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Book Builders Lego Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Kids

Unleash your creativity with LEGO bricks! Whether you’re building structures, vehicles, or entire worlds, this event is all about imagination and teamwork.

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

Unleash your creativity with LEGO bricks! Whether you’re building structures, vehicles, or entire worlds, this event is all about imagination and teamwork.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Anime Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
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
Program Type: Other
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, April 9, 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

The Aging Eye - Part 3

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Neuroscientist Jason Chang will present a 3-part series on the human eye and changes that occur due to the aging process. With this knowledge, you should be able to have a productive and meaningful discussion with your eye doctor.

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

Neuroscientist Jason Chang will present a 3-part series on the human eye and changes that occur due to the aging process. With this knowledge, you should be able to have a productive and meaningful discussion with your eye doctor.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Messy Story Time

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

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

Drop in: Mini Make

Thursday, April 9, 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 "Kids" group

Jr. Robots

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Kids

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, April 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens

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, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

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.

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 "All Ages" group

Mini-Masters

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Swing into fun at Mini Masters, our exciting mini-golf fundraiser!

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

Swing into fun at Mini Masters, our exciting mini-golf fundraiser!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

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.

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

Aging in Place - Life Planning and Advance Directives

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
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.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
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 event is in the "Adults" group

Poetry Night at The Coffee Shop

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the cozy café and let your words flow freely! It's Poetry Night at The Coffee Shop, where we celebrate creativity over a cup of your favorite beverage. Share your verses, listen in, or simply soak up the atmosphere.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Step into the cozy café and let your words flow freely! It's Poetry Night at The Coffee Shop, where we celebrate creativity over a cup of your favorite beverage. Share your verses, listen in, or simply soak up the atmosphere.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mini Masters: After Hours

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Swing into fun at the Mini Masters, our exciting mini-golf fundraiser! Putt your way through creatively designed, locally themed holes!

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

Swing into fun at the Mini Masters, our exciting mini-golf fundraiser! Putt your way through creatively designed, locally themed holes!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Yoga Story Time

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

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.

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.

Theta Tau/Beta Club homeschool

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool honors society awards/induction meeting

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

Homeschool honors society awards/induction meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scrabble Tournament

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all Word Nerds! To celebrate National Scrabble Day, we are hosting the first ever Teen Scrabble Tournament. Join us in a series of Scrabble matches to see who is the OPL Scrabble Master. May the best word win!

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

Calling all Word Nerds! To celebrate National Scrabble Day, we are hosting the first ever Teen Scrabble Tournament. Join us in a series of Scrabble matches to see who is the OPL Scrabble Master. May the best word win!

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

Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, April 13, 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

Spring Cleaning & Decluttering with Simply Organized

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join Simply Organized, local experts on decluttering and organization for an informative and engaging session on how to get your home ready for Spring by seeing what you have and finding what you need.

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

Join Simply Organized, local experts on decluttering and organization for an informative and engaging session on how to get your home ready for Spring by seeing what you have and finding what you need.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Tuesday, April 14, 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 "Kids" group

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Class

Tuesday, April 14, 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 "Kids" group

Tween Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a fun afternoon just for you! Bring a friend for crafts, games, and snacks.

Tween Tuesdays is only for students in 4th and 5th grade.

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

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a fun afternoon just for you! Bring a friend for crafts, games, and snacks.

Tween Tuesdays is only for students in 4th and 5th grade.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a sensory friendly, calming way to end the day! Sleepy Story Time features songs and stories that will leave you relaxed and ready for slumber.

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

Join us for a sensory friendly, calming way to end the day! Sleepy Story Time features songs and stories that will leave you relaxed and ready for slumber.