Canoga Park Library
Dear Teachers and Students,
The job aid below is the new way for students to access the digital library through Schoology.
PLS_Job_Aid_Student_Success_Card.docx
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
If a teacher wants a Teacher Card, but they do not have a regular library card they should visit a local branch so they can get both at the same time. If a teacher has a regular library card, but not a Teacher Card, then they can fill out the Teacher Card Form (linked here) and they will be issued a Teacher Card. They do need to show proof they are a teacher though. Yes, the retrieval form is only for students to get their Student Success Card information.
Student Success Cards
All LAUSD students already have a Student Success Card, which is a library card through the Los Angeles Public Library. To access the free digital resources offered by LAPL, you don't need a physical card - all you need is your card number! To find out what your card number is, complete a verification form and you will receive your information via the e-mail you provide.
You can also ask Mrs. Werner in the library.
Use your Student Success Card to access a wealth of digital resources including e-books, homework help, music, and more!
Updated 5/29/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. June 12th the Canoga Park Library is hosting a 'Bookmaking' workshop for all ages. This is a celebration of the year-long program sponsored by the Dept. of Cultural Affairs. Come make your own! www.lapl.org
2. So many events going on downtown at the Chinese American Museum https://camla.org/
3. UniteLA is offering a professional development opportunity for youth, WorkforceReady FOCUSED.
The training valued at more than $5,000, is entirely free to our participants. www.lapl.org
3 week program with 6 hours’ worth of training
Youth must dedicated 1.5- 2 hours a weeks to complete
Self-paced courses, available online 24/7
Helps build resumes and prepare for interviews
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 4/20/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Canoga Park Library will reopen to the public on May 29th! Can you tell we are excited?!
2. Lots of summer jobs are available with LAUSD. See www.lapl.org
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Yallwest, Book Festival's tenth anniversary is on May 4, 2024. Check out the website for the author's list and schedule of events. https://www.yallwest.com/
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 4/22/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Canoga Park Library will be one of the branches that will be hosting computer classes targeting seniors. They are meeting every Friday 10am - 12:00 This series will include computers and wifi packages. www.lapl.org
2. 40 low-income, pregnant or parenting teens will have access to supportive services to complete high school or enroll in college or certificate program. Provide part-time subsidized employment to support family income. www.lapl.org
3. May 1 @ 11:00am feel free to join us in making a Butterfly Book. This is sponsored by the Library and the Department of Cultural Affairs. www.lapl.org
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 4/15/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. April 27th we will host Dr. Booker to work with our youth. Through interactive activities, discussions, children will learn the parallels of botanical growth and personal empowerment. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their green creations while reflecting on their own backgrounds and journey of resilience. Together, let's sow the seeds of positivity and create a garden where empowerment thrives! www.lapl.org
2. UCLA Health will provide medical care with or without insurance at the Canoga Park Library April 30th from 1:00-3:00. www.lapl.org
3. Caught up in the FAFSA chaos? Some seniors now have a workaround
There’s now a workaround for some high school seniors who have been stymied by the chaotic rollout of the newly redesigned federal student aid form.
Read in Los Angeles Times: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-09/fafsa-social-security-number-workaround
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 4/8/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Did you know that you can access over 6,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world, in 60+ languages, all on your own smartphone, tablet or computer.
https://www.lapl.org/pressreader
2. The Canoga-Owensmouth Historical Society welcomes all to their April meeting that will focus on our love affair with Cars, Cars, Cars at 7PM, Wednesday, April 10th at the Canoga Park Community Center, 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, CP, CA, 91303. Bring a friend to this unique presentation by Dustin Troyan, an organizer of local car shows. Refreshments will be served after the meeting in the COHS Museum. www.lapl.org
3. We are hosting another bookmaking workshop this Wednesday at 11:00am. This series is sponsored by the LA Public Library and the Department of Cultural Affairs. www.lapl.org
Have a safe/great eclipse.
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 4/2/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. April 6th is the ginormous Maker Faire for families and people of all ages. Each year this event becomes more and more amazing. I know that it is sort of far, but the event is really well worth it.
https://losangeles.makerfaire.com/
2. We are handing out free eclipse glasses (as long as supply lasts). Maximum of 2 per in-person adult and 1 per in-person child. Get ready for April 8th 11:12am Solar Eclipse. Not a complete eclipse viewing from California, but super cool all the same.
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/
3. I have attached the April calendar of events for the Canoga Park Branch Library. There are a couple more events in the works, so don't hesitate to check back regularly. https://lapl.org/whats-on/calendar
4. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is pleased to announce that the state priority deadline for Cal Grant and Middle-Class Scholarship has been extended from April 2, 2024, to May 2, 2024! This extension was codified through the signing of Assembly Bill 1887 (Cervantes) by Governor Gavin Newsom on March 25, 2024. As an urgency measure, this bill takes effect immediately. www.lapl.org
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 3/19/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Wednesday, March 27th @ 4:00pm. Why is the ocean important? How can humans actively protect the marine environment? Find out by joining us. Participants will have an opportunity to touch tidepool animals and dry artifacts such as shark teeth and jaws. This program is intended for children and their caregivers. Space is limited, early arrival is recommended. www.lapl.org.com
2. Updates and additions to the library's digital offerings:
Users can access practice tests for Class C, Motorcycle and Commercial driver's license tests. Practice tests are available in English, Spanish and Russian, and the downloadable CA DMV handbook is available in additional languages including Farsi, Armenian, Chinese, Tagalog and Vietnamese.
New Bingepasses on hoopla: Filmocracy and Fret Zealot
hoopla has two new offerings to their BingePass catalog (patrons use 1 of their monthly hoopla borrows to access these resources for 7 days.) Filmocracy allows patrons to attend film festivals around the world--virtual festivals feature original programming, panels, director Q&A's and more. Fret Zealot provides video lessons to learn guitar, bass and ukulele.
TIME Magazine is now available in our Libby Magazine collection--issues update biweekly and several years of back issues are accessible.
The Economist now on PressReader
The Economist magazine is now available on PressReader. This was our #1 most popular title on Libby Magazines before OverDrive lost the rights to the title, so we know our patrons will be happy about this!
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 3/11/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. We are offering a great selection of Get Ready For College (GRFC) workshops. Check with your local library to find out when they are being offered. Meantime, there will be two virtual workshops offered. One will help you figure out which college to attend, the other how to pay for college. www.lapl.org
2. Tuesday, March 12th @ 4:30. Discuss the end of things as we know them to be: death of a parent, changing schools, moving from home, and other losses. Funded by the National Endowment of the Arts, this is the Los Angeles Big Read Book. A limited number of the books will be given away at the event. www.lapl.org
3. Film makers' opportunity specifically for teens aged 14-19! www.lapl.org
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 3/4/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. The Canoga Park & Encino-Tarzana libraries invite teens to join us virtually this Tuesday, March 5th @ 4:30 for a second session. We will be working with an author/editor who will be presenting writing skills associated with outreach materials. This is part of the Community Emergency Preparedness Teens Leading Change project. All teens are welcome. Please, request the link from: mmelkonian@lapl.org
2. Upcoming LA MADE Programs: lapl.org/lamade
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 2/26/2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. The Canoga Park & Encino-Tarzana libraries are inviting teens to join us virtually this Tuesday, February 27th @ 4:30. We will be working with an author/editor who will be presenting writing skills associated with outreach materials. This is part of the Community Emergency Preparedness Teens Leading Change project. All teens are welcome. Please, request the link from mmelkonian@lapl.org
2. Want To Have A Say In The Future Of LA’s Trees? Here’s How:
The city and county of L.A. are in the midst of gathering insights from community members across the region about what they want to see when it comes to trees in their neighborhoods.
How to participate
The city and county have hosted engagement workshops since January to hear from residents about trees in their neighborhoods. The remaining workshops, some of which are in-person while others are virtual, run through early March. You can find a list of them here (check back too, since some workshops are still being scheduled). You can also submit comments via this questionnaire.
3. There have been a number of issues for students & families filling out the FAFSA to attend college this Fall for the 2024-2025 school year.
More information here, including tips to share with your teens, their parents/caregivers, educators & networks:
Unable To Complete The 2024-25 FAFSA? You’re Not Alone (Forbes, Jan. 2, 2024)
Rocky FAFSA rollout leaves millions of students, families frustrated (CNBC, Jan. 9, 2024)
4. The Aerospace Corporation and the K-12 STEM Center are inviting high school students with a physical or cognitive disability to the inaugural - Leading Enabling Adolescents Futures in STEM Pilot (LEAFS) program. LEAFS is a free one-day STEM course that provides hands-on learning, taught by USC students and space experts. Students will explore how 3D printing, programming, and robotics are used in space. Adaptive equipment and support personnel will be present at the event to provide accommodations for the students. www.lapl.org
Date of event: April 27, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: USC Viterbi School of Engineering
3650 McClintock Ave., Los Angeles
Last day to sign up is March 16. Seats are limited.
Confirmation of enrollment and additional details will be sent by April 2.
5. You are invited to participate in this year’s California Student Media Festival!
This event is free for students to enter, and free to attend. Any student media creation may be entered between Jan. 15 and April 11, 2024. www.lapl.org
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 2/20//2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. We are celebrating our first annual Plant Day at the Central Library happening on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 10am - 3pm. It's going to be a green extravaganza featuring a keynote speech with the Dodger Landscaping crew, Bouquet Making workshops, gardening tips, and so much more!🪴 www.lapl.org
2. Act To Change’s Youth Ambassadors Program (YAP) empowers and engages Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth to effectively combat bullying in their schools and communities.
This program offers aspiring young community leaders valuable guidance and support in becoming change agents in their communities. Ambassadors work collectively to create a more inclusive and empathetic society where bullying is actively confronted and eliminated. More info and application:
https://acttochange.org/youth-ambassador-program/
3. Tacos & Taxes! State Senator Menjivar is offering free tax returns - and tacos! www.lapl.org
4. Latino Theater Co. is offering summer programs for high school students:
Play at Work (PAW) returns this year from February 26 to April 24, 2024. PAW is a free after-school vocational training program that teaches stagecraft to Los Angeles high school teens and young adults ages 16 to 21 years of age. The deadline to apply is February 21, 2024.
The Summer Youth Conservatory 2024 runs Sunday, June 23 to Sunday, July 27, 2024. Open to high school students passionate about theater and ready to learn new skills in the field, youth will be immersed in a professional theatrical setting. The Conservatory is free for youth, ages 13 to 18 years of age. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. For more info: https://www.latinotheaterco.org/
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 2/12//2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Just letting everyone know that the Canoga Park Neighborhood Council conducts two meetings a month at our library at 6:30pm. The second Tuesday of each month is when the Land Use Committee meets and the third Tuesday of each month is when the Bylaws Committee meets. Interested community members are welcome.
2. Great opportunity to get training in Hands-Only CPR and Stop the Bleed on Feb 26th. www.lapl.org
3. If you missed our celebration last Saturday, the Los Angeles Dept of Cultural Affairs is continuing Lunar New Year festivities. www.lapl.org
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 2/05//2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. We are seeking students interested in a library career for the annual Diversity and Inclusion Apprenticeship program (DAIA). Through a mentored learning experience, students representing the diversity within their communities will gain hands-on knowledge in various aspects of library work.
This is a paid apprenticeship with an hourly pay of $17.78 that runs for ten weeks, up to 20 hours per week, from June 18 to August 24, 2024.
We are accepting applications at lapl.org/daia through February 29, 2024, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Email daia@lapl.org if you have questions.
2. State Senator Menjivar's office has posted a call for internship applicants:
Spring 2024 District Office Internship – Application Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2024
If you are interested in applying, or know someone who would benefit from applying, please send the Senate employment application, a cover letter, resume, and optional references to our District Director at Kristi.Lopez@sen.ca.gov by 5:00pm on February 23rd.
If you have any questions about the internship program, please reach out to Andrés in the District Office at Andres.Garcia@sen.ca.gov or (818) 901-5588.
3. The City of Los Angeles and the Department of Cultural Affairs offers an exciting opportunity for the Canoga Park community: “Bailamos” - a free 10-week dance workshop taught by professional dancers and choreographers. The workshop will take place over a course of 10 weeks, with two 45-minute classes for ages 6-10 at 10 a.m. and ages 11 and up at 10:45 a.m. held on Saturday mornings starting 2/24/23 at Canoga Park Community Center- 7248 Owensmouth Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303 United States. It's absolutely free! “Bailamos” will conclude with a grand finale performance for the community, allowing participants to showcase their newfound skills.
4. Participants who complete CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP) programs are eligible for a full-ride scholarship to CalArts! (flyer attached)
es, SPMAP just started the winter semester two weeks ago. Instead of year-round (Oct-June), the students can apply for each quarter. The next one is for spring. The registration link isn't active, but I think if they apply for the winter one, they may get added to a waitlist. There's also a virtual site if the locations aren't convenient.
https://calarts.edu/community-arts-partnership/register-for-classes-here
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 1/30//2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Fun bookmaking during the day - Feb 14, @ 11:00 https://www.lapl.org/
2. Do a summer gig with Girls Who Code! Application deadline is Feb 14th. https://www.lapl.org/
3. KCRW is taking song submissions from youth under 21 - Young Creators Projects. For more info, click below:
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 1/22//2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. The Canoga Library just had a GREAT presentation about Paying for College. There are more workshops coming up in the next two months. This is the best place to check for these free events:
https://lapl.org/teens/college-career/get-ready-for-college
2. Don't forget that your K-12 and Community College students can get a GoPass to ride on Metro buses and trains for free. Check here for more information:
https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/gopass/
3. On behalf of The City of Los Angeles and the Department of Cultural Affairs there is an exciting opportunity for the Canoga Park community. “Bailamos” - a free 10-week dance workshop taught by professional dancers and choreographers will take place over a course of 10 weeks, with two 45-minute classes for ages 6-10 at 10 a.m. and ages 11 and up at 10:45 a.m. held on Saturday mornings starting 2/24/23 at Canoga Park Community Center- 7248 Owensmouth Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91303. It's absolutely free! “Bailamos” will conclude with a grand finale performance for the community, allowing participants to showcase their newfound skills.
4. District 2 Councilperson Paul Krekorian is accepting applications for a summer internship. Visit https://www.lapl.org/ for more information.
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 1/16//2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Don't forget The Los Angeles Public Library workshop this Saturday called Pay for College. This free presentation by Empowerly will go over the nuts and bolts of how to pay for college and answer any questions. January 20 @ 12:00. https://www.lapl.org/
2. Not sure what changes are happening with the new FAFSA? Read this article:
https://laist.com/news/education/applying-for-financial-aid-2024-fafsa-financial-aid-guide
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 1/8//2024
Dear Students and Staff,
1. LAPL's Student Zone locations will continue to be staffed through December 20th. If you have any students attending the Winter Academy program, be sure to let them know about the Student Zone resource. Here's our list of official Student Zone locations.
2. If you are looking to introduce youth to opera, but you have to find your own ride:
Happy Holidays and Peace for our World,
Mrs. Werner
Updated 12/05/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Join us at the Canoga Library to learn about Henna and receive a small tattoo! www.lapl.org
2. The second annual Walking in Our Light will take place Saturday, December 9th @ 5:30. This really wonderful community event is a great time to experience the different partners and neighbors in Canoga Park. www.lapl.org
3. Getty Unshuttered invites teen photographers across California from the ages of 13 to 19 to submit original photographs in response to this year’s Open Call theme, “A Spectrum of …”
As always, the prompt is open to creative and artistic interpretation – no prior experience or specific photography equipment required to participate! A panel of arts professionals will select 25 photographs to win exciting prizes and Getty experiences! Submissions open through January 26, 2024.
Learn more about Getty Unshuttered and submit your photos.
If your work is selected as a winning work, and meets all the requirements, the Getty will provide the following:
Your photograph included in the 2024 Unshuttered online gallery and shared on Getty Unshuttered social media.
Travel reimbursement for a VIP visit to the Getty Center, Los Angeles on one of two offered dates.
A professional- quality print of your photograph.
A Getty gift bag of Getty publications and gifts.
A personal meeting and critique (in person or online) with a photography professional for direct feedback.
Your photograph presented in public art spaces in California, where available.
Open Call and can easily be shared. Youth programs at the Getty Museum strive to celebrate the perspectives, voices, ideas, and experiences of young people through an array of project based, visual arts programming to inspire them to actively contribute as creative thinkers.
4. Winter Youth Conference - The Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) is proud to introduce the EmpowerLA Youth Conference, inviting youth from each region throughout the Los Angeles City to participate in a one-day event with various workshops and presentations. The 2024 EmpowerLA Youth Conference will take place on Saturday January 27, 2024 from 9am-4pm.
Topics include history and purpose of the Neighborhood Council system, Brown Act and Robert’s Rules of Order, as well as Neighborhood Council 101s. The program will also include speeches by city officials or elected officials, perhaps the Mayor. The program is executed in partnership with Departments such as Recreation & Parks and Sanitation. At the conclusion of the conference, attendees will receive resources, including a headshot photo, to encourage their personal civic engagement and leadership in the community.
To apply: https://empowerla.org/civicyouth/
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 11/28/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Tuesday, November 28 @ 4:30 Viridian will be giving an art workshop for tweens & teens. This is a great time to make a holiday gift for someone. All materials will be provided. Remember, everything at the library is free.
2. Saturday, December 2nd @ 12:00 join us for a Bollywood program. We are very excited to host this group!
3. Tuesday, December 5th @ 4:30 Khushboo Henna will come to the Canoga Park Library. Come learn about the history of henna and get a henna tattoo!
4. updates to LAPL's digital collections--
We have added the online learning platform Udemy to our offerings. Our state funded subscription to Coursera is set to expire in fall 2024, so Udemy should help fill that void (signups for state funded Skillshare access also closed last month.) Udemy (via Gale) provides access to self directed video courses on job skills, software applications and also personal development topics like time management, emotional intelligence and various hobbies. The interface can be toggled to display in multiple languages, and users can filter for course offerings in languages including Spanish, Japanese, Russian and Chinese.
Supersonic Phonics and Decodables by Jump! on OverDrive/Libby
We now have simultaneous use access (no waitlists) to a collection of children's ebook titles supporting literacy growth from PreK to 4th grade from Bearport Publishing and Jump! These two phonics/decodables packages include over 200 titles which begin with the very basics of phonetically decodable reading and increase in sentence structure complexity as the reader works through the series.
New Manga on hoopla
Content from DC Manga and Kodansha has been added on hoopla.
Universal Class leaving Libby
Universal Class is no longer partnering with OverDrive, so the platform will no longer be accessible via Libby as of December 1. Our direct link to Universal Class posted on the Online Learning page remains active.
5. UNITE-LA is hosting the Future Forward Forum focused on cleantech, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 4:15-6 p.m., via Zoom.
Join UNITE-LA for our Future Forward Forum to explore and connect with Apprenticeship, Certification, and Credential opportunities in the Cleantech Industry.
In addition, the Future Forward Forum opportunity, we also have the following paid internship program
LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy:
In March 2024, UNITE-LA will launch another cohort of the LA Regional Cleantech Career Academy, a PAID opportunity connecting youth 18-24 to careers in Cleantech.
We have opened our application portal
To apply, visit: http://cleantechacademy.org/how-to-apply
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 11/6/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Canoga is hosting a monthly paper artist. Saturday, November 18th @ 12:00 is her next workshop. All ages are welcome. www.lapl.org
2. Do you want to join a program or read a book to celebrate Native American Heritage Month? You can start right here: https://lapl.org/native-american
If you want to know what is happening on a national level, check out some of the online information here: https://americanindian.si.edu/online-resources
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 10/31/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
My L.A.: Year-End Reading Challenge -- Nov. 4- Dec 31, 2023
To help kick-off My L.A.: Year-End Reading Challenge the Indie-Pendent Voices: A Celebration of Authors and Zines. The kick-off event will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 11am-3pm at Central Library.
Please put the date on your calendars and sign yourself up for the challenge!
Canoga Park Youth Arts Center
Día de los Muertos Art Show
On November 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Canoga Park Youth Arts Center will host its annual Día de los Muertos exhibition in conjunction with Main Street Canoga Park’s 23rd Annual Day of the Dead Family Festival. Attendees will enjoy a student art exhibition, altars dedicated to historic artists, and art workshops including tissue paper flowers, calavera tin art, and a printmaking calavera project. For more information, please visit canogaparkyouthartscenter.com/family-art-events-in-los-angeles.
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 10/23/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. The Central Library is hosting a big Dia de los Muertos event on 29Oct2023. Join in the fun! https://lapl.org/
2. Get ready for Indie-Pendent at Central Library on November 4th. Panel discussions, workshops, and other fun activities celebrating the written word, self-expression and DIY culture. https://lapl.org/
3. Craftsy en Español
Spanish language content (audio and/or subtitles and supplemental course materials) has been added to Craftsy, the online learning platform for all things crafts. If users enter via the Libby app they will see a separate option to click through to Craftsy en Español, or this direct link posted on our Spanish webpage goes directly into the content.
Proquest Performing Arts Collections
The California State Library is funding this resource for libraries and schools across the state. Users can access a diverse collection of music, dance and theatre content, covering hundreds of genres and a wide range of content types including audio drama from L.A. Theater Works, Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries, and a video collection with films from The Royal Shakespeare company, Broadway and The National Theater.
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 10/10/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Join us for the Annular Eclipse Viewing & Events! We will be in the Canoga Park Library parking lot with hot cocoa and sweet cakes, special viewing glass (limited quantity), and fun stuff for the kids. Saturday, October 14th 9:30-10:15am
Check out all the Solar Eclipse Programming
2. Mid-Valley Regional Library is hosting a Filipino-American Festival on Saturday, October 14th until 2:00 pm.
https://lapl.org/branches/mid-valley
3. Check out all the amazing programs during Latinx Heritage Month
4. Our mantra during October is -Turn the Map GREEN!!!!
Visit lapl.org/lapl.org/bioblitz for all the information
5. You're not too late! Today you can still vote for your favorite Fat Bear with the National Park Service:
https://explore.org/fat-bear-week
Fat Bear Week - Katmai National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 10/02/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Banned Book Week is upon us! Flex your right-to-read muscle and check out a book from our special display.
2. LAPL is launching a special initiative during Banned Books Week–Read Freely with Los Angeles Public Library. Through the end of 2023, we are making a selection of e-book titles from ALA’s Most Challenged Books lists available nationwide to readers 13 years and older. With this initiative, LAPL is lending our support to communities and libraries facing censorship nationwide and championing every individual’s right to read freely.
Users will create a Read Freely card at this link–successful applicants will receive their e-card number instantly and can begin using the collection on Libby (please note this is an entirely separate collection/site from our LAPL Libby collection).
The Read Freely library cards will appear in CARL with borrower type BANNED BOOK BORROWER and a card number that begins with BCARD.
*Read Freely is a limited collection of titles available to a nationwide audience. Local patrons should continue to use our full-service library card or e-card for L.A. City residents that will allow access to all of our digital offerings and physical collections, including our full LAPL OverDrive/Libby collection.
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 9/26/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Don't forget to join us for the Los Angeles Libros Festival. You can register here for Friday, Sept. 29th virtual school day and Saturday, Sept. 30th in-person downtown.
2. *FREE* Online Certificate Program
Thursdays, October 19 – November 9, 2023, 7:00 pm – 9:00pm ET
PEN America and the Brooklyn Public Library are teaming up to co-host the return of our Freedom to Read Advocacy Institute for the fall 2023 semester! This online, four-week educational and training program for high school students will prepare and certify the next generation of free expression advocates to combat book banning and fight for the freedom to read in their schools, libraries and communities across the country.
The weekly schedule will include presentations delivered by professional literary and students’ rights activists, interactive workshops designed to teach tangible skills, and simulation activities to dive deeper into the issues with their peers. Participants will cap their experiences by attending a final keynote panel and discussion with several authors of banned books and submitting written advocacy commitment essays as final projects. Students who successfully complete the program will also be granted a certificate of professional achievement in freedom to read advocacy from PEN America and Brooklyn Public Library.
More info: https://pen.org/freedom-to-read-advocacy-institute-fall-2023-online/
Link to flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1whaLGNoN2iLKRefsLg-AY9GCfblz8t8s/view
3. The Lost Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to host the 9th annual, I Matter-Girls Empowerment Conference on October 7th, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at East Los Angeles College. The 2023 Girls Empowerment Conference is a free event offering girls ages 12-18 the opportunity to hear from powerful women innovators, leaders, educators, trailblazers and beyond. Girls will also have an opportunity to connect with their peers and speakers to feel connected, inspired, and empowered. Participants are invited to join in on all the fun, including a Girl Power Lunch Party and Resource Fair Activation.
https://parks.lacounty.gov/gec/
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 9/18/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. Don't forget that the Canoga Park Library Teen Council will begin meeting Tuesday, September 19th @ 4:30 in the community room. 11-18 year-olds are welcome.
2. The San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus is still accepting participants. More info at
https://www.valleyyouthchorus.org/
3. On Monday September 18th, LAUSD will have the Student Success Card information available for students to access from their Schoology Profiles. They will be able to see their card number AND their PIN numbers when they log into their Schoology accounts. There will also be a link for the Student Success Card Retrieval Form in case a student's card information is not found in their profile.
If a student is newly enrolled as of Tuesday-Friday during any week, they will not have a Student Success Card issued to them for at least 2-3 weeks because that is how long it takes for the district to add that student to their database and share the information with LAPL.
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 8/25/2023
Re: Changes to LAUSD Digital Library Databases
Dear Teachers,
This message is to inform you that there have been changes in how to access the LAUSD Digital Library databases. The Digital Library databases can now be accessed by you and your students through Schoology under the waffle icon labeled Los Angeles Public Library.
Students will be able to log in with their Student Success Card. If they do not have their Student Success Cards they could get an e-card by filling out this form https://www.lapl.org/studentsuccess/verification Teachers can also fill out a Teacher form using the link provided https://lapl.org/studentsuccess/teacher-card
Once you log in you click on the database tab at the top of the screen and the databases should repopulate. I am sorry for this inconvenience however this decision was made downtown.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions,
mmw2411@lausd.net or 818 673-1352
Mrs. Werner
Updated 8/25/2023
Re: HOW TO FIND YOUR STUDENTS PINS ON SCHOOLOGY
Dear Teachers,
If you would like to find any of this information about your students:
Please go onto Schoology and click on any of your courses scroll down to MyMail PIN, on the left side of the screen, and this information will repopulate with your student's information.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (818) 673-1352 or email me.
Mrs. Werner
Updated 9/12/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. The Canoga Park Library Teen Council will begin meeting Tuesday, September 19th @ 4:30 in the community room. 11-18 year-olds are welcome.
2. Our Zumba classes are resuming this Wednesday at 10:15am. Come join in.
3. Los Angeles Libros Festival--lapl.org/libros-fest (Bravo to the entire Libros Committee and Team Leads for coordinating)
The fifth annual Los Angeles Libros Festival will be held Sept. 29 and 30, and features two days of entertainment for all ages including Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, performances, workshops, and award-winning authors.
4. Hey! We have some new things available through our LAPL e-resources:
Skillshare access ending
Access to Skillshare via the California State Library is winding down. September 30, 2023 will be the last day patrons can sign up for their free 12-month Skillshare subscription through the link on our Online Learning page (only one license is provided per unique user--learners do not have the option to sign-up for an additional license after the expiration of their first.) Access will continue for patrons who manage to sign up by the deadline, but no new accounts can be created, and the link will be removed from our website.
"Magazine Rack" coming soon to Libby
Libby users will soon see their borrowed magazines in a "Magazine Rack" section of their interface, separate from their e-book and audiobook loans. They will also be able to subscribe to their favorite titles so they have automatic access to the latest issue.
USA Today added to PressReader
USA Today (US and International editions) is now available on PressReader.
MasterClass, Manga, Hallmark Movies and Puzzle Palace on hoopla
hoopla is starting to add video content from the popular online education subscription platform MasterClass. Videos added thus far include classes by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Walter Mosely and Neil Gaiman.
hoopla has also recently added manga titles from an expanded list of publishers.
They also have added a BingePass giving unlimited 7 day access to the Hallmark Movie catalog. More holiday movies than you can shake a stick at!
And finally, they've added a BingePass for a platform called Puzzle Palace. Patrons can use one of their monthly hoopla borrows to access this puzzle platform for 7 days at a time--activities include Sudoku and crossword puzzles.
5. With this year’s Poetry, Prose, and Parks! theme for Write Out 2023, we invite you to imagine what's possible given your place, time, and context. To help you think about the possibilities, the Write Out team will be hosting a couple of information sessions in September. These are open for registration through the Write Now Teacher Studio. If you prefer not to join The Studio (it's free), you can also email us with your interest at writeout@nwp.org and we will send you the links directly.
At the information sessions we will share what Write Out has looked like in different parts of the country and help you brainstorm how it might work for you.
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 9/5/2023
Dear Students and Staff,
1. The Canoga Park Library is offering a Citizenship Class on Saturdays from 1:30-4:30 in Spanish. This is a wonderful opportunity being offered in the West Valley.
2.. LA Made-- lapl.org/lamade
Sunday, September 10 at 2pm--- in-person at Taper Auditorium at Central Library also discussion will stream on Library YouTube
LA Made Presents: El Cine + Ghetto Film School Screening of "Mi Vida Loca"
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 8/28/23
Dear Students and Staff,
1. We are thrilled that the Canoga Park Library is starting this school year with a new Children's Librarian, Luz Sandoval We also have an artist-in-residence who is offering monthly workshops for all ages where we build different types of books. Join us for all of these events. www.lapl.org
2. Celebrate TreePeople's 50th anniversary this year and apply for a job or internship:
See you in the library!
Mrs. Werner
Updated 8/14/23
Dear Students and Staff,
LAPL Digital Resources for Teachers, Librarians, and their Students!
Please view the attached presentation:
There are databases available through Clever (with the Gale databases being added soon).
Other great Links:
Links
Carryover IOC - Secondary/Span
LAPL Youth Services Slide Deck
Updated 8/5/2023
Dear Teachers and Staff,
Please share this years Library Orientation video with your students.
Thank you,
Mrs. Werner
LIBRARY RESOURCES
VIDEO TUTORIALS
THE "Community" LIBRARY
RESOURCE HUB
How to access lausd digital library
how to access E BOOKS from the LA Public library
How to Use the Gale Literature Resource Center
adding your bitmoji to your classroom
Mrs. Werner
A little bit about myself I graduated from Cal State University Northridge with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies and a Master’s Degree in Administration. I went back to college to get my Librarian Credential from Cal State Long Beach and have been a librarian for over 11 years. Before that I had been a teacher for over 20 years. I have worked at the Elementary, Middle, and now High School level for the past 6 years.
I have been married now for 25 years and have two grown kids, Vienna, 23 and Tristan, 21. They are now both in university completing their degrees. On my free time I love to surf, garden, play ukulele and read books. When I’m not reading or hanging out with my friends and family you could usually find me at the beach surfing or reading a good book.