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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.

The Science Lady: The Color of Science

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Join The Science Lady for a fun show exploring The Science of Color!

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

Fiber & Fabric

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Woven Bookmarks

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

Use a cardboard loom and yarn to weave a colorful bookmark!

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.

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.

Yoga 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:

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.

Printmaking

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Learn about different types of printmaking and then use the techniques to make your own awesome prints!

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 "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.

Gel Printing

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

Learn about gel printing and make your own prints using what you learned! 

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.

ATS Magic Show

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Arthur performs many magic tricks in each show at a very fast pace. Classics of magic with rings, coins, cards, water, handkerchiefs, and even rubber chickens.

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 "Teens" group.

Glowforge Robots

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us to make an animated servo motor robot featuring the Makerspace's Glowforge. Please note that we will be working with wires and electricity.

Strictly 6th grade+

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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come celebrate the end of summer with a Glow Party with DJ Ozz! Enjoy games, family friendly music, and a glow-in-the dark dance party with your friends at OPL.

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.