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Scavenger Hunt

All Day 10/2 - 10/7
Scavenger Hunt
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Scavenger Hunt
Event Details:
Drop into the children's department between September 25–October 7 to find all ten hidden popular characters. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a small item from our prize drawer. ...
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 2-4)" group.

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. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

Crafty Kids: Fall Leaf Art Prints

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get creative with nature's paintbrushes - fall leaves! Paint the entire leaf to use it as a stamp or paint around the edges to create a leaf of your own using negative space. Choose your favorite fall colors or mix up your own color choices to make a...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-4)" group.

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. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Author Visit: Kristin J. Russo

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Author Talk
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Author Talk
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 97
Event Details:
Come meet Kristin J. Russo, author of How Big Is Your Paw? Did you know that coyotes can "sing"? Or that moose can swim? How Big Is Your Paw? reveals these facts and more about animals that live in the forests of North America. Author of more t...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.
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: 11
Event Details:
Learn about the life and artwork of Faith Ringgold. Then create a small painted paper quilt based on your own life story or a story you love. We'll supply everything you need. This program is for kids ages 8–14. Registration is required as supplies a...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

Read to a Dog: Mocha

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Read to a Dog
Cancelled
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
Event Details:
Join APL's Read to a Dog program every Thursday and Meet Michael Fralich and his therapy dog, Mocha, an adorable English Shepherd who loves listening to kids read and giving kisses. Sign up your child for a 15-minute session with Mocha and make a new...
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 2-4)" group.
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-4)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Join us for a special dinosaur-themed playtime! We'll provide the play space and toys. Come have a fun morning out and make new friends. Siblings are welcome. No registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

LEGO Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
STEAM/STEM
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:
*Please note the time change. 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 require...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Art with Nicole: Halloween-Themed Painting

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join Nicole White of Artful Nights Maine as she leads kids in creating a Halloween-themed painting on canvas. This program is best for school-aged children. Space is limited, please register. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

Halloween Wooden Decoration

11:00am - 12:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Halloween is closely approaching. Kids can come and paint a wooden Halloween figure to add to their household decor. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

Crafty Kids: Nature Picture Frames

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Select your favorites from the provided leaves, sticks, pinecones, and more to make your own fall photo frame. Best for ages 5-11 years old.   ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:
Come and be a part of Ms. Corinna's story time. She will be reading informative books about two mathematician trailblazers: A Computer Called Katherine and Ada's Ideas: The Story of Ada Lovelace, the World's First Computer Programmer. After the readi...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

Read to a Dog: Mocha

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Event Details:
Join APL's Read to a Dog program every Thursday and Meet Michael Fralich and his therapy dog, Mocha, an adorable English Shepherd who loves listening to kids read and giving kisses. Sign up your child for a 15-minute session with Mocha and make a new...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)" group.

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...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

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
Event Details:
Renée Brezovsky and her therapy dog, Meadow, are available for Read to a Dog! Meadow is a blue merle Australian Shepherd who can't wait to meet you. Sign up now for your child's 15-minute session to read to Meadow. Simply contact the library to regis...
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 2-4)" group.

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. ...

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

Kids Can Cook: Pumpkin Energy Bars

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cooking
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Children in grades 2–6 are invited to participate in Kids Can Cook with APL children's staff. This month, we will be making healthy energy bars! Kids will have the chance to measure, mix, pour, cook, and enjoy eating this tasty treat. Please be advis...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

Crafty Kids: Mummy Hand

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Community volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier, will help kids create and decorate their construction paper hand prints to make a mummy hand! ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-4)" group.

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. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

Batty for Bats

3:30pm - 5:30pm
STEAM/STEM
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Let's go batty for bats! Join special guest, Emma Lorusso (AVSWCD), to learn more about these small squeaky misunderstood animals. We'll decipher the difference between myths and facts about bats. Then we'll learn about bat species found in Maine, th...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:
Learn facts about the State of Maine with children's librarian, Brandon Dyer. All supplies will be provided. No registration is required. ...