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Dinosaur Gardens

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pavilion at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Create your own mini garden fit for a dinosaur! Set the scene for a mini Jurassic adventure by making your own tiny garden with dino accents. All supplies will be provided. 

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Create your own mini garden fit for a dinosaur! Set the scene for a mini Jurassic adventure by making your own tiny garden with dino accents. All supplies will be provided. 

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

Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, June 22, 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, June 23, 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

Technology Basics Course

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Family Computer Lab at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a self-guided course that will help teach the basics of computer use, tablet use, cell phone use, and internet browsing.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Family Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Join us for a self-guided course that will help teach the basics of computer use, tablet use, cell phone use, and internet browsing.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

Tuesday, June 23, 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 "Kids" group

Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, June 23, 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.

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

Open Make

Wednesday, June 24, 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 "Kids" group

Baby & Me

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

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

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 "All Ages" group

The Snake Show Company

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Have you ever wanted to learn more about reptiles? Slither on over for a fun and educational visit with the Snake Show Company!

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about reptiles? Slither on over for a fun and educational visit with the Snake Show Company!

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

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Do you love all things Pokemon? Join us for our monthly Pokemon meet-up. Play games, make connections, and have fun!

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

Do you love all things Pokemon? Join us for our monthly Pokemon meet-up. Play games, make connections, and have fun!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Thursday, June 25, 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

Messy Story Time

Thursday, June 25, 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

Cancelled
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 "All Ages" group

Sing-Along with Roger Day

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Our favorite singer is back for a rockin' time at OPL! Come sing and dance with us as Roger presents his summer reading show full of toe-tapping tunes (Mosquito Burrito, anyone?) that will get you moving.

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

Our favorite singer is back for a rockin' time at OPL! Come sing and dance with us as Roger presents his summer reading show full of toe-tapping tunes (Mosquito Burrito, anyone?) that will get you moving.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Prehistoric Art: So Easy a Caveman Could Do It

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Come carve petroglyphs, make your mark like a fossil, or paint. You're sure to create something worthy of a cave wall!

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

Come carve petroglyphs, make your mark like a fossil, or paint. You're sure to create something worthy of a cave wall!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Friday, June 26, 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

Kids Craft Fair

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Come support some of Opelika's youngest entrepreneurs! Local kiddos will be set up and ready to sell you one-of-a-kind handmade treasures.

Vendors must register in order to participate in this event.

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

Come support some of Opelika's youngest entrepreneurs! Local kiddos will be set up and ready to sell you one-of-a-kind handmade treasures.

Vendors must register in order to participate in this event.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

ATS Magic

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Arthur Atsma performs many magic tricks at a very fast pace. Classics of magic including rings, coins, cards, water, handkerchiefs, and even rubber chickens.

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

Arthur Atsma performs many magic tricks at a very fast pace. Classics of magic including rings, coins, cards, water, handkerchiefs, and even rubber chickens.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Yoga Story Time

Monday, June 29, 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.

Cancelled
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

ATS Magic

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Arthur Atsma performs many magic tricks at a very fast pace. Classics of magic including rings, coins, cards, water, handkerchiefs, and even rubber chickens.

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

Arthur Atsma performs many magic tricks at a very fast pace. Classics of magic including rings, coins, cards, water, handkerchiefs, and even rubber chickens.

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

Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, June 29, 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, June 30, 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, June 30, 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 "Kids" group

Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, June 30, 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.

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

Open Make

Wednesday, July 1, 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.