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
Juneteenth Celebration at Main Library
Jun 7th | 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Kick off Juneteenth with a pre-holiday celebration that brings together families, friends, and neighbors for a “Pre-Cookout".
Eastmont Teen Cineplex, part of a series
Come by the Eastmont Branch Teen Zone every Monday after school this school year and watch a movie!
Juneteenth Celebration at Main Library
Jun 7th | 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Kick off Juneteenth with a pre-holiday celebration that brings together families, friends, and neighbors for a “Pre-Cookout".
Eastmont Teen Cineplex, part of a series
Come by the Eastmont Branch Teen Zone every Monday after school this school year and watch a movie!
Be Gay, Do Crime
Learn a thing or two about being gay and doing crime for all the best reasons: finding love, freeing yourself, and flipping off authority.
Middle Grade Multiple Perspectives
For the kid who loves to read all sides of the story. Check out these books with multiple narrators and different points of view.
Be Gay, Do Crime
Learn a thing or two about being gay and doing crime for all the best reasons: finding love, freeing yourself, and flipping off authority.
Middle Grade Multiple Perspectives
For the kid who loves to read all sides of the story. Check out these books with multiple narrators and different points of view.
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!
Isaiah Kahn Announced as Oakland Youth Poet Laureate
Jun 06, 2026
Isaiah Kahn, 16-years-old, has been named the 2026 Laureate, winning a $5000 scholarship.
#TeenTopics: Free Oakland Fun
Looking for something fun to do for free? Here are some suggestions of places to go.
Be Gay, Do Crime
Learn a thing or two about being gay and doing crime for all the best reasons: finding love, freeing yourself, and flipping off authority.
Middle Grade Multiple Perspectives
For the kid who loves to read all sides of the story. Check out these books with multiple narrators and different points of view.
Teen Advisory Board
Jun 3rd | 4:30pm–5:30pm
Various locations, dates, and times
Join one of our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and make your voice heard!
Potions, Spells, and Magic!
A magical collection of spell books and witchy activities that inspire kids and tweens to explore creativity and everyday magic.
The Cookout: Celebrating Juneteenth
Learn about Juneteenth and how you can celebrate with OPL
YA Graphic Novels to Read for AAPI Month!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these YA graphic novels
Celebrating LGBTQ Month at Oakland Public Library, 2026
Below is a list of both fiction and non-fiction books that are held at the Oakland Public Library dedicated to the LGBTQ topics.
Juneteenth Celebration at Main Library
Jun 7th | 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Kick off Juneteenth with a pre-holiday celebration that brings together families, friends, and neighbors for a “Pre-Cookout".
Teens: Make Tiny Art at Chávez
Jul 30th | 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.
Teen Double Dutch Extranvaganza
June 17th | 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!
Get social!
