Welcome Teachers!

Get to Know Your Oakland Public Library

• We provide books and audiovisual materials, online databases, and other resources to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of everyone in the community.
  

• Keep up with the wide variety of materials and programs we offer. Pick up our free Teen Book and Resources lists, monthly “Calendar of Events” and special program flyers. Or access the links on this website.
  

• Get an Oakland Public Library card yourself—free, even if you don’t live in Oakland.

Class Visits to the Library

• The Teen Librarians can provide special programs and services when you arrange a visit in advance. Let us know if you would like a library orientation; book talk; online database(s) or catalog training; research orientation or research assistance on a specific topic(s); or any combination of these.
  

• Schedule your visit a least a week in advance by calling one of these Teen Librarians:
  • Asian Branch Library—Vicky Chen (238-3400)
  • Cesar Chávez Branch Library—Pete Villaseñor (535-5620)
  • Eastmont Branch Library—Pete Villaseñor (615-5726)
  • Rockridge Branch Library—Susy Moorhead (597-5017)
  • TeenZone/Main Library—Lyn Taylor (238-7332) or Brian Boies (238-7232)
  We want to be prepared for your group so we can provide the level of service and attention you deserve. If you need to cancel, please notify us.

• Drop off completed library card applications at least one week in advance of your visit. You can download a library application from our website or we will be happy to fax you a reproducible copy. Applications are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese. A parent signature is not required if the student has proper identification. Lost cards do not require a new application; students must be able to provide their address, telephone number and birth date.

• Encourage students to return any overdue library materials they might have at home so they can check out new ones. Most materials can be checked out for three weeks and can be renewed for an additional three weeks—by telephone, online or in person.

Bring the Public Library to Your School

• We can also provide book talks and online database training for your class(es). Our Teen Services Outreach Librarian is also available to present college application essay workshops—contact Jessi Snow (238-7233). We are also happy to visit teachers’ meetings to discuss how we can work together. Invite us to special events and parents’ meetings to talk about teen library service.