Kids Rule at OPL.
Oakland History is Black History at Children's Fairyland
Hands-On with Children's Books
Pop-up, lift-the-flap, and other interactive books get kids involved in the reading experience!
Family Programs
Hey Families
Father Circle
Hey fathers and father-figures! Come join us on the first and third Wednesdays to talk about fatherhood, the best hood. All are welcome.
Oakland History is Black History at Children's Fairyland
Children's Fairyland is celebrating Black History Month with a spectacular visual display.
MOCHA Art Series
FREE weekly Art Workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA). For ages 5-15 and caregivers.
Great YA Books with AAPI Stories
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these teen titles. See one of the authors at Asian Branch on May 16, 2024.
Ideas for Family Fun
Read ideas for engaging activities your whole family can do together.
Family Activities
February 2024 Overview
Welcome to festive February at the Oakland Public Library! There's so much to celebrate and so here's the highlights!
Top 5 Library Tips
Top 5 #TipTuesdays! Bookmark these patron favorite library tips for later use!
Family Activities: Send a Little Note
There's no need to wait for Valentine's Day -- Writing notes to friends and family can be a meaningful activity for the whole family.
Kids' Reading Lists
Wondering what books to choose for your kids? Try these OPL staff favorites!
Let's Do the Time Warp Again
Take a trip through time in these YA novels all about time travel.
Romancing the (Illustrated) Page
Graphic novels all about love and romance from OPL's YA collection!
New Children's Books
Homework Help
OPL's online resources for kids will get you through any report.
Tutor.com
Free online tutoring for students K - 12th grade, college students, and adult learners as well as job search, interview & resume assistance.
Educate Station
Educate Station has a full curriculum for grades Pre-K-5, presented in a recommended learning sequence of printable packets.
Hey, Kids!
Storytime at OPL
Baby Bounce
Baby Bounce
This storytime is designed for the littlest of library visitors and is very interactive. After storytime, it's playtime!
Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime
At toddler storytime you'll find songs, active rhymes, and stories especially for kids 18 months to 3 years-old.
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Our preschool storytimes are perfect for children who are 3 to 5. We'll read books, sing songs, and play together. Expect lots of smiles!
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Have children of different ages? Bring them all! These stories and activities are for everyone.
Developing your child's literacy skills
Talk
- Respond to what your child says. If your toddler says “truck,” you can say, “We saw a truck today.” You can respond to babbling or even silence.
- Talk in the language most comfortable for you. Babies’ growing brains can easily learn more than one language.
Play
- If you read books about animals, make the animal sounds.
- Let your child play with books. Try making a tower and knocking it down.
Sing
- Sing the A-B-C song, nursery rhymes, funny songs or any songs you like.
- Clap to the rhythm.
- Sing songs in any language.
Read
- It’s okay to read just a little bit of a book.
- Try board books. They have hard pages your baby can throw, bite, and hit.
- Your toddler can flip the pages and play with the book.
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