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Resources for Teachers and Parents
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Booklists How to Get a Library Card Tours Contact your local branch to schedule a visit to the library to hear a story, learn about using the library and its resources, or to do research on a specific topic, or to arrange for the librarian to come to you, as...
Cooking
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Websites Cooking for Kids – Food Network Find yummy recipes and watch cooking videos on this Food Network site designed with kids in mind. Zis Boom Bah! Where It’s Okay to Play with Your Food Learn about healthy eating and cooking by playing fun online food games. Spoonful Search for...
Science Fun
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Databases Access these tools with your library card number and PIN World Book Online for Kids This database offers projects and experiments covering a wide variety of topics, including machines, matter and energy, our planet, and our bodies. Websites Science Kids Cool stuff about science from quizzes to games to...
Employee of the Month - July 2019
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Congratulations to Melanie, OC Public Libraries’ employee of the month. Starting out as a clerk, Melanie learned the basics, but because of her exceptional customer service skills and attention to detail quickly became the lead clerk. Now, in the position of Library Assistant, Melanie is moving beyond the front desk...
Employee of the Month - Leticia
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Congratulations to Leticia, our OCPL Employee of the Month! Letty has consistently impressed coworkers and staff with her positivity, vibrant energy, and genuine enthusiasm for our programs and patrons. Kids continually look forward to her Family Storytimes on the weekends because she is always adding something extra, such as infusing...
Employee of the Month - August 2019
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Lisa is the most cheerful, positive person you will most likely ever meet. When Heritage Park’s Children’s Librarian was promoted, Lisa stepped up and took on 6 storytimes each week. These storytimes draw crowds of 50-170 people and Lisa treats each program as an opportunity to share her joy and...