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!
Jewish Experiences during the Nazi Holocaust
Here is a short list of books that describes what happened to Jewish people during the Nazi Holocaust. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.
Jewish Experiences in Children's Novels (not WW2)
Explore different Jewish people, places, and time periods, in these novels intended for ages 10 to 14, published 2022-2026.
Programs for Children
Hey Families
Garden Playdate, part of a series
Join us in the Melrose Branch Garden and Patio for open play time!
Craft for Kids, part of a series
Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11.
Chess Club for Kids, Tweens, & Teens, part of a series
All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a responsible caregiver.)
Making Stories, part of a series
Children 8-12 are invited to join a club to write, illustrate, make, and tell your own stories. First Thursday of each month from 3:30-5 pm
Ideas for Family Fun
Read ideas for engaging activities your whole family can do together.
Family Activities
Jewish Experiences during the Nazi Holocaust
Here is a short list of books that describes what happened to Jewish people during the Nazi Holocaust. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.
Jewish Experiences in Children's Novels (not WW2)
Explore different Jewish people, places, and time periods, in these novels intended for ages 10 to 14, published 2022-2026.
Jewish Experiences: Non-Fiction Books for Children
These informational books for children describe some of the history of diverse Jewish people, published in the past 5 years.
Jewish Experiences during the Nazi Holocaust
Here is a short list of books that describes what happened to Jewish people during the Nazi Holocaust. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.
Jewish Experiences in Children's Novels (not WW2)
Explore different Jewish people, places, and time periods, in these novels intended for ages 10 to 14, published 2022-2026.
Jewish Experiences: Non-Fiction Books for Children
These informational books for children describe some of the history of diverse Jewish people, published in the past 5 years.
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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