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Messy Story Time

Thursday, June 13, 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 "Kids" group.

Camp Half-Blood

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Welcome to Camp Half-Blood! Join us to celebrate all things Percy Jackson with competitions, crafts, and lots of fun. Demigods only.

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

Welcome to Camp Half-Blood! Join us to celebrate all things Percy Jackson with competitions, crafts, and lots of fun. Demigods only.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Medusa Headbands/Laurel Crowns

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Flex your costuming muscles by creating a Medusa headpiece or laurel crown. We'll be sure to cover up all the mirrors. 

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Flex your costuming muscles by creating a Medusa headpiece or laurel crown. We'll be sure to cover up all the mirrors. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time

Friday, June 14, 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 14, 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 "Teens" group.

Teens After Hours: Escape from Mount Olympus

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Use your knowledge of Greek Mythology to escape from Mount Olympus! Just don't get taken out by the Cyclops. Pizza will be provided.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Use your knowledge of Greek Mythology to escape from Mount Olympus! Just don't get taken out by the Cyclops. 

Pizza will be provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Kid's Craft Fair

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for Opelika Public Library's Inaugural Kid's Craft Fair! More information and vendor application can be found at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12s4ORJvBcegkHXhKsX5k3...

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

Join us for Opelika Public Library's Inaugural Kid's Craft Fair! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read, Eat, Repeat!

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our Read, Eat, Repeat cozy mystery book club, where we will be diving into thrilling reads and tasty treats straight from the book! Whether you're a seasoned sleuth or new to ...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our Read, Eat, Repeat cozy mystery book club, where we will be diving into thrilling reads and tasty treats straight from the book! Whether you're a seasoned sleuth or new to mysteries, come for the food and stay for the fun!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Princess Bride

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Back Porch at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Showing The Princess Bride on the lawn at OPL? Inconceivable!Join us for a showing of The Princess Bride on the OPL Lawn! We will have popcorn and water available. Please bring you...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Back Porch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Showing The Princess Bride on the lawn at OPL? Inconceivable!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong

Monday, June 17, 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.

Tea for (Paddington)Two

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal/doll/lovey and join us for a tea party as we watch Paddington 2. Run time: 1 hour, 44 minutesRated: PG

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

Bring your favorite stuffed animal/doll/lovey and join us for a tea party as we watch Paddington 2. 

Run time: 1 hour, 44 minutes

Rated: PG

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

3D Printer Safety Class

Monday, June 17, 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 "Kids" group.

Pajama Story Time

Monday, June 17, 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 18, 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.

Pop Art Pet Portraits

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Turn a picture of your favorite pet into a Pop Art masterpiece! Bring in a photo, or email it to us with 'Pet Pic' in subject line to library@opelika-al.gov.

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

Turn a picture of your favorite pet into a Pop Art masterpiece! Bring in a photo, or email it to us with 'Pet Pic' in subject line to library@opelika-al.gov.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Messy Story Time

Thursday, June 20, 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 "All Ages" group.

OPD K9 Demonstration & Pops with Cops

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Meet the furry friends from Opelika Police Department. K9 officers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and then do a K9 demo. Stay after and have a popsicle with O...

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

Meet the furry friends from Opelika Police Department. K9 officers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and then do a K9 demo. Stay after and have a popsicle with OPD officers!

4:00-5:00 pm K9 Demonstration

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

Fiber & Fabric

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Group Study Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Group Study Room A
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: Nature on Wheels

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium 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: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
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 21, 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.

Makerspace Skills: Glowforge Design

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting new adventure with us as we delve into the world of Glowforge Design! We will be going over the essentials of starting your own designs, along with advanced-l...

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting new adventure with us as we delve into the world of Glowforge Design! We will be going over the essentials of starting your own designs, along with advanced-level tips and tricks to elevate your creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong

Monday, June 24, 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.

Tasty Tales

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Part story time, part cooking class! This event is for kids in 1st - 5th grades. We will read Uncle John's City Garden and then make succotash.Allergies cannot be accommodated.

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

Part story time, part cooking class! This event is for kids in 1st - 5th grades. We will read Uncle John's City Garden and then make succotash.

Allergies cannot be accommodated.