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!
Oakland Public Library at Black Joy Parade
Feb 23rd | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakland Public Library is proud to support the annual Black Joy Parade. Visit us in the Lil Joy festival area!
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!
Oakland Public Library at Black Joy Parade
Feb 23rd | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakland Public Library is proud to support the annual Black Joy Parade. Visit us in the Lil Joy festival area!
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!
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.
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.
Oakland Public Library at Black Joy Parade
Feb 23rd | 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakland Public Library is proud to support the annual Black Joy Parade. Visit us in the Lil Joy festival area!
Black History Month Crafting Series, part of a series
Feb 27th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us @ the 81st Avenue Library for weekly crafting sessions in honor of Black History Month.
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.
We ❤️ K-Pop!
Deep dive into K-Pop, short for Korean pop, a dynamic and genre-blending music phenomenon that has captivated global audiences.
All About Manga
Ready to explore the world of Japanese comics? Check out books on manga and anime with these titles from the OPL collection.
#TeenResources: Manga
Explore the world of Japanese comics with this resource round-up on manga and 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!
