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Thinking in the Box: 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:

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
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Thanksgiving.

Board Game Drop-In

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Button Making Drop-In

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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:

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 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, 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

9:00am - 1:00pm
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
Other
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

Safe Voices Drop-In

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Health & Wellness
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.

Teen Diamond Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
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
Registration 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 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, 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

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Other
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 9
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

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library will close at 1PM for Christmas Eve.

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas.

Thinking in the Box: 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:

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 Canvas Tote Bags: Session 1

10:00am - 11:30am
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+)
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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 Canvas Tote Bags: Session 2

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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+)
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
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
Registration 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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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), 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: Family Celebration

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens (Ages 11 & 12), Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18)
Other
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

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

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

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Auburn Public Library
Description:

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

Board Game Drop-In

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Cooking and Nutrition

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Cooking
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

Take Home a Baby Plant

4:00pm - 4:45pm
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+)
Other
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. First-come, first-served. While supplies last.

Cooking and Nutrition

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 7-8), High School (Grades 9-12)
Cooking
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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