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Cricut Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

The Opelika Public Library has a variety of Cricut machines avaialable for use in our makerspace. In class you will learn about the types of machines we offer and how to get started with Cricut's Design Space. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Button Making

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Use our button maker to make custom buttons, magnets or key chains.

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

Open Make

9:00am - 4:00pm
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glowforge Safety Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dancercise

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
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

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.

Teen Yoga

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Addy and get moving! Learn basic yoga postures and breathing exercises to start your new year off right.

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.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 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 "Kids" group.

Jr. Robots

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids
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 "Adults" group.

Dancercise

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
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

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Game Night

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

Come play all your favorite games in the Teen Space! We'll have all your old favorites and some new ones too!

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

Open Make

9:00am - 4:00pm
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. 

Red Cross Blood Drive

9:00am - 4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Pavilion
Purpose of Meeting

Information to come

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

Glowforge Safety Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tasty Tales

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Part story time, part cooking class - all Fun! Join us as we read a food focused book and then sample the food from the story. You will also get to take home a recipe and tips for recreating the dish at home.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dancercise

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
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

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