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Open Make

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Anyone who has taken the appropriate safety classes can use Makerspace machines without appointment. Machines are first-come, first-served. First makes with any machine must b...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Anyone who has taken the appropriate safety classes can use Makerspace machines without appointment. Machines are first-come, first-served. 

Baby & Me

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Baby & Me is perfect for our littlest library patrons and their caregivers! This story time features short songs and a story, followed by unstructured play and discovery time!&...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Baby & Me is perfect for our littlest library patrons and their caregivers! This story time features short songs and a story, followed by unstructured play and discovery time! 

For pre-walkers, all are welcome

Glowforge Safety Class

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use our Glowforge machine and become safety certified to use the machine on your own. This class is required before you are able to make Glowforge appointments or atte...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Learn how to use our Glowforge machine and become safety certified to use the machine on your own. This class is required before you are able to make Glowforge appointments or attend Open Make. 

Dancercise

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Southside Center for the Arts
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this fun dance class for adults! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our sessions are designed to bring joy, laughter, and learning to everyone. Our exp...

Library Branch: Southside Center for the Arts
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for this fun dance class for adults! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our sessions are designed to bring joy, laughter, and learning to everyone.

Messy Story Time

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

This story time will include rhymes, a story, and a messy activity! Dress for mess-- and lots of fun! For kids 2-5, all are welcome

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

This story time will include rhymes, a story, and a messy activity! Dress for mess-- and lots of fun! 

For kids 2-5, all are welcome

Jr. Robots

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us to learn the how to control Dot and Dash through code! This is an introductory program, no prior coding experience necessary! For students in grades 3-5

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to learn the how to control Dot and Dash through code! This is an introductory program, no prior coding experience necessary! 

For students in grades 3-5

Robots

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to code with Dot & Dash!

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Learn how to code with Dot & Dash!

Family Story Time

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun activities designed to designed to develop language, literacy, and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy! For all ag...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun activities designed to designed to develop language, literacy, and social skills in an environment the whole family can enjoy! 

For all ages.

Qigong

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and practice this ancient stress-free exercise that incorporates the mind and body. Taught by certified leader, Jo Anne Brown.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come and practice this ancient stress-free exercise that incorporates the mind and body. Taught by certified leader, Jo Anne Brown.

Percy Jackson Trivia Night

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a thrilling Trivia Night at the library, all about the Percy Jackson series! Test your knowledge of Greek mythology, demigod heroes, and epic adventures as we dive into...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 85
Event Details:

Join us for a thrilling Trivia Night at the library, all about the Percy Jackson series! Test your knowledge of Greek mythology, demigod heroes, and epic adventures as we dive into the world of Camp Half-Blood.

Family Story Time in the Garden

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us across the street from OPL at the O Grows Community Garden for stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun activities designed to designed to develop language, literacy, and soci...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us across the street from OPL at the O Grows Community Garden for stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun activities designed to designed to develop language, literacy, and social skills.

For all ages.

Qigong

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and practice this ancient stress-free exercise that incorporates the mind and body. Taught by certified leader, Jo Anne Brown.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come and practice this ancient stress-free exercise that incorporates the mind and body. Taught by certified leader, Jo Anne Brown.

Yoga Story Time

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join Ms. Addy for this physical program that combines stories and yoga poses to help children learn about their bodies, develop movement skills, and improve their balance and coord...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Ms. Addy for this physical program that combines stories and yoga poses to help children learn about their bodies, develop movement skills, and improve their balance and coordination.

3D Printer Safety Class

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use our 3D Printer and become safety certified to use the machine on your own. This class is required before you are able to make 3D Printer appointments or attend Ope...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Learn how to use our 3D Printer and become safety certified to use the machine on your own. This class is required before you are able to make 3D Printer appointments or attend Open Make. 

Pajama Story Time

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

This story time features calm and relaxing songs and stories perfect to set you up for a restful night of sleep.All ages are welcome

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

This story time features calm and relaxing songs and stories perfect to set you up for a restful night of sleep.

All ages are welcome

Dancercise

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Southside Center for the Arts
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this fun dance class for adults! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our sessions are designed to bring joy, laughter, and learning to everyone. Our exp...

Library Branch: Southside Center for the Arts
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for this fun dance class for adults! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our sessions are designed to bring joy, laughter, and learning to everyone.

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

This story time includes interactive songs and stories and lots of fun!Recommended for ages 2-5, all ages welcome!

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

This story time includes interactive songs and stories and lots of fun!

Recommended for ages 2-5, all ages welcome!

Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Red Cross is partnering with Opelika Public Library and United Way of Lee County for a Blood Drive. You can sign up to donate at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/dr...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

The Red Cross is partnering with Opelika Public Library and United Way of Lee County for a Blood Drive. 

Tinker Tuesdays

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come tinker away on a STEM based project and make something cool at the Library! *while supplies last.For students in grades 3-6

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Come tinker away on a STEM based project and make something cool at the Library! *while supplies last.

For students in grades 3-6

Ludacris Libraries

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for the ultimate MadLib program where creativity knows no bounds! Get ready to mix up hilarious words and craft out-of-this-world stories that’ll have everyone laughin...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for the ultimate MadLib program where creativity knows no bounds! Get ready to mix up hilarious words and craft out-of-this-world stories that’ll have everyone laughing out loud. 

Story Walk Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Rotary Story Walk at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Walking Day at OPL! Check in at the children's desk to get your Story Walk Scavenger Hunt card and return it when you're done for a prize. Be sure to make a...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Rotary Story Walk
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Walking Day at OPL! Check in at the children's desk to get your Story Walk Scavenger Hunt card and return it when you're done for a prize. Be sure to make a stop at the musical garden and come enjoy our green space!

Open Make

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Anyone who has taken the appropriate safety classes can use Makerspace machines without appointment. Machines are first-come, first-served. First makes with any machine must b...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Anyone who has taken the appropriate safety classes can use Makerspace machines without appointment. Machines are first-come, first-served. 

Baby & Me

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Baby & Me is perfect for our littlest library patrons and their caregivers! This story time features short songs and a story, followed by unstructured play and discovery time!&...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Baby & Me is perfect for our littlest library patrons and their caregivers! This story time features short songs and a story, followed by unstructured play and discovery time! 

For pre-walkers, all are welcome

Glowforge Safety Class

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use our Glowforge machine and become safety certified to use the machine on your own. This class is required before you are able to make Glowforge appointments or atte...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Learn how to use our Glowforge machine and become safety certified to use the machine on your own. This class is required before you are able to make Glowforge appointments or attend Open Make.