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Closed for MLK Jr. Day

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

Cozy Family Board Game Night

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Escape the winter blues with a fun night of board games with friends and family. Hot cocoa, apple cider and sweet treats provided.

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

Escape the winter blues with a fun night of board games with friends and family. Hot cocoa, apple cider and sweet treats provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00am - 4:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for our Friends of the Library Book Sale!
Hardbacks will be $2.00 and Paperbacks and everything else will be $1.00!

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for our Friends of the Library Book Sale!
Hardbacks will be $2.00 and Paperbacks and everything else will be $1.00!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

5th Annual OPL Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for our 5th annual Puzzle Competition! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can assemble the provided 500 piece puzzle the fastest. Winners will be awarded in three categories: Adult, Family and Teens. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our 5th annual Puzzle Competition! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can assemble the provided 500 piece puzzle the fastest. Winners will be awarded in three categories: Adult, Family and Teens. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Alabama Nature Center: Reptiles & Amphibians of Alabama

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us as we learn all about animals and reptiles that are unique to our state. The Alabama Nature Center will be bringing their mobile exhibit to OPL. Come join the animal fun!

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education, Performer
Event Details:

Join us as we learn all about animals and reptiles that are unique to our state. The Alabama Nature Center will be bringing their mobile exhibit to OPL. Come join the animal fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cooptastic: A Conference for Backyard Poultry Owners

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
All Ages

Cooptastic is coming to the library! Cooptastic is a 2 day conference for seasoned and novice backyard poultry owners.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Cooptastic is coming to the library! Cooptastic is a 2 day conference for seasoned and novice backyard poultry owners.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cooptastic: A Conference for Backyard Poultry Owners

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
All Ages

Cooptastic is coming to the library! Cooptastic is a 2 day conference for seasoned and novice backyard poultry owners.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Cooptastic is coming to the library! Cooptastic is a 2 day conference for seasoned and novice backyard poultry owners.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

The Science Lady: Rocket Science

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Our favorite scientist is back for a fun-filled session all about space! Join us for jam-packed science session full of out of this world fun!

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Our favorite scientist is back for a fun-filled session all about space! Join us for jam-packed science session full of out of this world fun!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Animal Tales

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Animals are out of this world! Join us as we learn about animals and their habitat and get a hands-on visit with some furry (and scaly) friends with the crew at Animal Tales.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Animals are out of this world! Join us as we learn about animals and their habitat and get a hands-on visit with some furry (and scaly) friends with the crew at Animal Tales.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Opelika Public Library
Closing
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Opelika Public Library

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Opelika Public Library
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Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Opelika Public Library
Closing
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Opelika Public Library

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Opelika Public Library
Closing
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Opelika Public Library

Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Opelika Public Library
Closing
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Opelika Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/28
Opelika Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Opelika Public Library

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Opelika Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Opelika Public Library