AUBURN, Ala.– The Auburn Public Library invites the community to enjoy the summer with entertaining programs beginning in June. There will be programs for all ages, ranging from infants to adults.
- Toon Time: Mondays in June and July at 10 a.m.
- Enjoy a 30-minute, family-friendly cartoon.
- Movie Matinee: Mondays in June and July at 2 p.m.
- Enjoy a full-length, family-friendly movie.
- Summer Serendipity:Tuesdays in June and July at 2 p.m.
- A variety of interactive, fun performers will visit the library including the Southeastern Raptor Center, Bright Star Children’s Theatre and Doc Magic.
- Summer Crafternoons: Wednesdays in June and July at 2 p.m.
- Cool off inside while making a fun arts and crafts project. Supplies will be provided.
- Hometown Heroes:Thursdays in June and July at 2 p.m.
- Visit with hometown heroes, explore various careers and have hands-on fun learning more about what they do to make Auburn a great place to live, work and play. Guests include Auburn Fire, Auburn Police, Environmental Services and more.
- Family Story Time on Location!: Thursdays in June and July at 6 p.m. at the Boykin Community Center
- Puppet Shows: Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Story Time is getting a makeover with these amazing programs:
- Baby’s 1st Story Time: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
- Early literacy story time for our youngest friends, ages birth to 12 months old, and their favorite grown-ups.
- Lullabies for Little Ones:Thursdays at 1 p.m.
- Calm, sensory-friendly early literacy story time for our friends, ages birth to 2 years old, and their favorite grown-ups.
- Toddler Tales: Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
- Early literacy story time for our friends, ages 1 to 2 years old and their favorite grown-ups.
- Movers & Shakers:Saturdays at 1 p.m.
- Highly interactive early literacy story time for our friends, birth to 5 years old, and their favorite grown-ups incorporating loads of music, movement and stories.
- Untidy Tales: Wednesdays at 1 p.m. & Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
- Early literacy story time for our friends, ages 2 to 5 years old, and their favorite grown-ups incorporating messy and sensory play with stories and music.
- Preschool Story Time:Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
- Early literacy story time for our friends, ages 3 to 5 years old, and their favorite grown-ups.
- Pre-K in PJs:Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
- Calm, sensory-friendly early literacy story time for our friends, ages 3 to 5 years old, and their favorite grown-ups. Participants are invited (but not required) to come to story time dressed in their comfiest pajamas.
- Family Story Time:Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.
- Families with young children will enjoy stories, music and activities.
Teens and Tweens are invited to:
- Culture Explorers Club: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.
- Rising 4th-6th graders are invited to explore a different culture each week.
- #TEENTRENDS: Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
- Rising 7th-12th graders are invited to explore a different topic each week, from anime and manga to gaming and more.
Adults are invited to:
- Adult Crafting: June 3 and July 8 at 2 p.m. Registration required. To register, email Library Events.
- June 3: Family Tree Wall Art. Learn genealogical research tips while creating your family tree wall art project.
- July 8: Canvas Painting. Enjoy snacks as you follow step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece.
- “How-To” Series (Adults & Teens 16+):Tuesdays in June and July at 4 p.m.
- Adults and teens 16+ explore a different “how-to” topic each week! Find topics on the library’s online calendar.
- Author Talk: “The Bitter and the Sweet” by Anessa Kent: June 8 at 4 p.m.
- Author Anessa Kent will discuss her debut novel, “The Bitter and the Sweet” followed by a meet-and-greet and book signing.
- Reader’s Review Virtual Book Club:June 20 and July 18 at 5:30 p.m.
- June 20: “The Chosen and the Beautiful” by Nghi Vo – Zoom Registration
- July 18: “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocomb – Zoom Registration
Find more details about upcoming events on the library’s online calendar. Questions? Email Library Events or call (334) 501-3296.
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