The Library will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents 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
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...

A person in a red and black silk jacket using a brush and black ink to paint Chinese characters on red paper
February 17, 2026 3:00 PM
Celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year with stories and crafts. Goodbye, wooden snake, it's time for the fire horse to shine. Look up your...

A man wearing a kilt, playing a bagpipe.
February 18, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Learn a brief history of this unique instrument and how its usage influenced the culture and tradition of Scotland. 

blue cart with black handle and white, green, and orange lettering
February 19, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for our Tech Try Out Cart. The cart will display a selection of Android, Windows, and IOS devices with a librarian available for...

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...

Christopher T. Magician in a blue coat against a yellow background holding guinea pigs.
February 24, 2026 3:00 PM
Step right up for a magical game show where fun, learning, and laughter take center stage! Join Christopher T. Magician as he blends magic...

Man with a black shirt and hat, holding a gold saxophone
February 25, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Celebrate African American History Month at the Watts Library. Immerse yourself in the historic jazz scene of Central Avenue with an...

Dorothy Pincus singing
February 25, 2026 4:00 PM
Join us to hear Dorothy Pincus perform a variety of Scat Songs. Dorothy will give all participants hands-on exercises and voice scales in...

A row of computers on a desk with blue screens and black chairs
February 26, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for computer classes where patrons can learn a variety of essential skills. Participants will discover how to use and borrow the...

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...



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