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
Teen Gaming @ KING, part of a series
Stop by the King Branch on Fridays to enjoy gaming in the TeenZone!
Teen Scape at Lakeview, part of a series
If you are a teen looking for a place to chill, Lakeview library is the place to go! We have gaming and art every Friday.
By Teens for Teens
You can participate, too!
Teen Tiny Art, Summer 2023
In the summer of 2023, teens at each branch created paintings on 4" x 4" canvases. Take a look at all the paintings!
Young Adult Science Fiction for Beginners
From Dimond Branch teen volunteer, Berlin. Find science fiction a bit challenging? Start here and find your way into it like he did.
Poets respond to Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence
Visual poem written and directed by three Oakland Youth Poet Laureate program poets reacting to 2023 DeYoung Museum Exhibit.
Bulletin Board
Here's what's new for teens at OPL!
What's your favorite subject?
We'll use the results to create a new booklist full of fun related titles! Find the booklist we made from the last poll at oaklandlibrary.org/feelingblue.
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OPL End of Summer Celebration
Aug 3rd | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Join us for our end of Summer Celebration at the West Oakland Branch Library!
Transverse Teen Club, part of a series
Come join us the first Saturday of the month for Transverse, a welcoming, safer space for trans, gender expansive and questioning teens.
Teen Summer Pop-Up Crafts @ KING, part of a series
Jun 3rd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stop by the King branch every Monday and get crafty in the TeenZone! Activities can include button making, painting, perler beads & more!
Teen Gaming @ WEST, part of a series
Join us for hours of gaming fun! We will have video games and board games.
Teen Scape at Lakeview, part of a series
If you are a teen looking for a place to chill, Lakeview library is the place to go! We have gaming and art every Friday.
Youth Space @ 81st Ave, part of a series
Hey, teens! Get ready to discover your new favorite hangout spot: Youth Space! Dive into a world of snacks, cool beats, and awesome games.
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.
Teen Crafts @ Golden Gate, part of a series
Drop in to Teen Crafts at Golden Gate every first Wednesday of the month from 2:30-3:30pm! We do a new craft each time.
Thursday Afternoon Anime Club at Asian Branch, part of a series
May 2nd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens- Watch Anime! Eat Snacks! Make Friends! Every Thursday at 4:00pm!
Game Day at Asian Branch!, part of a series
The Asian Branch Library invites you to join us on Fridays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for an afternoon of video gaming and snacks!
Teen Anime Club at West, part of a series
Come by the library to watch a couple episodes of some great anime while you connect with other fans.
Teen Gaming @ KING, part of a series
Stop by the King Branch on Fridays to enjoy gaming in the TeenZone!
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!
Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Performances & 2024 Announcement
Jun 7th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oakstop Broadway
Join us for this exciting event to celebrate our thirteenth Oakland Youth Poet Laureate! Featuring performances by our 2024 Finalists.
Free Comic Book Day May 4
Apr 15, 2024
Adults. teens, and kids can stop by any OPL location and pick up a free comic book on May 4!