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Friends of the Library Donation Day

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. Donation Day Rules2 boxes of boo...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. 

Donation Day Rules

National Library Week Bookmark Contest April 7-11

National Library Week Bookmark Contest

All Day 4/7 - 4/11
Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

What draws you to the library? Let your creativity shine during 2025 National Library Week: Drawn to the Library. Submit your unique design and enter our bookmark contest. The winn...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

What draws you to the library? Let your creativity shine during 2025 National Library Week: Drawn to the Library. Submit your unique design and enter our bookmark contest. The winners will have their bookmarks printed and shared at OPL!

AU Raptor Center

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Performer
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Experience "War Eagle" in real life with a visit from Auburn University's Raptor Center! Learn all about our feathered friends and get a close-up view of these amazing birds.

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

Experience "War Eagle" in real life with a visit from Auburn University's Raptor Center! Learn all about our feathered friends and get a close-up view of these amazing birds.

Artemis Moon Tree Celebration April 22nd at 4:30

Artemis Moon Tree Celebration

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pavilion at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an out-of-this-world celebration in honor of OPL's Artemis Moon Tree! Come see the tree, learn about NASA's Moon Tree program, and enjoy space related activities and sn...

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

Join us for an out-of-this-world celebration in honor of OPL's Artemis Moon Tree! Come see the tree, learn about NASA's Moon Tree program, and enjoy space related activities and snacks.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and typically meets every other month. All meetings begin at 4:45 pm and are held in the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are...

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

The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and typically meets every other month. All meetings begin at 4:45 pm and are held in the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are open to the public and you are invited to attend.

Friends of the Library Donation Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. Donation Day Rules2 boxes of boo...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. 

Donation Day Rules

Revenge of the Sixth: Star Wars Marathon

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 8:30am - 7:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Watch the iconic saga unfold on the big screen while enjoying the company of fellow fans. Whether you’re a Jedi or a Sith, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the galaxy far, far awa...

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

Watch the iconic saga unfold on the big screen while enjoying the company of fellow fans. Whether you’re a Jedi or a Sith, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the galaxy far, far away. Popcorn will be provided.

8:30 am - A New Hope, PG

Family Game Night

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us a family friendly evening of board games, light snacks, and water. Have a board or card game you'd love to share? Feel free to bring it along! Please arrive by 6:30 pm if y...

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

Join us a family friendly evening of board games, light snacks, and water. Have a board or card game you'd love to share? Feel free to bring it along! Please arrive by 6:30 pm if you plan to attend this event.

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Opelika Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Opelika Public Library

Summer Reading Kickoff

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Back Porch at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Aloha! Kick-off Summer Reading at OPL with a special performance by Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment. Learn about Tahitian dance, Hawaiian hula, and Samoan dance and cultures. ...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Back Porch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Aloha! Kick-off Summer Reading at OPL with a special performance by Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment. Learn about Tahitian dance, Hawaiian hula, and Samoan dance and cultures. Dance your way into summer fun with OPL!

Friends of the Library Donation Day

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. Donation Day Rules2 boxes of boo...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. 

Donation Day Rules

Monday Matinee: Dog Man

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Watch Dog Man with us on the big screen. Popcorn will be served. Stay after the movie to enjoy popsicles with officers from Opelika Police Department! Dog Man, rated PG, run t...

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

Watch Dog Man with us on the big screen. Popcorn will be served. Stay after the movie to enjoy popsicles with officers from Opelika Police Department!

 

Dog Man, rated PG, run time 89 minutes

Pops with Cops

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Pavilion at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy popsicles with officers from OPD!

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

Enjoy popsicles with officers from OPD!

Library Board Meeting

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and typically meets every other month. All meetings begin at 4:45 pm and are held in the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are...

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

The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and typically meets every other month. All meetings begin at 4:45 pm and are held in the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are open to the public and you are invited to attend.

Knit in Public Day

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Back Porch at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Knit in Public Day at OPL! Bring your current project or start a new one surrounded by fellow knitters.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Back Porch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Celebrate National Knit in Public Day at OPL! Bring your current project or start a new one surrounded by fellow knitters.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Opelika Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Opelika Public Library

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Opelika Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Opelika Public Library

Friends of the Library Donation Day

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. Donation Day Rules2 boxes of boo...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. 

Donation Day Rules

Friends of the Library Donation Day

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. Donation Day Rules2 boxes of boo...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. 

Donation Day Rules

Library Board Meeting

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and typically meets every other month. All meetings begin at 4:45 pm and are held in the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are...

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

The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and typically meets every other month. All meetings begin at 4:45 pm and are held in the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are open to the public and you are invited to attend.

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Opelika Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Opelika Public Library

Friends of the Library Donation Day

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. Donation Day Rules2 boxes of boo...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. 

Donation Day Rules

Friends of the Library Donation Day

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. Donation Day Rules2 boxes of boo...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. 

Donation Day Rules

Library Board Meeting

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and typically meets every other month. All meetings begin at 4:45 pm and are held in the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are...

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

The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and typically meets every other month. All meetings begin at 4:45 pm and are held in the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are open to the public and you are invited to attend.