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Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library

10205 Compton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90002

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10205 Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90002

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Getting Here

  • Parking Lot
  • Bike Rack Available

Hours

Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
  • Thursday: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am-5:30 pm

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Resources & Services

  • Language Collections:
  • Spanish

Upcoming Events

  • A woman wearing an apron in front of handmade clay objects.

    Clay Inventions

    Learn about the development of ceramics from the Mesoamerican time period to today!

    • Watts
    • 10/7/2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Adult woman looking at a computer

    Digital Literacy

    Learn the basics of computers and how to set up email accounts.

    • Watts
    • 10/8/2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • A tutor and adult learner are looking through a workbook.

    Walk-in Tutoring With Elion

    Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal documents.

    • Watts
    • 10/10/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • A volunteer and student reading a book.
    A volunteer and student reading a book.

    Walk-in Tutoring With Elion

    Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal documents. No reservations or appointments are required but is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact Adult Literacy Coordinator at 213-228-7037 x74319 or email wattsliteracy@lapl.org.

    • Watts
    • 10/10/2026
    • 12:30 PM
  • Walk-in Tutor Session
    Walk-in Tutor Session

    Walk-in Tutoring With Arianna

    Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal documents. No reservations or appointments are required but is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact Adult Literacy Coordinator at 213-228-7037 x74319 or email wattsliteracy@lapl.org.

    • Watts
    • 10/12/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • An instructor and a student reading a workbook.

    Walk-in Tutoring With Linda

    Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and completing forms. Walk-in Tutors cannot assist with legal documents. No reservations or appointments are required but is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact Adult Literacy Coordinator at 213-228-7037 x74319 or...
    • Watts
    • 10/13/2026
    • 12:30 PM
  • Three images of Melena Valdes from the waist up playing a hand made drum.

    Afro-Cuban Music

    Experience the vibrant rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean and Cuba! Enjoy the rich cultural heritage through live music performed by special guest Melena. 

    • Watts
    • 10/13/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Group of teens sitting at a table

    Teen Council

    Join the Watts Teen Council to get involved with the library and make a positive impact in the community.

    • Watts
    • 10/14/2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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