Kids Rule at OPL.
Books in Disguise: Transformation
Play can transform learning! Take a look at these titles to find your ideal book "in disguise".
Winter Bingo
OPL Partners with Curry Foundation for Little Town Libraries
Apr 04, 2022
Together with other Eat. Learn. Play partners, Oakland Public Library will distribute more than 50,000 free books throughout the community.
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!
Native Nonfiction
A sample of the nonfiction you can find at OPL featuring Native people, history, and culture by Native authors and illustrators.
Picture Books for Native American Heritage Month
Written by Indigenous authors, these books honor and celebrate the rich history and cultures of America's first people.
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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