AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Library will be closed for Independence Day Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th
The library will open at 12:00 PM on Friday July 10th for staff development
Beginning July 11th the library will open 9:30-5:00 on Saturdays
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

Foreign Film Series: The Way Home (ages 18+) Monday, July 6th 5:30—7:30 PM No registration required
 Gardening Groupthink - Troubleshooting Your Garden (ages 18+) Thursday, July 9th 6:00—7:00 PM Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
"Ready, set, GROW!" Magic Show with Magician Mike Bent (ages 5+) Friday, July 10th 2:00—3:00 PM Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
Join us for "Not Another Estate Planning Seminar," presented by The Law Office of Polly Tatum Monday, July 13th 11:00 AM—12:00 PM Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/

Weekly Programs

Music & Movement with Miss Caitlin Join us for free play, a story, music & movement...and bubbles! (ages 2-5) Monday, July 6th 1:30—2:15 PM 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
Kid Crafting Tuesday, July 7th 3:30—4:30 PM Make a different craft each week! Recommended for ages 5+. Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
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 July 7th DIY Slime time! 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 Wednesday, July 8th 11:00—11:45 AM A storytime that supports foundational reading skills such as letter recognition and sound-symbol correspondence. The program starts with play-based literacy activities followed by a short "storytime" focusing on the "letter of the week." Recommended for ages 3-6.  This week we will have a "show & tell" in which kids are invited to bring in one item that BEGINS with the letter P.  Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/

No session July 8th - Join us next week!



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

Dungeons & Dragons Thursday, July 9th 3:00—5:00 PM Come to the library to play Dungeons & Dragons! For teens in 8th-12th grade. Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/

Book Clubs

Children's Book Club (4th & 5th Grade) Wednesday, July 8th 5:00—5:45 PM Register for the program and then pick up a copy of the title at the main desk of the library starting 06/22/2026.  July book will be: The Way of the Hive by Jay Hosler Register at https://auburnlibrary.org/library-calendar/
Children's Book Club (2nd & 3rd Grade) Wednesday July 15th 5:00—5:45 PM. This month share your favorite book! 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

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!

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.

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.