The Teen'Scape Department

Located on Level Two (L2) of the Goodhue Building: Department Layout

Phone: (213) 228-7290  |  Fax: (213) 228-7349  |  E-mail (form)

Department Staff

• Judy Sanchez-Moorhead, Department Manager (213) 228-7281
• Madeline Bryant, Senior Librarian (213) 228-7251

Materials & Collections

Since its inception in 1994, Teen'Scape has incorporated the interests of Los Angeles area teenagers and gave them a place of their own to work on computers, hang out, study, or read. In March of 2000, Teen'Scape expanded into its current site, an area more than twice the size of the original. The name “teen'scape” is meant to convey both sanctuary for and ownership by teenagers.

Teen'Scape enjoys a large book collection coupled with cutting edge technology. The department has an outstanding collection of young-adult non-fiction, comic books, manga, popular paperbacks, study aides, college and career guides, and classic literature. Each month new magazines are added to the collection from over 100 magazine subscriptions. Teen'Scape also has hundreds of DVDs available for check out.

Events

Like other branches and departments in the Los Angeles Public Library system, Teen'Scape sponsors free events throughout the year. From magic shows and drawing workshops to career counseling and reading clubs, Teen'Scape's programs appeal to teenagers. Check the calendar for date, times and descriptions of events.

Tours

Schools, youth groups, and organizations are welcome to visit Teen’Scape and Central Library. Teen’Scape can accommodate groups of teens, introduce library research skills, or provide Teen’Scape tours.

We encourage teachers planning a visit to Teen’Scape to combine the trip with a current class homework assignment. Teen’Scape staff will reserve our 24 Internet computers for the visiting class and provide instruction on researching for the prearranged assignment. Searching techniques and tips on how to search the databases and the LAPL catalog will also be provided to the students. Please call at least three weeks ahead to schedule a class visit.

Groups and classes desiring only a tour of Central Library, including a walkthrough of Teen’Scape, should contact the Docent’s Office at (213) 228-7168. Groups interested in a Teen’scape orientation and/or database/catalog instruction (a tour of Central Library may also be arranged as a portion of this visit if desired) should contact a Teen’Scape librarian at (213) 228-7221 or (213) 228-7290.

Services

• Assistance to young adults in using Teen'Scape materials and other resources available in the Central Library.
• Outreach to local schools, youth service agencies, and parents.
• Teen participation activities, such as Teen Council and Summer Reading Club.
• Programs.
• Educational seminars emphasizing effective study and test taking strategies for college.