The Library will be closed Tuesday, May 19, 2026 for Staff Development 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
Instructor and students in a classroom
Mondays from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Speak English with confidence! An English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...

A group of teenagers sitting in a semi circle.
May 20, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join a group of your peers to make a difference at the library! The Teen Council is an opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet other...

Adult woman looking at a computer on a desk
May 21, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us to ask any questions about your personal devices or library e-resources.

An instructor and a student reading a workbook.
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...

Vietnamese Water Puppets with black hair and black and gold outfits.
May 26, 2026 3:00 PM
Explore the world of Vietnamese Water Puppets. Paint wooden puppets and create a floating puppet show. 

A young Polynesian teenager holding a wooden oar and demigod Maui behind her.
May 27, 2026 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The ocean has chosen a spirited Polynesian teenager to reunite a mystical relic, the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, with its rightful owner...

Instructor and students in a classroom
Mondays from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Speak English with confidence! An English conversation class is perfect for any level. Adults will use common words and expressions. This...

An instructor and a student reading a workbook.
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Walk-in Tutors assist adult patrons with reading, writing, English conversation, basic technology assistance, job applications, and...

soccer ball in a net
June 2, 2026 3:00 PM
Join us for thrilling tabletop soccer games and compete for the championships at the library! It’s a great way to celebrate the upcoming...

Blank wooden cutouts of ocean animals.
June 3, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us to paint your own ocean adventure using blank wooden sea animal cutouts. Fun, creative, and perfect for all ages! No experience...



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