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3 teens in a discussion about finances
Guest Blogger, March 25, 2025

During the 2024-2025 project cycle, teen volunteers at the Northridge Branch Library have elected to work on a Teens Leading Change project designed to increase financial literacy among people of all ages in the local community. TLC team member Chloe H.


family reading a book together
Guest Blogger, March 21, 2025

Books—the foundation of life itself—nurture the creativity and imagination of young minds. Yet, the lack of cultural diversity in children's literature often dims that spark, leaving many without stories that truly reflect their world.


3 teens in a discussion about finances
Guest Blogger, March 20, 2025

In the Fall of 2024, the Teens Leading Change (TLC) program, a partnership between the Robertson and Palms-Rancho Park Branch Libraries, embarked on an ambitious project to address a critical issue facing teens today: financial literacy.


Rangoli Mandala
Guest Blogger, March 05, 2025

Hello from the Platt Branch Library, where we are working on a Teens Leading Change project exploring cultural diversity in our community.


3 teens in a discussion about finances
Guest Blogger, February 05, 2025

In the Fall of 2024, the teen volunteers from Robertson and Palms-Rancho Park Branch Libraries partnered in the Teens Leading Change (TLC) program to explore the subject of Financial Literacy for Teens.


Four teen volunteers hold up their certificates next to librarian
Guest Blogger, June 12, 2024

Throughout my childhood, I have always been invested in trying to find a way to help the earth and renourish our universal home. When I found out about the Teens Leading Change program, I was able to connect with other amazing young people with the same aspirations and goals.


teen girl hands clasped looking up in thought
Guest Blogger, May 29, 2024

The teenagers of the Westwood Teens Leading Change (TLC) are a passionate group of middle and high school students dedicated to making a difference by empowering teenagers to take the lead in creating positive changes, fostering resilience, and supporting mental well-being among peers.


Platt Branch teen volunteers
Guest Blogger, April 03, 2024

Platt’s Paw Protectors aims to raise awareness about shelter animals and the proper ways to care for them, therefore helping to prevent the mistreatment of shelter animals.


chainlink fence with a sign that reads drug free gun free school zone
Guest Blogger, March 06, 2024

The Teen Council at the Los Feliz Branch Library chose to explore violence in schools for our Teens Leading Change (TLC) project. While brainstorming a topic, members of our group spoke about an incident that occurred on campus at school.


three teens at the library
Guest Blogger, February 21, 2024

In this year's TLC project, our focus is on library beautification. As teens, our motivation for undertaking this project lies in recognizing that libraries are vital community spaces.


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