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

Maine Historical Fiction Book Group

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Groups, Book Discussions
Event Details:

Calling all historically curious, story-driven readers to...

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 Informational Meeting & Mini Session

Monday, April 6, 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)
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
Event Details:

Kids in grades 3–7 and their caregivers are invited to an informational session about our 6-week graphic novel program!

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, April 13, 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:

Join Brandon Dyer, Children's Librarian, for our 6-week graphic novel program, where kids create their very own graphic novel!

Patriots' Day

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

The Library will be closed today for Patriots' Day.

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, April 27, 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 the timeframes for a graphic creator to complete a book, community representation, setting, and peer feedback strategies.

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

Maine Historical Fiction Book Group

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Groups, Book Discussions
Event Details:

Calling all historically curious, story-driven readers to...

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 "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 "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.

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.

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!

Juneteenth

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library

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

Christmas

All Day 12/25 - 12/26
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library

New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day 1/1 - 1/2
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library