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Energized Exercise

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This class teaches how to blend flowing gentle movements and energizing exercise to awaken and revitalize your body. Participants cultivate balance, flexibility, and improved circulation through this hour long session.

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

This class teaches how to blend flowing gentle movements and energizing exercise to awaken and revitalize your body. Participants cultivate balance, flexibility, and improved circulation through this hour long session.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Make

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Southside Center for the Arts
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop in: Mini Make

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

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

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafts & Drafts

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Adults need craft time too! Join us at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew to make a fun seasonal craft! All craft supplies will be provided, drafts are on you!

For January we are making a clay 'knit' vase.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adults need craft time too! Join us at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew to make a fun seasonal craft! All craft supplies will be provided, drafts are on you!

For January we are making a clay 'knit' vase.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for an all-in-one Makerspace information and safety class to start your creative journey with OPL!

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

Join us for an all-in-one Makerspace information and safety class to start your creative journey with OPL!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Southside Center for the Arts
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grant Writing Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informative grant writing workshop hosted by East Alabama Community Foundation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informative grant writing workshop hosted by East Alabama Community Foundation.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Class

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Opelika Public Library has a variety of Cricut machines avaialable for use in our makerspace. In class you will learn about the types of machines we offer and how to get started with Cricut's Design Space. 

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

The Opelika Public Library has a variety of Cricut machines avaialable for use in our makerspace. In class you will learn about the types of machines we offer and how to get started with Cricut's Design Space. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Energized Exercise

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This class teaches how to blend flowing gentle movements and energizing exercise to awaken and revitalize your body. Participants cultivate balance, flexibility, and improved circulation through this hour long session.

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

This class teaches how to blend flowing gentle movements and energizing exercise to awaken and revitalize your body. Participants cultivate balance, flexibility, and improved circulation through this hour long session.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Make

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Anime Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Anime film lovers unite! Join Cashia Irons and other anime film fans to discuss anime films as a group, cosplay, and plan future meet-ups and events. 

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Anime film lovers unite! Join Cashia Irons and other anime film fans to discuss anime films as a group, cosplay, and plan future meet-ups and events. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Southside Center for the Arts
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop in: Mini Make

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

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

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber & Fabric

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Group Study Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A time and place for those who love the fiber arts. You are welcome to come and crochet, knit, cross stitch, quilt, or whatever you fancy.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Group Study Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A time and place for those who love the fiber arts. You are welcome to come and crochet, knit, cross stitch, quilt, or whatever you fancy.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Aging in Place

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Parkers Place Foundation with Janessa Bedell, M.A. Gerontology present a seminar to discuss challenges for older adults & adaptive ways to thrive. This sessions will focus on financial safety & awareness.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Parkers Place Foundation with Janessa Bedell, M.A. Gerontology present a seminar to discuss challenges for older adults & adaptive ways to thrive. This sessions will focus on financial safety & awareness.

Closed for MLK Jr. Day

All Day
Opelika Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Opelika Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Southside Center for the Arts
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY: EReader Cover

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults

Did you get a new e-reader for holidays? Do you love the look of a hardback book but can't give up your e-reader? Join us to make your own clothbound e-reader cover!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you get a new e-reader for holidays? Do you love the look of a hardback book but can't give up your e-reader? Join us to make your own clothbound e-reader cover!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Energized Exercise

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This class teaches how to blend flowing gentle movements and energizing exercise to awaken and revitalize your body. Participants cultivate balance, flexibility, and improved circulation through this hour long session.

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

This class teaches how to blend flowing gentle movements and energizing exercise to awaken and revitalize your body. Participants cultivate balance, flexibility, and improved circulation through this hour long session.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Make

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Death Cafe - Building a Healthy Relationship with Mortality

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join Bethany Adams, End of Life Doula & Advanced Care planner for a gentle conversation based gathering that helps explore death, dying and grief with more openness and less fear.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join Bethany Adams, End of Life Doula & Advanced Care planner for a gentle conversation based gathering that helps explore death, dying and grief with more openness and less fear.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Southside Center for the Arts
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop in: Mini Make

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

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

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron.