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
Origami for All, part of a series
Join us for making origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. All ages and experience levels welcome.
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.
Origami for All, part of a series
Join us for making origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. All ages and experience levels welcome.
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
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Teen Reads for Transgender Day of Visibility
All these recently published reads for teens center transgender narratives, good for March 31 and beyond!
National Libraries Week - The 10 Most Banned Books of 2024
The State of America's Libraries Report looks at censorship challenges from the past year and determines the Top 10 Most Challenged Books.
We Read Banned Books
And we think you should too. These were the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024 - go check them out from OPL's catalog.
Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Performances & 2025 Announcement
Jun 6th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oakstop Broadway
Join us for this exciting event to celebrate our 14th Oakland Youth Poet Laureate and all our OYPL poets!
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!
