Event List

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

Get ready to Color Our World with APL’s 2025 Summer Reading Kickoff — an unforgettable celebration of stories, creativity, and community!   This year, we’re mixing the magic of books with the boldness of art for a summer pa

Drop into the children's department to play board games with your friends and family. We'll provide a small selection of games, but feel free to bring your own. No registration is required.

Learn about block printing by making your own stamp using a simple pink eraser! 

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

Turn strips of colorful paper into a paper chain which will become your paper chain snake!

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.

Kick off summer in style with your own custom tie-dyed t-shirt. Meet children's staff on the library lawn in clothes you don't mind getting stained. The library will provide all materials to tie-dye a T-shirt using bottles of colorful dye.

Kick off summer in style with your own custom tie-dyed t-shirt. Meet children's staff on the library lawn in clothes you don't mind getting stained. The library will provide all materials to tie-dye a T-shirt using bottles of colorful dye.

Learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams, the dos and don’ts of protecting yourself online and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse.

Kick off summer in style with your own custom tie-dyed t-shirt. Meet children's staff on the library lawn in clothes you don't mind getting stained. The library will provide all materials to tie-dye a T-shirt using bottles of colorful dye.

Every month, the Let’s Make Comics group tackles a different part of the comic making process including (but not limited to) character design, worldbuilding, and production.

Kick off summer in style with your own custom tie-dyed t-shirt. Meet children's staff on the library lawn in clothes you don't mind getting stained. The library will provide all materials to tie-dye a T-shirt using bottles of colorful dye.

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.

Children's department staff will lead kids ages 3–7 years in three messy, artistic projects. Please dress accordingly. Space is limited, please register for one session only. 

Children's department staff will lead kids ages 3–7 years in three messy, artistic projects. Please dress accordingly. Space is limited, please register for one session only. 

We have all the LEGOs and space you need, just bring your imagination. Please note that this program is not suitable for very young children due to small pieces presenting a choking hazard. Registration is not required.

Auburn native Nicole Beaudry, who writes cozy mysteries as Nikki Weber, will discuss the first two books in her new Maine Campground Cozy Mystery series.

APL's Playgroup is a drop-in playtime for children aged 5 and under. We'll provide a safe and enjoyable play space with plenty of toys. It's a great opportunity to make new friends while having fun.

Kids in Pre-K through 2nd grade are invited to drop in and paint a rock with other awesome APL friends. After that, we’ll head outside—or stay inside if it’s rainy—to help build a colorful, twisty library snake!

Are you familiar with the phrase, “the pen is mightier than the sword”? Do you enjoy writing? Are you looking for a space to connect with fellow writers, learn more about writing, and develop your skills as an author?

Kids in grades 3 through 6 are invited to drop in and paint a rock with other APL friends. After that, we’ll head outside—or stay indoors if the weather doesn’t cooperate—to help build a fun and colorful library snake.

The Auburn Public Library Bookstore is now open on Saturday mornings. from 9:30-1:00. Choose from hundreds of gently used books, with most prices under $4. We have books for children, teens, and adults.

Children and their families are welcome to celebrate America's birthday with Gabrielle Wallace and her family. Join us for a patriotic story time and sing-along, a parade, ca raft, and a birthday cake! All are welcome. Best for kids ages 3–12.