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Alma Reaves Woods - Watts Branch Library
10205 Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, 90002
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Service Hours:

Mondays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursdays Noon – 8:00 pm
Fridays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sundays CLOSED

 

Phone: (323) 789-2850 FAX: (323) 789-2859 e-mail link: e-mail (form)

Senior Librarian: Robert Thornhill

Parking: parking lot

Branch History

Events:

Teen

  • Jul 16 - Summer Reading Club
    3:30 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    Operation Hope: L.A. teens learn about money. What to do with it and where to put it.

  • Jul 23 - Summer Reading Club
    3:30 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    L.A. teens come and be crafty.

  • Jul 30 - Summer Reading Club
    3:00 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    Tattoo's For L.A. Teens (only airbrushed). Join Party Faces by Marta and get a free tat.

  • Aug 06 - Summer Reading Club
    3:30 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    Toastmasters: Learn the secret of becoming a leader. Adults welcomed.

  • Aug 13 - Summer Reading Club
    3:30 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    L.A.Teens come and be crafty.

  • Aug 20 - Summer Reading Club
    3:30 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    Games and drawing and popcorn for L.A. Teens.

  • Aug 27 - Summer Reading Club Party
    3:30 PM
    Summer Reading Club Party
    Summer Reading Club Closing Party Come and join us for food and prizes.


Children

  • Jul 06 - Summer Reading Club
    3:00 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    Join us and have fun creating your very own ocean or jungle mobile.

  • Jul 13 - Summer Reading Club
    3:00 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    Enjoy a puppet show and learn about the adventures of a pirate

  • Jul 27 - Summer Reading Club
    3:00 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    So you want to be a pirate? Come and make a pirate’s parrot, a hat, and an eyepatch.

  • Aug 03 - Summer Reading Club
    3:00 PM
    Summer Reading Club
    Make you own treasure chest and a little pirate.

  • Aug 10 - The Magic of Rafael and Katia
    3:00 PM
    The Magic of Rafael and Katia
    Ahoy Me Matey’s. Join magicians Rafael & Katia in this amazing pirate show.


Computer Class

  • Jul 30 - Computer Comfort
    1:00 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen. Time permitting, assistance will be provided to create an e-mail account.

  • Aug 06 - Computer Comfort
    1:00 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen. Time permitting, assistance will be provided to create an e-mail account.

  • Aug 13 - Computer Comfort
    1:00 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen. Time permitting, assistance will be provided to create an e-mail account.

  • Aug 20 - Computer Comfort
    1:00 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen. Time permitting, assistance will be provided to create an e-mail account.

  • Aug 27 - Computer Comfort
    1:00 PM
    Computer Comfort
    Beginning, hands-on training on the computer keyboard, the mouse, the execution of a search and the understanding and interpreting of information on the computer screen. Time permitting, assistance will be provided to create an e-mail account.


Resources:

Electronic Resources – All branch libraries provide free access to computer workstations which are connected to the Library's information network. In addition to providing Internet access, these workstations enable the public to search LAPL's many electronic resources including the online catalog, over 100 subscription databases, word processing, language learning, literacy and a large historic document and photograph collection. Specially designed Web sites are provided for children, teens and Spanish speakers.

Services:

Reserve A Computer
Meeting Room Rental Available

Adult Literacy Center
Friends of Library Group

Since 1995 this Branch has been the permanent home of The Kim Edwards Children's Library Collection, which now contains almost 2,000 books

Nearby Branches:

Ascot     Mark Twain    Vernon     

Located in the Fifteenth District, represented by Councilmember Janice Hahn.

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