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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

National Library Week Bookmark Contest

All Day 4/7 - 4/11
All Ages
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

What draws you to the library? Let your creativity shine during 2025 National Library Week: Drawn to the Library. Submit your unique design and enter our bookmark contest. The winners will have their bookmarks printed and shared at OPL!

9 am
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 "Adults" group.

Technology Basics Course

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Family Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

This event will provide guided support through coursework that will help educate on technology basics (web browsing, computer use, tablet use, phone use, and more!)

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 "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.

10 am
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

10:00am - 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 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.

11 am
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.

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.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

As an introduction to its Healing History initiative, Alabama Humanities Alliance offers Past Forward -- a participatory experience bringing people together to explore, and reflect upon, pieces of our shared past. 

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

12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
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
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
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.

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 "Kids" group.

Book Bistro

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids
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
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
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

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

Clayful Creations

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Bring your imagination to life through clay! Get ready to shape, mold, and craft your own masterpieces at the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Does your house need healing? Does your house have a history that may be influencing your living in the home?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Robots

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

Learn how to code with Dot & Dash!

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

Pajama Story Time

6:15pm - 7:00pm
Kids
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