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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
man drawing a head on paper mounted on an easel
Tuesdays in June at 3 p.m.
Join Zanbeel teaching artist Dago Perez for fun and inclusive portrait drawing classes every Tuesday in June. 

Shannon Watters and 2 of her books
June 18, 2025 4:00 PM
Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Heritage month by learning the basics of drawing and making comics with Shannon Watters, the co-creator and co-writer of...

An adult learner and volunteer reading a book.
Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...

A tutor is helping an adult learner read a book.
Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...

man drawing a head on paper mounted on an easel
Tuesdays in June at 3 p.m.
Join Zanbeel teaching artist Dago Perez for fun and inclusive portrait drawing classes every Tuesday in June. 

Nintendo character Mario reaching for a dice block.
June 25, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us to play Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch.

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-...

A tutor is helping an adult learner read a book.
Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...

Child petting a brown and black lizard
June 26, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join us for fun with Thor's Family Reptile. You will have a chance to learn, see, and touch various reptiles.This program was made possible...

An adult learner and volunteer reading a book.
Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...



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