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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.

Boba Tea Take & Make

11:00am - 12:00pm
Cooking, DIY Kit
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: Cooking, DIY Kit
Event Details:

Boba tea Take & Make kits will be available in the Teen Space today! Drop in and grab your kit while supplies last.

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

Origami for Beginners: Session 1

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Try your hand at simple origami projects for beginners. Children's staff will show you how to create several projects using colorful paper. Groups will be small to give kids more individual attention. This program is best for children ages 8–12.

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

Origami for Beginners: Session 2

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Try your hand at simple origami projects for beginners. Children's staff will show you how to create several projects using colorful paper. Groups will be small to give kids more individual attention. This program is best for children ages 8–12.

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

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.

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

Eating Better on a Budget (Lingala)

9:30am - 11:30am
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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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.

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

Local History Room Open

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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

Eating Better on a Budget (French)

9:30am - 11:30am
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!

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 "Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)" group.

Sparks' Ark

4:30pm - 5:30pm
STEAM/STEM
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

People of all ages are welcome to join us for a live animal presentation with Sparks' Ark. Sparks' Ark will be bringing their wildlife education program and an assortment of live animals. No registration is required.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)" group.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
STEAM/STEM
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

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

NDEC Digital Navigator Support

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

As part of our partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, a Digital Navigator will be available, in the Computer Lab, on select Mondays from 1:00-3:00 pm.  Bailey works within Androscoggin County to help close the digital divide.

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

Make a Tissue Paper Flower

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop into the library for a colorful session of tissue paper flower-making. Learn the basic fan fold, and experiment with unique petal shapes and sizes. All materials will be provided by the library.

This event is in the "Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)" group.

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Other
Registration
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Space for a summer-long D&D adventure. Beginners and experienced players are welcome! Character sheets are provided, or if you have experience playing, build your own level 1-3 character to bring along your journey.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)" group.

No-Sew Rag Doll Workshop

10:00am - 11:00am
Arts & Crafts, Author Talk, Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Talk, Story Time
Event Details:

In the book, The Rag Doll Gift, Kimberly can’t wait for her sixth birthday! On their sixth birthday, all the cousins in her family receive a rag doll homemade with love from Gran. Soon it would be Kimberly’s turn!

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

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.

Craft Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. Crafters of any experience are welcome!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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.

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

Local History Room Open

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Other
Cancelled
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

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.

Mental Health Conversation with NAMI Maine

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Health & Wellness
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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Mental Health Conversation (MHC) is an interactive presentation that aims to reduce stigma by discussing youth mental health and mental health challenges, including indicators that someone may be struggling. We discuss the “S.T.E.P.

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

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

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: 4
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to try computer coding? Join 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 "Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group.
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 delightful 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.