Auburn Public Library | Program Updates

AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY

Upcoming Events

Young Scientists with STEM BEGINNINGS (ages 3-6) Thursdays at 1:30 PM. Six sessions. For more information visit https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/2026-april/

Register for Young Scientists Thursday 5/7

Register for Session 1: Computer Basics 5/1

Register for Session 2: Email 5/8

Register for Session 3: Google Searching 5/15

Foreign Film Series The Intouchables Monday, May 4th 5:30—7:30 PM Generously supported by the Friends of the Auburn Public Library. Join us for a screening of The Intouchables (2012). The film follows an unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic (François Cluzet) and his caretaker (Omar Sy). No registration is required, ages 18+.

Ted Reinstein Greetings from Breed’s Hill: Fact & Folklore on America’s 250th, Monday, June 1st 6:00—7:00 PM to register visit https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/

Register for Ted Reinstein Monday 6/1

Weekly Programs

Register for Preschool Storytime Monday 5/4

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

Register for Baby-Toddler Storytime Tuesday 5/5

Register for Baby-Toddler Storytime Wednesday 5/6

Kids Crafternoon Every Tuesday 3:30-4:40 pm Recommended for ages 5+ Registration Required

Register for Kids Crafternoon Tuesday 5/5

Knitting Group every Tuesday 5:30 to 7:30 pm Drop in, all skill levels welcome

Alphabits: A program that supports foundational reading skills such as letter recognition & sound-symbol correspondence. Recommended for ages 3-6 Wednesdays 11:00 - 11:45 am Registration required

Register for Alphabits Wednesday 5/6

May Theme: Hue Can Do It! (Paint-based crafts)

Book Clubs

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:

Strangers in Time

by David Baldacci

The next meeting will be on

Monday, May 11th at 5:30 pm

Register for 4th-5th Grade Book Club 5/13

Register for 2nd-3rd Grade Book Club 5/20

Museum Passes

Free and discounted admission to museums and local attractions!

Visit our museum pass page for details

Museum Pass Spotlight Sandwich Glass Museum for more information visit https://auburnlibrary.org/museum-passes/

Library of Things

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

Wi-fi hotspots now available! Borrow a portable hotspot for free instant internet access at home or on the go! Hotspots can be checked out for up to 21 days and provide unlimited Wi-Fi access for up to 32 devices.

Volunteers

Complete the application to become a Teen Volunteer!

Electronic 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.

HooplaDigital.com

Hoopla for Android

Libby by Overdrive

Browse the collection

Download Libby app

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

Virtual Author Talks May 2026 for more information visit https://libraryc.org/auburnlibrary

Join the Friends of the Auburn Public Library

Email the Friends to register

Boston Public Library eCard

Sign up for an eCard

Full list of resources

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