5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With AI – For Free Right Here in LA
From murals in the Arts District to film sets in Hollywood and Burbank, living in Los Angeles means you’re surrounded by creativity. But what if you had a tool that could help you not just experience creativity, but actually create it?
Artificial intelligence might sound like something reserved for tech experts, but while tools like Gemini are now available for free at Los Angeles Public Libraries, students across the city have access to powerful technology that can help you learn, build, and explore your future. Whether you’re spending your summer exploring the city or just looking for something productive between beach days, Dodger games, and hangouts, here are five things you can do with Gemini AI for free, right here in LA!
1. Turn LA Inspiration Into Your Own Digital Art
From street art throughout Downtown to the iconic views at Griffith Observatory, LA is full of inspiration. With Gemini AI, you can turn those ideas into your own digital designs, posters, or even brand concepts. All 73 Los Angeles Public Library branches offer creative Gemini AI lab spaces and computer stations, making it easy to take what you see in the city and transform it into something original. Now in partnership with Los Angeles Metro, the Open Mind Map guides students across the City of Los Angeles to locate libraries, discover local hotspots, and navigate systems using the free GoPass program. Sign up today with your LAUSD email at https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/gopass/.
2. Build Your Resume Before You Even Need One
Whether you’re applying for your first job, internship, or summer program, Gemini AI can help you draft resumes, write cover letters, and even practice interview questions. Try stopping by a library after visiting spots like The Grove or Santa Monica Pier to turn your experiences into real skills you can have ready to showcase in your back pocket.
3. Get Homework Help That Actually Makes Sense and Doesn’t Break the Bank
Summer school? AP and SAT prep? Just trying to stay ahead? Gemini AI can break down complex topics step-by-step, helping you actually understand what you’re learning, not just memorize it. At locations like the Los Angeles Central Library, students can access quiet study spaces alongside AI tools, combining traditional learning with cutting-edge support.
4. Create Content Like a Creator
Ever thought about starting a YouTube channel or building your personal brand? Gemini AI labs can help you brainstorm video ideas, write scripts, and even plan content strategies. This summer, participate in the “Open Mind Challenge,” a citywide contest where students complete creative tasks using Gemini to answer the question: what does growing up in LA mean to you? With LA being the heart of the entertainment industry, you’re in the perfect place to start. Some library branches even host youth workshops and digital media programs, giving you a space to test your ideas and collaborate with other student creators. Check out https://www.lapl.org/ to learn more!
5. Explore Your Future Before It Starts
Not sure what you want to do yet? That’s okay! Gemini AI can help you explore careers, learn new skills like coding or design, and even map out different paths based on your interests. Throughout the summer, Los Angeles Public libraries host student programs, career roundtable discussions, and learning activations, turning libraries into spaces where you don’t just study, but discover what’s next.
What Happens When Every Student in LA Has Access?
For many students, summer can feel like a break from learning, but it can also be a gap in access. Not everyone has the same resources at home, and that can shape what opportunities feel possible. That’s what makes free access in public libraries so powerful. When tools like Gemini are available in all 73 Los Angeles Public Libraries, the playing fields start to level. Suddenly, it doesn’t matter where you come from, you have access to the same tools, the same knowledge, and the same opportunities to build your future.
The Future is Learned Here
As a student in LA, you’re already surrounded by opportunity. But what you do with your time, especially now, can shape what comes next. Your local library isn’t just a place to study. It’s a place to create, experiment, and learn skills that will matter long after summer ends. The future isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you start building, right here with Gemini.
