AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has partnered with the Camden Conference to present a series of programs to foster discussion on the 31st Camden Conference topic of “New World Disorder and America’s Future.” The first program will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, with an afternoon showing of the film “Dirty Wars.” […]
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Jane Pratt
AUBURN — Jane Pratt, 96, of Summer St., Auburn, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, Nov. 29. She was born in Auburn on Nov. 20, 1921, the daughter of James A. and Minnie O. (Martin) Pratt. She was educated in Auburn, graduated from Edward Little High School in the Class of 1939, and went on […]
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Teens to see 'Christmas Story,' get homework help at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced the December schedule for teen activities. Maine Job Corps: Those ages 16 to 24 interested in serving in the Job Corps may contact 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 meet at […]
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Taking in the exhibit, "Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam," at the Auburn Public Library
Don Robitaille, a Korean War-era veteran, looks at the exhibit, “Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam,” at the Auburn Public Library on Thursday evening. The exhibit features panels of canvas bunk beds that were adorned with graffiti by soldiers being carried by ships to Vietnam. The graffiti was collected by Vietnam Graffiti Project founders Art and […]
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Authors of true stories on tap for Nov. 13 week at APL
AUBURN — The week of Nov. 13, the Auburn Public Library welcomes three authors who will present their newest books and give people the chance to start holiday shopping early. Author Lorraine Dutile Masure will be at the library to share some of her experiences growing up Franco-American at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Intended […]
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Library teen activities include anime, games, tech talk
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced the following teen activities for November: Maine Job Corps: Teens and new adults, ages 16 to 24, may 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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Spooktacular science
Annabelle Longley, 5, of Auburn, center, and other children react to an experiment Taryn Friedman, aka “Lightning Lucy,” performs Thursday night at the Auburn Public Library. Mad Science of Maine presented its Spooktacular Science Show for a capacity crowd during one of the library’s ongoing presentations. Visit sunjournal.com to see a variety of expressions and […]
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Auburn Public Library hosting Financial Aid Night
AUBURN — As a follow-up to its annual College Night on Oct. 19, the Auburn Public Library will host a Financial Aid Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30. The first part of the evening will help students better understand the financial aid process and prepare them to complete the Free Application for […]
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Auburn Public Library hosting Vietnam exhibit through mid-November
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library is hosting an exhibit, “Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam,” presenting the stories of young American soldiers and Marines going to Vietnam during the 1960s, through graffiti left on a troopship’s bunk canvases. The exhibit was developed by Art and Lee Beltrone of Keswick, Virginia, founders of the Vietnam Graffiti […]
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Auburn Public Library chosen for national news literacy pilot program
The Auburn Public Library has been chosen as one of five pilot sites across the country for a program aimed at boosting news literacy. Media Literacy @ Your Library, a project of the American Library Association and the Center for News Literacy @ Stony Brook University, will train library staff to help adult customers become better […]