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.

By Teens for Teens

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Teen Leadership Opportunities at OPL

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Here's what's new for teens at OPL!

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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?

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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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.

OPL Teens

Explore free events, services, and other offerings for teens.

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!

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.

Happy National Bubble Tea Day

Appreciate bubble tea with these tasty OPL picks.

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.

Get a library card!Get a library card!

If you don't have a library card, you can get one. Use your card to access resources online and in person.
If you don't have a library card, you can get one. Use your card to access resources online and in person.
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