Teens

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

Rockridge Library Teens on Facebook	Oakland Public Library TeenZone on Facebook
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

New Videos!

El Dia De Los Muertos altar @ Oakland Public Library

Challenges of Champions

Get Involved!

Come see Challenges of Champions: reflecting on the effects of Oakland homicides through public community art at the Main Library TeenZone's Art Wall.
Call 238-7332 for more information.

Make your own soap! Gifts for the holidays (or for yourself)

6th Making Manga Magic Contest Results

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

Youth Leadership Council
Active teens determined to improve libraries of Oakland.

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. There is now a TAB at the Asian Library. Contact Vicky Chen at 238-3400 for more information. If your library doesn’t have a TAB please let us know you want one!

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 Guitar Hero 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.

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 & Movies for Teens

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.

Teen Spaces