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Makerspace Safety Class

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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 "Kids" group.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Come join us for a wild adventure with the Critter Caravan from the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center! 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
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.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us at Courthouse Square for Story Time on Tuesday afternoons all summer long! 

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

Open Make

9:00am - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
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

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pendulum Painting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Science+Art=Fun! Use a giant pendulum as a paintbrush and create something fun. Dress for mess.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Pendulum Painting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Science+Art=Fun! Use a giant pendulum as a paintbrush and create something fun. Dress for mess.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Messy Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids
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 "Kids" group.

Book Builders: Lego Edition

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Take your building skills to the next level! Based on a book setting, all participants will be given a challenge build. Come join friends and build your Lego creativity brick by brick.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Our World: Tiny Art

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity on a small scale at Tiny Art Night! Join us for an evening of miniature masterpieces as we paint, draw, and create on tiny canvases.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee and Coloring

8:30am - 9:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Back Porch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Bring your own coffee or share some of ours and join us for coloring and coffee on Friday mornings this summer. Coffee, adult coloring pages, and art supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
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.

Qigong

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Technology Basics Course

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Family Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
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 "Adults" group.

Qigong

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summertime Concert with Roger Day!

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Sing loud, jump high, and dream big with Roger Day during this fun and interactive concert!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Yoga Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Cancelled
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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 "Teens" group.

Tic Tac Toe Frisbee

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Back Porch
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Toss frisbees to claim your spot on the board - can you get 3 in a row? We'll have popsicles to keep you cool.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
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.

Melted Crayon Suncatchers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Grate used crayons and then melt them down into a bright suncatcher for your window.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us at Courthouse Square for Story Time on Tuesday afternoons all summer long! 

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

Open Make

9:00am - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.