AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library’s newest discussion group, Bunch of Crocks, premieres at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, for those who love food and literature. The first book is “Voracious: A Hungry Reader Cooks Her Way Through Great Books” by Cara Nicoletti. As a young bookworm reading in her grandfather’s butcher shop, Cara saw […]
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Fall, winter Auburn Public Library book group selections announced
AUBURN — The Auburn Page Turners, a long-running book discussion group at the Auburn Public Library, announces its fall and winter selections. The group welcomes the public to read and discuss a preselected title the first Monday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the library’s Local History Room. The fall lineup kicks off Sept. […]
Green Dot L-A Quilt on display at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The public is invited to the exhibit of “KindSpring,” a quilt created by local Green Dot L-A members, at the Auburn Public Library lobby in August and September. As a local volunteer initiative committed to making the community a better and safer place, Green Dot Lewiston-Auburn offers strategies for safe and effective responses […]
Art can get messy
Gabriel Roy reacts to his multicolored fingertips Wednesday morning at the Auburn Public Library’s Messy Art Workshop. Gabriel’s mother, Shelly, helps with some technical advice. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)
Countering 'I don't read' with 'You just haven't found the right book'
AUBURN — Donna Wallace is at the whim of teenagers, and she has taken up the challenge, dispensing good reads and Pop-Tarts from the second floor at the Auburn Public Library. “I have one boy who will say, ‘I don’t read,’ and I’m like, ‘You just haven’t found the right book yet,’” Wallace said. It’ll […]
Happy Birthday, America
Gabrielle Wallace, left, of Auburn helps blow out the candles with children Saturday during the “Happy Birthday, America” event at the Auburn Public Library. Wallace and her husband, Sean, have held a July 4th celebration at the library for at least 15 years. Wallace held a story time, lead a parade through the library, made […]
Auburn Public Library offers Summer Reading program for adults
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., has announced events for its Adult Summer Reading Program, running June through August. All of the activities revolve around this year’s national Collaborative Summer Reading Program theme, “Libraries Rock!” In addition to the programs, the library will have a continual display of books on musical artists, […]
Teen Summer Reading Program kickoff to feature Chicks with Sticks
AUBURN — Within this summer’s theme, “Libraries Rock,” teens at Auburn Public Library will focus their attention on music — whether it be reading books about music in the Pizza & Pages Book Club, watching (and singing along to) musicals, or attending programs involving singing and dancing. The kickoff event this year takes place at […]
Teen Summer Reading Program to kick off at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library will kick off the Teen Summer Reading Program from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Conference Room. Teens can learn about the program and listen to Chicks with Sticks steel drummers. Teens can listen to and learn about music and several showcase their musical talents. The program runs June […]
Auburn Public Library to celebrate vacation, begin teen reading program in June
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced June activities for teens. Unless otherwise noted, programs are for teens, ages 12 to 18. Maine Job Corps for Teens and New Adults, ages 16 to 24: This is for those interested in learning job skills. Contact Cathie Gavett of the Maine Job Corps at 207-458-5369 for more […]