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Thinking in the Box: Let's Make Comics!

Thinking in the Box: Let's Make Comics!

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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:

Have you ever wanted to make your own comic? If you’re unsure what to write, not sure how to produce your comic or if you’re interested in how comics are made, stop by the Teen Space and get some ideas! 

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Board Game Drop-In

Board Game Drop-In

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

A graphic of a smiling button. Next to it is text that reads "BUTTON MAKING DROP IN". On the bottom of the image is a yellow banner that says "a p l teens"

Button Making Drop-In

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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:

Today we are hosting a button making drop-in at the Teen Space. We will show you how to use our button maker to transform your art into your own unique accessory. All supplies are included.

Craft Supplies with white background

Craft Club

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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, The Teen Space 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!

APL Holiday Bazaar

APL Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
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), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community 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), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This year we have white elephant tables for both children and adults!  APL Conference Room will feature tables with gently used white elephant gifts for $1.00 each, for children to purchase.  The Androscoggin Room will have white elephan

DIY Star Jar

Star Jars

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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
Event Details:

Looking for a cute and easy gift to make for the holiday season? Stop by the Teen Space to learn how to make tiny origami stars that will create a gift that's out of this world!

Purple text that reads, "Safe Voices" and yellow text that reads "Drop-in." Below the text is a yellow banner that reads "a p l teens."

Safe Voices Drop-In

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Second Floor at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Second Floor
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Safe Voices will be present to offer support for healthy relationships.

A close up of a diamond painting. Next to it is text that reads "TEEN DIAMOND ART." Below it is a yellow banner that reads "a p l teens"

Teen Diamond Art

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Stop by the Teen Space to make your own diamond art accessory! Beginner and experienced diamond artists are welcome. Supplies are limited, so registration is required. 

Craft Supplies with white background

Craft Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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, The Teen Space 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!

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come to the Teen Space for a D&D adventure in a fantasy world! Open to beginners and experienced players alike. Come with a character sheet (level 1-3) or use one that we provide.  

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 1PM for Christmas Eve.

Christmas

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas.

Graph paper with sketchy blue boxes with text over the top of it that reads "THINKING IN THE BOX: LET'S MAKE COMICS!" with smaller text reading "auburn public library teens" above a yellow bar.

Thinking in the Box: Let’s Make Comics!

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
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:

Have you ever wanted to make your own comic? If you’re unsure what to write, not sure how to produce your comic or if you’re interested in how comics are made, stop by the Teen Space and get some ideas! 

Personalized Tote Bags

Personalized Canvas Tote Bags: Session 1

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+)
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), 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: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

We'll provide fabric markers and stencils to personalize a provided canvas tote bag. Children ages 5+, teens, and adults are welcome to attend. Supplies are limited, please register for only one session.

Personalized Tote Bags

Personalized Canvas Tote Bags: Session 2

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 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), Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Adults (Ages 18+)
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), 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: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We'll provide fabric markers and stencils to personalize a provided canvas tote bag. Children ages 5+, teens, and adults are welcome to attend. Supplies are limited, please register for only one session.

Board Game Drop-In

Board Game Drop-In

Saturday, December 28, 2024 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.

Board Game Drop-In

Board Game Drop-In

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room at Auburn Public Library
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), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
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), 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.

Countdown to 2025

Countdown to 2025: Family Celebration

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Androscoggin Community Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18)
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Androscoggin Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

APL's Children's Librarian, Brandon Dyer, and Teen Librarian, Jenna Fowler, invite families to celebrate the new year at our New Year's Eve party.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 1PM for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Auburn Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for New Year's Day.

Board Game Drop-In

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.

A watercolor illustration of food on a cutting board. Next to it is text that reads "Cooking and Nutrition." Under the text is the Maine SNAP-Ed logo and the Healthy Androscoggin logo. Below that is a yellow banner that reads "a p l teens"

Cooking and Nutrition

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maggie Trafton Room at Auburn Public Library
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Auburn Public Library
Room: Maggie Trafton Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Registration is required to participate in all three sessions of this program. 

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.