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Baby & Me

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 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

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

Open Make

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 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. 

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

Glowforge Safety Class

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-off

05/09/2024 @ 8:30am to 05/10/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children's Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Drop off your furry friends for a fun library adventure! Join us Saturday, May 11th, at 11:00 am to pick them up and see how much fun they had. 

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Drop off your furry friends for a fun library adventure! Join us Saturday, May 11th, at 11:00 am to pick them up and see how much fun they had. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dancercise

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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! Come prepared for sessions filled with fun, laughter and learning. Wear something comfortable and bring a friend!

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! Come prepared for sessions filled with fun, laughter and learning. Wear something comfortable and bring a friend!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Messy Story Time

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Jr. Robots

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Robots

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time

Friday, May 10, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong

Friday, May 10, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick Up

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Pick up your furry friends and see how much fun they had spending the night at the library! 

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

Pick up your furry friends and see how much fun they had spending the night at the library! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Life Skills: Camper 101

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Half Pavilion (Side A) at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Life can be great at the campsite, but getting started can be intimidating. Laurie is here to show you how to start! You will learn hitching and unhitching, leveling, appliance usa...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Half Pavilion (Side A)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Other
Event Details:

Life can be great at the campsite, but getting started can be intimidating. Laurie is here to show you how to start! You will learn hitching and unhitching, leveling, appliance usage, water/power supply options, and sewage storage.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong

Monday, May 13, 2024 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.

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

3D Printer Safety Class

Monday, May 13, 2024 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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Storybook Artists Society

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Storybook Artists Society combines literacy and art in a fun, engaging program. Part story time, part art class, kids will make art projects inspired by their favorite books. SAS p...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Storybook Artists Society combines literacy and art in a fun, engaging program. Part story time, part art class, kids will make art projects inspired by their favorite books.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Study Week

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come hang out and study every day for finals! Each day we will have different snacks and activities to ease your studying stress. 

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

Come hang out and study every day for finals! Each day we will have different snacks and activities to ease your studying stress. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grief & Loss Support Group

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Group Study Room B at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This support group provides emotional support, validation, education, and time with people also experiencing grief and loss.

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

This support group provides emotional support, validation, education, and time with people also experiencing grief and loss.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pajama Story Time

Monday, May 13, 2024 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dancercise

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 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! Come prepared for sessions filled with fun, laughter and learning. Wear something comfortable and bring a friend!

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! Come prepared for sessions filled with fun, laughter and learning. Wear something comfortable and bring a friend!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Study Week

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come hang out and study every day for finals! Each day we will have different snacks and activities to ease your studying stress. 

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

Come hang out and study every day for finals! Each day we will have different snacks and activities to ease your studying stress. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

James Dean at OPL

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for an evening with "Pete the Cat" creator, James Dean!This event will include an Author Talk by James Dean and a book signing following the talk.About the Author:James De...

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

Join us for an evening with "Pete the Cat" creator, James Dean!

This event will include an Author Talk by James Dean and a book signing following the talk.

About the Author:

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby & Me

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 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