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
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.
Oakland Public Library Staff Art Show
Aug 22nd - Oct 24th | All day
Join us for a special art exhibit featuring the creative work of Oakland Public Library's staff. Come explore their talents up close!
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.
Oakland Public Library Staff Art Show
Aug 22nd - Oct 24th | All day
Join us for a special art exhibit featuring the creative work of Oakland Public Library's staff. Come explore their talents up close!
Top 10 Banned Books of 2024
Every year, the American Library Association publishes data about book bans and attempts at censorship. Explore the list.
Censorship on Blast
Censorship is so 1984: read for your rights with these middle grade & YA books about censorship and taking a stand for the right to read.
Afro-Latinx Teen reads for Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
Highlighting fiction and non-fiction books by Afro-Latinx Authors about the Afro-Latinx lived experiences.
Top 10 Banned Books of 2024
Every year, the American Library Association publishes data about book bans and attempts at censorship. Explore the list.
Censorship on Blast
Censorship is so 1984: read for your rights with these middle grade & YA books about censorship and taking a stand for the right to read.
Afro-Latinx Teen reads for Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
Highlighting fiction and non-fiction books by Afro-Latinx Authors about the Afro-Latinx lived experiences.
By Teens for Teens
You can participate, too!
Teen Zine Club: Potatoes
Nov 19th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
️Make your own zines at our monthly Teen Zine Club! This is a chill space for you to get creative, express yourself, and hang out.
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!
Teen Zine Club: Potatoes
Nov 19th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
️Make your own zines at our monthly Teen Zine Club! This is a chill space for you to get creative, express yourself, and hang out.
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!
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
Movies in the library: Coraline
Oct 26th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come and get into the Halloween spirit by watching Coraline with us! Light snacks will be provided.
Teen Zine Club: Potatoes
Nov 19th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
️Make your own zines at our monthly Teen Zine Club! This is a chill space for you to get creative, express yourself, and hang out.
Anime Club, part of a series
Come watch Anime! Have some snacks and make new friends. Join us at Asian to watch a few episodes of your favorite anime.
Teen/Adult Healthy Cooking Classes, part of a series
Please join us at the 81st Avenue Branch for teen/adult healthy cooking classes the last Friday of every month.
#TeenTopics: Halloween
October is all about the spooky vibes. Looking to get into the mood? Try some of these events, movies, books, and haunted Oakland spaces.
October 2025
It's officially spooky season and nothing terrifies a librarian quite like book bans!
#TeenTopics: Banned Books
Celebrate Banned Books Week with these resources on fighting censorship and taking a stand for the right to read.
Teen Boxing Classes, part of a series
Boxing is Back! For 10 weeks participants will work with East Oakland Boxing Association coaches to learn boxing techniques.
Top 10 Banned Books of 2024
Every year, the American Library Association publishes data about book bans and attempts at censorship. Explore the list.
Banned Books Week 2025
As we enter Banned Books Week, a national celebration of the freedom to read, it’s more important than ever to reflect on what’s at stake.
Censorship on Blast
Censorship is so 1984: read for your rights with these middle grade & YA books about censorship and taking a stand for the right to read.
Afro-Latinx Teen reads for Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
Highlighting fiction and non-fiction books by Afro-Latinx Authors about the Afro-Latinx lived experiences.
Teen Gaming
Oct 24 - Dec 30
Various locations, dates, and times
Join us for Teen Gaming! Play on multiple consoles, loads of games, meet friends, and have tons of fun.
