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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.

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Here's what's new for teens at OPL!

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New and Shiny

Be the first to read these shiny new books for teens. Place your hold now and get them in your hands as soon as we have them in ours!

March 2024 at OPL

Welcome to marvelous March at the Oakland Public Library!

Afrofuturism: YA Books

Explore books on Afrofuturism for Teens and Young Adults.

“Geometric Pattern Design” Exhibition

Feb 13th | 12:00am - Apr 14th | 12:00am
See the stunning works inspired by Islamic tile art by students at Oakland International High School!

Biographies of Black Women

Enjoy these picture books about some remarkable and inspiring artists, scientists, and activists!

2024 Award Winners for Teens

It's like the Oscars...but for books! Every January we anxiously away the announcement of the winners so we can read them all!

Exhibit: Shrine of Broken Hearts

Feb 14th | 12:00am - Mar 31st | 12:00am
Once a year, in February, we collect the objects of your broken hearts and put them on display at the Main Library. Come see them!

Applications for Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Open Jan 5

Jan 02, 2024
Applications open to youth 13-18 from Jan 5 until Feb 5. Finalists receive a $500 prize. Laureate also receives a $5,000 scholarship.

Easy Lemony Chicken Soup for Cold Winter Days

Library Assistant and Social Media manager, Aliyah Muhammad, shares her version of the Greek soup, Avgolemono.

Our Favorite Books of 2023

OPL Staff share their favorite books of 2023

Two Pens Are Better Than One: Books Written by Author Duos

Ever wanted to write with your best friend, sibling, or partner? These OPL middle grade and young adult novels co-authors did just that.

Belly Dance Performance with Nicole Maria!

Apr 27th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Arab Heritage Month and experience an interactive Arabic-style dance performance with multi-award winning dancer Nicole Maria!

Latkes, Love, Light, and Cats

Hanukkah is almost here! Celebrate with a great teen book featuring the festivities of the holiday!

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If you don't have a library card, you can get one for free. Use your card to access resources online and in person.

If you don't have a library card, you can get one for free. Use your card to access resources online and in person.
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