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Horror Book Club

In-Person Program

2026-11-20 16:00:00 2026-11-20 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Jessica Johns' "Bad Cree". To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Friday, November 20
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Compton Library

Meeting Room

Join us to discuss Jessica Johns' "Bad Cree". To borrow a print copy of the book, 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.

When Mackenzie wakes up with a severed crow's head in her hands, she panics. Only moments earlier she had been fending off masses of birds in a snow-covered forest. In bed, when she blinks, the head disappears.

Night after night, Mackenzie’s dreams return her to a memory from before her sister Sabrina’s untimely death: a weekend at the family’s lakefront campsite, long obscured by a fog of guilt. But when the waking world starts closing in, too—a murder of crows stalks her every move around the city, she wakes up from a dream of drowning throwing up water, and gets threatening text messages from someone claiming to be Sabrina—Mackenzie knows this is more than she can handle alone.

Traveling north to her rural hometown in Alberta, she finds her family still steeped in the same grief that she ran away to Vancouver to escape. They welcome her back, but their shaky reunion only seems to intensify her dreams—and make them more dangerous.

What really happened that night at the lake, and what did it have to do with Sabrina’s death? Only a bad Cree would put their family at risk, but what if whatever has been calling Mackenzie home was already inside?

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. 

Compton Library

Phone: 310.637.0202

Hours
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Mon, Oct 19 Closed
Tue, Oct 20 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 Closed

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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Wed, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fri, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to discuss Chuck Wendig's "Black River Orchard". To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+

Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learn about the history of Halloween and then create your own spooky neon pumpkin decoration. All supplies will be provided. Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. Please register all participants in your party. For ages 13 - 17

Wed, Oct 28, 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).

Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate R.L. Stine's popular series by making your own slime and playing Goosebumps Bingo! All children will get a free book while supplies last. Ages 5 - 12 with their parent or caregiver.
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Sat, Oct 31, 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.

Tue, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Get inspired and make science fun! Join us as we explore STEAM concepts with a creative twist. Express your imagination through thoughtful and engaging science and technology projects and expand your knowledge along the way! For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Nov 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).

Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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. 

Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Explore how older adults can customize their iPhones and iPads. Participants need to bring their own devices, the library does not provide them for participants. For ages 18+

Fri, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Learn about the artist Norman Rockwell and then color one of his classic Saturday Evening Post covers. All supplies are provided. For ages 18+

Sat, Nov 07, 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.

Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Build your child’s preliteracy, social skills and motor skills with hands-on activities. From blocks to puppets, different activity stations will be available for children to explore. For ages 1 - 4 with their parent or caregiver.

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we learn about amber fossil science and create your own model to replicate how an insect was trapped millions of years ago in sap from a tree.  For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver. 

Fri, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Learn about how different Native American tribes design & embellish their moccasins. Then create your own paper version of moccasins that reflect your own values and cultures. For ages 12-18

Sat, Nov 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.

Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Due to cultural traditions of honoring ancestors and complex histories with colonial powers and the United States federal and state governments, Native American communities have one of the most highly documented genealogical lineages. For ages 18+.

Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join us to prepare for life in the workplace. We’ll cover interview tips and workplace etiquette and guide you to creating a professional resume. We’ll also review available library resources to help you get started. For ages 13 – 17.

Wed, Nov 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).

Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Teens, join us to learn some basic sewing techniques. Then put those new skills to the test as we guide you through sewing a cute turkey plushie to take home. For teens ages 12 - 18.

Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us as we read "Rock Your Mocs" by Laurel Goodluck. This book club is for children who are beginning to read and want to practice reading aloud. Children will discuss the story and create an art activity. For ages 6 - 12 and their adult caregiver

Thu, Nov 19, 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.

Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Learn features and functions of an Android tablet and mobile devices. Participants need to bring their own devices, the library does not provide them for participants. For ages 18+

Fri, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Jessica Johns' "Bad Cree". To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+