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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

Drop in: Mini Make

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

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

Fright Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Do you love haunting stories with thrilling adventures and nightmarish creatures? Then you belong in Fright Club

Join us at the dark-thirty for spooky tales, games, creepy crafts, and ghoulish treats!

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: Meeting Room B
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

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 "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

Tora Con

10:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Tora Con is Auburn and Opelika's first multi fandom Comic Con!

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 "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 "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

Chess League

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Hang out and play chess with other teens—beginners welcome. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Sleepy Story Time

6:15pm–6:45pm
Kids
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly, calming way to end the day! Sleepy Story Time features songs and stories that will leave you relaxed and ready for slumber.

Branches:
Opelika Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed on April 22 for a scheduled Staff Development Day.

This time allows our team to participate in training and professional development so we can continue providing excellent service to our community.

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

Drop in: Mini Make

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Makerspace
Event Details:

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Jr. Robots

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to control Dot, Dash or Sphero Bolt through code! This is an introductory program, no prior coding experience necessary!

For students in grades 3-5

This event is in the "Teens" group

Robots

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come code with Dot, Dash, or Sphero BOLT!

Take on fun challenges or design and play your own games through hands-on programming.

Recommended for teens with some basic coding experience.

For grades 6–12

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Calligraphy

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of calligraphy at this introductory session with Melissa Carvajal of Unique Made By Hand. All supplies provided. Registration is required.

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

Trivia Night - Fourth Wing

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Calling all Fourth Wing fans! This is the night to test your Empyrean series knowledge with fun trivia, snacks, and Fourth Wing themed prizes to the winning team/person. Teams or individuals 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.