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Teen Spaces

In the Library
OPL has some great spaces for teens to meet & relax. Check out the César Chávez Branch Library , the Eastmont Branch Library and the Main Library’s TeenZone.

OPL on MySpace & Flickr
If you can’t see us in person, visit us online, 24/7!

Main Library TeenZone MySpace	Asian Branch Library Teen MySpace
César Chávez Branch Library Teen MySpace	Rockridge Branch Library Teen MySpace
OPL Teen Staff and Teens on Flickr

Get Involved!

Teen Events at the Library
To see a list of all upcoming teen events, click here.

Youth Leadership Council
Help the library improve its service for the next generation! Consider joining the Library's Youth Leadership Council and help Oakland improve its service to young people!

Teen Advisory Boards
Join a Teen Advisory Board.  Join with other high school teens to tell the library what YOU think the library should be doing for you. Snacks provided.  TABs now meet at the TeenZone and at the Asian Library. For TeenZone contact Brian Boies at 238-7232 and for Asian Library contact Vicky Chen at 238-3400. If your library doesn’t have a TAB please let us know you want one! 

Free Comic Book Day - Saturday, May 3rd

Volunteer at the Library
We love our teen volunteers! Complete this form and return it to your local branch library to find out how you can volunteer too. We also maintain a list of other volunteer opportunities for teens.

Don’t Throw It Away, Recycle It!
Have you outgrown your copy of Halo II? Can’t stand your old My Chemical Romance CDs? Some other teen would love to borrow them from the library! Bring them to your local branch.

Homework Help @ OPL

Oakland Public Library now has a free drop-in Homework Assistance Program for teens, ages 12 to 18 years old.

Resources for Teens

Bay Area Resources for Teens
Counseling for teens   GED information   Homework help programs   Volunteering

The Realities of Military Service
Information, pro and con, for potential recruits.

The Web for Teens

Internet sites recommended by our teen staff.
All Categories   College   Dating   Expressing Yourself   Games
Health   Homework Help   Jobs   Music   Sexuality

Good Books for Teens

Recommended by the OPL teen staff.
2007 Reading List – great books of all types
LGBTQ list
Street Lit

FAQ for Teachers

Are you a high school teacher in Oakland? Read our FAQ for Teachers and learn what the library can do for your classes.

Meet Your OPL Teen Staff

Photos and biographies of our staff.