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
Fun Zone, part of a series
Join us for free play, LEGOs, and sometimes a craft every Wednesday and Friday at Asian Branch Library.
Teen Magic the Gathering (MtG) Club @Main TeenZone, part of a series
Dec 28th | 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meet other teens and play Magic the Gathering (MtG) game. Open to new and experienced players. All materials provided (including snacks!).
Fun Zone, part of a series
Join us for free play, LEGOs, and sometimes a craft every Wednesday and Friday at Asian Branch Library.
Teen Magic the Gathering (MtG) Club @Main TeenZone, part of a series
Dec 28th | 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meet other teens and play Magic the Gathering (MtG) game. Open to new and experienced players. All materials provided (including snacks!).
Teen Reads: Year of the Horse
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with these tween and teen books featuring Chinese legends, loves, and adventures of a lifetime.
New YA Books by Black Authors
2025 blessed us with a great selection of Black stories in YA! From sweet romances to chilling thrillers, you'll find your new fave here.
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.
Teen Reads: Year of the Horse
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with these tween and teen books featuring Chinese legends, loves, and adventures of a lifetime.
New YA Books by Black Authors
2025 blessed us with a great selection of Black stories in YA! From sweet romances to chilling thrillers, you'll find your new fave here.
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.
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!
#TeenTopics: Poetry and the Oakland Youth Poet Laureate
Secret (or not so secret) poet? Here's all you need to be inspired and supported in applying for the Oakland Youth Poet Laureate program!
Teen Reads: Year of the Horse
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with these tween and teen books featuring Chinese legends, loves, and adventures of a lifetime.
New YA Books by Black Authors
2025 blessed us with a great selection of Black stories in YA! From sweet romances to chilling thrillers, you'll find your new fave here.
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.
#TeenTopics: Writing Poetry
Get your poem on! Teens can find some prompts and practical tips for their writing just in time to apply to the OYPL program!
Hoopla just got better with BingePass
Use your library card to enjoy seven days of full TV seasons with a single BingePass borrow.
Making Stories, part of a series
Children 8-12 are invited to join a club to write, illustrate, make, and tell your own stories. First Thursday of each month from 3:30-5 pm
Holiday Special Events
Various dates and times
Various locations, dates, and times
Join us for one of our festive holiday events
December 2025
We're excited to celebrate the winter holiday season by bringing you so many FREE community programs fit for the whole family!
Winter Lights For The Solstice
Dec 24th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Winter Solstice is the perfect time of year to celebrate light. Join us in making a paper lantern to share a little light with others.
Winter Solstice Youth Art Show Exhibit
Jan 2nd - Mar 6th | All day
For three weeks, participants came to the library to work on their artwork and they kindly agreed to share it with everyone!
Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Performance & Application Launch
Jan 2nd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for this exciting performance by Oakland Youth Poet Laureate poets from 2025 and years past! Learn about the program & how to apply.
