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
Chess Club for Kids, Tweens, & Teens, part of a series
All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a responsible caregiver.)
Chop and Chat - Cooking Fun, part of a series
Join us every Thursday afternoon in March and April to cook fresh food and eat together.
Chess Club for Kids, Tweens, & Teens, part of a series
All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a responsible caregiver.)
Chop and Chat - Cooking Fun, part of a series
Join us every Thursday afternoon in March and April to cook fresh food and eat together.
Queer x AAPI
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these YA reads featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists.
Celebrate AANHPI Voices (for all ages)
A selection of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors for adults, teens, and children
Freedom & Justice: Graphic Novels for Newcomer Teens
Stories and memoirs of resistance, freedom and justice for teen newcomers.
Top Banned Books of 2025
Every year the American Library Association publishes a list of the top most challenged books to keep the public informed about censorship.
Queer x AAPI
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these YA reads featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists.
Celebrate AANHPI Voices (for all ages)
A selection of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors for adults, teens, and children
Freedom & Justice: Graphic Novels for Newcomer Teens
Stories and memoirs of resistance, freedom and justice for teen newcomers.
Top Banned Books of 2025
Every year the American Library Association publishes a list of the top most challenged books to keep the public informed about censorship.
By Teens for Teens
You can participate, too!
Teen Zine Club: Random Fact
May 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
️ Make your own zines at our monthly Teen Zine Club!
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: Random Fact
May 20th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
️ Make your own zines at our monthly Teen Zine Club!
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!
Anime Club @ Asian, part of a series
Come watch anime with us at Asian Branch every Thursday from 4-5PM!
Queer x AAPI
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these YA reads featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists.
Celebrate AANHPI Voices (for all ages)
A selection of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors for adults, teens, and children
Freedom & Justice: Graphic Novels for Newcomer Teens
Stories and memoirs of resistance, freedom and justice for teen newcomers.
Top Banned Books of 2025
Every year the American Library Association publishes a list of the top most challenged books to keep the public informed about censorship.
Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Performances & 2026 Announcement
Jun 5th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Oakstop Broadway
Join us for this exciting event to celebrate our 15th Oakland Youth Poet Laureate featuring performances by the OYPL 2026 Finalists.
How to Write Book Reviews
Directions for patrons to write book reviews of their favorite books.
Summer Nights at the Library: Music & Mocktails, part of a series
Jun 25th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate Summer with music-filled evening for all ages, featuring live DJs from KALW Radio, hands-on mocktail making, games, and more.
Teens: Learn Bargello Needlepoint
May 29th | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Don't know how to do needlepoint? Don't worry! Bargello is fun, cute, and SUPER easy to learn!
Learn to Cook with Chef Terry
May 29th | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Learn how to make your own food in this hands-on workshop!
Engrave your own Keychain
May 27th | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Try out our new handheld engravers and engrave a keychain that you can take home.
Teen Summer Crafts & Stuff, part of a series
Join us this summer every Wednesday for crafts, films, and food/snacks!
Finding Your Library Joy! National Library Week 2026
Happy National Library Week! Discover your library joy with special content highlights from OPL's staff.
Chess Club for Kids, Tweens, & Teens, part of a series
All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a responsible caregiver.)
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