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Fright Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids

Do you love spooky stories, creepy creatures, and thrilling adventures? Join us for Fright Club - stories just for 3rd–5th graders who dare to read on the scary side!

For students in 3rd-5th grade.

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

Do you love spooky stories, creepy creatures, and thrilling adventures? Join us for Fright Club - stories just for 3rd–5th graders who dare to read on the scary side!

For students in 3rd-5th grade.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Appleseed to Apples: Game Night

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a Johnny Appleseed inspired game night! Come play Apples to Apples, and snack on some apple-y treats. 

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

Join us for a Johnny Appleseed inspired game night! Come play Apples to Apples, and snack on some apple-y treats. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Women's Self Defense presented by Red Wolf Martial Arts

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join Red Wolf Martial Arts for a women's self-defense class! These classes are designed to help you gain confidence in navigating a variety of situations not only for self-protection but for every day life.

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

Join Red Wolf Martial Arts for a women's self-defense class! These classes are designed to help you gain confidence in navigating a variety of situations not only for self-protection but for every day life.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Anime Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Anime film lovers unite! Join Cashia Irons and other anime film fans to discuss anime films as a group, cosplay, and plan future meet-ups and events. 

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

Anime film lovers unite! Join Cashia Irons and other anime film fans to discuss anime films as a group, cosplay, and plan future meet-ups and events. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Thursday, March 12, 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, March 12, 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, March 12, 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 "Kids" group

Jr. Robots

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Kids

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, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens

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 "All Ages" group

Cooptastic: A Conference for Backyard Poultry Owners

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
All Ages

Cooptastic is coming to the library! Cooptastic is a 2 day conference for seasoned and novice backyard poultry owners.

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

Cooptastic is coming to the library! Cooptastic is a 2 day conference for seasoned and novice backyard poultry owners.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Friday, March 13, 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 "All Ages" group

Cooptastic: A Conference for Backyard Poultry Owners

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
All Ages

Cooptastic is coming to the library! Cooptastic is a 2 day conference for seasoned and novice backyard poultry owners.

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

Cooptastic is coming to the library! Cooptastic is a 2 day conference for seasoned and novice backyard poultry owners.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Saturday, March 14, 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

Yoga Story Time

Monday, March 16, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

The Science Lady: Rocket Science

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
All Ages

Our favorite scientist is back for a fun-filled session all about space! Join us for jam-packed science session full of out of this world fun!

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

Our favorite scientist is back for a fun-filled session all about space! Join us for jam-packed science session full of out of this world fun!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Glow Beyond the Stars

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Come create your own glowing art—galaxy edition! Create your solar system , take it home, let it charge in the sun, and when the lights go out… watch your galaxy light up the night!

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

Come create your own glowing art—galaxy edition! Create your solar system , take it home, let it charge in the sun, and when the lights go out… watch your galaxy light up the night!

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

Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, March 16, 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

Dancercise

Tuesday, March 17, 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, March 17, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Solar Oven S'mores

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pavilion at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Harness the power of the sun and let Mother Nature be your chef! Make and use your own solar-powered "oven" and enjoy some s'mores with OPL.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Harness the power of the sun and let Mother Nature be your chef! Make and use your own solar-powered "oven" and enjoy some s'mores with OPL.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess League

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Hang out and play chess with other teens—beginners welcome. 

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

Hang out and play chess with other teens—beginners welcome. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, March 17, 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

Energized Exercise

Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 18, 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.