Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.
Cajun, Creole, and Soul Food (Senior College in the Community)
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Cooking,
Other
Library Branch:
Auburn Public Library
Room:
Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type:
Cooking,
Other
Event Details:
The presenter for this program will be joining us via Zoom. Please come to the library to be able to watch and engage with the presentation on the big screen.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.
Library Branch:
Auburn Public Library
Room:
Second Floor
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Community Credit Union's Financial & Life Navigator, Ginger Leigh Smith, will be on site at the Auburn Public Library today. The navigator can help with resource coordination, financial education, and serves as a conduit for stability in
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)" group.
This event is in the "Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)" group.
Crafty Kids: Paper Roll Flower
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids,
Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8),
Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch:
Auburn Public Library
Room:
Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8),
Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Make a 3D flower using a paper roll and a wide array of provided art supplies. Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group.
Library Branch:
Auburn Public Library
Room:
Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Program Type:
Story Time
Event Details:
Story Time is a fun session of storytelling, singing, and crafting. This activity is best suited for children aged between 3 to 5 years and siblings are more than welcome to participate. No prior registration is needed.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)" group.
This event is in the "Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)" group.
Family Movie Matinee: The Lorax
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids,
Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8),
Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12),
Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Movie
Library Branch:
Auburn Public Library
Room:
Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8),
Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12),
Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Drop in to a free viewing of the family movie, The Lorax. No registration is required. Parents/caregivers must stay with their child(ren) during the movie. Rated PG, running time: 1 hour 35 minutes.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch:
Auburn Public Library
Room:
Second Floor
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+),
All Ages
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Stop by the Auburn Public Library to play chess with friends and neighbors!
All are welcome, drop-in anytime weekly on Wednesdays between 4:00-5:30 PM.
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