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!
Picture Books for Banned Books Week
Honor the freedom to read with this list of picture books that have faced challenges or champion the right to think and speak freely.
Censorship on Blast
Censorship is so 1984: read for your rights with these middle grade & YA books about censorship and taking a stand for the right to read.
Programs for Children
Hey Families
Science in September
Various locations, dates, and times
Explore science in action with hands-on bubble experiments!
Oakland Public Library Staff Art Show
Aug 22nd - Oct 24th | All day
Join us for a special art exhibit featuring the creative work of Oakland Public Library's staff. Come explore their talents up close!
Cultural Crafting Series, part of a series
In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, come to the 81st Avenue Branch for weekly crafting sessions.
Fun Zone, part of a series
Join us for free play, LEGOs, and sometimes a craft every Wednesday and Friday at Asian Branch Library.
Ideas for Family Fun
Read ideas for engaging activities your whole family can do together.
Family Activities
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club
Oct 21st | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Join us for Teen Graphic Novel Book Club on the third Tuesday of the month at Golden Gate Branch.
Banned Books Week: Dear Banned Author Postcards
Oct 16th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids and families are invited to write postcards to authors of banned or challenged books!
Banned Books Week: Family Storytime
Oct 4th | 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a special Banned Books Week Storytime, celebrating the freedom to read and the power of stories that spark conversation.
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club
Oct 21st | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Join us for Teen Graphic Novel Book Club on the third Tuesday of the month at Golden Gate Branch.
Banned Books Week: Dear Banned Author Postcards
Oct 16th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids and families are invited to write postcards to authors of banned or challenged books!
Banned Books Week: Family Storytime
Oct 4th | 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us for a special Banned Books Week Storytime, celebrating the freedom to read and the power of stories that spark conversation.
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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