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8 am
This event is in the "Kids" group.
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Public use. Space needed for their outreach event to coincide with story time.

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

Dancercise

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults
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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! 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Make

9:00am - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
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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.

Baby & Me

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids
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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
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

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

Qigong

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Experience the tranquility and health benefits of this ancient mind-body exercise, taught by certified instructor, Jo Anne Brown.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids
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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
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Experience the tranquility and health benefits of this ancient mind-body exercise, taught by certified instructor, Jo Anne Brown.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids
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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 "Kids" group.

Movin' & Groovin' Story Time

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
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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 "Kids" group.

Messy Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids
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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

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

Stuffed Animal Hospital

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kids
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day by making sure your favorite stuffy is in tip-top shape! There will be stations to weigh, x-ray, bandage your stuffy, and more! 

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

3D Printer Safety Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
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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.

Cricut Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
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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 "Kids" group.

Book Bistro

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

Come sample new genres, titles, stories, and more at our Book Bistro! While enjoying delectable treats, we will "taste-test" books based on that month's theme. You then can check-out and take home your menu selection! 

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

Glowforge Safety Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
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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.

Jr. Robots

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
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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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

Espresso Yourself: Poetry at The Coffee Shop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Step into The Coffee Shop and let your words flow freely! It's our bi-monthly poetry event in downtown Opelika where we celebrate creativity over a cup of your favorite brew. Share your verses, listen in, or simply soak up the atmosphere.

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

Tech Talk: Newsbank

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Group Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading the daily paper but are frustrated that everything is going to a digital only version? This presentation will show you how Newsbank can bring the daily paper directly to your device and the benefits of electronic access!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Grief & Loss Support Group

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This support group provides emotional support, validation, education, and time with people also experiencing grief and loss.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Alabama Writer's Forum Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

People We Don’t Want to Forget: Who do you want to carry into the future? Who do you want people to know about?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Robots

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Learn how to code with Dot & Dash!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Welcome Wagon

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

New to Opelika? Attend this special Welcome Wagon event to learn all about Opelika and the wide array of events, activities, and resources available in town and the surrounding areas.

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

Pajama Story Time

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Kids
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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