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

Fluffy Slime

2:00pm–2:30pm
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
STEAM/STEM
Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mix simple household ingredients to make a fluffy slime you can play with. This program is best for kids ages 5–12. Supplies are limited. Please register. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a D&D adventure in a fantasy world! Open to beginners and experienced players alike. Come with a character sheet (5th edition, level 3) or use one that we provide.  

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

APL Chess Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Auburn Public Library to play chess with friends and neighbors!

All are welcome, drop-in anytime weekly on Wednesdays between 4:00-5:30 PM.

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

Family Movie Matinee: Gabby's Dollhouse The Movie

2:00pm–3:30pm
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Movie
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: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in for a free screening of Gabby's Dollhouse The Movie. No registration is required. Parents/caregivers must stay with their child(ren) during the movie. Rated G, running time: 1 hour 25 minutes.

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

The Writers' Group

3:30pm–5:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come write with us!

Join other writers in the community as we gather to discuss our work and write together. 

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

Sweet Peas Story & Play Time

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Sweet Peas is a fun and interactive story time for children ages 2–4 and their caregivers. We'll read very short stories, and use rhythm instruments, colorful scarves, and even a parachute to introduce popular nursery rhymes and songs.

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

Books & Banter Book Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Book Groups
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Groups
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss popular titles each month at the Auburn Public Library!

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

Writers' Roundtable

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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:

Are you familiar with the phrase, “the pen is mightier than the sword”? Do you enjoy writing? Are you looking for a space to connect with fellow writers, learn more about writing, and develop your skills as an author?

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

Local History Room Open

9:00am–11:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
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 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  

John, a volunteer & local historian, will be on hand to assist with searches on local history and genealogy.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

APL Bookstore Open

9:00am–12:30pm
All Ages
Book Sale
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: The Bookstore
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Auburn Public Library Bookstore is now open on Saturday mornings. from 9:00-12:30. Choose from hundreds of gently used books, with most prices under $4. We have books for children, teens, and adults.

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

Board Game Drop-In

10:30am–12:00pm
Kids, 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)
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's 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), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop into the children's department to play board games with your friends and family. We'll provide a small selection of games, but feel free to bring your own. No registration is required.

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

Tiny Tunes

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Music
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Maine Historical Fiction Book Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Book Groups, Book Discussions
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Groups, Book Discussions
Event Details:

Calling all historically curious, story-driven readers to...

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

Senior College Foreign Film Fest

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Movie, Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Movie, Other
Event Details:

Lewiston-Auburn Senior College will partner with the Auburn Public Library again this year to present uplifting films from across the continents.  Expect cinematic excellence, breathtaking scenery, and insights into human nature acr

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

CCU Life & Financial Navigator on site

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
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

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

Preschool Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

APL Chess Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Auburn Public Library to play chess with friends and neighbors!

All are welcome, drop-in anytime weekly on Wednesdays between 4:00-5:30 PM.

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

Playgroup for Ages 5 & Younger

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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 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.

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

Let's Make Comics

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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:

Every month, the Let’s Make Comics group tackles a different part of the comic making process including (but not limited to) character design, worldbuilding, and production.

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

Read to a Dog: Meadow

9:00am–10:00am
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)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
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)
Event Details:

Meet Renée Brezovsky and her therapy dog, Meadow. Meadow is a blue merle Australian Shepherd who is excited to meet you. Sign up for your child's 15-minute appointment to read to Meadow. Call the library to register at 207-333-6640, x3. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

APL Bookstore Open

9:00am–12:30pm
All Ages
Book Sale
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: The Bookstore
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

The Auburn Public Library Bookstore is now open on Saturday mornings. from 9:00-12:30. Choose from hundreds of gently used books, with most prices under $4. We have books for children, teens, and adults.

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

Board Game Drop-In

10:30am–12:00pm
Kids, 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)
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's 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), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop into the children's department to play board games with your friends and family. We'll provide a small selection of games, but feel free to bring your own. No registration is required.

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

Senior College Foreign Film Fest

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Movie, Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Movie, Other
Event Details:

Lewiston-Auburn Senior College will partner with the Auburn Public Library again this year to present uplifting films from across the continents.  Expect cinematic excellence, breathtaking scenery, and insights into human nature acr

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

CCU Life & Financial Navigator on site

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
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