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Yoga Story Time

Monday, April 20, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, April 20, 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, April 21, 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 21, 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

Chess League

Tuesday, April 21, 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, April 21, 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.

Library Closed for Staff Development Day

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Opelika Public Library

The library will be closed on April 22 for a scheduled Staff Development Day.This time allows our team to participate in training and professional development so we can continue pr...

Closing
Branches:
Opelika Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on April 22 for a scheduled Staff Development Day.

This time allows our team to participate in training and professional development so we can continue providing excellent service to our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Thursday, April 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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, April 23, 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, April 23, 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 "Adults" group

Intro to Calligraphy

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the art of calligraphy at this introductory session with Melissa Carvajal of Unique Made By Hand. All supplies provided. Registration is required.

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

Learn the art of calligraphy at this introductory session with Melissa Carvajal of Unique Made By Hand. All supplies provided. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Friday, April 24, 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 "Adults" group

Trivia Night - Fourth Wing

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all Fourth Wing fans! This is the night to test your Empyrean series knowledge with fun trivia, snacks, and Fourth Wing themed prizes to the winning team/person. Teams or individuals are welcome! 

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

Calling all Fourth Wing fans! This is the night to test your Empyrean series knowledge with fun trivia, snacks, and Fourth Wing themed prizes to the winning team/person. Teams or individuals are welcome! 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Saturday, April 25, 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.

Teen Summit

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Teen Summit

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

Teen Summit

This event is in the "Kids" group

Yoga Story Time

Monday, April 27, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Safety Class

Monday, April 27, 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, April 28, 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 "Adults" group

Technology Basics Course

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Family Computer Lab at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a self-guided course that will help teach the basics of computer use, tablet use, cell phone use, and internet browsing.

Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Family Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Join us for a self-guided course that will help teach the basics of computer use, tablet use, cell phone use, and internet browsing.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

Tuesday, April 28, 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

Fruiting Fungi

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

It's Spring, flowers are blooming, mushrooms are fruiting, and we want you to come make art with us about it. We'll have everything you need for print making, sculpting, and/or drawing your own magical mushroom garden. 

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

It's Spring, flowers are blooming, mushrooms are fruiting, and we want you to come make art with us about it. We'll have everything you need for print making, sculpting, and/or drawing your own magical mushroom garden. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Death Cafe - Building a Healthy Relationship with Mortality

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Bethany Adams, End of Life Doula & Advanced Care planner for a gentle conversation based gathering that helps explore death, dying and grief with more openness and less fear.

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

Join Bethany Adams, End of Life Doula & Advanced Care planner for a gentle conversation based gathering that helps explore death, dying and grief with more openness and less fear.