AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday July 18th 10 am-2 pm
Come down to the library to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and to get your paper reading log! All ages can participate (e.g. babies, children, teens, and adults).   Participants will earn drawing tickets towards 12 prize baskets by reading each week. Participants can also complete reading activities to earn up to 4 small prizes!
Books are available to borrow for Middle School Summer Reading Assignments

Upcoming Events

Science Heroes: "Digging it!" (ages 5-12) Friday, July 17th 2:00—3:00 PM Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family. Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
Life in the Universe (ages 5-12) Thursday, July 23rd 10:00—10:45 AMA local NASA Solar System Ambassador, Melanie Meadors, will discuss what makes life possible on planets, the different places on Earth where we have life, and how scientists use what we know about life here to find life in other parts of the universe. Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
Meet-and-greet & craft with a Princess! Wednesday, July 22nd Drop by anytime between 2:00-3:30 pm to meet a princess, take a photo together, get her autograph....and to complete a craft (first come, first served while supplies last)!

Weekly Programs

Music & Movement with Miss Caitlin (ages 2-5) Monday, July 20th 1:30—2:15 PM Join us for free play, a story, music & movement...and bubbles! Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
Lego Club Mondays 4:00—4:45 PM Come free-build with the library's legos! Kids' creations will be put on display in the library for 1-2 weeks. No registration required.
Baby-Toddler Storytime Join us for 15-20 minutes of free play social time, followed by songs, a short story, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 0-3 Mondays and Tuesdays 10 to 10:45 am Registration required
Knitting Group every Tuesday 5-7 PM Drop-in, no registration required. All skill levels welcome!
Teen Crafting every Tuesday 6:00-7:00 PM Hang out, listen to music, and make some art! We will have a different themed craft each week and participants can take their craft home! Open to teens and pre-teens in 6th grade and up. Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
Alphabits Wednesdays, 11:00—11:45 AM A storytime that supports foundational reading skills such as letter recognition and sound-symbol correspondence. Recommended for ages 3-6. Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
 Adult Crafting Hour Every Wednesday,6:00—7:00 PM Tap into your creative side! Make a craft each week according to the month's theme. No registration required, ages 18+.

July's Theme: Letters are Script-tacular! (Calligraphy-based crafts)

Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, July 23rd 3:00—5:00 PM  For teens in 8th-12th grade. Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/

Book Clubs

Children's Book Club (4th & 5th Grade) Wednesday August 12th 5:00—5:45 PM. This month we will be reading Lost Evangeline by Kate Dicamillo. Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
Children's Book Club (2nd & 3rd Grade) Wednesday August 19th 5:00—5:45 PM. This month we will be reading Pop!: The Invention of Bubble-Gum by Meghan McCarthy.. Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
Adult evening book club 2nd Monday of each month  5:30-6:30 pm  No registration required Stop in any time to pick up a copy of this month's book:      Swift River  by Essie Chambers The next meeting will be on Monday, April 13th at 5:30 pm

The Adult Evening Book Club breaks for July and August

The next meeting will be Monday, September 14th at 5:30 pm 

Library Services

Ancestry Library Edition is now available for use at Auburn Public Library

Ancestry Library Edition is now available to use

at Auburn Public Library!

Visit the Reference Desk for details

Book a 45-minute appointment with our Reference Librarian. From working on a specific project to exploring library technologies, we’re here to help you make the most of what the library offers.

Museum Passes

Free and discounted admission to museums and local attractions!

Museum Pass Spotlight  New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials

such as toys, games, tools, electronics, and more

available to check out for free with your library card!

Digital Resources

Hoopla Digital

Hoopla Digital offers audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more, all available 24/7 with no holds and no waiting.

To get started, simply visit HooplaDigital.com or download the Hoopla app from your device’s app store, and sign up with your

Auburn Public Library card.

Libby by Overdrive

CW MARS Mobile App

The CW MARS LIBRARIES app

is now available on iOs and Android. With the app you can:


  • Display and use your library card
  • Search the catalog and place holds
  • Manage existing holds
  • View items checked out
  • Pay fines and bills
  • View and update lists

And more! 

Boston Public Library eCard

Virtual Author Talks

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Click the link below to register for upcoming talks, submit questions for

the authors, and view the entire on-demand archive! 

This program is funded by the Friends of the Auburn Public Library.