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
TEENS & TWEENS! Pokemon: Art of the Cards Club, part of a series
May 5th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a weekly Pokémon card club! 4pm-5:30pm at the Cesar E. Chavez Branch library every Tuesday in the TeenZone. Learn how to: Play…
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.)
TEENS & TWEENS! Pokemon: Art of the Cards Club, part of a series
May 5th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a weekly Pokémon card club! 4pm-5:30pm at the Cesar E. Chavez Branch library every Tuesday in the TeenZone. Learn how to: Play…
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.)
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!
Teens: Make Tiny Art at Chávez
Jul 16th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Come in and make a mini masterpiece! All supplies will be included!
Teens! Machine Sewing 101, part of a series
Learn to use a sewing machine at the library! From threading the machine to stitching in a straight line to creating your first project.
Poetry Workshop with Yan-Yin Choy
May 16th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a generative poetry workshop with Cantonese author, artist, and poet, Yan-Yin Choy.
Teen Double Dutch Extranvaganza
May 13th | 3:00pm–5:00pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Jump Squad 510 will be at the Piedmont Ave Branch Library on Wednesday, May 13th, 3-5 PM for a Double Dutch workshop and performance!
Teens: Learn to Carve a Rubber Stamp
Jun 3rd | 3:00pm–5:00pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Come by and learn how to make your own rubber stamp featuring any design you want. Carve your stamp then stamp away!
Henna for Teens
Jun 3rd | 2:00pm–3:00pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Learn about the ancient art of henna at the library this summer and get your own Henna tattoo with artist Rachel Palacios.
Teens: Metalsmithing - Make Your Own Jewelry
Jun 2nd | 3:00-5:00pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Come on by and make your own jewelry with help from artist and teacher Darcy Nicholson.
hey, hey, hey, Main TeenZone Presents... Gameday Fridays!, part of a series
May 8th | 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.
Get social!
