Canoga Park Library Events - GREAT OPPORTUNITIES - Check these out!

1.  Come taste test a bunch of potato chip flavors that are only found in Japan... then rate them! Tuesday, May 13th @4:00  (flyer attached)
 
2.  Canoga Library will host CrEATive Plate for a teen workshop.  Teens will practice kitchen safety, have fun while cooking, and eat the completed recipe.  Tuesday, May 27th @ 4:00  (flyer attached)
 
3.  The Los Angeles Youth Poet Laureate program will be accepting applications from MAY 1 – 28.  All Los Angeles County poets, ages 13-19, are eligible to apply at: https://submissions.youthlaureate.org/. (flyer attached)
 
4.  The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is hosting its Third Annual Camp ReadyLA: Emer-Gen-Z. 

Camp ReadyLA is a week-long summer program for young adults aged 18-24 that provides a look into the life of an emergency manager. Campers will learn about disaster preparedness and participate in fun activities that will improve their team-building and leadership skills and pave the way for their professional success. Several careers in the public safety field will be showcased, highlighting emergency management coordination and capabilities for city response.



The four-day program will run from Tuesday, July 22 to Friday, July 25, and take place daily between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the City’s Emergency Operations Center located in Downtown Los Angeles. 

 

Applications close on May 30.  APPLY HERE!

Please assist us in promoting this opportunity and disseminating camp information to potential campers between the ages of 18 and 24. The application is linked above and on the attached flyer. All application information and links are available on our website. If you have any questions, please visit our website at Emergency.LACity.gov/ReadyLA/Camp or contact us via email at [email protected]. 

5.  Exploring UCs and CSU's: Tips for Getting In 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:00 PM 
Join us for this deep-dive into the admissions process for the University of California and California State University colleges. (flyer attached)
 
FAFSA & Scholarship Strategies! 
Thursday, May 22, 2025 6:00 PM 
Join us as we break down the FAFSA and scholarship landscape, and provide expert advice on how to secure the highest financial aid awards possible. For teens, parents, and anyone else interested in learning how to finance their college education.

 

6.  Virtual Immigration webinars happening Monday, 5/12/25 - Friday, 5/16/25

The Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) will be hosting Immigration webinars. They would be delighted to invite you and your team, as well as the community, to register for these webinars. Please share this information with your staff, partners and community members. Virtual Immigration webinars happening Monday, 5/12/25 - Friday, 5/16/25

·Stay Informed! Know Your Rights for the Community (English):

o English Virtual Session for the Community

o Date: Tuesday, May 13th

o Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

o Audience: Community

o Topics Included:

§  Immigration Policy Updates

§  Know Your Rights and Family Preparedness

§  Prevent Immigration fraud and scams.

§  Local Resources and Finding the Right Help

·Register here: Stay Informed! Know Your Rights

·Short link: bit.ly/3YiSwfz

·¡Manténgase informado! Conozca sus derechos - Know Your Rights Session (Spanish)

o Fecha: Jueves, 13 de mayo

o Horario: 6:00 PM- 7:30PM

o Audiencia: Communidad

o Los temas que se abordarán incluyen:

§  Actualizaciones sobre políticas de inmigración.

§  Conozca sus derechos y preparación familiar.

§  Prevención del fraude y estafas migratorias.

§  Recursos locales y cómo encontrar la ayuda adecuada.

·Regístrese Aquí: ¡Manténgase informado! Conozca sus derechos

·Enlace Corto: bit.ly/42zGlO3