OberlinKids

07/10/2026

If you are an OberlinKids Family Partner (formerly called a member) and you are planning to move, have moved, or are wondering why you have not been receiving your child's books, please reach out to Jenn, and I can help update your address or check what is happening!

New address? Don't let your books get lost along the way! 📦
If your family is moving, be sure to update your address so your child can keep the stories coming month after month.

Simply log in to your Parent Portal at imaginationlibrary.com to update your address, or contact your Local Program Partner using the information on your child's most recent book mailing label.

Here's to new adventures, new memories, and plenty of great books waiting at your new doorstep! 🏡

07/10/2026

🚌 STUFF THE BUS / STUFF THE SIDEWALK 🛍️✨ Community Powered. Community Connected.
Get ready for a spectacular day of live music, family entertainment, local shopping, and community giving right here in downtown Oberlin! 📅 When: Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Downtown Oberlin (Centering on East College Street) 🎸 MAIN STAGE & STREET ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP10:00 AM – 🎈 Event Kickoff 11:00 AM – 🎸 Dave Parsh (Performing live in front of the Oberlin Hotel) 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – 🎶 Kevin Jones Music (Live at The Woodshed) Noon – 2:00 PM – 🎨 Face Painting by Catie (Next to Cable Co-op) 12:30 PM – 🎭 MAD Factory Performance (Live on the green space in front of the New Union Center) 1:00 PM – 🎤 The Swatters (Performing live on the sidewalk in front of Ben Franklin’s) 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – 🎈 Live Balloon Art (In front of 23 E. College St. - OBP) 🛍️ CONFIRMED SIDEWALK VENDORS & MERCHANTS Stroll down the sidewalk sales to check out incredible local shops, food, and community resources:Bailey’s Farm Market • BJ Garlic Farms • Carlyle Shop • Child’s Garden • For Ewe • Huntington Bank • Magick Moon • Meadow Speech Therapy • Northwest Bank • Oberlin Power • Sunset Asian Cuisine • Taco Flavored Kisses • The Hope Collection • Willow Jeweler 🎒 HOW YOU CAN HELP Bring your donations of new school supplies directly to the school bus parked downtown! Let's come together to support our local merchants and help us stuff the bus for our local students! 🙌🎒 🙌 A Huge Thank You to Our Sponsors & Strategic Partners:
Rotary of Oberlin, Anthem, Cable Co-op, Edward Jones, City of Oberlin, Oberlin Community Services (OCS), Oberlin City Schools, and Dave Parsh.

07/10/2026

Thank you to Steve Schmittle of Edward Jones, 20 S. Main St., Oberlin, for holding this drive! He's collecting hygiene products, baby diapers, and incontinence supplies throughout July for OCS. The neighbors who access our food pantry need these important items and will be thrilled to have them!

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Is your preschooler heading to kindergarten this fall? Help them shake off the first-day jitters at Oberlin Elementary Kindercamp!
This fun program helps incoming kindergarteners get familiar with their new school before the big first day.
✨ What to Expect:
Tour the school and explore the classrooms.
Meet the awesome kindergarten teachers.
Make new friends and build school-year confidence!
📲 How to Register: Scan the QR code to secure your child's spot today!
We can't wait to welcome our youngest students to the Oberlin family!

07/09/2026

🎵Tunes on Tappan is back this Friday!🎵

The Element Band plays all your faves THIS FRIDAY, July 10 at 6pm in Tappan Square

Check out the band➡️ https://ow.ly/TKmL50ZkCU9

🎉And Join the Recreation Department for Family Fun Night during the concert!🎉

Special Activity: Art & Crafts Featuring iN Education, Inc. & Foldspace Origami Studio
- PLUS - Bouncy House • Games & Activities • Arts & Crafts • Balloon Animals • Face Painting • Caricature Artist • C • L • E Cotton Candy • And More!

Food Trucks: Frankie B's, Crush, lovable ice cream sandwiches , The Jade Owl, Triple Exoti### Meals In Motion LLC, Bone Appetit Creamery, & Shirley's Snow Cones

🔹FREE to Attend & Open to All🔹

07/09/2026

Our Collect-Sort-Deliver: School Supplies Initiative goes live today! We've heard the request from public school districts in Lorain County and their elementary staff and teachers need our help! Visit https://www.uwloraincounty.org/backtoschool to see where you can drop off supplies or purchase from our Amazon list and have it sent directly to United Way!

07/09/2026

Still a few spots left at Kitten Storytime - register now!

Join Community Action To Save Strays at OPL for a very special themed storytime featuring some fuzzy friends (currently available for adoption at CATSS!). Come hear a story, play with kittens, and learn more about adopting and fostering cats.

Due to high demand, we will be holding two 30-minute storytime sessions. Registration is required. Please indicate the full number of individuals who will be attending this event, including adults.

Community Action To Save Strays is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Learn more about CATSS at catssoberlin.org.

07/09/2026

Register your kiddos for the After-School Enrichment Program!🤓

ASEP begins Aug 31 & coincides with the school calendar.
Register today in the Recreation Department at the OEAC (36 S. Prospect St. - Oberlin, OH)

🔹Full Registration = Registration, ProCare Sign Up & Payment🔹

Questions? Contact the Rec Department➡️ 440-776-4853 | [email protected]

07/09/2026

Shop fresh, local produce, enjoy family fun, and access health services (including back-to-school vaccines) at the Family Farm Market on July 28, from 10 a.m - 1 p.m. at Lorain County Public Health! All are welcome!
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GQKooVyMe/