AUBURN — Auburn Public Library has announced its teen programming for March, which will include  a job fair, homeork help and technology. Events will take place at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., unless otherwise noted.

Maine Job Corps: Hanya Phillips of the Maine Job Corps will speak to local teens and new adults about the opportunity to take part in a life-changing experience that can give the skills needed to succeed in today’s job market that won’t cost anything. Phillips will arrange a mutually convenient time to meet at the Auburn Public Library. FMI: 207-450-0216.

Tweens in the Teen Space: Noon to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 22 and 29, in the Teen Space. Sixth-graders are invited to the Teen Space on the second floor on half-day Wednesdays. The library will have crafts or board games available. Tweens can stop by to hang out or get a head start on homework.

Teen Anime Club: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, in the Androscoggin Community Room. Teens ages 12 to 18 can get animated over anime and drop in to talk about their favorite (or least favorite) manga, watch this week’s selection of anime, and try drawing their own characters. This program was made possible by a gift of the P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Snacks will be provided.

Teens! Homework Help: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, in the second floor study room (inquire at Reference Desk). Teens ages 12 to 18 can stop by for help in any subject. 

Teens! Friday @ the Movies — “Hoosiers” or “Space Jam”: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, in the Androscoggin Community Room. With March comes March Madness. Teens ages 12 to 18 will choose between two popular basketball movies, “Hoosiers” or “Space Jam,” both rated PG. 

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CREATE! Media Lab Open House: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 6, in the CREATE! Media Lab. To kick off Teen Tech Week, the computers will each have a different activity. Teens can stop by to see how to import a film clip taken from in front of the green screen and add a background; they can use the blue yeti microphones; or have fun in the photo booth. 

Coding with Ozobot: 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 10, in the Teen Space. Teen Tech Week, teens can play with our Ozobot. According to Ozobot.com, “Ozobots are small, smart toy robots that empower gamers and learners to code, play, create and connect the physical and digital worlds.” Teens can make their own codes or use ones the library will have on hand.

Teen Life Skills Series 2017: The Job Application: 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the Androscoggin Community Room. Lisa Hartnett of the Career Center will talk about how to look and apply for a job. Whether teens are looking for a first, part-time job or nearing the end of high school and are looking for full-time employment, the information she’ll provide will be essential toward success.

Teens! Gaming Hour: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, and Friday, March 24, in the Androscoggin Community Room. Teens ages 12 to 18 can take a break from studying for video games and snacks. The library has XBox and Wii consoles and a small collection of games. Teens are welcome to bring their favorite games, but only those rated T and E. This program was made possible in part by the P&G Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

Safe Voices Drop-In Visit: 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in the Teen Space. Whitney from Safe Voices will visit teens ages 12 to 18 to share information and engage in conversation about relationships while playing games or crafting.

“Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age”: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in the Androscoggin Community Room. The library will screen “Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age,” which is directed by Delaney Ruston, a physician and parent of teenagers. Following the movie will be a panel discussion. This screening is free to the public, open to parents of children of all ages (teens, tweens and their parents are especially encouraged to attend), and is made possible by a grant from the Maine Public Library Fund and the Psychology Department at Bates College. 

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Teens! Snack Chat: 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays, March 13 and 27, in the Teen Space. Teens ages 12 to 18 can engage in enlightening conversation about current events and have a healthy after school snack. 

Teen Life Skills 2017: The Job Interview: 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 14,  in the Androscoggin Community Room. Lisa Hartnett from the Career Center will return to share with teens ages 12 to 18 tips and advice on the interview process and how to interview for the job with confidence. 

Teens! DIY Takeover: Zentangle: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the Teens Space. Teens will make a do-it-yourself craft. Past projects have included duct tape crafts, mug cakes and sugar scrub. This month will be Zentangle — teens can find out what a Zentangle is and they can offer ideas for future DIY projects.

DIY Teens! Media Club: 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in the CREATE! Media Lab. Teens ages 12 to 18 can make trailers, podcasts, movies, music, graphic arts — if they can imagine it, they can create it. The library will share some of the creations on its website. 

SAPARS Drop in Visit: 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 23, in the Teen Space. Hannah from Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Services will visit teens to discuss and create awareness of teen issues like healthy relationships, sexual assault, bullying, harassment, substance use and abuse and internet safety. 

Teen Life Skills 2017: Teen Opportunities Fair: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, in Callahan Hall at the Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Lewiston Public Library and Auburn Public Library have partnered to bring teens ages 13 to 19 this helpful event. There will be food and door prizes.

Teen Life Skills 2017: 10 Tips for Teens: 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in the Androscoggin Community Room. The second in a series of three classes, “10 Tips for Teens” will teach teens ages 12 to 18 how to add more fruits and veggies to their diet day while learning basic cooking skills. Participants will make and eat a recipe at each class and play games and win prizes. The class will be led by Missy from Healthy Androscoggin. Registration is requested.

FMI, register: 207-333-6640, ext. 4; www.auburnpubliclibrary.org, facebook.com/APLTeenSpace.

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