Baby-Toddler Storytime with Miss Andrea (ages 0-3)

Join us for 15-20 minutes of free play and social time followed by songs, a short story....and bubbles! Recommended for ages 0-3. https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-toddler-storytime-with-miss-andrea-ages-0-3-4/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Alphabits (ages 3-6)

A storytime that supports foundational reading skills such as letter recognition and sound-symbol correspondence. The program starts with play-based literacy activities followed by a short "storytime" focusing on the "letter of the week." Recommended for ages 3-6. h......More

A storytime that supports foundational reading skills such as letter recognition and sound-symbol correspondence. The program starts with play-based literacy activities followed by a short "storytime" focusing on the "letter of the week." Recommended for ages 3-6. https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/alphabits-ages-3-6-4/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Virtual Author Talks: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us with Author Rachelle Bergstein

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and contr......More

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber. Everyone knows Judy Blume. Her books have garnered her fans of all ages for decades and sold tens of millions of copies. But why were people so drawn to them? And why are we still talking about them now in the 21st century? In The Genius of Judy, her remarkable story is revealed as never before, beginning with her as a mother of two searching for purpose outside of her home in 1960s suburban New Jersey. The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems. But behind those deceptively simple tales, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women’s rights movement, in which girls and women were entitled to careers, bodily autonomy, fulfilling relationships, and even sexual pleasure. Blume wasn’t trying to be a revolutionary—she just wanted to tell honest stories—but in doing so, she created a cohesive, culture-altering vision of modern adolescence. Blume’s bravery provoked backlash, making her the country’s most-banned author in the mid-1980s. Thankfully, her works withstood those culture wars and it’s no coincidence that Blume has resurfaced as a cultural touchstone now. Young girls are still cat-called, sex education curricula are getting dismissed as pornography, and entire shelves of libraries are being banned. As we face these challenges, it’s only natural we look to Blume, the grand dame of so-called dirty books. This is the story of how a housewife became a groundbreaking artist, and how generations of empowered fans are her legacy, today more than ever. Register now for a conversation you don’t want to miss! About the Author: Rachelle Bergstein is a lifestyle writer, author, and editor, focused on style, pop culture, and families. Her work has appeared in the New York Post, The New York Times, NPR, and more. She is the author of three books: Women from the Ankle Down, Brilliance and Fire, and The Genius of Judy. She lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn. Find out more at RachelleBergstein.com. https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/how-judy-blume-rewrote-childhood-for-all-of-us-with-author-rachelle-bergstein/

Virtual

Literacy Bingo...prizes! (recommended for ages 4-8)

Join us for literacy bingo, a great program for new readers! The lucky winners of each round will get to choose a prize! In this week's bingo session we will play 2-3 rounds of "alphabet" bingo. Then we will play 2-3 rounds of sight word bingo. The sight words played......More

Join us for literacy bingo, a great program for new readers! The lucky winners of each round will get to choose a prize! In this week's bingo session we will play 2-3 rounds of "alphabet" bingo. Then we will play 2-3 rounds of sight word bingo. The sight words played in this week's bingo session will be: all, am, are, at, ate, be, black, brown, but, came, did, do, eat, four, get, good, have, he, into, like, must, new, no, now, on, our, out, please, pretty, ran, ride, saw, say, she, so, soon, that, there, they, this, too, under, want, was, well, went, what, white, who, will, with, yes Consider making sight word flashcards at home to practice before and after bingo! https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/literacy-bingo-recommended-for-ages-4-8-4/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Children's Book Club

https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-book-club-6/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Young Scientist

Program for ages 3-6 “Young Scientists” is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), a Massachusetts Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant program funded by the Department of Early Education & Care and awarded to the YMCA of Cent......More

Program for ages 3-6 “Young Scientists” is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP), a Massachusetts Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) Grant program funded by the Department of Early Education & Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-scientist-19/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Teen Crafting

Hang out, listen to music, and make some art! We will have a different themed craft each week and participants can take their craft home! Open to teens and pre-teens in 5th grade and up. https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-crafting-34/

Annex Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Library Board of Trustees Reorganization Meeting

Annual Library Board of Trustees reorganizational meeting https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-board-of-trustees-reorganization-meeting/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Quiet Workspace

Quiet workspace for patron use https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/quiet-workspace-35/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Library Closed (Memorial Day)

The Library is closed for the Memorial Day weekend https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-closed-memorial-day-2/

Building Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Library Closed (Memorial Day)

The Library is closed for Memorial Day https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-closed-memorial-day/

Building Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Baby-Toddler Storytime with Miss Caitlin (ages 0-3)

Join us for 15-20 minutes of free play and social time followed by songs, a short story....and bubbles! Recommended for ages 0-3. https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-toddler-storytime-with-miss-caitlin-ages-0-3-6/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Preschool Storytime with Miss Caitlin (ages 3-6)

Join us for stories, songs, a craft, and free play! For ages 3-6. https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-with-miss-caitlin-ages-3-6-5/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Knitting Group

No registration required. All skill levels welcome!  https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-group-80/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Baby-Toddler Storytime with Miss Andrea (ages 0-3)

Join us for 15-20 minutes of free play and social time followed by songs, a short story....and bubbles! Recommended for ages 0-3. https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-toddler-storytime-with-miss-andrea-ages-0-3-5/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Alphabits (ages 3-6)

A storytime that supports foundational reading skills such as letter recognition and sound-symbol correspondence. The program starts with play-based literacy activities followed by a short "storytime" focusing on the "letter of the week." Recommended for ages 3-6. h......More

A storytime that supports foundational reading skills such as letter recognition and sound-symbol correspondence. The program starts with play-based literacy activities followed by a short "storytime" focusing on the "letter of the week." Recommended for ages 3-6. https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/alphabits-ages-3-6-5/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Literacy Bingo...prizes! (recommended for ages 4-8)

Join us for literacy bingo, a great program for new readers! The lucky winners of each round will get to choose a prize! In this week's bingo session we will play 2-3 rounds of "alphabet" bingo. Then we will play 2-3 rounds of sight word bingo. The sight words played......More

Join us for literacy bingo, a great program for new readers! The lucky winners of each round will get to choose a prize! In this week's bingo session we will play 2-3 rounds of "alphabet" bingo. Then we will play 2-3 rounds of sight word bingo. The sight words played in this week's bingo session will be: after, again, an, any, as, ask, by, could, every, fly, from, give, going, had, has, her, him, his, how, just, know, let, live, may, of, old, once, open, over, put, round, some, stop, take, thank, them, then, think, walk, were, when Consider making sight word flashcards at home to practice before and after bingo! https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/literacy-bingo-recommended-for-ages-4-8-5/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501

Library Strategic Plan Advisory Committee Meeting

Library Strategic Plan Advisory Committee meeting https://auburnlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-strategic-plan-advisory-committee-meeting/

Merriam Room Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, 01501