Welcome Teens!
Visit us in person. Visit us on the web. Join us on social media.
Read some books. Stream some music. Watch a movie. Play some games. Hang out. Volunteer. Come to an event. Find information you need. Do a project. Make some art. Learn something new. Share your talents. Help us make the library a welcoming happy space for all Oakland teens.
Upcoming Teen Events
Featured Events
Asian Culture Club, part of a series
The Asian Culture Club is a place to meet other teens, build community and connect through culture. Join us!
Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave, part of a series
Get ready to level up your Saturdays with Teen Game Day! Join us at 3pm for an epic gaming session that's all about fun, friends, & snacks.
Asian Culture Club, part of a series
The Asian Culture Club is a place to meet other teens, build community and connect through culture. Join us!
Teen Game Day @ 81st Ave, part of a series
Get ready to level up your Saturdays with Teen Game Day! Join us at 3pm for an epic gaming session that's all about fun, friends, & snacks.
By Teens for Teens
You can participate, too!
Realistic(ish) Fiction Novels ◡̈
Oakland teen, bllue_otter_1141 recommends these realistic fiction books to other Oakland teens! Done as part of the Teen Summer Program!
If you Liked Refugee....
You might also like these books recommended by frost_wolf_457 as part of the Teen Summer Program!
If You Liked Gone...
Fan of Gone, you might also like these books recommended by Oakland teen (frost_wolf_457) as part of the Teen Summer Program!
Realistic(ish) Fiction Novels ◡̈
Oakland teen, bllue_otter_1141 recommends these realistic fiction books to other Oakland teens! Done as part of the Teen Summer Program!
If you Liked Refugee....
You might also like these books recommended by frost_wolf_457 as part of the Teen Summer Program!
If You Liked Gone...
Fan of Gone, you might also like these books recommended by Oakland teen (frost_wolf_457) as part of the Teen Summer Program!
Teen Leadership Opportunities at OPL
Find Books at OPL
Get School Support at OPL
Find Job Search Resources at OPL
Bulletin Board
Here's what's new for teens at OPL!
Which would you rather be turned into?
It's spooky season!
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Poetry Pen Pals
Share a poem. Read a poem. Connect. A project from Ella Gordon, Oakland's 2024 Youth Poet Laureate.
Historical Sword Fighting Talk and Demo
Jan 25th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Join the F3 sword academy group for a thrilling talk, exciting demo, and information about historical European sword fighting!
八寶飯 (Ba Bao Fan) - Eight Treasure Rice Cake
Jan 11th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
In celebration of Lunar New Year, the Asian Branch Library will demonstrate how to make Ba Bao Fan, filled with a total of eight treasures.
We Love to Hate Them, Hate to Love Them
Who can resist a good Enemies to Lovers plot. Here's a few favorite YA novels that bring juicy angst, secrets, tension, banter, and swoons.
Oakland Public Library Staff’s Favorite Books of 2024
OPL staffers share our annual round-up of our favorite books of the year. oaklandlibrary.org/oplpicks2024
#TeenResources: Mental Health
Mental health is a collective right and responsibility, not just an individual concern.
Papercut & Collage - an Inspirational Message
Mar 12th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Create a fun papercut collage with meaningful positive messages to share your reminder with yourself or others.
Free Safety and Self Defense Class
Jan 7th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for StreetSmarts, an exciting class on Safety and Self Defense, taught by Master Instructor Terri Giamartino, 7th degree black belt.
Book Collection for Young Poets and Those Who Work With Them
This reference collection at the Main Library TeenZone has been created for youth teaching artists, youth workshop leaders, and poets.
Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Performance & Application Launch
Jan 3rd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for this performance by Oakland Youth Poet Laureate (OYPL) Poets from 2024 & years past on the day that our 2025 applications open!
What to Read for Fans of "Wicked"
Watched "Wicked"? Want more? This selection of OPL titles is perfect for you.
Mark Making and Meditation
Jan 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Explore mark-making with Jeni Paltiel! We’ll experiment with various tools and found objects and different media.
YA Books by Native Authors
Native and Indigenous authors write a lot of great YA books. Read one of these from OPL's collection.
Envision This: Vision Board Party
Jan 11th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kick off the new year with clarity and creativity at our Vision Board Party!
