Calendar

ACT Test Prep

January 18, 2020, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Cooper Library Meeting Room

Free test prep class covers content-specific strategies, pacing and time management skills, test-taking strategies, and tips for the most frequently tested question types. Event is free, but space is limited to 30 participants and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Pizza lunch will be served from 12pm-1pm. Tickets are available AS A REMINDER ONLY at Eventbrite. Having a ticket does NOT guarantee you will have a seat.

Saturday Code Club

January 18, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Maybe the next Zuckerberg sleeps in your house. Code Club at the Lewis Cooper Jr Memorial Library is going to teach your kids how to make website, apps, and games in a fun environment. Give them much needed exposure to STEM education and let them get ahead of the crowd. Not only could they become the next tech billionaire, but they'll learn valuable critical thinking skills at the same time. Bring your own laptop if you have one, but it is not required. Ages 10 and older. Starts 1/11/20 and finishes 3/28/20. No program on 2/1/20

Brick Builders

January 18, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Cooper Library Children's Room

If you love creating with Lego bricks, then this is the place to be! Open to all ages, but geared towards school-aged children, your creativity will take the spotlight as you build whatever you can imagine. Lego bricks provided.

Teen D & D at Cooper Library

January 18, 2020, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Get ready for adventure! Our DM will lead you through a fun-filled fantasy tale. This is a great way to learn to play D & D or to get back in the game if you've been out for a while. Open to people aged 11-17. We will begin on January 11 and should complete the campaign by May 16th. Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Walk-In Tech Help

January 18, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Have Tech Questions? Need Help Getting Started with your new eReader or want to learn more about the 24/7 library? We can help with that! Drop in between 3 and 4 every Saturday or call to make an appointment at a time that works for you! Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Open Board Game Play

January 19, 2020, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

From Monopoly to Betrayal at the House on the Hill to Sushi Go, Sunday is for board games. BYOB (that’s Bring Your Own Board game) or play one of ours; we have over 50 to choose from! All ages are welcome, though this event is usually 17 and older.

D & D at Cooper Library

January 19, 2020, 4:59 PM - 5:00 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Join an adventure or create your own at the Library! With plenty of space available, the Lewis Cooper Memorial Library is happy to host table-top groups of all kinds, whether they’re interested in Pen and Paper games, Miniatures, or anything else you can imagine. For information on joining one of our campaigns, email us at library@opelika-al.gov Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 20, 2020, All Day @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Homeschool Hangout: Coding

January 22, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Class Description: Maybe the next Zuckerberg sleeps in your house. Code Club at the Lewis Cooper Jr Memorial Library is going to teach your kids how to make website, apps, and games in a fun environment. Give them much needed exposure to STEM education and let them get ahead of the crowd. Not only could they become the next tech billionaire, but they'll learn valuable critical thinking skills at the same time. Bring your own laptop if you have one, but it is not required. Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Story Time

January 24, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Cooper Library Children's Room

Every Monday and Friday join us at 10am for an interactive story time. Perfect for preschoolers, children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds. Storytime is followed by free play and is a great way to get out of the house for kids and caregivers alike! Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Saturday Code Club

January 25, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Maybe the next Zuckerberg sleeps in your house. Code Club at the Lewis Cooper Jr Memorial Library is going to teach your kids how to make website, apps, and games in a fun environment. Give them much needed exposure to STEM education and let them get ahead of the crowd. Not only could they become the next tech billionaire, but they'll learn valuable critical thinking skills at the same time. Bring your own laptop if you have one, but it is not required. Ages 10 and older. Starts 1/11/20 and finishes 3/28/20. No program on 2/1/20

Brick Builders

January 25, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Cooper Library Children's Room

If you love creating with Lego bricks, then this is the place to be! Open to all ages, but geared towards school-aged children, your creativity will take the spotlight as you build whatever you can imagine. Lego bricks provided.

Teen D & D at Cooper Library

January 25, 2020, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Get ready for adventure! Our DM will lead you through a fun-filled fantasy tale. This is a great way to learn to play D & D or to get back in the game if you've been out for a while. Open to people aged 11-17. We will begin on January 11 and should complete the campaign by May 16th. Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Walk-In Tech Help

January 25, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Have Tech Questions? Need Help Getting Started with your new eReader or want to learn more about the 24/7 library? We can help with that! Drop in between 3 and 4 every Saturday or call to make an appointment at a time that works for you! Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Open Board Game Play

January 26, 2020, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

From Monopoly to Betrayal at the House on the Hill to Sushi Go, Sunday is for board games. BYOB (that’s Bring Your Own Board game) or play one of ours; we have over 50 to choose from! All ages are welcome, though this event is usually 17 and older.

D & D at Cooper Library

January 26, 2020, 4:59 PM - 5:00 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Join an adventure or create your own at the Library! With plenty of space available, the Lewis Cooper Memorial Library is happy to host table-top groups of all kinds, whether they’re interested in Pen and Paper games, Miniatures, or anything else you can imagine. For information on joining one of our campaigns, email us at library@opelika-al.gov Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Story Time

January 27, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Cooper Library Children's Room

Every Monday and Friday join us at 10am for an interactive story time. Perfect for preschoolers, children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds. Storytime is followed by free play and is a great way to get out of the house for kids and caregivers alike! Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Teen Tuesday

January 28, 2020, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Beginning January 14, the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month are dedicated to high school students. Different activities will be available each time. Drop in anytime between 4pm and 7pm to participate! Follow us on social media (@OpelikaLibrary) for more details about each activity.

Homeschool Hangout: Coding

January 29, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Class Description: Maybe the next Zuckerberg sleeps in your house. Code Club at the Lewis Cooper Jr Memorial Library is going to teach your kids how to make website, apps, and games in a fun environment. Give them much needed exposure to STEM education and let them get ahead of the crowd. Not only could they become the next tech billionaire, but they'll learn valuable critical thinking skills at the same time. Bring your own laptop if you have one, but it is not required. Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

Story Time

January 31, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Cooper Library Children's Room

Every Monday and Friday join us at 10am for an interactive story time. Perfect for preschoolers, children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds. Storytime is followed by free play and is a great way to get out of the house for kids and caregivers alike! Cooper Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and activities for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance at: 334.705.5385, 334.705.5381 (FAX), or e-mail at library@opelika-al.gov

City Council Meeting

January 21, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Citizens are invited to voice their opinions at each council meeting. The only rule is that you must give your name and address, and you are limited to 5 minutes or less.

Opelika SportsPlex MLK Holiday Hours

January 20, 2020, 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center

The Opelika SportsPlex will be open from 5:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

January 28, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Public Works Facility