Closed for Independence Day All Day 7/3 - 7/4 Opelika Public Library Closing Jul 3 - 4 2026 Closing Closed for Independence Day All Day 7/3–7/4 Branches: Opelika Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" group Yoga Story Time Monday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Yoga Story Time 11:00am–11:30am 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 Fiber & Fabric Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room B 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Fiber & Fabric 4:30pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Meeting Room B 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Makerspace Safety Class Monday, July 6, 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Makerspace Safety Class 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 Women's Self Defense presented by Red Wolf Martial Arts Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Women's Self Defense presented by Red Wolf Martial Arts 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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 Tuesday, July 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Dancercise 9:00am–10:00am 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, July 7, 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! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Cancelled Movin' & Groovin' Story Time 11:00am–11:30am 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 "All Ages" group La Candela Flamenco Dance Stories and Treasures Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library Program Type: Performer Age Group: All Ages Flamenco gives voice to stories from the past—like treasures unearthed through archaeology. Dancer Ania "La Candela" brings each tale to life with percussive footwork, flowing arm movements, and gems pulled from a magical treasure chest. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 7 2026 Tue La Candela Flamenco Dance Stories and Treasures 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performer Event Details: Flamenco gives voice to stories from the past—like treasures unearthed through archaeology. Dancer Ania "La Candela" brings each tale to life with percussive footwork, flowing arm movements, and gems pulled from a magical treasure chest.
This event is in the "Adults" group App-y Hour Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Makerspace at Opelika Public Library Program Type: Technology Class Age Group: Adults Did you know that OPL offers audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines through our digital services? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2026 Tue App-y Hour 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Event Details: Did you know that OPL offers audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines through our digital services?
This event is in the "Kids" group Sleepy Story Time Tuesday, July 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Sleepy Story Time 6:15pm–6:45pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Make Wednesday, July 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Open Make 9:00am–5:00pm 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, July 8, 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 View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Baby & Me 9:30am–10:30am 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 "Adults" group Beginning Embroidery Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library Age Group: Adults Dip your toe into the world of embroidery with this introductory class. A simple pattern will be provided to allow you to learn basic stitches. All supplies provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Beginning Embroidery 6:00pm–7:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Special Programs Room Age Group: Adults Registration Required Event Details: Dip your toe into the world of embroidery with this introductory class. A simple pattern will be provided to allow you to learn basic stitches. All supplies provided.
This event is in the "Adults" group Dancercise Thursday, July 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Dancercise 9:00am–10:00am 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, July 9, 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 View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Messy Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Neo Bio-genics: Breathing Life into Rock Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library Age Group: Adults Join Robert Nelson of the East Alabama Gem & Mineral Society for a presentation on how plant and animal life on earth shape its geology. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Neo Bio-genics: Breathing Life into Rock 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Robert Nelson of the East Alabama Gem & Mineral Society for a presentation on how plant and animal life on earth shape its geology.
This event is in the "Kids" group Family Story Time Friday, July 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Family Story Time 10:00am–11:00am 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 "Teens" group Library After Dark: Quest for the Secret Tomb Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Special Programs Room at Opelika Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Teens When the library closes, chaos awakens!Step in as a night watchman—decode clues, solve puzzles, and conquer escape-room challenges before it’s too late!Ages 11–18 | Grades 6–12 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Library After Dark: Quest for the Secret Tomb 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Special Programs Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: When the library closes, chaos awakens!Step in as a night watchman—decode clues, solve puzzles, and conquer escape-room challenges before it’s too late!Ages 11–18 | Grades 6–12
This event is in the "Adults" group Aging in Place - Life Planning and Advance Directives Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A at Opelika Public Library Age Group: Adults Parkers Place Foundation with Janessa Bedell, M.A. Gerontology, present a seminar to discuss challenges for older adults & adaptive ways to thrive. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 11 2026 Sat Aging in Place - Life Planning and Advance Directives 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Event Details: Parkers Place Foundation with Janessa Bedell, M.A. Gerontology, present a seminar to discuss challenges for older adults & adaptive ways to thrive.
This event is in the "Kids" group Yoga Story Time Monday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Yoga Story Time 11:00am–11:30am 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 Monday Matinee: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: All Ages Join us for a viewing of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs on the big screen. Bring your blankets and pillows and enjoy some popcorn while you watch.Rated PG, run time 94 minutes View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Monday Matinee: Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for a viewing of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs on the big screen. Bring your blankets and pillows and enjoy some popcorn while you watch.Rated PG, run time 94 minutes
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Makerspace Safety Class Monday, July 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Makerspace Safety Class 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 Women's Self Defense presented by Red Wolf Martial Arts Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Women's Self Defense presented by Red Wolf Martial Arts 6:00pm–7:00pm Open Library Branch: Opelika Public Library Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness 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 Tuesday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Dancercise 9:00am–10:00am 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.