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Yoga Story Time

Monday, April 13, 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.

Theta Tau/Beta Club homeschool

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool honors society awards/induction meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Purpose of Meeting

Homeschool honors society awards/induction meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Scrabble Tournament

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all Word Nerds! To celebrate National Scrabble Day, we are hosting the first ever Teen Scrabble Tournament. Join us in a series of Scrabble matches to see who is the OPL Scrabble Master. May the best word win!

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

Calling all Word Nerds! To celebrate National Scrabble Day, we are hosting the first ever Teen Scrabble Tournament. Join us in a series of Scrabble matches to see who is the OPL Scrabble Master. May the best word win!

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

Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, April 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

Spring Cleaning & Decluttering with Simply Organized

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join Simply Organized, local experts on decluttering and organization for an informative and engaging session on how to get your home ready for Spring by seeing what you have and finding what you need.

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

Join Simply Organized, local experts on decluttering and organization for an informative and engaging session on how to get your home ready for Spring by seeing what you have and finding what you need.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Tuesday, April 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, April 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, April 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 "Kids" group

Tween Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a fun afternoon just for you! Bring a friend for crafts, games, and snacks.

Tween Tuesdays is only for students in 4th and 5th grade.

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

Join us the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a fun afternoon just for you! Bring a friend for crafts, games, and snacks.

Tween Tuesdays is only for students in 4th and 5th grade.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, April 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

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 "Adults" group

Energized Exercise

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This class teaches how to blend flowing gentle movements and energizing exercise to awaken and revitalize your body. Participants cultivate balance, flexibility, and improved circulation through this hour long session.

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

This class teaches how to blend flowing gentle movements and energizing exercise to awaken and revitalize your body. Participants cultivate balance, flexibility, and improved circulation through this hour long session.

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

Open Make

Wednesday, April 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, April 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 "Kids" group

Tasty Tales

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Kids

Part story time, part cooking class - all Fun! Join us as we read a food focused book and then sample the food from the story. You will also get to take home a recipe and tips for recreating the dish at home.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Part story time, part cooking class - all Fun! Join us as we read a food focused book and then sample the food from the story. You will also get to take home a recipe and tips for recreating the dish at home.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Shakespeare Vs. TSwift

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Don’t miss the epic lyrical showdown of “Who Said Dat?” — where teens go head-to-head to identify the poetic genius behind each verse! 

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

Don’t miss the epic lyrical showdown of “Who Said Dat?” — where teens go head-to-head to identify the poetic genius behind each verse! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Estate Planning Forum

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

In this educational and empowering seminar, local attorney Lauryn Lauderdale will help you create a plan to protect your family when it matters most.

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

In this educational and empowering seminar, local attorney Lauryn Lauderdale will help you create a plan to protect your family when it matters most.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Thursday, April 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

Thursday, April 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

Drop in: Mini Make

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

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

Fiber & Fabric

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Group Study Room A 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: 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 "Adults" group

House Healing: Beyond Four Walls

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Adults

Does your house need healing? Does your house have a history that may be influencing your living in the home?

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

Does your house need healing? Does your house have a history that may be influencing your living in the home?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Friday, April 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 "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 18, 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.