Kids Rule at OPL.
Light and Dark: Two Sides of the Season
Enjoy these books during the cold winter, when the season reminds us of our relationship with darkness and light.
Winter Bingo
OPL Announces the Start of Winter Bingo
Nov 29, 2021
Winter Bingo is a fun family literacy game for kids 0-14. Complete any 5 activities in a row between 12/18/21 and 1/29/22 to win a book.
Ideas for Family Fun
Read ideas for engaging activities your whole family can do together.
Family Activities
Kids' Reading Lists
Wondering what books to choose for your kids? Try these OPL staff favorites!
Black Superheroes in Comics
Enjoy Black superheroes from DC, Marvel and beyond for all ages, children to adults.
All-Ages Afrofuturism & Africanfuturism!
This list of titles is available at the Oakland Pubic Library and are selected with youth of all ages in mind!
New Children's Books
Homework Help
OPL's online resources for kids will get you through any report.
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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