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
Eastmont Teen Cineplex, part of a series
Teens! Come by the Eastmont Branch Teen Zone every Monday after school this school year and take a movie!
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.
Eastmont Teen Cineplex, part of a series
Teens! Come by the Eastmont Branch Teen Zone every Monday after school this school year and take a movie!
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
Crime and Curiosity
Investigative cold cases, wrongful convictions, and true crime - it's all here in this haunting collection of YA fiction and non-fiction.
Summer Programs at the Oakland Public Library Start May 24
May 01, 2025
We're excited to kick off our 2025 summer programs offering a wide range of fun, educational, and creative activities for all ages.
Marigold Growing Contest
Various locations, dates, and times
Can you grow the tallest cempasúchil (marigold)? Take home a free marigold plant from a participating branch and see how tall it gets.
Free Comic Book Day May 3
Apr 30, 2025
Adults. teens, and kids can stop by any OPL location and pick up a free comic book on May 3!
Duck-o-Rate
Various locations, dates, and times
Come decorate a rubber duck to join our traveling duck art gallery showing off the work of creative teens from all OPL branches!
What's a Zine?
Check out these books from OPL to get connected to zine-making’s rich history and culture.
#TeenResources: Zines
Zines are DIY booklets made by collaging text and art together to share personal stories and interests underrepresented by mainstream media
Metrix
Get free business and IT training to build your skills and prepare for your next job through the SkillUp America program.
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.
