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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 "Adults" group

Energized Exercise

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This class teaches how to blend flowing gentle movements and energizing exercise to awaken and revitalize your body. Participants cultivate balance, flexibility, and improved circulation through this hour long session.

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 "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 "Kids" group

Family Story Time

10:00am–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:

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

Makerspace Safety Class

10:00am–11:00am
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 "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Donation Day

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your gently used books with the Friends of the Library! Books will be accepted on the side of the library near the outdoor book drop. 

Donation Day Rules

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

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

App-y Hour

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Did you know that OPL offers audiobooks, ebooks, and magazines through our digital services?

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:

Want to try out the Makerspace but don’t know where to start? Drop in on Thursdays to create a mini creation. Each month will feature a different small project that should 10 – 15 minutes to complete and are limited to one per patron. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

#OPLreads Books and Bites

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our final Books and Bites of 2025. We will discuss all the books read for the year using our OPL Reads 2025 prompts. Light refreshments will be served.

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Bookworms with O Grows

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Can you dig it? Books + Nature = Fun! Join us monthly for an outdoor adventure with our friends from O Grows. We will read a story and then participate in a nature/outdoor/garden-themed activity.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Festive 'Fits & Flicks

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Come get in the spirit, "ya filthy animals," at this screening of Home Alone! Wear your most festive sweater (like the one you got last year, "with a big bird knitted on it"). Hot cocoa will be served.   

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 "Adults" group

Recycled Book Christmas Tree

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Get crafty and learn how to make a unique holiday decoration out of recycled books! All supplies provided.

Closing

Library Closing Early at 5 PM

5:00pm–5:30pm
Branches:
Opelika Public Library
Description:

Due to increased traffic for the Christmas Parade, OPL will be closing 30 minutes early at 5 PM instead of 5:30 PM on Friday, December 5. 

6 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Sleepy Story Time

6:15pm–6:45pm
Kids
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Library Branch: Opelika Public Library
Room: Special Programs Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly, calming way to end the day! Sleepy Story Time features songs and stories that will leave you relaxed and ready for slumber.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafts & Drafts

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

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!

December's craft is yarn wrapped trees.