Robertson Branch
Los Angeles Public Library
1719 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
dnishimoto@lapl.org
Los Angeles Public Library
Student Success Cards
For any student, parent/caregiver that needs a student's SSC card information, they can now simply fill out this form to request the info:
Student Success Card Verification
For a comprehensive list of resources available w/ the SSC, please visit here:
Teens Teaching Teens is a peer-to-peer learning program where teens deliver short presentations on issues they're passionate about. Our next program is this coming Sunday:
Teens Teaching Teens
Sunday 1/31 @ 4pm
Topics include surgery, recycling, and defunding school police.
Teens should be middle or high school age; teens that would like to attend should email dnishimoto@lapl.org for the link.
Online STEAM Resources
You already know there are a lot of resources at lapl.org, but I'll highlight our list of recommended STEAM projects and resources from across the web. Rich content for both teachers and students and their families/caregivers: STEAM Resources
PROGRAMS
Antiracism Social Media project
Robertson teen volunteers are currently writing a series of Instagram posts that explain concepts and resources related to antiracism (e.g., redlining, how to talk about antiracism w/ kids, NYT's 1619 Project, voting). The plan is to post them as a recurring series on Robertson's IG account (@robertsonbranchlapl). If any teen would like to contribute to this project -- whether to write a post, or translate another teen's post into a non-English language -- please contact me!
Virtual Career Day
Wednesdays @ 4:30pm
This weekly Zoom session is a showcase of professionals talking to young adults about their respective careers, and how YAs can get into those lines of work. Past guests included ER staff, architects, social workers, small business owners, etc. To attend, please contact my colleagues Lynn (lnguyen@lapl.org) and Jessica (jlevy@lapl.org).
RESOURCES
Resources Videos (link here)
I sent these videos earlier in the spring, but it's worth reminding y'all again that these videos on how to access online resources exist in both English and in Spanish.
Student Success Cards (LAUSD only)
We were unable to deliver last school year's batch of cards due to the pandemic-related shutdown. For any student that should have received a card last spring, but did not (or, for any student who needs their card information), please have them complete this form.
Cards for the coming school year will be delivered digitally.
Homework Help
Tutor.com is still available for online tutoring (synchronous and asynchronous). And teen homework resources are here.
STUDENT Resources
Information about the card given to every LAUSD student. Start here to learn how the card works and what privileges it entails. Any LAUSD student that doesn't have their physical card and/or doesn't know their PIN can complete this form.
Great starting point for all teens. Links to a wide range of relevant resources, including homework, college prep, health/wellness, entertainment, and more.
LAPL provides access to a number of digital resources, many of which simply require your card number. Highlights include:
- Books: Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla (comic books, manga)
- Movies: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Newspapers/Magazines: NYTimes Digital, PressReader, RBDigital (magazines)
- Learning: Tutor.com, Lynda, Gale Courses
- en Espanol: a number of the aforementioned have Spanish content. Go here for the full list.
LAPL provides access to over 200 databases that are filled with well-researched, credible information perfect for class assignments. The most relevant are listed in Teen Web's "Homework Resources" tab, but there are numerous fascinating ones available here, like A to Z World Food, Archives of Sexuality and Identity, Financial Literacy Starter Kit, RAND State Statistics, Vogue Archive, and much more.
A list of recommended STEAM projects and resources from across the web. Rich content for both teachers and students and their families/caregivers
A one-stop-shop of resources and services to help Angelenos experiencing homelessness transition to independent and supported living. Physical locations at branch libraries are temporarily closed, but useful information and links are online, eg finding shelters or food pantries.
LAPL's bread and butter are books. Book recommendations, book lists, and more book-related resources are available here.
All of the above resources barely scratch the surface of what the Los Angeles Public Library offers. Please check out the whole website to learn more.
