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
hey, hey, hey, Main TeenZone Presents... Gameday Fridays!, part of a series
May 1st | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us in the Main TeenZone, after school, every Friday to play video games like Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart!
Teens: Foodie Fridays at the Main Library's TeenZone, part of a series
May 1st | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens! Do you like to eat? School's back in session and so are Foodie Fridays! Come to the TeenZone on the first Friday of the month.
hey, hey, hey, Main TeenZone Presents... Gameday Fridays!, part of a series
May 1st | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us in the Main TeenZone, after school, every Friday to play video games like Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart!
Teens: Foodie Fridays at the Main Library's TeenZone, part of a series
May 1st | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens! Do you like to eat? School's back in session and so are Foodie Fridays! Come to the TeenZone on the first Friday of the month.
Jewish Experiences during the Nazi Holocaust
Here is a short list of books that describes what happened to Jewish people during the Nazi Holocaust. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.
Jewish Experiences in Children's Novels (not WW2)
Explore different Jewish people, places, and time periods, in these novels intended for ages 10 to 14, published 2022-2026.
Queer x AAPI
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these YA reads featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists.
Jewish Experiences during the Nazi Holocaust
Here is a short list of books that describes what happened to Jewish people during the Nazi Holocaust. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.
Jewish Experiences in Children's Novels (not WW2)
Explore different Jewish people, places, and time periods, in these novels intended for ages 10 to 14, published 2022-2026.
Queer x AAPI
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these YA reads featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists.
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!
Soluna Truck: Mental Health Support for Teens & Young Adults
May 3rd | 9:30am - 11:30am
Stop by the Soluna truck, outside the Main Library, to learn about free mental health resources and get some fun swag! For ages 13-25.
hey, hey, hey, Main TeenZone Presents... Gameday Fridays!, part of a series
May 1st | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us in the Main TeenZone, after school, every Friday to play video games like Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart!
Jewish Experiences during the Nazi Holocaust
Here is a short list of books that describes what happened to Jewish people during the Nazi Holocaust. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.
Jewish Experiences in Children's Novels (not WW2)
Explore different Jewish people, places, and time periods, in these novels intended for ages 10 to 14, published 2022-2026.
#TeenTopics: Stargazing
There are so many spots in the Bay to enjoy stargazing & it's a great way to spend an evening! You can even borrow a telescope from OPL!
Teen Volunteer Orientations, part of a series
Help us at the library this summer. We need teen volunteers and we'd love to work with you.
New Bike Libraries!
Enjoy a little sneak peak of the new bike libraries we're building out of 81st Ave Branch!
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.
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