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.
Teen Resources
Resources for Teens
Looking for information on topics important to teens? Need resources for school, work, or planning for your future? Find that and more!
Upcoming Teen Events
Featured Events
Winter Solstice Youth Art Show Exhibit
Jan 2nd - Mar 6th | All day
For three weeks, participants came to the library to work on their artwork and they kindly agreed to share it with everyone!
Fun Zone, part of a series
Join us for free play, LEGOs, and sometimes a craft every Wednesday and Friday at Asian Branch Library.
Winter Solstice Youth Art Show Exhibit
Jan 2nd - Mar 6th | All day
For three weeks, participants came to the library to work on their artwork and they kindly agreed to share it with everyone!
Fun Zone, part of a series
Join us for free play, LEGOs, and sometimes a craft every Wednesday and Friday at Asian Branch Library.
Black Joy, Brilliance, and History
YA/Teen reads: The list includes Fiction, Non-Fiction, and poetry in celebration of Black History Month!
2026 Award Winners for Teens
What books for teens took home a medal or an honor at the ALA Youth Media Awards? We've gathered them here so you (& we) can read them all.
I need some space... YA edition
Need some space? These titles take place in space. Enjoy!
Black Joy, Brilliance, and History
YA/Teen reads: The list includes Fiction, Non-Fiction, and poetry in celebration of Black History Month!
2026 Award Winners for Teens
What books for teens took home a medal or an honor at the ALA Youth Media Awards? We've gathered them here so you (& we) can read them all.
I need some space... YA edition
Need some space? These titles take place in space. Enjoy!
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!
Bulletin Board
Here's what's new for teens at OPL!
Indigenous Maya Mam Art Show
Jan 17 - Mar 31
81st, César E. Chávez, and Melrose
These original artworks by Maya Mam artists in Oakland were selected as part of the 2024 Maya Mam art contest.
Meet the Author & Presentation: Iranian Sacred Dance
Feb 21 & Feb 28
Rockridge & Dimond Branches
Learn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk and performance by Dr. Farima Berenji.
Black History Month: Embroidered Portraits
Feb 25th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Black History Month by embroidering a portrait of your favorite Black artist, activist, poet, musician, figure in history!
Lunar New Year Celebration / 農曆新年慶祝活動
Feb 28th | 10:30am - 3:00pm
Come to the library for a Lunar New Year Celebration with a lion dance, Vietnamese spring roll demonstration, and more
Lunar New Year Lion Dance!
Feb 21st | 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Celebrate the year of the Horse with a Lion Dance Performance by Cal's VSA Lion Dance!
February 2026
Welcome to fabulous February at the Oakland Public Library! Check out this month's celebrations and events.
Black Joy, Brilliance, and History
YA/Teen reads: The list includes Fiction, Non-Fiction, and poetry in celebration of Black History Month!
Beat Makers: Oakland School for the Arts
Feb 13th | 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us at Golden Gate for an audio beats and rap performance by Oakland School for the Arts' student Beat Makers.
Vocal Choir Performance: Oakland School for the Arts
Feb 25th | 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us at the Rockridge Branch for an amazing vocal performance by;Oakland School for the Arts' students.
Dreamgirls: presented by Oakland School for the Arts
Feb 27th | 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Enjoy an amazing 30-minute excerpt of Oakland School for the Arts' Dreamgirls production at the Main Library's TeenZone.
Prospect Band Performance: Oakland School for the Arts
Feb 11th | 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Join Oakland School for the Arts' Prospect Band, for a performance including R&B, funk, jazz, and hip hop in celebration of Black…
28 Days of Black Librarians
OPL’s Black Culture committee presents to you '28 days of librarians' – a history of those who have inspired us.
African-American Artists and Painters of 2024 and 2025
Yohan's favorites African-American Visual Artists and Painters of 2024 and 2025
9th Annual Black Joy Parade
Feb 22nd | 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Oakland
Join OPL in celebrating Black Joy! Every year thousands of people come to the Black Joy Parade to support Black business, artists, and more.
Black Culture Bookmark Making
Feb 11 & Feb 22
Golden Gate & 81st Ave Branches
Join us for small-scale collaging at this Black-themed make-your-own-bookmarks session.
