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
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!
Fun Zone, part of a series
Join us for free play, LEGOs, and sometimes a craft every Wednesday and Friday at Asian Branch Library.
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!
Fun Zone, part of a series
Join us for free play, LEGOs, and sometimes a craft every Wednesday and Friday at Asian Branch Library.
2026 Award Winners for Teens
What books for teens took home a medal or an honor at the ALA Youth Media Awards? We've gathered them here so you (& we) can read them all.
I need some space... YA edition
Need some space? These titles take place in space. Enjoy!
Teens: New Year Adventures & Self- Growth
Resources for Young Adults: Cooking, Bikes, Exploring the Outdoors, Finances, and more. Good luck on your new adventures!
Readings on Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others
This list was prepared for marking Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Holiday in Oakland, 2026
2026 Award Winners for Teens
What books for teens took home a medal or an honor at the ALA Youth Media Awards? We've gathered them here so you (& we) can read them all.
I need some space... YA edition
Need some space? These titles take place in space. Enjoy!
Teens: New Year Adventures & Self- Growth
Resources for Young Adults: Cooking, Bikes, Exploring the Outdoors, Finances, and more. Good luck on your new adventures!
Readings on Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others
This list was prepared for marking Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Holiday in Oakland, 2026
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!
#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!
9th Annual Black Joy Parade
Feb 22nd | 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Oakland
Join OPL in celebrating Black Joy! Every year thousands of people come to the Black Joy Parade to support Black business, artists, and more.
Black Culture Bookmark Making
Feb 11 & Feb 22
Golden Gate & 81st Ave Branches
Join us for small-scale collaging at this Black-themed make-your-own-bookmarks session.
2026 Award Winners for Teens
What books for teens took home a medal or an honor at the ALA Youth Media Awards? We've gathered them here so you (& we) can read them all.
Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Exhibit
Feb 6th - Mar 31st | All day
A special exhibit commemorating the Black Panther Party's 60th Anniversary.
Art of the African Diaspora - Exhibition
Feb 6th - Mar 27th | All day
Celebrate the powerful vision of local Black artists!
I need some space... YA edition
Need some space? These titles take place in space. Enjoy!
Teens: New Year Adventures & Self- Growth
Resources for Young Adults: Cooking, Bikes, Exploring the Outdoors, Finances, and more. Good luck on your new adventures!
#TeenTopics: Adventures & Self-Growth for the New Year
Interested in starting the new year by exploring a new interest, learning a skill, or simply living a good life? Here's some help!
Readings on Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and others
This list was prepared for marking Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Holiday in Oakland, 2026
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Brownstone
Feb 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.
On Poetry, Oakland, and Being the Youth Poet Laureate
Cael Dueñas-Lara, the 2025 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate, has been making waves! Please enjoy our inpactful interview with him.
Intro to UV Resin (FULL)
Feb 28th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to learn how to use UV Resin with artist Bea Byrne! This wonderful liquid turns solid when exposed to UV light.
Open Art Lab
Jan 28 - Nov 25
Unleash your inner maker at our Open Art Lab! This is your dedicated space and time to bring your creative projects to life.
January 2026
2026 is here! Welcome to an exciting new year at your library! This a joyous January to try something new!
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.
