Youth Services Programs

The Youth Services department is committed to providing engaging and educational programs and activities for children of all ages and their families. Below you will find our current and upcoming programs. Enjoy videos of our past virtual programs on OLPL’s YouTube channel HERE

WEEK OF JANUARY 30

Who Would Win?

Ages 5-8
Monday, Jan. 30, 4:30-5:15pm

Put your skills to the test. You’ll learn about two opposing animals, and do an activity using various characteristics of your assigned animal to see who would win. We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of the program.

LapSit Storytime

Ages 6-24 months with a caregiver
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 9:30-10am

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. All storytimes are ticketed programs. We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of the program.

Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-5
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 10:15-10:45am

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children.To promote independence, we encourage children to attend without caregivers. All storytimes are ticketed programs. We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of the program.

Wreck-It Ralph Interactive Movie Kit

Ages 4+
Wednesday, Feb. 1, All Day

The kits will include props, snacks and other fun family-friendly activities to keep everyone engaged with the movie. Activities were designed for ages 4 and up. One kit per family, while supplies last.

Toddler Storytime

Ages 2-3 with a caregiver
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 9:30-10am

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. All storytimes are ticketed programs. We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of the program.

Make A Fidget Bracelet

Ages 11-14
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 4:30-5:15pm

A fidget bracelet is a fidget toy you can carry with you anywhere! Make your very own colorful and stylish fidget bracelet to wear anytime! We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of the program.

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime

Ages 4-5
Thursday, Feb. 2, 10-10:30am

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. All storytimes are ticketed programs. We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of the program. To promote independence, we encourage children to attend without caregivers.

I Predict…Fun!

Ages 8-10
Thursday, Feb. 2, 4:40-5:15pm

Every year we use a groundhog to forecast when spring will come. This year, explore other strange ways we predict the future. Learn about the Zodiacs and design your own future-predicting animal! We will distribute admission tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the start of the program.

Volunteer Opportunity: Happy Birthday, Elmo!

Ages 11-14
Saturday, Feb. 4, 9:15-11:15am

Earn community service time by helping us with children’s programs. Volunteer if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. Register at cal.olpl.org up to 10 days before the date of the program.

Happy Birthday, Elmo!

Ages 3-5 with caregiver
Saturday, Feb. 4, 9:30-11am

We’ll celebrate Elmo’s birthday with stories, songs, games and activities! Activities will take about 20 minutes to complete, while supplies last.