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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
Hands holding a lot of multi color LEGO bricks.
January 28, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Celebrate International LEGO® Day at the library. A LEGO® set will be raffled off. 

Group of Adults sitting a table with an open laptop discussing business topics
January 29, 2026 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Join us for an information workshop on how to Start A Business. The workshop will provide information on starting a business and navigating...

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...

a young boy sits at a table cutting a piece of purple paper with library shelves in the background
February 3, 2026 3:00 PM
Join us for a creative building program using just a blank piece of paper, scissors, and tape. Let your imagination run wild and see what...

L.A. Metro Train in Little Tokyo Station.
February 4, 2026 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us for a presentation from the LA Metro Community Education Team about transit safety awareness. The information includes the...

Group of Adults sitting a table with an open laptop discussing business topics
February 5, 2026 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Join us for an information workshop on how to Start A Business. The workshop will provide information on starting a business and navigating...

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...

A portion of the colorful, sixty-seven-foot-long, draped canvas - part of Sam Gilliam's 1972 artwork Carousel
February 10, 2026 3:00 PM
Celebrate African American Heritage Month by exploring the artwork of Sam Gilliam and being inspired to create your own work.  



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