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This event is in the "Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group

Tiny Tunes

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Music
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Tiny Tunes is a fun music and movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Siblings are welcome. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Workforce Development with MEIRS

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Study Rooms
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Empowering our diverse community through employment.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

New Date: Maine Historical Fiction Book Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Book Groups, Book Discussions
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Groups, Book Discussions
Event Details:
Due to inclement weather, December 29th's meeting of the Maine Historical Fiction Book Group has been cancelled. The group will be meeting instead to discuss The Eastern.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

CCU Life & Financial Navigator on site

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
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 "Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 7-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (Grades 9-12)" group

Craft Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether it be crocheting, drawing, origami or something else entirely, The Teen Space Craft Club serves as a time to work on any arts and crafts related projects, share advice and learn something new.

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: Skiing Snowman

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:

Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer Mary Ann Cormier. This week, we'll turn a paper plate into a snowman who skis across the scene.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Local History Room Open

9:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

APL's Local History Room will be open and available today from 9:00 a.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group

Preschool Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Story Time
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 "Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 7-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (Grades 9-12)" group

Media Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Technology
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: CREATE Media Lab
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make music, movies, and more at Media Club! Media Club will take place in the Create! Media Lab, which is a space dedicated for making self-directed digital media projects, including, but not limited to:

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

APL Chess Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Other
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.

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

Homeschool Thursday: Learn How to Write Your Name in Morse Code

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
STEAM/STEM
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: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate National Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day! Library staff will provide children ages 5–12 with craft supplies to write their names in dots and dashes using Morse code.

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

Hygge! Lets Celebrate Togetherness

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Other
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: Other
Event Details:

As the days grow shorter and the air gets cooler, it is the perfect time to embrace the warmth and comfort of hygge right here at the library!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)" group

Sprouts Story & Play Time for Babies & Toddlers

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)
Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Stop by APL for an enjoyable and engaging lap-sit program for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Siblings are also welcome to participate.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 7-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (Grades 9-12)" group

Teen Movie Night: Night at the Museum

3:00pm–4:45pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Movie
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in to a free viewing of the movie, Night at the Museum. Rated PG, running time 108 minutes.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" 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

Read to a Dog: Meadow

9:00am–10:00am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5), Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5), Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

Meet Renée Brezovsky and her therapy dog, Meadow. Meadow is a blue merle Australian Shepherd who is excited to meet you. Sign up for your child's 15-minute appointment to read to Meadow. Call the library to register at 207-333-6640, x3. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

APL Bookstore Open

9:00am–12:30pm
All Ages
Book Sale
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: The Bookstore
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Auburn Public Library Bookstore is now open on Saturday mornings. from 9:00-12:30. Choose from hundreds of gently used books, with most prices under $4. We have books for children, teens, and adults.

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

Homeschool Library Skills Tour

9:30am–10:30am
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Other
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), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Children's Librarian, Brandon Dyer, for a tour of the library, where you will discover the many services offered and learn how to search the library materials to better your educational journey efficiently.

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
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 7-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (Grades 9-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Take Home a Baby Plant

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's 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), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate National Houseplant Appreciation Day! Library friends ages 5+, teens, and adults are welcome to drop into the children's department to select a baby plant to take home and nurture. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group

Tiny Tunes

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Music
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Tiny Tunes is a fun music and movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Siblings are welcome. No registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18)" group
This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 7-8)" group
This event is in the "High School (Grades 9-12)" group

Teen Diamond Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to make your own diamond art accessory! Beginner and experienced diamond artists are welcome. Supplies are limited, so registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Death Café LA

5:15pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
 
Conversations around life, death and everything in between.

 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

CCU Life & Financial Navigator on site

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
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: Winnie the Pooh Paper Plate Craft

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:

Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer Mary Ann Cormier. This week, we'll paint on paper plates to create a picture of Winnie the Pooh and his honey pot.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Camden Conference -- "How Populism Works in Erdogan's Turkey"

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This talk explores how Erdoğan’s increasing reliance on populist discourse and style throughout his tenure contributed to the rise of an authoritarian regime sustained by popular support.