Story Times
Mondays at 11:00. For ages 2-5. Yoga Story Time
Movin' & Groovin' Story Time
Tuesdays at 11:00. For ages 2-5.
Sleepy Story Time
Tuesdays at 6:15. For all ages.
Baby & Me Story Time
Wednesdays at 9:30. For ages 0-2.
Messy Story Time
Thursdays at 11:00. For ages 2-5.
Family Story Time
Fridays & Saturdays at 10:00. For all ages.
Kids
Tween Tuesday
February 10 & March 10 at 4:00 th th
Join us the 2nd Tuesday of the month for a fun afternoon just for you! Bring a friend for crafts, games, and snacks.
Tween Tuesdays is only for students in 4th and 5th grade.
Fright Club
February 11 & March 11 at 4:00 th th
Do you love spooky stories, creepy creatures, and thrilling adventures? Join us for Fright Club - stories just for 3rd–5th graders who dare to read on the scary side!
For students in 3rd-5th grade.
Drop-in Valentine Crafternoon
February 11 at 4:00 th
Roses are red, violets are blue, we will be making crafts, and you should, too! Drop-in anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. to create some fun Valentinethemed crafts for you or your special someone.
Pokemon Club
February 25 & March 25 at 4:00 th th
Do you love all things Pokemon? Join us for our monthly Pokemon meet-up. Play games, make connections, and have fun!
Stuffed Animal Hospital Story Time
February 28 at 10:00 th
Join us for a special story time with your favorite stuffed animal! After the story, your stuff can visit the OPL Animal Hospital. There will be stations to weigh, x-ray, bandage your stuffy, and more!
Solar Oven S'mores
March 17 at 2:00 th
Harness the power of the sun and let Mother Nature be your chef! Make and use your own solar-powered "oven" and enjoy some s'mores with OPL.
Blast Off: Egg Drop Challenge
March 19 at 2:00 th
Can your egg defy gravity? Join us to create your own "nest egg" and see if it can handle the drop with some help from our friends at the Opelika Fire Department. *All supplies will be provided.
Coca-Cola Space Science Center's Portable Planetarium
March 20 at 11:00, 12:00, & 1:00 th
Appleseed to Apples: Game Night
March 11 at 5:00 th
Join us for a Johnny Appleseed inspired game night! Come play Apples to Apples, and snack on some apple-y treats.
Glow Beyond the Stars
March 16 at 2:00 th
Come create your own glowing art—galaxy edition! Create your solar system , take it home, let it charge in the sun, and when the lights go out… watch your galaxy light up the night!
Solar Oven S'mores
March 17 at 2:00 th
Harness the power of the sun and let Mother Nature be your chef! Make and use your own solar-powered "oven" and enjoy some s'mores with OPL.
Chess League
March 17 at 5:00 th
Hang out and play chess with other teens— beginners welcome.
Bouncing Moon Rocks
March 18 at 5:00 th
Get ready to "bounce" into this hands on space craft, no space suit required! Come join us to make glow in the dark, bouncing moon rocks and turn the library into a mini moon lab!
Blast Off: Egg Drop Challenge
March 19 at 2:00 th
Can your egg defy gravity? Join us to create your own "nest egg" and see if it can handle the drop with some help from our friends at the Opelika Fire Department. *All supplies will be provided.
2 and 4 Thursday of the month at 4:00 nd th
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 Jr. Robots
Tasty Tales
February 18 & March 18 at 4:15 th th
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 program is for students in grades K-5. Food allergies cannot be accommodated. Food tasting items will be posted with advance notice.
Book Builders Lego Club
February 4 & March 4 at 4:00 th th
Unleash your creativity with LEGO bricks! Whether you’re building structures, vehicles, or entire worlds, this event is all about imagination and teamwork. Come show off your building skills, collaborate with others, and see what incredible creations you can come up with!
Bookworms with O Grows
February 2 & March 2 at 4:00 nd nd
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. Learn about the natural world around us and become a real-life bookworm! (Dress for mess)
Take a journey to the stars in the Coca Cola's Space Science Center's Portable Planetarium. This is a 45 minute show that will be enclosed inside the planetarium. You must commit to the entire viewing. This is strictly for 2nd graders and up. Registration required. No food or drink allowed inside the planetarium.
Teens
Robots
2 and 4 Thursday of the month at 5:00 nd th Learn how to code with Dot & Dash!
Groundhog Games
February 2 at 4:00 nd
Join in our groundhog games - you'll race the clock in these Punxsutawney Phil- inspired challenges.
Drop-in Valentine Crafternoon
February 11 at 4:00 th
Roses are red, violets are blue, we will be making crafts, and you should, too! Drop-in anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. to create some fun Valentinethemed crafts for you or your special someone.
Mardi Gras Mosaics
February 17 at 4:30 th
Let the good times roll! Join us on Fat Tuesday to create dot art, using paint and beads.
Disco Snail Inferno
March 3 at 4:00 rd
Help keep disco Stayin’ Alive—come make a groovy snail with a disco ball shell!
Coca-Cola Space Science Center's Portable Planetarium
March 20 at 11:00, 12:00, & 1:00 th
Take a journey to the stars in the Coca Cola's Space Science Center's Portable Planetarium. This is a 45 minute show that will be enclosed inside the planetarium. You must commit to the entire viewing. This is strictly for 2nd graders and up. Registration required. No food or drink allowed inside the planetarium.
Adults & Teens
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. Fiber & Fabric
1st Monday & 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:30-6:30
Adults
Dancercise
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:00
Join us for this fun dance class for adults! Our experienced instructor, Anita, will guide you through Zumba-style dance with easy-to-follow steps and techniques.
Dancercise meets at the Southside Center for the Arts directly across the street from the OPL parking lot.
Makerspace Safety Class
Mondays at 5:30
Saturday Sessions: February 7 & th March 7 at 10:00 th Joinusforanall-in-oneMakerspace informationandsafetyclasstostartyour creativejourneywithOPL!Inthis1-hour class,patronswilllearnimportantsafety informationaboutour3DPrintersand Glowforgemachine,becomesafety certifiedtousethemachines,andlearn aboutMakerspaceOpenMakeandprivate appointmentoptions.Thisclassisrequired beforeyoucanmake3DPrinterand Glowforgeappointmentsorusethe machinesduringOpenMakedays.Kids ages8-15musthavetheirparentor guardianpresenttobecomecertified.
Current Machines
3DPrinter*
Glowforge*
ButtonMaker
Cricut
BookBinder
Laminator
SublimationPrinter
*requiressafetyclassbeforeindependentuse
Open Make Hours
Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Anyonewhohastakentheappropriate safetyclassescanuseMakerspace machineswithoutappointment Machines arefirst-come,first-served.
February 10 & March 10 at 4:00 th th
TheOpelikaPublicLibraryhasavarietyof Cricutmachinesavailableforuseinour makerspace Inclass,youwilllearnaboutthe typesofmachinesweofferandhowtoget startedwithCricut'sDesignSpace Cricut Class
Drop
In:
Mini Make
Thursdays from 3:00-5:00
WanttotryouttheMakerspacebutdon’t knowwheretostart?Dropinon Thursdaystomakeasmallproject.Each monthwillfeatureadifferentsmall projectthatshouldtakeabout10–15 minutestocompleteandarelimitedtoone perpatron.
February Mini Make: Holographic bookmarkswiththeCricut!
March Mini Make: Usethebuttonmaker tomakeabutton!
The Makerspace is open by appointment only on Mondays & Fridays. To book an appointment, visit opelika.librarycalendar.com.
Donation Days
The first Saturday of each month from 10:00 - 12:00
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
2 boxes of books can be donated per person each Donation Day
No textbooks, magazines, or encyclopedias will be accepted
Books must be in good condition (Friends member will check condition of books before books are accepted)
Person donating books is responsible for disposing of books that do not follow above rules
For more information about joining the Friends of the Opelika Library, please visit opelikalibraryfriends.com
Hours
Monday-Thursday
8:30am -7:00pm
Friday-Saturday
8:30am -5:30pm
February 23 at 6:00 rd
The Library Board is appointed by the City Council and meets at 6:00 pm at the Opelika Public Library. The meetings are open to the public and you are invited to attend. Library Board Meeting
TheOpelikaPublicLibrarydoesnot discriminateonthebasisofdisabilityand uponrequestwillprovidereasonable accommodationstoensureequalaccess toitsprograms,services,andactivities Torequestanaccommodationforanyof theLibrary'sprograms,services,or activities,pleaseemaillibrary@opelikaalgovorcall334-705-5380atleast72 hoursinadvance.
