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
By Teens for Teens
You can participate, too!
Teen Leadership Opportunities at OPL
Find Books at OPL
Get School Support at OPL
Find Job Search Resources at OPL
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Here's what's new for teens at OPL!
Don't forget to join our Teen Summer Program starting on May 27! You can earn prizes for doing the things you already love doing. Learn more here! And don't forget the secret word: armadillo.
What color are you feeling right now?
We'll use the results to create a new booklist full of fun related titles! Check out the last poll's booklist here: oaklandlibrary.org/desertisland
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#TipTuesday: Level Up with LearningExpress Library
Learn about LearningExpress Library, a free tool for students and professionals of all ages.
Learn Scratch Coding Language, part of a series
Come compute, code, create, and repeat with Scratch instructor Alfred Luk!
Online Resources
Explore premium online resources you can access with your free library card.
End of Summer Party Bike Ride
Aug 5th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for an OPL End of Summer bike ride!
Teen Anime Movie // PelÃcula de Anime para Adolescentes, part of a series
Jun 16th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Anime movie for teens, titles TBD.
Lego Day at the Library, part of a series
Join us for LEGO Day! Imagine, plan, and build your own creations at the West Oakland Branch!
#TipTuesday: Coursera
Looking to grow professionally or switch careers? Your Library has a free online resource for that! Coursera partners with more than 200…
Lakeview Youth Art Show, part of a series
Make art for the Lakeview Youth Art Show 2023 Summer exhibit!
Free Summer Lunch
Free lunch is available from Tuesday, May 30 to Friday, July 28, for all Oakland children aged 18 and under, at many OPL branch locations.
Inspired Desert Island
The results are in! Teens readers agree about what they'd bring if stuck on a deserted island for a month.
S.F. Girls Chorus at the Library
Jun 7th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a lovely evening with S.F. Girls Chorus as they perform at West Oakland Branch.
Intergenerational Origami Workshop Series, part of a series
Aug 1st | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us twice monthly and learn new origami folds or share & practice ones you already know.
Teen Anime Club // Club de Anime para Adolescentes, part of a series
May 26th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Come by the library to watch a couple episodes of some great anime while you connect with other fans.
