
Early Learning
Summer at your library Early Learning Booklist
![Cover art for The MET colors [BOARD BOOK] : a colorful book of art / written and edited by: Vicky Armstrong.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cover-art-9780744092219.jpeg)
The MET colors [BOARD BOOK] : a colorful book of art / written and edited by: Vicky Armstrong.
Armstrong, Victoria (Editor), author, editor.
![Cover art for The MET black and white [BOARD BOOK] : a high contrast book of art / written and edited by: Vicky Armstrong.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cover-art-9780744092974.jpeg)
The MET black and white [BOARD BOOK] : a high contrast book of art / written and edited by: Vicky Armstrong.
Armstrong, Victoria (Editor), author.
![Cover art for Where's the train? [BOARD BOOK] / Ingela P Arrhenius.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cover-art-9781536237702.jpeg)
Where’s the train? [BOARD BOOK] / Ingela P Arrhenius.
Arrhenius, Ingela P., 1967- illustrator.

Little lamb, where are you? [BOARD BOOK] / Ekaterina Trukhan.
Trukhan, Ekaterina, illustrator.
![Cover art for How we feel [BOARD BOOK] / by Leah Osakwe illustrated by Becky Paige.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cover-art-9781664351240.jpeg)
How we feel [BOARD BOOK] / by Leah Osakwe illustrated by Becky Paige.
Osakwe, Leah, author.
![Cover art for Meet the mushrooms! [BOARD BOOK] / by Sonali Fry illustrated by Melanie Demmer.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cover-art-9781664351066.jpeg)
Meet the mushrooms! [BOARD BOOK] / by Sonali Fry illustrated by Melanie Demmer.
Fry, Sonali, author.

This baby. That baby / written by Cari Best illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh.
Best, Cari, author.
![Cover art for Hello hello colors [BOARD BOOK] / Brendan Wenzel.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cover-art-9781797219950.jpeg)
Hello hello colors [BOARD BOOK] / Brendan Wenzel.
Wenzel, Brendan, author, illustrator.
![Cover art for A day at the farm [BOARD BOOK] / Alexandra Claire.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cover-art-9781685557454.jpeg)
A day at the farm [BOARD BOOK] / Alexandra Claire.
Claire, Alexandra (Children's author), author.

Big gorilla : a book of opposites / Anthony Browne.
Browne, Anthony, 1946- author, illustrator.
![Cover art for On powwow day [BOARD BOOK] / Traci Sorell illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight.](https://ocls.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cover-art-9781623545765.jpeg)
On powwow day [BOARD BOOK] / Traci Sorell illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight.
Sorell, Traci, author.

Abuela’s library / written by Lissette Norman illustrated by Jayri Gómez.
Norman, Lissette, author.

Ursula upside down / by Corey R. Tabor.
Tabor, Corey R., author, illustrator.

Go and get with Rex / David LaRochelle illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka.
LaRochelle, David, author.

Mango memories / written by Sita Singh illustrated by Nabi H. Ali.
Singh, Sita, 1972- author.

Summer is here / Renée Watson illustrated by Bea Jackson.
Watson, Renée, author.

Towed by Toad / Jashar Awan.
Awan, Jashar, author, illustrator.

Cookie time / Jessie Sima.
Sima, Jessie, author, illustrator.

Umami / Jacob Grant.
Grant, Jacob, 1984- author, illustrator.

Paint with Ploof / words and pictures by Ben Clanton & Andy Chou Musser.
Clanton, Ben, 1988- author, illustrator.

Buffalo Fluffalo / written by Bess Kalb illustrated by Erin Kraan.
Kalb, Bess, 1987- author.
Upcoming Early Learning Events
Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Combined Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Learn more>Eatonville Branch (Eatonville - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Health & Wellness
Each session is themed and playfully uses yoga and imagination to teach early learners social-emotional skills, support cognitive development and enhance creativity. Recommended for ages 3–5.
Learn more>Artsy Toddler
Fall Leaves
Orlando Public Library (Papa Bear - First Floor)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime
Learn new fine motor skills using paint, paste and glue to create! Toddlers will enjoy stories and songs about the fall season, then create a fall inspired craft. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.
Learn more>Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Combined Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.
Learn more>LiBEARy Tales
Celebrate National Library Card Signup Month
Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Back of Branch)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Storytime
Reading is beary fun! Celebrate the library with interactive stories, songs and rhymes. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; Storytime
Learn what it takes to fight the heat! Listen as firefighters explain how they protect themselves with special gear to wear, trucks and tools. Recommended for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Learn more>Event Categories: Education & Learning
Travel with us on an imaginary road trip to learn about different states through educational activities, stories and crafts that promote early literacy. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Combined Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Storytime
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.
Learn more>Event Categories: Storytime
Join us for an outdoor nature Storytime hosted near the playground at Bill Frederick Park. Small fee required to enter the park. Recommended for ages 0-12.
Learn more>Southeast Branch (Southeast - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Storytime
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
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Kindergarten Readiness
Designed to support the developmental needs of your child from the day they are born until the day they set foot in their kindergarten classroom.
Books & Stories
Online Resources
Little Pim introduces young children to learn a foreign language by using short videos and flashcards to immerse them in a new language.