teens

Pages

Berkeley student Ashley Park
Guest Blogger, October 07, 2019

As I bid farewell to my high school and head to college, I can’t help but reminisce about what it felt like, at that time, as the most important four years of my life.


comic panel of comic librarians
Vince Zalkind, September 12, 2019

“Let’s have a campaign…every child should obtain a library card and use it”.


Volunteers during summer lunch program
Guest Blogger, August 26, 2019

Healthy food choices for kids, teens, and caregivers is an important part of creating a well-balanced school year and family life.


3 graphic novel book covers
Vince Zalkind, August 20, 2019

It’s back-to-school time! Time to sharpen up your pencils, meet your new teachers, and grab your list of classics to read for homework. Time to put away those comic books and graphic novels in favor of “serious” literature, right? Wrong!


Mayor Garcetti and a group of teens
Guest Blogger, August 19, 2019

My experience at the Mayor’s Youth Council was an interesting one. As a group, we focused on homelessness in Los Angeles. I was surprised to find out that there is a large number of homeless youth and some might even go to my school and other schools in my area.


color drawing of Central Library pyramid
Guest Blogger, August 12, 2019

My first day was overwhelming—meeting lots of new people who were all very welcoming, and learning about all the different departments and what each department does to help run the daily programs of the library.


Captain America punching hilter
Vince Zalkind, May 07, 2019

Growing up, I loved comics, but it wasn’t until I discovered the graphic novel Maus by Art Spieglman, that I saw my culture and family heritage as a Jewish American in the pages of a comic.


local pop star Billie Eilish
Guest Blogger, April 16, 2019

Billie Eilish is a new, upcoming artist raved about by many teens. Born and raised in Highland Park, California, Eilish always has been into music since she was very young. She was raised under a very musical and creative household where her talent and creativity were nurtured.


Flags of the Ivy League Universities fly over Columbia's Wien Stadium
Guest Blogger, April 02, 2019

I grew up in a small affluent neighborhood north of downtown Los Angeles called Porter Ranch.


waffle with syrup and strawberries

Cooked right, they’re warm and fluffy, with a glaze of buttery-syrupy goodness and a golden color to get anyone up and running to Denny’s at 2 a.m. Cooked wrong, well, waffles are still pretty delicious.


Pages

Top