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Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Memorial Day.

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.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other
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: 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!

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Juneteenth.

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.

Summer Book Club - Pick Up Your Book Week!

All Day 6/24 - 6/29
Book Club
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join APL's Kids Summer Reading Books Club and receive your free copy of Dan Santat's newest graphic novel, A First Time for Everything.  This program is for upper school-age kids and tweens.  Books are available the week of June

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

2024 Summer Reading Kick Off

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Performance
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: First Floor
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: Performance
Event Details:

Come to the Auburn Public Library for the start of our Summer Reading Program, "Adventure Begins at Your Library!" While you're here, grab a copy of the kids, teens, or adult summer reading challenge pamphlet.

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

Tie-Dyed T-Shirts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Kick off summer in style with your own custom tie-dyed T-shirt. Meet children's staff on the library lawn in clothes you don't mind getting stained.

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

Hour of Code

2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM/STEM
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to try computer coding? Join the children's library staff for an Hour of Code. The Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science through fun activities for learners of all skill levels.

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

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts, Story Time
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 50
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-a-long, a parade, craft, and birthday cake! All are welcome. Best for kids ages 3–12.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Independence Day.

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: Paper Mosaic Turtle

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Get crafty with local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. We'll provide everything you need to create a turtle using a paper mosaic technique. This project 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)" group.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other
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: 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!

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: Paper Chain Octopus

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Create a cool three-dimensional paper chain octopus with local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. This project 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.

Crafty Kids: Fish-Themed Paper Wind Sock

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Jazz up your room with a handmade fish-themed paper wind sock. This weekly favorite 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.

Crafty Kids: Paper Plate Snail

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Drop into the Maggie Trafton Room and create a paper plate snail with local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision. No registration is required.

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Labor Day.

Veterans' Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Veterans' Day.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Christmas Eve

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 1PM for Christmas Eve.

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas.

New Year's Eve

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 1PM for New Year's Eve.