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Women's Self Defense presented by Red Wolf Martial Arts

Wednesday, March 25, 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

Dancercise

Thursday, March 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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

DIY Decor: Yarn Art

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Create a decorative piece of art with yarn and a canvas. Similar to paint by numbers, you will fill sections of a sketch with colorful yarn to create a landscape or an abstract piece of art with this unique fiber art.

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

Create a decorative piece of art with yarn and a canvas. Similar to paint by numbers, you will fill sections of a sketch with colorful yarn to create a landscape or an abstract piece of art with this unique fiber art.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Friday, March 27, 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, March 28, 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 30, 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, March 30, 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 31, 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 31, 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

Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, March 31, 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 "Kids" group

Baby & Me

Wednesday, April 1, 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

Book Builders Lego Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Kids

Unleash your creativity with LEGO bricks! Whether you’re building structures, vehicles, or entire worlds, this event is all about imagination and teamwork.

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

Unleash your creativity with LEGO bricks! Whether you’re building structures, vehicles, or entire worlds, this event is all about imagination and teamwork.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dancercise

Thursday, April 2, 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 2, 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 "Adults" group

Crafts & Drafts

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Adults need craft time too! Join us at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew to make a fun seasonal craft! All craft supplies will be provided, drafts are on you!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adults need craft time too! Join us at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew to make a fun seasonal craft! All craft supplies will be provided, drafts are on you!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time

Friday, April 3, 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 4, 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, April 6, 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 "Kids" group

Bookworms with O Grows

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library
Age Group:
Kids

Can you dig it? Books + Nature = Fun! Join us monthly for an outdoor adventure with our friends from O Grows. We will read a story and then participate in a nature/outdoor/garden-themed activity.

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

Can you dig it? Books + Nature = Fun! Join us monthly for an outdoor adventure with our friends from O Grows. We will read a story and then participate in a nature/outdoor/garden-themed activity.

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

Fiber & Fabric

Monday, April 6, 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.