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!
Kids' Reading Lists
Wondering what books to choose for your kids? Try these OPL staff picks!
Sharon Recommends
Books & resources that Sharon recommended for young people on KPFA's Education Today show & some bonus ones that she didn't share on air.
Garden Books for Kids
Did you know that many OPL branches have gardens? Check out these books & get inspired to visit our gardens and maybe start your own!
Programs for Children
Hey Families
Science in September
Various locations, dates, and times
Explore science in action with hands-on bubble experiments!
MOCHA At The Library!
Various locations, dates, and times
FREE weekly Art Workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA).
Oakland Public Library Staff Art Show
Aug 22nd - Oct 24th | All day
Join us for a special art exhibit featuring the creative work of Oakland Public Library's staff. Come explore their talents up close!
Fun Zone, part of a series
Join us for free play, LEGOs, and sometimes a craft every Wednesday and Friday at Asian Branch Library.
Ideas for Family Fun
Read ideas for engaging activities your whole family can do together.
Family Activities
¡Oakland, Prepárense! Lucha Libre at OPL on Sept 20
Experience the thrill of lucha libre at 81st Ave Library on September 20th at this free event.
September 2025
Learn 5 ways to save money with your library card and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with books and special performances.
MOCHA at the Library!
Sept 3 - Apr 28
Various locations, dates, and times
Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA).
¡Oakland, Prepárense! Lucha Libre at OPL on Sept 20
Experience the thrill of lucha libre at 81st Ave Library on September 20th at this free event.
September 2025
Learn 5 ways to save money with your library card and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with books and special performances.
MOCHA at the Library!
Sept 3 - Apr 28
Various locations, dates, and times
Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA).
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.
TeachingBooks
TeachingBooks provides multimedia content to complement more than 40,000 children's and young adult books in English and Spanish.
Tutor.com
Free online tutoring for students K - 12th grade, college students, and adult learners as well as job search, interview & resume assistance.
TeachingBooks
TeachingBooks provides multimedia content to complement more than 40,000 children's and young adult books in English and Spanish.
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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