Kids

The Auburn Public Library Children’s Department is a place for kids to learn, grow, and explore. Our collection offers books, audiobooks, DVDs, Playaways, Wonderbooks, and online resources to the youth of our community, infants to age 12, and their parents/caregivers. 

May Calendar

Upcoming Events

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.
This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 7-8)" group.

Homeschool Science Fair

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Middle School (Grades 7-8)
Other, STEAM/STEM
Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Middle School (Grades 7-8)
Program Type: Other, STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all young scientists and researchers! Auburn Public Library will be hosting our first Homeschool Science Fair for students in grades 4th through 8th.

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: Four Birds Flying

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:

Cut colorful paper into flying bird shapes and glue them into a seasonal scene.

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 "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.

Resources for Kids

CDC Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers