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Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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 "All Ages" group.

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.

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

Open Make

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 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 "Kids" group.

Baby & Me

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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.

Glowforge Safety Class

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Dancercise

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our sessions are designed to bring joy, laughter, and learning to everyone. Our exp...

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, April 24, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Tech Talk: Libby

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This event will explain and showcase Libby, a site that provides access to Ebooks and Audiobooks.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

This event will explain and showcase Libby, a site that provides access to Ebooks and Audiobooks.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Jr. Robots

Thursday, April 24, 2025 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, April 24, 2025 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, April 25, 2025 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.

Music Bingo Night

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of Music Bingo and a chance to win a prize!  Instead of the traditional bingo numbers, each square on the bingo card contains the title of a song or an...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of Music Bingo and a chance to win a prize!  Instead of the traditional bingo numbers, each square on the bingo card contains the title of a song or an artist.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aging in Place

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Janessa Bedell M.A. Gerontology to discuss challenges for older adults & adaptive ways to thrive. Topics to be covered include demands of aging in place, healthcare direct...

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

Join Janessa Bedell M.A. Gerontology to discuss challenges for older adults & adaptive ways to thrive. Topics to be covered include demands of aging in place, healthcare directives and financial literacy. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time in the Garden

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us across the street from OPL at the O Grows Community Garden for stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun activities designed to designed to develop language, literacy, and soci...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us across the street from OPL at the O Grows Community Garden for stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun activities designed to designed to develop language, literacy, and social skills.

For all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong

Monday, April 28, 2025 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.

Yoga Story Time

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
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 coord...

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

3D Printer Safety Class

Monday, April 28, 2025 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 "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pajama Story Time

Monday, April 28, 2025 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, April 29, 2025 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! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our sessions are designed to bring joy, laughter, and learning to everyone. Our exp...

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.

Just Dance and Groove Story Time

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for an extra special Movin' & Groovin' Story Time for National Dance Day!This story time includes interactive songs and stories and lots of fun!Recommended for ages 2-5...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for an extra special Movin' & Groovin' Story Time for National Dance Day!

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.

Just Dance: Library Edition

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove! We'll be using Just Dance videos on YouTube to follow along with energetic dance routines. It’s the perfect way to enjoy great music, dancing, and lau...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove! We'll be using Just Dance videos on YouTube to follow along with energetic dance routines. It’s the perfect way to enjoy great music, dancing, and laughs—no experience needed!

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

Open Make

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 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 "Kids" group.

Baby & Me

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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