Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Open book with rainbow coming out of pages

Registration now closed

Celebrate Pride: Pride Family Storytime

In-Person Program

2023-06-23 13:00:00 2023-06-23 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Celebrate Pride: Pride Family Storytime In collaboration with Crenshaw Dairy Mart, join us in recognition of  Pride Month as we celebrate with a Pride themed family storytime, craft, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.    Compton Library -

Friday, June 23
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-23 13:00:00 2023-06-23 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Celebrate Pride: Pride Family Storytime In collaboration with Crenshaw Dairy Mart, join us in recognition of  Pride Month as we celebrate with a Pride themed family storytime, craft, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.    Compton Library -

In collaboration with Crenshaw Dairy Mart, join us in recognition of  Pride Month as we celebrate with a Pride themed family storytime, craft, and more! For ages 5 - 12 with a parent or caregiver.   

The month of June is when we celebrate Pride, which is the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) people as a social group. The term “Pride” (or “Gay Pride” earlier) was coined by Thom Higgins, an activist in Minnesota along with several other prominent gay-rights activists in the late 1960s. Common symbols of Pride include the rainbow flag, the lowercase Greek letter lambda (λ), the pink triangle, and the black triangle.

This event is held in-person. LA County Public Health strongly encourages masks and physical distancing indoors regardless of vaccination status. Masks will continue to be available for customers upon request. 

Compton Library

Phone: 310.637.0202

Hours
Mon, May 13 Closed
Tue, May 14 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 15 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 19 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

Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, please join us to create an art motif based on paj ntaub, which means "flower cloth" to the Hmong.

Sat, May 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.

Tue, May 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn how to create text-based documents using Microsoft Word. For ages 18+.

Tue, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
New parents, join us at a special program designed for you. Bring your new baby and learn about all the great programs and services we have for parents, caregivers, and children, and connect with other new parents/families in the community.

Wed, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for a family storytime and to learn about the different ways we can use a brown paper bags. This activity allows kids to be creative and use their imagination, think outside the bag.   For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver. 

Thu, May 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Do you want to try your hand at drawing a picture in reverse? Join our reverse coloring workshop, where you’ll start with just a splash of color and you get to paint the scene using just your imagination and a pen. For ages 13 – 17.

Sat, May 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.

Sat, May 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Experience marine life up-close with The Blue Submarine’s live tidepool animals, including sea stars, urchins, sea slugs, hermit crabs, and more! For ages 5 – 12 with parent or caregiver.

Tue, May 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn what a computer is and how it works. For ages 18+.

Tue, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.

Wed, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join PBS SoCal at Compton Library for a Family Math Night to explore patterns and Hawaiian culture with a fun paper lei activity. For children ages 2 - 8 with parent or caregiver.

Thu, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn about the art of embroidering on paper with an Asian inspired theme. For ages 12 - 18.

Fri, May 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Cassandra Khaw's, Nothing But Blackened Teeth and The Salt Grows Heavy. To borrow a print copy of the books, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+

Thu, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to craft your own beaded keychain companion. Choose from a range of wildlife inspired designs to personalize your keys or bag or make one as a thoughtful gift. For ages 13 – 17.

Thu, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of gaming. We’ve got your favorite games on Nintendo Switch including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 and NBA 2K23. Test your skills, meet up with other gamers and try some new games at the library. For ages 13 – 17.