Discover Our Programs for Children

Mother Goose Time

Mother Goose rhymes and songs with lots of participation & music. For ages 1–2 ½, with a grownup

September: 10, 17, 24
October: 1, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19, 26
December: 3, 10

Baby Laptime

Music, movement, and rhymes for babies. For babies not yet walking

September: 10, 17, 24
October: 1, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19, 26
December: 3, 10

New Moms & Infants Support Group

Come when you can & leave when you need to. Companionship, community, advice, & support for new moms & pregnant women. Dads & siblings welcome. Group will be run by Katherine Whiteside CPD (CBI), Certified Postpartum Doula. This program is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the OPL.

September: 10, 17, 24
October: 1, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19, 26
December: 3, 10, 17

Treasure Hunt

For ages 8-12
There’s a secret prize in the children’s room! Follow the clues and unravel the puzzles to get your share of the treasure.

September: 17, 24
October: 1, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19, 26
December: 3, 10

Family Game Night

Classic games, and games you’ve never played before. For all ages. Children 6 & under must be with an adult.

September: 17, 24,
October: 1, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19, 26
December: 3, 10

Trivia Tuesdays

For grades 3-6
Compete as a team answering rapid-fire trivia questions and win sweet prizes!

September: 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 30
November: 13, 20, 27
December: 4, 11

I ♥ Art

Let’s get creative as we explore artists and illustrators. For ages 5 & up. Children 6 & under must be with an adult.

September: 12, 26
October: 3, 10, 17
November: 7, 14, 28
December: 5, 12

Parent Connections

For parents and thier children up to age 4.
Engage in an activity with your children, participate in a learning opportunity for parents (babysitting available), and socialize with other parents.

This program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum& Library Services, grant #RE-95-17-0068-17 (A Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Award)

October: 10
November: 7
December: 5

Click here for program flier in English and Spanish.

Time for 2s

Short stories, fingerplays, and activities. For 2 year old children, with a grownup

September: 13, 20
October: 4, 11, 18
November: 1, 8, 15, 29
December: 6, 13

*Battle of the Books Team Practice*

*Limited to team members only. For children entering grades 4-6 ONLY.

September: 6, 13, 20, 27
October: 4, 11, 18, 25

Sing-Along & Story-Songs

Young musicians are invited to sing, dance, and play instruments with a certified K-12 music teacher and her assistant puppet, Melody. For ages 3-6, with a grownup.

November: 1, 8, 15, 29
December: 6, 13, 20

Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

For children ages 2 and up, with a grown-up
Stories and free play with our collection of cars, trucks, and trains.

September: 14, 21
October: 5, 12, 19, 26
November: 2, 9, 16, 30
December: 7, 14

First Steps in the Library

For preschoolers, with a grown-up.

Bilingual program of stories, rhymes, and songs.

DATES TO BE DETERMINED

OPLbery Club

For Grades 4 and up. Advanced registration required.
You be the judge! Join the 9th Annual OPLbery Club and choose the most outstanding book published for children this year.  We will meet monthly through January 2019.

September 7, October 12, November 9, December 7
January 11, 2019: OPLbery Award Day

Literary Legos®

Calling all Lego® lovers! Listen to a fun story & build a Lego® creation based on the story.

September: 21
October: 26
November: 30
December: 14

Full STEAM ahead!

For grades 2-6
Engage in a fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math) activity.

September: 14, 28
October: 5, 19
November: 2, 16

Family Storytime

Storytime fun for the whole family! For all ages. Children 6 & under must be with a grownup.

September: 15, 22
October: 6, 13, 20
November: 3, 10
December: 1, 8

Parent Connections

For parents and their children up to age 4.
Engage in an activity with your children, participate in a learning opportunity for parents (babysitting available), and socialize with other parents.

This program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum& Library Services, grant #RE-95-17-0068-17 (A Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Award)

September: 29
October: 27
November: 17
December: 15

Click here for program flier in English and Spanish

Haunted House

Visit the OPL Children’s Program Room on the night of October 24. But beware! Who knows what you’ll find there!?!

For grades 3-6 only

Noon Year's Eve Party!

Dance in the new year a little bit early in the Budarz Theater.  Count down to noon with us and toast 2019!

For all ages. Children 6 and under must be with an adult.