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Book Sale January 24th

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00am - 4:00pm
Lewis Cooper Jr. Auditorium at Opelika Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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

Join us for our Friends of the Library Book Sale!
Hardbacks will be $2.00 and Paperbacks and everything else will be $1.00!

A picture of a partially assembled puzzle with the text 5th Annual Puzzle Tournament in the top right corner.

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.

About the Author:

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: Handsewn Fabric Pumpkins

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join us in crafting a fast and easy handsewn pumpkin. Perfect for those new to crafting. All supplies provided.

Crafts & Drafts

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