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Playgroup for Ages 5 & Younger

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Local History Room Open

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  A volunteer will be on hand to assist with searches on local history.  The Local History Room, located on the library’s 2nd floor, contains historical docu

Read to a Dog: Meadow

9:00am - 10:00am
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
Read to a Dog
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
Program Type: Read to a Dog
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. 

APL Bookstore Open

9:30am - 1:00pm
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 9:30-1:00. Choose from hundreds of gently used books, with most prices under $4. We have books for children, teens, and adults.

Board Game Drop-In

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
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.

Zen Mandala Drop-In

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Library friends of all ages are encouraged to drop into the children's room for a zen session of coloring mandalas. Get to know your community while creatively expressing yourself to the gentle sounds of soothing music.

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.

Anime & Manga Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Other
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: Other
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Space to watch anime, read manga and share your fanart with fellow fans. While we have plenty of manga in the stacks, feel free to bring some of your own to share with the group!

Apple Picking at Willow Pond Farm, Sabattus

3:45pm - 6:15pm
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), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Offsite 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), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join St. Mary's Nutrition Center for Apple Picking at Willow Pond Farm on Tuesday, September 17, 4-6 PM.

 

RSVP for a free ride - departing at 3:45 PM from:

St. Mary's Nutrition Center (208 Bates St, Lewiston)

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.

Crafty Kids: Grow with Kindness Paper Flower

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:

Write kind thoughts on a paper flower you create. Grow your kindness by reflecting on positivity. This project will be led by local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision.

Fall Slow Flow Yoga

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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

Eating Better on a Budget (Spanish)

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for this free class, presented by Healthy Androscoggin!

Preschool Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's 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.

Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Other
Open
Registration
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: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come to the Teen Space for a D&D adventure in a fantasy world! Open to beginners and experienced players alike. Come with a character sheet (level 1-3) or use one that we provide.  

Homeschool Scented Playdough

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join APL's Children's Librarian, Brandon Dyer, as he gives step by step instructions on how to make scented playdough to kick off the fall season.

CareerCenter Assistance

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

CareerCenter services will be available at the Auburn Public Library today from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  A consultant will be on hand to assist with job searches, the preparation of resumes and cover letters and/or provide information on education

Scented Playdough

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
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join APL's Children's Librarian, Brandon Dyer, as he gives step by step instructions on how to make scented playdough to kick off the fall season.

Little Roots Music Class for Infants and Young Walkers

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children 18 months and younger, and their caregivers, are welcome to join us for a special Little Roots music class.

Local History Room Open

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  A volunteer will be on hand to assist with searches on local history.  The Local History Room, located on the library’s 2nd floor, contains historical docu

Take and Make Craft Kit

All Day
Kids, 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, Preschool (Ages 2-5), Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Event Details:

In honor of International Day of Peace we will have a limited supply of paper plate wreath kits for kids to design at home. Pick up in the Children's room while supplies last. 

APL Bookstore Open

9:30am - 1:00pm
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 9:30-1:00. Choose from hundreds of gently used books, with most prices under $4. We have books for children, teens, and adults.

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.

Homeschool Library Skills Tour

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Other
Open
Registration
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)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 78
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 efficiently search the library catalog and databases.