Calendar

Full STEAM Ahead

March 21, 2019, 1:00 PM - March 25, 2019, 2:30 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

We are so excited for you to join us at Full STEAM Ahead! This STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) week long of fun is perfect for school-aged children. All materials are provided and no registration is required. Our daily topics: 18th: Science- Explosions and Reactions! 19th: Technology- Bristle Bot Battles 20th: Engineering- Bridges and Catapults 21st: Arts- Painting with Force and Motion: Be prepared to get messy! 22nd: Math- Mathalicious.

Full STEAM Ahead

March 22, 2019, 1:00 PM - March 26, 2019, 2:30 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

We are so excited for you to join us at Full STEAM Ahead! This STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) week long of fun is perfect for school-aged children. All materials are provided and no registration is required. Our daily topics: 18th: Science- Explosions and Reactions! 19th: Technology- Bristle Bot Battles 20th: Engineering- Bridges and Catapults 21st: Arts- Painting with Force and Motion: Be prepared to get messy! 22nd: Math- Mathalicious.

Pre-School Story Time

March 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Cooper Library Children's Room

Join us for an interactive and engaging preschool program that is sure to delight and entertain! They won't even know they are learning! (Ages 0-5)

Board Game Hangout

March 25, 2019, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

From Monopoly to Betrayal at the House on the Hill to Sushi Go, Monday is for board games. BYOB (that’s Bring Your Own Board game) or play one of ours. Board Game Hangout is geared towards ages 16 and up.

Bossy Pants Book Club

March 26, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Cooper Library Meeting Room

If you love spiky humor, quick wit and brutal honesty, this new book club is perfect for you! We meet at the Library on the fourth Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 P.M. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Library. January: Bear Town by Fredrik Backman February: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman March: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin April: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

Home School Coding

March 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Cooper Library Meeting Room

Homeschool Coding 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. Note: This is the same program as our regular Code Club and Code Club Jr. but offered during the day and geared towards homeschooling families. (Ages 9 and up)

Code Club Jr.

March 27, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Cooper Library Meeting Room

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 8-9)

Imagination Lab

March 28, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Cooper Library Children's Room

Code Club

March 28, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Cooper Library Meeting Room

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 up)

Pre-School Story Time

March 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM @ Cooper Library Children's Room

Join us for an interactive and engaging preschool program that is sure to delight and entertain. The Monday and Friday programs are different, so feel free to come to one or both! (Ages 0-5)

ACT Test Prep

March 30, 2019, 8:00 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. There will also be a full-length practice test. Practice test will be different at each date. Pizza lunch provided. Event is free, but space is limited to 30 participants and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins at 8:00am. Open to HS Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.

Brick Builders Club

March 30, 2019, 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.

Walk-in Tech Help

March 30, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library

Have Tech Questions? Need to start an email account or get help with an online job application? Do you get a headache trying to download an eBook? We can help with that! Drop in every Saturday between 3pm and 4pm OR make an appointment for a time that works better with your schedule! For more info or to book your appointment, call 334-705-5380 or email library@opelika-al.gov

Dixie Boys Baseball registration begins

March 25, 2019, All Day @ Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center

For more information please visit the Winter/Spring Park Bench Activity Guide.

Men's Steam-room Closure

March 25, 2019, 5:00 AM - March 30, 2019, 5:00 PM @ Opelika Sportsplex & Aquatics Center

Men's steam-room will be closed for maintenance.

Planning Commission Work Session

March 26, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Public Works Facility

Planning Commission Meeting

March 26, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Public Works Facility