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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 1:30 pm – 5:30 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:

Adult

  • Feb 10 - Community Information Forum
    2:00 PM
    Representatives from the Watts Social Security Office will answer questions and provide assistance in applying online for benefits. All community members are welcome.

  • Feb 10 - Basic Sign Language
    3:40 PM
    Workshop presented by Jean Simmons to foster Sign Language clusters. All are welcome.

  • Feb 15 - Computer Comfort
    11:00 AM
    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.

  • Feb 17 - Community Information Forum
    2:00 PM
    Representatives from the Watts Social Security Office will answer questions and provide assistance in applying online for benefits. All community members are welcome.

  • Feb 24 - Community Information Forum
    2:00 PM
    Representatives from the Watts Social Security Office will answer questions and provide assistance in applying online for benefits. All community members are welcome.

  • Mar 01 - Community Information Forum
    10:00 AM
    Representatives from the Watts Social Security Office will answer questions and provide assistance in applying online for benefits. All community members are welcome.

  • Mar 03 - Community Information Forum
    2:00 PM
    Representatives from the Watts Social Security Office will answer questions and provide assistance in applying online for benefits. All community members are welcome.

  • Mar 08 - Community Information Forum
    10:00 AM
    Representatives from the Watts Social Security Office will answer questions and provide assistance in applying online for benefits. All community members are welcome.


Teen

  • Mar 02 - Fun & Gaming
    3:30 PM
    Fun & Gaming
    Chess Club.

  • Mar 03 - Book Club
    3:30 PM
    Book Club
    Join teens for a book club. See if you can earn extra credit from your teacher. Light snack provided.

  • Mar 04 - Teen Council
    4:00 PM
    Teen Council
    Voice your opinions about Teen'Scape. Have a say about what materials and programs the library offers to teens.

  • Mar 10 - Book Club
    3:30 PM
    Book Club
    Join teens for a book club. See if you can earn extra credit from your teachers! Light snack.

  • Mar 11 - T-Shirts for St. Paddys Day
    4:00 PM
    T-Shirts for St. Paddys Day
    Come color T-shirts with us. Sign up at the Reference desk.

  • Mar 17 - Book Club
    3:30 PM
    Book Club
    Join teens for a book club. See if you can earn extra credit from your teachers. Light snack.

  • Mar 18 - LA Youth @ Work
    4:00 PM
    LA Youth @ Work
    Learn about Job Opportunties and Resume Help in a 2-week program.

  • Mar 24 - Book Club
    3:30 PM
    Book Club
    Join teens for a book club. See if you can earn extra credit from your teachers. Light snack.


Computer Class

  • Feb 11 - 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.

  • Feb 18 - 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.

  • Feb 22 - Computer Comfort
    11:00 AM
    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.

  • Feb 25 - 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.

  • Mar 01 - Computer Comfort
    11:00 AM
    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.

  • Mar 04 - 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.

  • Mar 08 - Computer Comfort
    11:00 AM
    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.

  • Mar 11 - 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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