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
The Art of Donald O. Greene
Jun 20th - Sep 20th | All day
Experience the art of local artist, Donald O. Greene, in this exhibit at the Main Library
All the News that's Fit to Build: Local News Dioramas
Aug 9th - Nov 29th | All day
Admire an amazing array of dioramas created by the Oakland Public Library community.
The Art of Donald O. Greene
Jun 20th - Sep 20th | All day
Experience the art of local artist, Donald O. Greene, in this exhibit at the Main Library
All the News that's Fit to Build: Local News Dioramas
Aug 9th - Nov 29th | All day
Admire an amazing array of dioramas created by the Oakland Public Library community.
This Academic Year: Bookbags, Backstabs, and Paybacks (YA)
Dread going back to school? Here's some dark academia, murder mystery, and elite prep boarding school books to get you ready for the return.
New Queer Teen Romance
Great new queer teen romance for Read-a-Romance month in Aug, Oakland Pride in Sept, or just loving love any day of the year.
YA Books for Black August
Black August honors the lives and struggles of Black revolutionaries and activists. These amazing books are on theme for this commemoration.
This Academic Year: Bookbags, Backstabs, and Paybacks (YA)
Dread going back to school? Here's some dark academia, murder mystery, and elite prep boarding school books to get you ready for the return.
New Queer Teen Romance
Great new queer teen romance for Read-a-Romance month in Aug, Oakland Pride in Sept, or just loving love any day of the year.
YA Books for Black August
Black August honors the lives and struggles of Black revolutionaries and activists. These amazing books are on theme for this commemoration.
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!
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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
¡Oakland, Prepárense! Lucha Libre at OPL on Sept 20
Experience the thrill of lucha libre at 81st Ave Library on September 20th at this free event.
This Academic Year: Bookbags, Backstabs, and Paybacks (YA)
Dread going back to school? Here's some dark academia, murder mystery, and elite prep boarding school books to get you ready for the return.
Teen Book 2 Movie Club
Sept 4 - Dec 4
Read the book, then watch the movie! We meet on the first Thursday of the month to discuss a YA book and its screen adaptation.
September 2025
Learn 5 ways to save money with your library card and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with books and special performances.
MOCHA at the Library!
Sept 4 - Apr 28
Various locations, dates, and times
Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA).
Student Posters from the 1968 Uprising
Explore student-made posters from 1968 movements, reflecting activism, art, and the fight for social justice worldwide.
Relief Print Poster Making for Teens
Oct 1st | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for a special Teen Hangout with hands-on relief printmaking inspired by the Mexican Student Movement posters of the late 1960s!
Movies in the Library / PelÃculas en la Biblioteca
Sept 21 - Oct 13
Various Locations, dates, and times
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with films highlighting Latino voices and culture.
Súper Expo de Lucha Libre/ Super Wrestling Expo
Sep 20th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The ring is coming to the library! Join us for a high-energy afternoon of culture, community, and excitement with a live lucha libre show.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Cooking Classes
Sept 17 - Oct 11
Various locations, dates, and times
Learn to cook mole, empanadas, tamales, and prepare mate in our Hispanic Heritage Month cooking classes.
Cultural Crafting Series, part of a series
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, come to the 81st Avenue Branch for weekly crafting sessions.
Make Your Own Mini Piñata
Sept 27 & Oct 15
Elmhurst & 81st Branches
Join us to make your own mini piñata, a vibrant symbol of Hispanic and Latino/x culture with a history spanning centuries and continents.
LoterÃa Flowerpots for Teens
Sep 18th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Paint and decorate a flowerpot with cards from the traditional Mexican card game, LoterÃa. All supplies (except soil) provided.
Linocut Block Printing with Amor Eterno Arte
Sept 13 - Oct 15
Various locations, dates, and times
Join OPL and local artists Amor Eterno Arte for a linocut block printing workshop.
