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
Mar 17th | 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…
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Dan in Green Gables
Mar 17th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Join us for Teen Graphic Novel Book Club on the third Tuesday of the month at the Golden Gate Branch.
TEENS & TWEENS! Pokemon: Art of the Cards Club, part of a series
Mar 17th | 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…
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Dan in Green Gables
Mar 17th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Join us for Teen Graphic Novel Book Club on the third Tuesday of the month at the Golden Gate Branch.
Ramadan Kareem رمضان كريم
Enjoy these teen titles about Muslim families and their stories. Happy Ramadan!
YA Books to Read for Arab American Heritage Month!
Bet you didn't know April is Arab American Heritage Month! Check out these books that highlight Arab culture, authors, and history!
Africans in the American Colonies
Books about Black lives in the Colonies to supplement 8th grade history textbooks.
Ramadan Kareem رمضان كريم
Enjoy these teen titles about Muslim families and their stories. Happy Ramadan!
YA Books to Read for Arab American Heritage Month!
Bet you didn't know April is Arab American Heritage Month! Check out these books that highlight Arab culture, authors, and history!
Africans in the American Colonies
Books about Black lives in the Colonies to supplement 8th grade history textbooks.
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!
Bulletin Board
Here's what's new for teens at OPL!
Super Smash Bros Tournament
May 23 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Do you play Super Smash Bros? The top two finalists will receive prizes and will get a chance to compete in the FINAL Tournament where
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.
Ramadan Kareem رمضان كريم
Enjoy these teen titles about Muslim families and their stories. Happy Ramadan!
YA Books to Read for Arab American Heritage Month!
Bet you didn't know April is Arab American Heritage Month! Check out these books that highlight Arab culture, authors, and history!
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Dan in Green Gables
Mar 17th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Join us for Teen Graphic Novel Book Club on the third Tuesday of the month at the Golden Gate Branch.
Adios Amor Film Screening and Discussion
Mar 21st | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us in celebrating National Farmworkers Awareness Week for an exciting screening and discussion with the film makers of Adios Amor.
OPL and Oakland Animal Services Team Up for Free Adoptions
During the month of March, all adoption fees will be waived for Oakland Public Library card holders!
Adopt-a-Dog: Pup Up Event
Apr 3 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Meet adoptable pets and learn about adopting, fostering, volunteering and affordable pet care with Oakland Animal Services.
Capoiera Angola, part of a series
Come join the East Oakland Capoeira Angola Study Group and practice Capoeira Angola, a Brazilian martial art that includes dance and music.
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.
March 2026
We're celebrating Women's History Month by honoring iconic women who've made history like Oakland-based Olympic gold medalist Alysia Liu!
Africans in the American Colonies
Books about Black lives in the Colonies to supplement 8th grade history textbooks.
#TeenTopics: Pets
Interested in getting a pet? Want to see if perhaps a pet is a good fit for you? We've got information for you!
The Soul of Sound: An Interview with Deon Brown
Founder of the Black American Sound System is hosting a sonic exhibition at Oakland Public Library that focuses on sounds of the Bay Area.
