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Jr. Robots

Thursday, January 23, 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

Robots

Thursday, January 23, 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!

Family Story Time

Friday, January 24, 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.

Qigong

Friday, January 24, 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.

4th Annual OPL Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for our 4th annual Puzzle Competition! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can assemble the provided puzzle the fastest. Winners will be awarded in three categories: Adult, ...

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

Join us for our 4th annual Puzzle Competition! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can assemble the provided puzzle the fastest. Winners will be awarded in three categories: Adult, Family and Teens. 

 

Family Story Time

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 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.

Qigong

Monday, January 27, 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.

Yoga Story Time

Monday, January 27, 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.

3D Printer Safety Class

Monday, January 27, 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. 

Pajama Story Time

Monday, January 27, 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

Dancercise

Tuesday, January 28, 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.

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

Tuesday, January 28, 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!

Open Make

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
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. 

Baby & Me

Wednesday, January 29, 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

Glowforge Safety Class

Wednesday, January 29, 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. 

Silent Library

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Bring your friends and play OPL's version of this fun game. Try to keep silent while those around you do crazy things to try and make you laugh. The quietest contestant wins!

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

Bring your friends and play OPL's version of this fun game. Try to keep silent while those around you do crazy things to try and make you laugh. The quietest contestant wins!

Dancercise

Thursday, January 30, 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.

Messy Story Time

Thursday, January 30, 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

Family Story Time

Friday, January 31, 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.

Yoga Story Time

Monday, February 3, 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.

Fiber & Fabric

Monday, February 3, 2025 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.

Baby & Me

Wednesday, February 5, 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!&...

Cancelled
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

Fiber & Fabric

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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.