Our Services

Here are a few of the services we offer.

Children’s Area – The Opp Library holds an extensive children’s collection for both very young and juvenile readers alike. Board books, easy reading, chapter books, and dvds are all available in our children’s section.

Teen Zone – The library has a large collection dedicated to teen materials, all in its own private corner of the library. Besides popular series, such as Redwall, the Warriors, and the Hunger Games, we have an extensive collection of graphic novels and manga. Our teen zone also has its own nonfiction section, for students in need of help on a research paper.

Copies – Opp Public Library has a copier to copy whatever you need. Prices are .25 per sheet for black and white text or .50-1.00 per sheet for color. The amount will depend on how much ink is used. Ask a librarian for exact amount. If you need a two-sided copy, the price is .30 per page for black and white. 

Faxes –  Opp Public Library can send and receive faxes. Price is 1.00 per sheet. 

Scanning–  Opp Public Library can scan and email papers for you. Price is $1.00 for the first page and .50 per page after that.

E-books –

To check out ebooks on a laptop or desktop from Opp Public Library, go to http://yourcloudlibrary.com, follow prompts to select Opp Library, and enter your library card number. You can also download the cloudLibrary by Bibliotheca app from Apple or Google Play Store. Then, you'll be ready to check out books on your Kindle, iPad or whatever device you prefer!

Computer Room – Having the ability to navigate the web is vital in today’s information world. The Opp Library has PC computers for public use and free Wifi. Whether you need to check your bank statement or Facebook, you can do it here. Staff can help with basic computer tasks, but we cannot sit down with you and help you fill out forms, email, or anything with personal info. 

Hotspots - Opp Library has 3 hotspots available for check out. These check out for two weeks at a time. Hotspots are not available for check out to new Library Card holders. You must have an established account at Opp Public Library in order to check out a hotspot. 

Board and Conference Rooms – The library has a conference room and a community room that patrons can utilize for hosting non-profit events. If you have a wedding shower to plan, our conference room will be perfect for a small gathering. Or, if you are planning a meeting, our board room is available for use with a conference table . These rooms can be reserved throughout the week or on the weekend. Opp Library does charge a $25.00 deposit on the room that you must pay when you pick up the key for the room. That money will be refunded the next business day as long as the room is clean and orderly. You may visit our policies page for more info or call and speak to a librarian if you have any questions.

Magazines and Newspapers – If you want to stay current on the local and global news, then come by the library. We subscribe to local papers from Opp, Andalusia, Elba, Enterprise, and Dothan.  

Summer Reading – Encouraging good reading habits in children is important. It improves comprehension and learning ability, while providing an inexhaustible joy. Every summer, the Opp Library hosts a FREE reading program for kids from kindergarten up. Each year the program features a different theme, with books and crafts chosen to match. We post the schedule with dates every year around May. Make sure to follow us on Facebook to see photos & updates!