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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 "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 "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 "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Kickoff

6:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Back Porch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Aloha! Kick-off Summer Reading at OPL with a special performance by Mahealani's Polynesian Entertainment. Learn about Tahitian dance, Hawaiian hula, and Samoan dance and cultures. Dance your way into summer fun with OPL!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time in the Garden

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us across the street from OPL at the O Grows Community Garden for stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun activities designed to designed to develop language, literacy, and social skills.

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.

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.

Gene Cordova Show

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

Join us for Gene Cordova and The Art of Puppetry and Ventriloquism. This hysterical show gives the audience a funny glimpse behind the curtain of puppetry and ventriloquism.

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.
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 "Adults" group.

Bling your Book!

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Bring your own book and bedazzle the cover for a truly unique and colorful special edition! Patrons provide their own book and we'll supply the sparkle!

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.

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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Friends of the Library Donation Day

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. 

Donation Day Rules

This event is in the "Adults" group.

#OPLreads Books and Bites

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

Join us the first Saturday of each month to share about the book you read for the previous month's OPLreads challenge prompt. Light refreshments will be served.

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 "All Ages" group.

Monday Matinee: Dog Man

2:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Watch Dog Man with us on the big screen. Popcorn will be served. Stay after the movie to enjoy popsicles with officers from Opelika Police Department!

 

Dog Man, rated PG, run time 89 minutes