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Workforce Development with MEIRS

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Study Rooms at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
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 "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 4, 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 week's topics include illustration, focus points, colors, and expressions.

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

What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? A Beginner’s Guide to an Ancient Medical System (Senior College in the Community)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

In today's Senior College in the Community presentation, participants will receive a clear introduction, no assumptions of prior knowledge, on the core themes of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

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 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: 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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Spring Slow Flow Yoga

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time to slow down and dive deeper into the poses, while gaining strength, flexibility, and core balance. Use the power of your breath to slowly move through your practice with intention and introspection in this vinyasa-style class.

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

Local History Room Open

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Local History Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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 three to five 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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 6, 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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

APL Chess Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Second Floor at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
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 3:00-5:00 PM.

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
CREATE Media Lab at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Upcoming
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 "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

Crochet Camp with the Boys & Girls Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), 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:

Learn the ins and outs of crochet in this workshop hosted by the Boys & Girls Club! Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. 

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

Toddler Toy Bin

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Event Details:

We'll provide a selection of toddler-friendly toys, allowing you to have a fun morning out and to make new friends in your community.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)" group

Homeschool Nonfiction Story Time: Pop Art

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/STEM, Story Time
Event Details:

In this session we will read Signs of Hope, the Revolutionary Art of Sister Corita Kent and Pop Art. After the reading, we will create our own Pop Art masterpiece. This storytime is perfect for children grades 1-6.

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

Daily Creative Practice: Introduction

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Upcoming
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, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We’ll be taking the time to create a dedicated mindfulness practice – but what does that look like?

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

Playgroup for Ages 5 & Younger

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Event Details:

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.

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

Toddler Toy Bin

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Event Details:

We'll provide a selection of toddler-friendly toys, allowing you to have a fun morning out and to make new friends in your community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

APL Bookstore Open

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
The Bookstore at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
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 "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 9, 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 "Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group

Tiny Tunes

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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 "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 11, 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 week, kids will work on their graphic novel project independently or collaboratively.

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

What Motivates a Well-Known Local Weatherman to Become a Climate Activist? (Senior College in the Community)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Keith Carson, Director of Environmental and Science Communications at Maine Conservation Voters, will be speaking about the work Maine Conservation Voters is doing to ensure Maine’s decision makers keep the environment protected, healthy, and vibr

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

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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, Craft Club serves as a time to work on any arts and crafts related projects, share advice and learn something new. Crafters of any experience are welcome! 

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 12, 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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Spring Slow Flow Yoga

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time to slow down and dive deeper into the poses, while gaining strength, flexibility, and core balance. Use the power of your breath to slowly move through your practice with intention and introspection in this vinyasa-style class.