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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.

Sensory Snow

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Mix two simple household ingredients to make a sensory "snow" you can play with. Then make your creation bubble and disappear by spraying it with vinegar. Supplies are limited, please register. Best for kids ages 5 and older. 

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

LEGO Club

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)" group.
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2-5)" group.

Music Together Demo for Ages 5 & Younger

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2-5)
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come enjoy some music and movement for kids ages 5 and younger, and the grownups who love them!

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.

Origami Bookmark

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12)
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
Event Details:

Stop in and make your own origami bookmark with children’s staff member Lyla. This program is best for children ages 8–12.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Law Enforcement Appreciation: Card-Making

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

On January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Come visit the children's room to make a thank you card to the Auburn Police Department.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Board Game Drop-In

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
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

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
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)
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 "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.

Pokémon Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
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)
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: Other
Event Details:

Pokémon fans can bring their cards and trade, battle, or just hang out! This is a drop-in program, registration is not required!

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: Cotton Ball Penguin

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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:

Make a dynamic penguin picture using fluffy cotton balls and paper. Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision.

Staff Training

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

To allow for Staff Training in the morning, the Library will open at 12:00 p.m. today.  Thank you for your understanding.

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

Homeschool Thursday: Light-Up Yeti Bookmark w/ Paper Circuits

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Make a yeti-themed bookmark that lights up with a circuit YOU create! We'll provide everything you need to make this project or to go in your own artistic direction. Learn how to make a simple circuit with copper tape, a coin battery, and an LED.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Community Story Time

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with a special community story time read by a guest from the Auburn Police Department.  A mini craft will directly follow the reading.   

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

Sprouts Story Time for Babies & Toddlers

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Infants (Ages Birth - 24 months)
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 for babies, toddlers, and 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.
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 "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.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Take Home a Baby Plant

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
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), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's 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), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate National Houseplant Appreciation Day! Library friends ages 5+, teens, and adults are welcome to drop into the children's department to select a baby plant to take home and nurture. While supplies last.

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

Sweet Peas Story Time

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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 "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.

Learn How to Write Your Name in Morse Code

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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
Event Details:

Celebrate National Learn Your Name in Morse Code Day! Library staff will provide children ages 5–12 with craft supplies to write their names in dots and dashes using Morse code.

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.

Board Game Drop-In

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, 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, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
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)
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 "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: Handprint Cardinal

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8), Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
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:

Paint your palm to create a colorful cardinal picture. Please dress to get messy. Crafty Kids is a weekly crafting program led by local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier. This program is best for school-aged children with adult supervision.

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

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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 "Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)" group.

Making Mooo-lah for Homeschoolers

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

In this collaborative simulation, players work together to see if they can run a financially successful farm. Players take turns rolling the die and moving their bodies through a life-size game board.

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

Making Mooo-lah!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper School Age (Grades 3-6, Ages 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

In this collaborative simulation, players work together to see if they can run a financially successful farm. Players take turns rolling the die and moving their bodies through a life-size game board.

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

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)" group.

Read to a Dog: Meadow

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids, Lower School Age (Grades K-3, Ages 5-8)
Program Type: Read to a Dog
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.