The Library will be closed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in observance of César Chávez Day.

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Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library

Exterior view of the Watts Library
Address:
10205 Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90002
Phone:
323-789-2850
Fax:
323-789-2859
Email:
Contact form
Librarian:
Jasmine Slaughter, Senior Librarian

Hours of Service

Mon: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tues: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Weds: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Fri: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun: Closed

Upcoming Events at Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library
A tutor is helping an adult learner read a book.
Tuesdays from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Walk-in tutors can assist adult patrons with English conversation, reading, writing, studying for the citizenship test, computer/mobile...

Officers reading a book to children, officer holding a drawing
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Go on a Read Along with LAPD officers. Stay for crafts! 

Arts and crafts materials
First Tuesday of the Month, at 3 p.m.
Children of all ages explore and create with one material at a time.

colorful papel picado strung  up on a yellow background
April 1, 2025 3:00 PM
Celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) at the library. Crafts, face painting, Geebo the clown,...

Various different card characters including a shrimp and drum
April 2, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for a game of Lotería, a game of chance that is similar to Bingo.

a female lawyer and a male patron at their computers holding a thumbs up
Talk Live Every Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-...

Blue graphic of film reel.
April 3, 2025 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Lucha Mexico is a film into the vibrant world of Lucha Libre where masked warriors fight mythological battles in the squared circle.This...

A tutor is helping an adult learner read a book.
Tuesdays from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Walk-in tutors can assist adult patrons with English conversation, reading, writing, studying for the citizenship test, computer/mobile...

children and adults recycling, planting, holding solar panels and supporting the Earth
April 8, 2025 3:00 PM

Teens sitting in a circle talking.
April 9, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join Teen Council to get involved and make a difference at the Watts Branch Library! Meet other teens in the community, develop leadership...



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