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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Poetry Contest

04/01/2024 @ 8:30am - 04/30/2024 @ 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Submit your original poetry throughout the month of April (poetry month!) for a chance to win some amazing prizes. 

Poems may be submitted by students in grades 6 -12.

Each student may submit no more than two (2) poems.

9 am
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dancercise

9:00am - 10:00am
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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! Come prepared for sessions filled with fun, laughter and learning. Wear something comfortable and bring a friend!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby & Me

9:30am - 10:30am
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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 "Adults" group.

Dancercise

9:00am - 10:00am
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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! Come prepared for sessions filled with fun, laughter and learning. Wear something comfortable and bring a friend!

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

Inspired by the tools and tasks connected to airplanes and flying, the interactive exhibits explore STEM concepts through the lens of the pioneering airmen’s Six Guiding Principles Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen features

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

Inspired by the tools and tasks connected to airplanes and flying, the interactive exhibits explore STEM concepts through the lens of the pioneering airmen’s Six Guiding Principles Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen features

10 am
This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Featuring Rich the Magician and Klinker the Balloon Twister, come enjoy a fun-filled magic show and balloon workshop. Participants will learn simple balloon-shaping techniques after the show. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong

10:00am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Southside Center for the Arts
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

10:00am - 11:00am
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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
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Library Branch: Southside Center for the Arts
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.
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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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
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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.

11 am
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Inspired by the tools and tasks connected to airplanes and flying, the interactive exhibits explore STEM concepts through the lens of the pioneering airmen’s Six Guiding Principles Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen features

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Inspired by the tools and tasks connected to airplanes and flying, the interactive exhibits explore STEM concepts through the lens of the pioneering airmen’s Six Guiding Principles Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen features

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

Open Make

11:00am - 7:00pm
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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.

Messy Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
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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.

Stay and Play

11:00am - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Stay and Play Saturdays at OPL! Every Saturday in February, March, and April, a variety of toys, games, and manipulatives will be in the Program Room for children to engage in free play with.

12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Egg Drop Challenge

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Back Porch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Whose egg will survive?! A variety of materials will be provided for you to make a safe nest. Opelika Fire Department will be here with Ladder 1 to see which eggs make it. Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories.

For all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Recycled Book Craft

3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at OPL for some adult crafting where we will be reusing tattered books in new ways!  Drop in and create something new out of well worn used books. Read, Recycle, Create!

Craft will take about 30 minutes to complete.

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

Fiber & Fabric

4:30pm - 6:30pm
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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.
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glowforge Safety Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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
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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.

5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Recycled Book Craft

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at OPL for some adult crafting where we will be reusing tattered books in new ways!  Drop in and create something new out of well worn used books. Read, Recycle, Create!

Craft will take about 30 minutes to complete.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Experience aviation history in a whole new light at our inclusive Sensory Nights!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tapple

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

Bring your friends and play Tapple in the Teen Space!

6 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Pajama Story Time

6:15pm - 7:00pm
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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 "Teens" group.

Universal Yums

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

Unbox and try awesome snacks from around the world!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafts & Drafts

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adults need craft time too! Join us at Whistle Stop Bottle & Brew to make a fun seasonal craft! All craft supplies will be provided, drafts are on you!