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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 "Adults" group.

Qigong

10:00am - 11:00am
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 "All Ages" group.

Kid's Craft Fair

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for Opelika Public Library's Inaugural Kid's Craft Fair! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Read, Eat, Repeat!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our Read, Eat, Repeat cozy mystery book club, where we will be diving into thrilling reads and tasty treats straight from the book! Whether you're a seasoned sleuth or new to mysteries, come for the food and stay for the fun!

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

The Princess Bride

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Back Porch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Showing The Princess Bride on the lawn at OPL? Inconceivable!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong

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

Bring your favorite stuffed animal/doll/lovey and join us for a tea party as we watch Paddington 2. 

Run time: 1 hour, 44 minutes

Rated: PG

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Learn how to use our 3D Printer and become safety certified to use the machine on your own. This class is required before you are able to make 3D Printer appointments or attend Open Make. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pajama Story Time

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

This story time features calm and relaxing songs and stories perfect to set you up for a restful night of sleep.

All ages are welcome

This event is in the "Kids" group.
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.

Pop Art Pet Portraits

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Turn a picture of your favorite pet into a Pop Art masterpiece! Bring in a photo, or email it to us with 'Pet Pic' in subject line to library@opelika-al.gov.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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 "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Meet the furry friends from Opelika Police Department. K9 officers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and then do a K9 demo. Stay after and have a popsicle with OPD officers!

4:00-5:00 pm K9 Demonstration

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

Fiber & Fabric

4:30pm - 6:30pm
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 "Kids" group.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
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
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 "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Embark on an exciting new adventure with us as we delve into the world of Glowforge Design! We will be going over the essentials of starting your own designs, along with advanced-level tips and tricks to elevate your creativity.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Tasty Tales

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Part story time, part cooking class! This event is for kids in 1st - 5th grades. We will read Uncle John's City Garden and then make succotash.

Allergies cannot be accommodated.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Learn how to use our 3D Printer and become safety certified to use the machine on your own. This class is required before you are able to make 3D Printer appointments or attend Open Make. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Board Meeting

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and meets at the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are open to the public and you are invited to attend. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pajama Story Time

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

This story time features calm and relaxing songs and stories perfect to set you up for a restful night of sleep.

All ages are welcome