Free things to do in Oakland, CA

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Come hang out with us every Wednesday afternoon! *Play Video Games *Watch Movies *Make Arts & Crafts *Hang Out With Friends For youth 12-18 years old. Get accessibility information . *Juga Video Juegos *Ve Peliculas *Haz Manualidades *Pasa El Rato Con Amigos Obtener información de accesibilidad . Para jovenes 12-18 ano…

3 PM – 5 PM·Main Library TeenZone, Oakland

Create your own virtual pet at this special edition of Teen Crafternoons for National Sewing Month! Drop by the Main Library TeenZone on Wednesday, September 2nd between 3:00-5:00pm. We'll have all the materials you need to make your own handmade felt tamagotchi. Hand sewing lessons included! For youth in 6th-12th grad…

3 PM – 5 PM·Golden Gate Branch, Oakland

Drop in to Teen Gaming every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm at Golden Gate Branch ! Meet and compete with other teens in classic multiplayer video games. We'll be in the downstairs meeting room. Free snacks! Open to youth ages 12-18.

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Eastmont Branch, Oakland

Teens! Every Wednesday afternoon after school, come to the Eastmont Branch TeenZone. Play video games projected up on our giant wall screen, meet and hang-out with friends, and while you're at it, grab a snack! Get accessibility information .

1 PM – 3 PM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Join us every Thursday afternoon for creativity and conversation in a warm and inviting space. You are invited to bring your own projects (knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting and more!) and enjoy the good company of other fiber art creatives. This group has been meeting now for nearly two years and whether you're a…

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Get creative and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Teens are invited to explore hands-on crafts inspired by the rich traditions, art, and heritage of Hispanic and Latinx communities. Whether you are looking to learn something new, express your creativity, or spend time with friends, these fun and engaging prog…

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ste. #211 Oakland, Oakland

Teens! Come to the Eastmont Branch TeenZone & DJ the music you love for the world to hear! Eastside Teen Radio takes place on the first Thursday of each month at 3:30pm!

4 PM – 5 PM·Asian Branch, Oakland

Teens! Come watch anime with us at Asian Branch every Thursday from 4-5PM! We'll watch two or three episodes and you can talk about and share all your favorite anime! We provide the anime and snacks, you bring friends and have fun!!

1 PM – 2 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Branch, Oakland

Decorate press-on nails at the Martin Luther King Branch! Paint and use stickers to make your very own set of nails to take home. Materials provided! First come first serve, maximum 8 participants.

2 PM – 4 PM·Lakeview Branch, Meeting Room, Oakland

If you are a teen looking for a place to chill, Lakeview library is the place to go! We have gaming and art every week! If you aren't into either, you can always work on homework or just hangout with your friends. We have music playing and good vibes. We also provide a light snack. Come by and check us out. Get accessi…

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Asian Branch, Oakland

Teens! Come join us at Asian Branch Library every Friday afternoon from 3:30-5PM to play Nintendo Switch games! No registration is required, just show up and have fun! Get accessibility information .

3:30 PM – 5 PM·81st Avenue Branch, Computer Lab, Oakland

Join us for Digital Weekend at the 81st Ave Branch. Every Saturday there will be open hours in our computer lab to play on the same server of games. Each participant will get an extra 2 hours of computer time. Snacks will also be provided. Ages 10 and up are welcome! Get accessibility information .

11 AM – 1 PM·Lakeview Branch, Oakland

Join OPL and local artist Chris Granillo for a screen printing workshop in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! This is a hands-on workshop where participants will learn about the basics of screen printing and create a one-of-a-kind screen printed tote bag. All materials will be provided by the library, while suppli…

11:30 AM – 2 PM·Fruitvale Branch, TeenZone, Oakland

Come hang out with other teens and take part in a popular role playing game! No dice? No problem! Dice are provided and so are start characters for new players. With Dungeon Master Vic. Ven y juega con otros adolescentes un juego de roles popular! Sin dados? No hay problema! Nosotros proporcionaremos dados y personajes…

12 PM – 2 PM·Montclair Branch, Oakland

Join us for an intimate live culinary demonstration with Chef Marlene of Tsiri . Experience the heart of her family recipes and the traditions that have shaped her love for Mexican food. Through each dish, she shares her deep respect for quality, local ingredients and the meaningful relationships with farm workers and…

2 PM – 4 PM·Main Library, Lower level, Bradley C. Walters Community Room, Oakland

Come meet the makers of some of the amazing dioramas that are included in this year's All the News that's Fit to Build: Local News Dioramas exhibit. Prizes for top dioramas will be awarded by celebrity judges Dorothy Lazard and Alexis Madrigal. This event marks the close of the exhibit. Get accessibility information .

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Melrose Branch, Meeting Room, Oakland

Come join the East Oakland Capoeira Angola Study Group and practice Capoeira Angola, a Brazilian martial art that includes elements of dance, music, fitness and ritual. This class is open to all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Beginners are welcome. Please wear soft sole shoes, sweat pants and a…

3:30 PM – 5 PM·81st Avenue Branch, Computer Lab, Oakland

Join us for Digital Weekend at the 81st Ave Branch. Every Saturday there will be open hours in our computer lab to play on the same server of games. Each participant will get an extra 2 hours of computer time. Snacks will also be provided. Ages 10 and up are welcome! Get accessibility information .

10 AM – 10 AM·3265 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland

1 PM – 2 PM·OMCA campus · Oakland

Walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture. \n

2 PM – 4:30 PM·Main Library TeenZone, 2nd floor , Oakland

Teens! Do you like games that involve worldbuilding, narrative, and strategy? Come and meet other teens and play the fun Magic the Gathering (MtG) game Commander . Open to new and experienced players. All teens aged 12-18 welcome. All materials provided (including snacks!).

10 AM – 11:30 AM·81st Avenue Branch, Oakland

English Learning Circle Mondays 10:00am – 11:30am We will practice speaking and listening. No registration necessary. All levels are welcome to join. Club de Inglés Lunes de 10:00 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. Practicaremos hablar y escuchar. No es necesario inscribirse. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. نادي تعلّم اللغة الإنجليز…

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Eastmont Branch, 7200 Bancroft Ste. 211 Oakland, CA in the TeenZone!, Oakland

Teens! Come by the Eastmont Branch Teen Zone every Monday after school this school year and watch a movie! Comedies? We got 'em! Dramas and Documentaries? We got 'em! Bonkers Sci-Fi/Fantasy & Action/Adventure? We got those too! Enjoy a snack on us! After the film, hang out on one of our comfy couches and breakdown what…

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Eastmont Branch, Eastmont Town Center, Suite 211, Use Entrance F from upper parking lot (enter on Foothill Blvd.), Oakland

Practice your English with others in a friendly group setting. Different discussion topics each week. All levels welcome. Get accessibility information. / Obtener información de accesibilidad.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Main Library, Bradley C. Walters Community Room, Oakland

Come to the library and have fun! Zumba Jam with instructor Tabitha Pulliam on the first, second and third Monday of the month. Get accessibility information .

Main Library TeenZone, Oakland

Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read Celebrate your freedom to read at the 2nd Annual Banned Books Teen Read-a-thon. From Tuesday, October 6th through Friday, October 9th, drop in to the Main Library TeenZone and curl up with a banned book anytime from opening to closing. American Library Association's (ALA) Offic…