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
Exhibit: Shrine of Broken Hearts
Feb 14th - Apr 1st | All day
Has your heart ever been broken? Check out our display of broken heart objects at the Main Library!
Eastmont Anime Club, part of a series
Teens -Watch Anime! Eat Snacks! Make Friends! Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, join us at the Eastmont Teen Zone to watch and discuss anime.
Exhibit: Shrine of Broken Hearts
Feb 14th - Apr 1st | All day
Has your heart ever been broken? Check out our display of broken heart objects at the Main Library!
Eastmont Anime Club, part of a series
Teens -Watch Anime! Eat Snacks! Make Friends! Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, join us at the Eastmont Teen Zone to watch and discuss anime.
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
Discover New Books
Get School Support
Job Search Resources
Bulletin Board
Here's what's new for teens at OPL!
How do you like your winter?
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This coldish Oakland weather is perfect.0
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I like to get colder. Give me a trip to the snow.0
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This is freezing. I want to escape to a warmer place.0
Poetry Pen Pals
Share a poem. Read a poem. Connect. A project from Ella Gordon, Oakland's 2024 Youth Poet Laureate.
Trans Rights Read-a-Thon
Terrific reading suggestions across different genres to read for Trans Rights Read-a-Thon, March 21-31 and anytime!
#TeenResources: Financial Literacy
Personal finance and financial literacy geared towards teens.
#TeenResources: Financial Literacy
Ready to make healthy financial decisions? Check out these resources on personal finance and financial literacy geared towards teens.
Happy Nowruz! Spring Into Stories for the Whole Family!
Celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, starting March 20, with this vibrant collection of books for all ages.
March 2025
Welcome to marvelous March at the Oakland Public Library! We're proud to celebrate Women's History Month and to wish folks a Ramadan Kareem.
Not the only one...
This teen reading list explores the diverse experiences of immigration, featuring stories of resilience, identity, and belonging.
#TeenResources: Immigration
Everyone in the U.S, no matter their immigration status, has rights protected by law. Knowing your rights can help you stay safe & prepared.
Teen Book 2 Movie Club
Enjoy one of these YA novels then watch its book-to-screen adaptation!
February 2025
We're proud to celebrate Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and happy to indulge in the pretty pink holiday that is Valentine's Day.
It's Complicated
Will-they/won't they, love triangles, and other complicated romantic situations abound in these books in the OPL collection.
2025 Award Winners for Teens
Every January we anxiously await the announcement of the ALA Youth Media Awards so we can read every book that won something!
2024 Black Culture Best Books of the Year
A curated all-ages list of notable books published by Black/African authors during 2024, selected by OPL's Black Culture Fest committee.
Teen Boxing Classes, part of a series
Join coaches from the East Oakland Boxing Association and get ready to throw punches and have some fun learning drills. 10 & up only.
