Auburn Public Library | Program Updates

AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Upcoming Events

Drawing Basket Winners will be announced for Summer Reading 2026 on Monday, August 24th

Saturday, August 22nd is the last day to claim drawing tickets

and small prizes for Summer Reading 2026!

On Monday, August 24 the librarians will draw winners for each

of the 12 Summer Reading Prize Baskets. Winners will be

contacted via email by the end of the day.

Thank you to all who participated in Summer Reading 2026!

Adults

Knitting Group every Tuesday 5-7 PM Drop-in, no registration required. All skill levels welcome!

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+.

August Theme: Go Bead-yond Expectations! (Beading-based crafts)

Join us for a First-Time Home Buyers presentation with Tania Thomas of Savers Bank! Learn about navigating the process of buying your very first home. Thursday, August 27th 6:00—7:00 PM Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/

Register for First Time Home Buyers Thursday 8/27

Register for Craft Swap Saturday 8/29

Register for Getting the Most Out of Ancestry Monday 8/31

Register for Session 1 Microsoft Excel Friday 9/11

Register for Session 2 Cybersecurity Part I Friday 9/18

Register for Session 3 Cybersecurity Part II Friday 9/25

Teens

Register for Teen Crafting Tuesday 8/25

We are presently evaluating the timing of our weekly Tween Crafting program (for 5th-8th graders) for the 2026-2027 school year. Your input will help us offer this program at a convenient time for Tweens.

Click here to take the survey

Complete the application to become a fall 2026 teen volunteer

Children

Register for Baby-Toddler Storytime Saturday 8/22

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/

Register for Music & Movement with Ms. Caitlin Monday 8/24

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 with Ms. Caitlin Join us for 15-20 minutes of free play social time, followed by songs, a short story, and bubbles! Recommended for ages 0-3 Tuesdays 10 to 10:45 am Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/

Register for Baby-Toddler Storytime Tuesday 8/25

Register for Kid Crafting Tuesday 8/25

Register for Alphabits Wednesday 8/26

Book Clubs

Register for 4th-5th Grade Book Club 9/9

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

Stop in any time to pick up a copy of this month's book:

The Great Divide

by Cristina Henriquez

The next meeting will be on

Monday, September 14th

at 5:30 pm

Register for 2nd-3rd Grade Book Club 9/16

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.

Book an appointment

Reserve the History Room

Museum Passes

Free and discounted admission to museums and local attractions!

Museum Pass Spotlight Davis Farmland Reserve this pass for a $10 discount off the gate price for up to 6 visitors Pass can be reserved up to 1 week in advance, and picked up at Auburn Public Library the day before use. Pass must be returned the day after use.

Visit our museum pass page for details

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!

Visit our Library of Things page for details

Digital Resources

Visit our Digital Resources page for details

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.

HooplaDigital.com

Hoopla for Android

Libby by Overdrive

Browse the collection

Download Libby app

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!

CW MARS app for iOS

CW MARS app for android

Boston Public Library eCard

Sign up for an eCard

Full list of resources

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.

More Information about Virtual Author Talks

Join the Friends of the Auburn Public Library