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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

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 "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

Crochet Camp with the Boys & Girls Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of crochet in this workshop hosted by the Boys & Girls Club! Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. 

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

Toddler Toy Bin

9:00am–10:30am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Event Details:

We'll provide a selection of toddler-friendly toys, allowing you to have a fun morning out and to make new friends in your community.

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

Thread Together - Fiber Arts Group

10:30am–11:30am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your project and come join other fiber crafters in your community! Crochet, sew, embroider, knit, cross stitch, spin, mend, and more at this informal drop-in fiber arts group.

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

Homeschool Art: Finger Knit Snake or Butterfly

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to finger knit with library staff. We will then use our newly knitted rope to make either a snake or a butterfly.

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

Daily Creative Practice: Strength

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
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, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We’ll be taking the time to create a dedicated mindfulness practice – but what does that look like?

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 "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: Zootopia 2

4:00pm–5:45pm
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:

Join us for a free screening of the movie, "Zootopia 2." No registration is required. Parents/caregivers must stay with their child(ren) during the movie. Rated PG, running time: 1 hour 41 minutes. 

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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group

Toddler Toy Bin

9:00am–10:30am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Event Details:

We'll provide a selection of toddler-friendly toys, allowing you to have a fun morning out and to make new friends in your community.

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

Investing at Retirement

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Investing at Retirement 

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.  Please note that summer hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) begin on Saturday, May 30.

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
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:

Whether it be crocheting, drawing, origami or something else entirely, 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 "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: TBA

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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:

Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer Mary Ann Cormier and children's department staff. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision. No registration is required.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Conference Room
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.

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 three to five 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

3:00pm–5:00pm
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 3:00-5:00 PM.

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

Crochet Camp with the Boys & Girls Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of crochet in this workshop hosted by the Boys & Girls Club! Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. 

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

Toddler Toy Bin

9:00am–10:30am
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Event Details:

We'll provide a selection of toddler-friendly toys, allowing you to have a fun morning out and to make new friends in your community.

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

Homeschool Thursday: Building Structures & Towers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore engineering topics with hands-on activities. We'll discuss footings, beams, columns, towers, & shear walls. We'll read prompts from the book Building Structures & Towers by Tammy Enz.