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.
Upcoming Teen Events
Featured Events
Teen Gaming @ KING, part of a series
Stop by the King Branch on Fridays to enjoy gaming in the TeenZone!
Teen Scape at Lakeview, part of a series
If you are a teen looking for a place to chill, Lakeview library is the place to go! We have gaming and art every Friday.
Teen Gaming @ KING, part of a series
Stop by the King Branch on Fridays to enjoy gaming in the TeenZone!
Teen Scape at Lakeview, part of a series
If you are a teen looking for a place to chill, Lakeview library is the place to go! We have gaming and art every Friday.
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!
Teen Leadership Opportunities at OPL
Find Books at OPL
Get School Support at OPL
Find Job Search Resources at OPL
Bulletin Board
Here's what's new for teens at OPL!
Which would you rather be turned into?
It's spooky season!
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Poetry Pen Pals
Share a poem. Read a poem. Connect. A project from Ella Gordon, Oakland's 2024 Youth Poet Laureate.
#TeenResources: Mental Health
Mental health is a collective right and responsibility, not just an individual concern.
Papercut & Collage - an Inspirational Message
Mar 12th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Create a fun papercut collage with meaningful positive messages to share your reminder with yourself or others.
Make Your Own Snow Globe || Haz tu propio globo de nieve
Dec 14th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Create a winter wonderland at our Snow Globe Making event, hosted by our Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! Open to all ages.
Free Safety and Self Defense Class
Jan 7th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for StreetSmarts, an exciting class on Safety and Self Defense, taught by Master Instructor Terri Giamartino, 7th degree black belt.
Gingerbread House Decoration || decorar casas de gengibre
Dec 21st | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Celebrate the season with a festive Gingerbread House Decorating event, hosted by our Teen Advisory Group (TAG)!
Professional Teaching Poetry Book Collection
This reference collection at the Main Library TeenZone has been created for youth teaching artists, youth workshop leaders, and poets.
Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Performance & Application Launch
Jan 3rd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for this performance by Oakland Youth Poet Laureate (OYPL) Poets from 2024 & years past on the day that our 2025 applications open!
What to Read for Fans of "Wicked"
Watched "Wicked"? Want more? This selection of OPL titles is perfect for you.
Winter Puzzle Challenge/ Desafío de rompecabezas de invierno, part of a series
Dec 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for the Winter Puzzle Challenge, a jigsaw puzzle series open to all ages and abilities!
Mark Making and Meditation
Jan 8th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Explore mark-making with Jeni Paltiel! We’ll experiment with various tools and found objects and different media.
YA Books by Native Authors
Native and Indigenous authors write a lot of great YA books. Read one of these from OPL's collection.
Cozy Winter Mug Swap!
Dec 14th | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Do you have a collection of mugs that could use a refresh? Join us for a cozy winter mug swap!
Envision This: Vision Board Party
Jan 11th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kick off the new year with clarity and creativity at our Vision Board Party!
Film Fridays, part of a series
Step into the world of cinema at the 81st Library, enjoy snacks, and cast your vote for which movie to watch.
