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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of LA County from Tuesday, August 24 through Friday, August 28, 2026. LA County Library has activated 23 Cooling Centers. View hours and locations.
Join us in celebrating the last week of Hispanic Heritage Month, Celebrate Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, by making mini ofrendas! Learn about the history of the ofrenda, a Mexican tradition. For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.
Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register every child who will be participating. This will be used to save their spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered children.
AGE GROUP: | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |
TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month |
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.