Upcoming Events

Create Christmas-themed characters from paper towel rolls, glue, pom-poms, and more. Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision.

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.

Beloved children's book author/illustrator and Maine native, Chris Van Dusen, will be at Auburn Public Library for an author talk!

Stop by APL for an enjoyable and engaging lap-sit program for babies, toddlers, and caregivers. Siblings are also welcome to participate.

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 year we have white elephant tables for both children and adults!  APL Conference Room will feature tables with gently used white elephant gifts for $1.00 each, for children to purchase.  The Androscoggin Room will have white elephan

Local volunteer Mary Ann Cormier will lead school-aged children and their families in a session of shell découpage using beautiful papers with holiday patterns to allow children to make a handmade gift for a loved one.

We'll provide a beautiful selection of paper and craft materials to handmake cards with local volunteer, Meg Kudlack.

Tiny Tunes is a fun music and movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Siblings are welcome. No registration is required.

Baking enthusiasts ages 8–12 are welcome to join children's department staff as we layer cookie ingredients into a jar. We'll decorate our jars and send you home with printed instructions to bake the cookies at home.

Embellish cardboard trees with colorful macaroni and sequins to decorate your home. Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision.

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.

Drop in for a holiday crafting session. The library will provide several winter holiday crafts to create with your family. Best for children ages 3–12. No registration is required.

Come enjoy some music and movement for kids ages 5 and younger, and the grownups who love them!

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.

Join Gabrielle Wallace and her family as they lead children ages 3–12 and their families in decorating their very own gingerbread house. Space is limited, registration is required. Please sign up for only one session.

Join Gabrielle Wallace and her family as they lead children ages 3–12 and their families in decorating their very own gingerbread house. Space is limited, registration is required. Please sign up for only one session.

Tiny Tunes is a fun music and movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Siblings are welcome. No registration is required.

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.

Paint, glue, and cut colorful paper into a festive holiday scene featuring Santa sliding down a chimney.

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.

The Hour of Code is an introduction to computer science through fun activities. In this session for beginners, we will use drag-and-drop programming to problem-solve through entertaining games.

In this twist on a classic storytime, audience members learn how characters build their childhood interests into careers, making financial choices along the way.