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5th Annual OPL Puzzle Competition

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our 5th annual Puzzle Competition! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can assemble the provided 500 piece puzzle the fastest. Winners will be awarded in three categories: Adult, Family and Teens. 

Sarah Penner at Opelika Book Festival

Sarah Penner at Opelika Book Festival

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

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

Join us for an evening with author Sarah Penner!

This event will include an Author Talk by Sarah Penner and a book signing following the talk.

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Writing Workshops February 27

Opelika Book Festival: Writing Workshops

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 8:00am - 4:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Jump into the world of storytelling with our Opelika Book Festival Writing Workshops! These in-person sessions are perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their writing skills, share ideas, and have fun.

Author Fair February 28 9-2

Opelika Book Festival: Author Fair

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

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6 pm

DIY Decor: Felt Succulents

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

If keeping plants alive is a challenge for you, join us in creating one that will stay with you forever. We will be making adorable succulents out of felt. All supplies provided.