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Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, July 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

Dancercise

Tuesday, July 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, July 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, July 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 "Teens" group

Raptor Rally

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Dinosaurs (Air Walker Balloons) have taken over the teen space—and they need handlers! Come create your own Jurassic adventure - what will you dream up? Will you accessorize your pets, build obstacle courses, or race each other?

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

Dinosaurs (Air Walker Balloons) have taken over the teen space—and they need handlers! Come create your own Jurassic adventure - what will you dream up? Will you accessorize your pets, build obstacle courses, or race each other?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, July 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.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join other men navigating prostate cancer. This support group offers a safe space to connect, share experiences, learn about treatment and side-effect management, and build hope to...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Join other men navigating prostate cancer. This support group offers a safe space to connect, share experiences, learn about treatment and side-effect management, and build hope together. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

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

Open Make

Wednesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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

Science Lady: Dino Edition

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Dinosaurs, reactions, and explosions--- oh my! Join the Science Lady for a dino-riffic good time! You'll really dig learning about types and sizes of dinosaurs and fossils.

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

Dinosaurs, reactions, and explosions--- oh my! Join the Science Lady for a dino-riffic good time! You'll really dig learning about types and sizes of dinosaurs and fossils.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Science Lady: Dino Edition

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Dinosaurs, reactions, and explosions--- oh my! Join the Science Lady for a dino-riffic good time! You'll really dig learning about types and sizes of dinosaurs and fossils.

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

Dinosaurs, reactions, and explosions--- oh my! Join the Science Lady for a dino-riffic good time! You'll really dig learning about types and sizes of dinosaurs and fossils.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Thursday, July 16, 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: We're Going on a Dino Hunt

Thursday, July 16, 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

Fiber & Fabric

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A time and place for those who love the fiber arts. You are welcome to come and crochet, knit, cross stitch, quilt, or whatever you fancy.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A time and place for those who love the fiber arts. You are welcome to come and crochet, knit, cross stitch, quilt, or whatever you fancy.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Friday, July 17, 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

Summer Movie Series at Food Truck Friday

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Opelika Public Library is excited to partner with the Opelika Chamber to present a series of movies this summer at select Food Truck Fridays in Downtown Opelika.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Opelika Public Library is excited to partner with the Opelika Chamber to present a series of movies this summer at select Food Truck Fridays in Downtown Opelika.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Yoga Story Time

Monday, July 20, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Build a Worm Hotel

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pavilion at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Time to unearth some worms! Come make your own worm hotel that will be perfect in your yard or garden. Have some fun while digging in the dirt!

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

Time to unearth some worms! Come make your own worm hotel that will be perfect in your yard or garden. Have some fun while digging in the dirt!

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

Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, July 20, 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, July 21, 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, July 21, 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

Chess League

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out and play chess with other teens—beginners welcome. 

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

Hang out and play chess with other teens—beginners welcome. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, July 21, 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 22, 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.