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This event is in the "Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)" group

Cozy and Quiet Reading Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Let's hang out and read together. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours, and we will all enjoy some quiet reading time. Afterwards we can share what we have read, or not, the choice is up to you.

This event is in the "Kids" 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
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)" group

Board Game Drop-In

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5), Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5), 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:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Middle School (Grades 7-8)" group

Homeschool Science Fair

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Middle School (Grades 7-8)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Middle School (Grades 7-8)
Program Type: Other, STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all young scientists and researchers! Auburn Public Library will host its first Homeschool Science Fair for students in grades 4 through 8.

This event is in the "Kids" 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

Story Smash: Graphic Novel Makers

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the last session for children to refine their illustrations and complete their stories before the book signing event.

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: TBA

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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 and children's department staff. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision. No registration is required.

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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" 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 Art: Finger Knit Snake or Butterfly

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to finger knit with library staff. We will then use our newly knitted rope to make either a snake or a butterfly.

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: Zootopia 2

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
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)
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:

Join us for a free screening of the movie, "Zootopia 2." No registration is required. Parents/caregivers must stay with their child(ren) during the movie. Rated PG, running time: 1 hour 41 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

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
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)
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 "Kids" 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
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)" group

Board Game Drop-In

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5), Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5), 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:

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.

Memorial Day

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.  Please note that summer hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) begin on Saturday, May 30.

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: TBA

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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 and children's department staff. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision. No registration is required.

Staff Professional Development

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed all day today for staff professional development.  Thank you for your understanding.

This event is in the "Kids" 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

Story Smash: Graphic Novel Makers

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

After completing their graphic novel project, kids can invite family and friends to their book signing event. This will be open to the public!

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

LEGO Club

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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:

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" 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
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)" group

Board Game Drop-In

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5), Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5), 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:

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.

This event is in the "Kids" 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

Happy Birthday America Story Time

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5), Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5), Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

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, craft, and a birthday cake! All are welcome. Best for kids ages 3–12.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library

Labor Day

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library

Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library