Rick Whiting of Auburn, center, makes a point during a discussion about “fake news” at the Auburn Public Library on Wednesday afternoon. Barbara Trafton of Auburn and Don Robitaille of Lewiston listen. Following a series of challenges to the audience to determine the difference between fake and factual news clips, there was a discussion on […]
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Patricia O'Donnell to lead MWPA writing workshop at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance (MWPA) has announced an upcoming workshop on writing a memoir at the Auburn Public Library. On Saturday, March 3, Patricia O’Donnell, a professor of creative writing at the University of Maine in Farmington, where she directs the BFA program, will teach “Finding the Story Amid the Pieces,” […]
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State certified CNA course to begin PARIS — Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education is offering a state certified CNA course on Monday, Feb. 26. The course exceeds the 180 hours required by the state. Requirements include a reading test, interview session, physical within the last year, immunization records and the willingness to dedicate time to a […]
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Auburn library launches ‘fake news’ programs
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library released Friday its February listing of public events stemming from a national media literacy effort launched in the fall. The city’s library was chosen among five nationally in a pilot program aimed at training library staff to help their adult customers become better news consumers under the auspices of […]
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Life skills, gaming hour among programs for teens at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced the teen program calendar for February. Maine Job Corps for teens and new adults, ages 16 to 24: Contact Cathie Gavett of the Maine Job Corps, 207-458-5369, to find out more about the program and who is eligible. She will arrange a mutually convenient time to meet […]
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Auburn library to continue offering Teen Life Skills Series in January
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will present a Teen Life Skills Series for the fifth time. Each month, the APL will host programs that offer important life skills for teens. The 2018 series will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 9, with a four-part program on nutrition. Teens are invited to learn about healthy eating by […]
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APL launches social media groups to assist with New Year’s resolutions
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced it will help those who have a New Year’s Resolution to read more or get in shape. From the comfort of home, residents may join one of the newly launched digital Facebook groups and start the year off with success. The Auburn Page Turners, the library’s book discussion […]
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Children’s books delivered to jail
The Auburn Public Library staff delivered two bags of children’s books to the Androscoggin County Jail recently as a part of its ReadingConnects! Family Literacy Program for jail inmates and their children. The book bags are brought to the jail on a monthly rotating basis. Pictured below at the delivery are Capt. Jeff Chute, jail […]
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Mr. Drew and His Animals to visit Auburn Public Library
The Auburn Public Library will host Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. Those attending will learn about animal rehabilitation and all about a variety of different animals. It is a free family-friendly program with live animals, like Creature, an Argentine Black and White Tegu pictured here with Desjardins. FMI: […]
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Teen activities to include homework help, games at library
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced teen events for January. Maine Job Corps: Teens and new adults, ages 16 to 24, may obtain information on the Job Corps by contacting Cathie Gavett at 207-458-5369 to find out more about the program and who is eligible. She will arrange a mutually convenient time to […]