Kids

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Kids in front of stacks.

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. 

This May participate in the 2023 Lewiston/Auburn Community Read by reading Maxi's Secret by Lynn Plourde. There are free copies available in the Children's Room (while supplies last). For this month we are hosting programs related to the themes found in the community read book. Author Lynn Plourde will be visiting APL on May 20th at 2:00 PM to do an author talk about her book. Hope to see you there!

Be sure to take a look at our calendar for details on all programs being offered this month. 

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-4)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

Try-it Tuesday: Tissue Paper Flowers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-4), School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Drop into the children's department to create tissue paper flowers with local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. No registration is required. ...

Try something new each Tuesday with children's staff and local volunteers

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

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Best for children ages 2 - 5, 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.

Read to a Dog

10:00am - 11:00am
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:
Come meet our newest reading dog! Luna—a mini labradoodle— and her mother, Jane, are excited to meet you. Sign up for your child's 15-minute appointment to read to Luna. 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.

Sprouts Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)
Program Type: Story Time

Join Ms. Heather for a fun and interactive lap-sit program for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. We'll read short stories, sing, and enjoy flannel board rhymes and fingerplays. We'll provide a small selection of toys after the program so you can play and make new friends. 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.

Homeschool LEGO Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Join us for a special bonus LEGO Club for homeschoolers. We'll provide the LEGOs and the space, you provide your imagination! This program is unsuitable for very young children because small pieces present a choking hazard. No registration is require...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)" group.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, School Age (Grades K-6, Ages 5-11)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Join us for LEGO Club. We'll provide the LEGOs and the space, you provide your imagination. No registration is required. This program is unsuitable for very young children because small pieces present a choking hazard. ...

Resources for Kids

Gale In Context: Elementary

In Context: Elementary

Gale In Context: Elementary introduces elementary school students to database searching with easy-to-use resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.

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