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All Day
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

100 Games. One Rivalry. Endless Pride.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family STEM Career Connect Day

9:00am–11:00am
All Ages
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

STEM Career Connect at Opelika Library!

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:

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
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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

Yoga 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:

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
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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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Aging in Place

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join Janessa Bedell M.A. Gerontology to discuss challenges for older adults & adaptive ways to thrive. Topics to be covered include demands of aging in place, healthcare directives and financial literacy.

12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop in: Mini Make

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

August Mini Make: Engrave a Pencil using the Glowforge!

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Tasty Tales

4:15pm–5:00pm
Kids
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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.

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

Fiber & Fabric

4:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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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.

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

Makerspace Safety Class

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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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 "Kids" group

Story Time at O Grows Farmer's Market

5:30pm–6:00pm
Kids
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us at Courthouse Square for Story Time on Tuesday afternoons all summer long! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Harry Potter Trivia

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

Put your wizarding knowledge to the test at our Teen Harry Potter Trivia Night!

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

A conversation for adult daughters navigating a complex relationship with their mother. Facilitated by Certified Life Coach Tafwani Michelle.

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 "Adults" group

History of Hip Hop Bingo

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

August is National Hip Hop Month and we are celebrating with musical bingo honoring the legends of hip hop.  We play the music, you find the song on your card.  Join us for some musical fun and light refreshments.