In the Library
OPL has some great spaces for teens to meet & relax. Check out the César Chávez Branch Library , the Eastmont Branch Library and the Main Library’s TeenZone.
OPL on MySpace, Facebook & Flickr
If you can’t see us in person, visit us online, 24/7!
New Videos!
El Dia De Los Muertos altar @ Oakland Public Library
Challenges of Champions
Get Involved!
Get Out! for the Teen Summer Passport Program. Pick up a passport at any branch and get your passport stamped this summer by visiting Bay Area Hot Spots, volunteering, or writing books reviews. Great prizes. See the flyer for more information.
Use this book review form to bring in to your branch to earn passport stamps.
Here is a map of some of the Bay Area Hot Spots.
Come see Challenges of Champions: reflecting on the effects of Oakland homicides through public community art at the Main Library TeenZone's Art Wall.
Call 238-7332 for more information.
6th Making Manga Magic Contest Results
Teen Events at the Library
To see a list of all upcoming teen events, click here.
Youth Leadership Council
Active teens determined to improve libraries of Oakland.
Trail 2010
Support this group of brave undocumented students who are walking 1,500 miles to draw attention to the issues undocumented youth face and to support the passage of the Dream Act.
Teen Advisory Boards
Join a Teen Advisory Board. Join with other high school teens to tell the library what YOU think the library should be doing for you. Snacks provided. There is now a TAB at the Asian Library. Contact Vicky Chen at 238-3400 for more information. If your library doesn’t have a TAB please let us know you want one!
Volunteer at the Library
We love our teen volunteers! Complete this form and return it to your local branch library to find out how you can volunteer too. We also maintain a list of other volunteer opportunities for teens.
Don’t Throw It Away, Recycle It!
Have you outgrown your copy of Guitar Hero II? Can’t stand your old My Chemical Romance CDs? Some other teen would love to borrow them from the library! Bring them to your local branch.
Resources for Teens
Bay Area Resources for Teens
Counseling for teens GED information Homework help programs Volunteering
The Realities of Military Service
Information, pro and con, for potential recruits.
The Web for Teens
Internet sites recommended by our teen staff.
All Categories College Dating Expressing Yourself Games
Health Homework Help Jobs Music Sexuality
Good Books & Movies for Teens
Recommended by the OPL teen staff.
Going to see the movie? Read the book first!
2009 Reading List – great books of all types
LGBTQ 2009 list
Street Lit 2009
If you liked Twilight
FAQ for Teachers
Are you a high school teacher in Oakland?
Read our
FAQ for Teachers and learn what the library can do for your classes.
Meet Your OPL Teen Staff
Photos and biographies of our staff.
