Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library | Los Angeles Public 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

Tutor stands over student and reviews work

Every Monday from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

English Conversation Class With Natalia

Speak English with confidence! An English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...

A tutor is helping an adult learner read a book.

Tuesdays from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Walk-in Tutoring With Linda

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...

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November 18, 2025 3:00 PM

Penobscot Nation Story and Game Time

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the Penobscot Nation from Maine. Listen to a story and create a traditional toy...

November 19, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

DJ 101 With DJ Hapa

Get hands-on instruction from DJ and educator, DJ Hapa, "The DJ Coach," where participants will learn on a variety of DJ equipment and...

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Talk Live Every Day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Q.Me Free Legal Clinic

Speak virtually with an attorney about tickets/warrants, landlord/tenant issues, family law, employment, housing, and more. Q.Me, a non-...

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November 20, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Seated Yoga and Stretch

Join us to meet new friends, get exercise, and learn seated yoga and other stretching techniques in the comfort of our library.

Saturdays from 2 - 4 p.m.

Walk-in Tutoring With Kristie

Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...

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November 25, 2025 3:00 PM

CrEATive Plate Kids Cooking Class

Get ready for Thanksgiving. Children will have fun while cooking with special guests Nigel Napolion and Tanika Rountree from CrEATive...

November 26, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Get Ready for College Workshop: Understanding College Majors and Career Paths

This workshop will help students understand college majors and their career paths, providing resources and strategies to facilitate...

Every Monday from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

English Conversation Class With Natalia

Speak English with confidence! An English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...

What We're Reading

Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of my People

From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir

Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch

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Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library

Hours of Service

What We're Reading

The Night of Baba Yaga

Butter: A Novel of Food and Murder

Another Fine Mess

When the Going Was Good

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of my People

Good Dirt

But Not Too Bold

The Murder of Mr. Ma

From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir

The Lost Story

Arthur and Teddy are Coming Out

Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch

Star Struck

You Are Here: A Novel

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