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Minute to Win It Field Day Edition

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Back Porch at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Your favorite Field Day activities have been transformed into Minute to Win It style games. Compete against your friends to take home the Field Day Champion Trophy. We'll have pops...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Back Porch
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Your favorite Field Day activities have been transformed into Minute to Win It style games. Compete against your friends to take home the Field Day Champion Trophy. We'll have popsicles to help you cool off.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Recycled Book Craft

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at OPL for some adult crafting where we will be reusing tattered books in new ways!  Drop in and create something new out of well worn used books. Read, Recycle, Creat...

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

Join us at OPL for some adult crafting where we will be reusing tattered books in new ways!  Drop in and create something new out of well worn used books. Read, Recycle, Create!

Craft will take about 30 minutes to complete.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby & Me

Wednesday, June 5, 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 "Kids" group.

The Floor is Lava

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Come play a super-sized game of The Floor is Lava with all your friends! 

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

Come play a super-sized game of The Floor is Lava with all your friends! 

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

Open Make

Wednesday, June 5, 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, June 5, 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.

The Magic of Tommy Johns

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

The Magic of Tommy Johns Show is a fun-filled interactive time when the kids make the magic happen! The show is filled with volunteers, comedy, costuming, and amazing magic. You’ll...

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

The Magic of Tommy Johns Show is a fun-filled interactive time when the kids make the magic happen! The show is filled with volunteers, comedy, costuming, and amazing magic.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Messy Story Time

Thursday, June 6, 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 "Teens" group.

Board Game Bonanza

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come play all your favorite games in the Teen Space! We'll have all your favorites to choose from plus some game-themed snacks.

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

Come play all your favorite games in the Teen Space! We'll have all your favorites to choose from plus some game-themed snacks.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time: Games

Friday, June 7, 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, June 7, 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 "All Ages" group.

Knit in Public Day

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join your favorite stitchers for National Knit in Public Day (crocheters, too)! We will be at All Strung Out Yarn Shop in downtown Opelika to celebrate friendship and our love of y...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join your favorite stitchers for National Knit in Public Day (crocheters, too)! We will be at All Strung Out Yarn Shop in downtown Opelika to celebrate friendship and our love of yarn.

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

Poetry Night

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Step into the cozy café and let your words flow freely! It's our monthly Poetry Night at The Coffee Shop, where we celebrate creativity over a cup of your favorite brew. Share your...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong

Monday, June 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.

Professor Whizzpop's Rumble in the Jungle

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Have a roaring time with Professor Whizzpop!  There's jungle animals, madcap magic and plenty of books as Professor Whizzpop encourages your eager readers to READ!  You'l...

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

Have a roaring time with Professor Whizzpop!  There's jungle animals, madcap magic and plenty of books as Professor Whizzpop encourages your eager readers to READ!

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

3D Printer Safety Class

Monday, June 10, 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 "All Ages" group.

Taylor's Tech Talk: Cloud Library

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

OPL is excited to present a new series called Taylor's Tech Talks. Once a month, Taylor will go in depth on one of our many online resources. Don't forget your library card and you...

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

OPL is excited to present a new series called Taylor's Tech Talks. Once a month, Taylor will go in depth on one of our many online resources. Don't forget your library card and your electronic device!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pajama Story Time

Monday, June 10, 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 "Kids" group.

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

Tuesday, June 11, 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.

Toga Fashion

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Work in teams and channel your inner god/goddess to make your own toga out of various materials provided.

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

Work in teams and channel your inner god/goddess to make your own toga out of various materials provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby & Me

Wednesday, June 12, 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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

PJ in your PJ's

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Come watch Season 1 of Percy Jackson in your comfiest clothes! Pizza and popcorn will be provided. Some seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own bean bag or chair....

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

Come watch Season 1 of Percy Jackson in your comfiest clothes! Pizza and popcorn will be provided. Some seating will be provided, but feel free to bring your own bean bag or chair.

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

Open Make

Wednesday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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.