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Birds of a Feather

10:00am - 12:00pm
STEAM/STEM
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
As spring shines its warm sun rays on our cold landscape, birds will start their journey back north, bringing their bright colors and beautiful songs. Join AVSWCD Project Director Emma Lorusso to investigate birds through feathers, eggs, nests, and b...

Gardening with Native Plants (Senior College in the Community)

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Earth Day, Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Earth Day, Other
Event Details:
There has been a growing movement to use native plants in our ornamental gardens. This class will discuss what native plants are, why we should grow them, how to choose suitable native plants for our gardens, and where to buy them. Jean has been g...

Board Games

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 for an evening of board games! Bring a friend or compete against someone new. Partake in some friendly competition, unwind, and have some fun. This program is a part of the Lewiston Public Library/Auburn Public Library Te...

CCU Life & Financial Navigator on site

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
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 ou...

Tweens In The Teen Space

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Other
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: Other
Event Details:
Today the Teen Space will be open for teens and tweens to come hang out after school. Play games, do homework, and eat snacks with friends! ...

Crafty Kids: Recycled Jar Flameless Votive

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Earth Day
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Earth Day
Event Details:
Join local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier to create an upcycled craft in celebration of Earth Day. We will paint on recycled glass jars. Please dress accordingly. This project is best for school-aged children with adult supervision. No registration is r...

Spring Slow Flow Yoga

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.&n...

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-4)
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. ...

Make a Bristlebot

2:00pm - 2:45pm
STEAM/STEM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Kids ages 8–12 are invited to create a fun moving creature out of toothbrush bristles, a vibrating motor, and a watch battery. Supplies are limited, please register. Registration will open on 3/18/24. ...

Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Come to the Teen Space for a seafaring 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.     ...

CareerCenter Assistance

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 and...

Crafting Hour: Book Making

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Do you have empty notebooks, string or scrapbook paper laying around? Give some life to those old materials and repurpose them into your own book! Stop by the Teen Space for this Crafting Hour to learn the Coptic binding method.  Supplies wil...

Diamond Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Mr. Brandon is excited to introduce children to one of his favorite hobbies–diamond art. This involves using an adhesive canvas that has symbols and numbers to correspond with different colored gems. This activity is best suited for kids in grades 2–...

Sprouts Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:
Stop by APL for an enjoyable and engaging lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Siblings are also welcome to participate. During the program, we will read short stories, sing songs, and engage in flannel board rhymes an...

APL Book Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Book Club, Book Discussions
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club, Book Discussions
Event Details:
The book group meets on the third Friday of the month. New members are always welcome!  Limited copies are available at the Lending Desk, and copies are available through online requests.   ...

Pokémon Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Pokemon fans can bring their cards and trade, battle, or just hang out! This is a drop-in program, registration is not required! ...

Family Movie Matinee: Disneynature Born in China

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Earth Day, Movie
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Earth Day, Movie
Event Details:
In honor of Earth Day, we are offering a free viewing of the movie, Disneynature Born in China. No registration is required. Parents/caregivers must remain with their child(ren) during the movie. Rated G, running time: 79  minutes.  ...

APL Bookstore Open

9:30am - 1:00pm
Book Sale
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Book Store Room
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. Depending on availability, we may also offer pu...

Sweet Peas Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-4)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:
Join Ms. Heather for a fun and interactive story time for children ages 4 and under and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. We'll read very short stories, and use rhythm instruments, colorful scarves, and even a parachute to introduce popular nur...

Read to a Dog: Meadow

11:00am - 12:00pm
Read to a Dog
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Read to a Dog

We are thrilled to offer a Saturday session of "Read to a Dog " with Renee Brezovsky and her therapy dog, Meadow. Meadow is a blue merle Australian Shepherd who is excited to meet you. Please sign up for your 15-minute appointment to read to Meadow by calling the library at 207-333-6640 x3.

Parachute Play

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Come burn some serious energy and make new friends. Join other kids ages 4–8 as we play fun parachute games together. For safety, we'll remove our shoes. Kindly wear socks. Space is limited, please register. ...

Tiny Tunes

10:00am - 10:30am
Music
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-4)
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 Hang Out

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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:
Drop into the Teen Space to play games and socialize with fellow homeschool students. Activities like board games, crafts, and puzzles are provided, but you’re welcome to bring activities from home. ...

Container Gardening Workshop

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Earth Day, Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Earth Day, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 89
Event Details:
Join the St. Mary's Nutrition Center garden team on Earth Day to plant mini-greenhouse containers from recycled materials.  Containers, soil, and seeds will be provided. This is a free session for all ages, preceding the 5:00 p.m. program, "C...