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.
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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.
We've Got Gay Books
"We've got gay books! GAY BOOKS! You can check them out at the library! THE GAY BOOKS!"
Ideas for Family Fun
Read ideas for engaging activities your whole family can do together.
Family Activities
August 2024 at OPL
Is it actually august already?! Wow! Well welcome to a new month at the Oakland Public Library!
July 2024 at OPL
Welcome to joyous July at the Oakland Public Library! Read in the sunshine and compete for prizes in the Summer Reading challenge.
June 2024 Monthly Highlights
Welcome to jubilant June at the Oakland Public Library! We're celebrating #PrideMonth, #Juneteenth, and the beautiful, warm weather! We…
Kids' Reading Lists
Wondering what books to choose for your kids? Try these OPL staff favorites!
2024 Harvey Award Nominees
The nominees for this year’s Harvey Awards, celebrating the best comics of the prior publishing year. How many can you read by award time?
Bilingual Spanish Picture Books We Love
Libros en español...and English, perfect for sharing both languages with children.
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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