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!
Super STEM!
Explore these engaging kids’ books that make STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—fun, approachable, and inspiring.
Dolly!
Honoring the legacy of Dolly Parton: her life, her music, and her enduring impact as a champion of literacy, opportunity, and social change
Programs for Children
Hey Families
Kids' Crochet Club, part of a series
Come crochet and hang out! All experience levels welcome! Bring your own or use the supplies provided. For children 3rd to 6th grade.
Science Fridays, part of a series
Come learn about science once a month, on the second Fridays of the month, at the West Oakland Branch!
Fruitvale Branch is 60!
Sep 12th | 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Please come and celebrate the 60th birthday of the Fruitvale Branch, the first Spanish-language library in the nation!
Capoiera Angola, part of a series
Come join the East Oakland Capoeira Angola Study Group and practice Capoeira Angola.
Ideas for Family Fun
Read ideas for engaging activities your whole family can do together.
Family Activities
Science Fridays, part of a series
Come learn about science once a month, on the second Fridays of the month, at the West Oakland Branch!
Family Resource Navigators, part of a series
FRN is a Community Based organization, that supports families when faced with a new disability or special health care diagnosis
Super STEM!
Explore these engaging kids’ books that make STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—fun, approachable, and inspiring.
Science Fridays, part of a series
Come learn about science once a month, on the second Fridays of the month, at the West Oakland Branch!
Family Resource Navigators, part of a series
FRN is a Community Based organization, that supports families when faced with a new disability or special health care diagnosis
Super STEM!
Explore these engaging kids’ books that make STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—fun, approachable, and inspiring.
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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