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Horror Book Club

In-Person Program
2025-10-24 16:00:00 2025-10-24 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Aimee Pokwatka's Parliament. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+ Compton Library -

Friday, October 24
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-24 16:00:00 2025-10-24 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Aimee Pokwatka's Parliament. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+ Compton Library -

Join us to discuss Aimee Pokwatka's Parliament. 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.

Madigan Purdy is stuck in her home town library. When tens of thousands of owls descend on the building, rending and tearing at anyone foolish enough to step outside, Mad is tasked with keeping her students safe, and distracted, while they seek a solution to their dilemma. Perhaps they’ll find the inspiration they seek in her favorite childhood book, The Silent Queen….
With food and fresh water in low supply, the denizens of the library will have to find a way out, and soon, but the owls don’t seem to be in a hurry to leave…The Parliament is a story of grief and missed opportunities, but also of courage and hope. And of extremely sharp beaks.

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 |

Compton Library
Phone: 310.637.0202
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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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Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Feb 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.
PBS SoCal Phoebe & Jay Screening - In-Person Program
Sat, Feb 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a free screening of the new PBS KIDS series Phoebe & Jay! We will have fun activities, a chance to meet the characters from the show, and a Q&A with the creators. For ages 2 - 10 with their parent or caregiver.
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Developing Scholarship Essays with Rebecca Lippman - In-Person Program
Tue, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens will learn 3 different types of scholarship essays: Community Missions, Educational Program Support, and Project Proposals. Teens will also see examples of successful project proposals. For ages 13 - 18
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 25, 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).
African American and Black History Month: Tactile Artist Kara Walker - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Celebrate Black History Month with us by exploring the work of African American artist Kara Walker and designing an art piece that highlights her distinctive silhouette style. For teens ages 12 - 18.
African American and Black History Month: 20th Century Sculptors: Elijah Pierce & Augusta Savage - In-Person Program
Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
These sculptors had a different style and contributed their work to art movements. Learn about the life and legacy of these artists, and create a sculpture inspired by their artwork. For ages 6 – 12 and their parent or caregiver.
Baby Band Practice - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 26, 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: File Management - In-Person Program
Thu, Feb 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to manage your content with files and folders. For ages 18+
Horror Book Club - In-Person Program
Fri, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Dan Chaon's "One of Us". To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For Ages 18+
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Feb 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.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 04, 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: Cooking Counts - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join PBS SoCal for an interactive, play-based workshop for families to explore early math concepts through a fun pretend cooking activity! For ages 3 - 10 with a parent or caregiver. 
Coloring for Adults - In-Person Program
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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To celebrate Women's History Month, learn about some women artists and then color one of their paintings. All supplies are provided. For ages 18+
Crumbled Paper Art - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Create abstract crumbled paper art by outlining creases with black marker, then color in shapes with different colors. For ages 12 - 18.
Toddler Paint - In-Person Program
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 11, 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).
Basic Computer Skills: Excel 2013 Basics - In-Person Program
Thu, Mar 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about using Microsoft Excel to work with numbers and other data. For ages 18+
Women's History Month: Stained Glass CD Art Activity - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about artist Clara Driscoll and the other women who worked for Louis Comfort Tiffany, designers and makers of Tiffany Lamps. Create your own stained glass art project using CDs, paints, & permanent markers. For ages 18+
Naloxone (Narcan) Clinics - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 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).
CrEATive Plate Kid's Cooking - In-Person Program
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
CrEATive Plate introduces the basics of cooking which include hands-on activities and cooking creativity with an emphasis on healthy food choices. For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.
Smarty Pants Storytime - In-Person Program
Sat, Mar 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.
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