leah is changed. A marine biologist, she left for a routine expedition months earlier, only this time her submarine sank to the sea floor. When she finally surfaces and returns home, her wife Miri knows that somehting is wrong.

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: | Summer Discovery Program | LGBTQ+ Pride | Book Club |

Compton Library
Phone: 310.637.0202
Hours
We're closed Monday May 26
Mon, May 26 Closed
Tue, May 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 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

Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Tananarive Due's The Reformatory. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Adults, ages 18+
Baby Band Practice - In-Person Program
Sat, May 31, 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.
Paper Quilling Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Discover the art of paper quilling! Get creative and learn how to roll, shape, and transform colorful paper strips into stunning 3D artwork. For ages 13 – 17.
Basic Computer Skills: Email Basics - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to set up and use a Gmail email account. For Ages 18+
Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Have fun coloring and learning about the art nouveau movement of the early twentieth century. All supplies are provided. For Ages 18+
Sushi & Fruit Cutting Demonstration - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to make sushi and watch a fruit cutting demonstration with Chef Andy from Sushi Chef Institute and then enjoy sushi samples. Limited to teens, ages 12 - 18 Photo Credit: Andy Matsuda
Baby Obstacle Course - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Crawl up and down and all around! This obstacle course just for babies will be a fun activity that incorporates the building blocks necessary to develop their social, motor, and sensory skills. For ages 0 - 3 with their parent or caregiver.
Celebrate Pride: Pride Family Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in recognition of Pride Month as we celebrate with a Pride themed family storytime, art extension, and more! For Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
Basic Computer Skills: Wireless Printing - In-Person Program
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to print documents from your mobile devices or laptop. Participants need to bring their own devices. For Ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 14, 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.
Tie Dye Workshop - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate summer vibes by exploring the art of tie dye. Customize your own pencil pouch, tote bag or bucket hat using vibrant colors and intricate designs. We’ve got the techniques and inspiration to get you started. For ages 13 – 17.
Celebrate Juneteenth: Juneteenth Family Storytime - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in recognition of Juneteenth by learning about the holiday and about stories of African American figures. Then, make a collage about what freedom means to you. For ages 5 - 12 with parent or caregiver.
Summer Discovery Program: Travel Vision Board - In-Person Program
Wed, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Have the urge to travel? Want to go to exotic places? Create your own travel vision board by using recycled travel books! All supplies are provided. For Ages 18+
Triple P Positive Parenting Program Seminar - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us to learn about Raising Confident Competent Children 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 3 - 12.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Keith Haring Art Activity - In-Person Program
Tue, Jun 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Make your own dancing figure artwork inspired by American artist Keith Haring. Teens will learn about his life and art to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month. For Ages 12 - 18
Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Julia Armfield's Our Wives Under the Sea. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 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 Discovery Program: Bubblemania - In-Person Program
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a show on the science of bubbles with shimmering waves of soap films, rainbow bubbles, big bubbles, small bubbles, square bubbles, triangle bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, and more bubbles. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
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