Little Roots Music Class for Infants & Young Walkers
Thursday, July 10th, 10:00 AM–11:00 AM: Maggie Trafton Room
Children 18 months and younger, and their caregivers are welcome to join us for a special Little Roots music class.
Little Roots Infants & Young Walkers classes teach caregivers a repertoire of bounces, wiggles, lullabies, and more to
experience together. These songs and poems can be worked into daily routines and are a great way for caregivers to
deepen their bond with their children. Sharing early musical experiences will plant the seed for singing and moving to
music as a family. No registration is required.
Saturdays, July 5 , 12
19 , & 26 , 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Children’s Room
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Drop into the children’s department to play board games with your friends and family. We’ll provide a small selection
of games, but feel free to bring your own. No registration is required.
Board Game Drop-In
Wednesday, July 2
, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Come celebrate the 4 of July by making a pipe cleaner fireworks craft. All art supplies will be provided. This program
is best suited for kids ages 5–12. Please register.
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Pipe Cleaner Fireworks
Moonstone Pottery
Calling all creative kids ages 8–12! Are you ready to unleash your inner artist? Come and join our ceramic painting
library program, where imagination meets fun in a colorful way! In this hands-on event, kids will select and paint their
very own animal ceramic pieces! The possibilities are endless, whether you want to paint a magical hybrid animal,
your favorite animal friend, or a unique design. The talented Moonstone instructors will guide kids through the
painting process, sharing tips and techniques to help them bring their ideas to life. Don’t miss out on this fantastic
opportunity to paint, have fun, and express yourself! Space is limited, please register.
Wednesday, July 9 , 5:00 PM–6:00 PM: Moonstone Pottery, 186 Turner Street, Auburn
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LEGO Club
Friday, July 11 ,4:00 PM–5:00 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
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We have all the LEGOs and space you need, just bring your imagination. Please note, this
program is not suitable for very young children due to small pieces presenting a
choking hazard.
Diamond Art
Mr. Brandon is excited to introduce children to one of his favorite hobbies—diamond art.
This involves using an adhesive canvas that has symbols and numbers to correspond
with different colored gems. This activity is best suited for kids in grades 2–6 as it
requires a lot of focus and fine motor skills. Please note that supplies are limited, so
please register early to secure your spot.
Wednesday, July 16 , 4:00 PM–5:00 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Playgroup for Ages 5 & Younger
Fridays, July 11 , & 25 , 10:00 AM–11:00 AM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Drop into our playgroup designed for children aged 5 and younger. We'll provide a safe play space with plenty of
toys. It's a great opportunity to make new friends while having fun. Siblings are welcome.
Thursday, July 17
10:00 AM–11:00 AM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Play with pens and paint with Melanie Therrien from Wicked Illustration Art Studio.
Children entering grades K–2 will enjoy an hour of painting and play while creating fun
illustrations and learning about the color wheel. Please dress in clothes you don’t mind
getting messy. Supplies are limited, please register.
Painting Class: The Color Wheel!
The library will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
July Kids’Calendar
July Kids’Calendar
Library Hours
Monday
9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Tuesday–Friday
9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Auburn Public Library
49 Spring Street
Auburn, Maine 04210
www.auburnpubliclibrary.org
207-333-6640
BOOK CLUBS
Summer Book Club: Wishing Season by Anica Mrose Rissi
Thursdays, July 3 , 17 , & 31 , 4:00 PM–4:45 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Join us for our summer book club perfect for kids in grades 3–6! Wishing Season is a moving middle grade story about
the enduring bond between twins. Please register for session one where books will be handed out, and plan to attend
all three sessions. Books are provided by a generous donation from the Maine Humanities Council for their statewide
summer reading program—Read ME—offered in partnership with the Maine State Library and the Maine Writers &
Publishers Alliance.
Cozy and Quiet Reading Club
Friday, July 25 , 4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Bring your own book or borrow one of ours, and we will all enjoy some quiet reading time. Afterwards we can share
what we have read, or not, the choice is up to you.
Drop in to a free viewing of the family movie, Dog Man. No registration is required. Parents/caregivers must stay with
their child(ren) during the movie. Rated PG. Running time: 1 hour 29 minutes.
Family Movie Matinee: Dog Man
Friday, July 18 , 2:00 PM–3:30 PM: Androscoggin Community Room
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Pony Bead Keychains
Join children’s department staff as we create pony bead keychains with pony beads and gimp. This program is best
for kids ages 8–12. Supplies are limited, please register.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
Book Bingo
Are you looking for a fun activity to do during summer vacation? Drop into Book Bingo! You’ll have the opportunity to
win several small prizes throughout the hour. This program is best for children in grades K–6 and their families. No
registration is required.
Wednesday, July 30 , 2:00 PM–3:00 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Heat Sensitive Color Changing Slime
Come make thermochromic slime! This slime will change into different colors depending on the temperature it is
exposed to. This program is best for children ages 6–12. It is not suitable for kids who still put items in their mouth or
cannot follow directions because the slime does include a chemical, liquid starch.
Thursday, July 24 , 4:00 PM–4:45 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Monday, July 21 , 4:00 PM–4:30 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Join Brandon Dyer, Children’s Librarian, as he briefly talks about Alma’s color patterns and abstract artwork. Brandon
will show an example of Alma’s artwork before children and families can replicate Alma’s art style of color and linear
artwork. This program is best for children ages 4 to 7. All art supplies will be provided.
Colors and Line Art by Alma Woodsey Thomas
Monday, July 21 , 5:00 PM–6:00 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Learn about Alma Woodsey Thomas, the first African American artist to have a solo art exhibit and who had her
artwork displayed three times in the White House. Brandon will read Alma’s picture book biography, Ablaze with Color:
A Story of Painter Alma Thomas by Jeanne Harvey. Afterwards, children and families can replicate Alma’s art style of
color and linear artwork. This program is best for children ages 8–12. All art supplies will be provided. Please wear
clothes that you are not afraid to get paint on!
Learn and Try Artwork by Alma Woodsey Thomas
Read to a Dog: Meadow
Meet Renée Brezovsky and her therapy dog, Meadow, a blue merle Australian Shepherd who is excited to meet you.
Sign up for your child's 15-minute appointment to read to Meadow. Call the library to register at 207-333-6640, x3.
Saturdays, July 19
9:00 AM–10:00 AM: Children’s Room
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Sprouts Story & Play Time for Babies & Toddlers
Drop by for an enjoyable and engaging lap-sit program designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Siblings
are also welcome. We will read short stories, sing songs, and engage in flannel board rhymes and fingerplays.
Afterward, we will provide toys to play with so children and parents have the opportunity to make new friends.
Friday, July 18 , 10:00 AM–10:45 AM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Family Museum & Park Passes
Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
50% off admission with a pass for up to four people.
Maine Museum of Innovation + Learning
Free admission for two people with the pass.
Maine Wildlife Park
Up to four discount coupons grants admission for $5.00 per person.
Maine State Park Pass
Admits one vehicle with up to 17 people. Pass must be checked out with an adult’s valid library card.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Customers interested in scheduling a free visit to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, May 1st–October 19 , can stop
by the 2 floor reference desk or give us a call at 207-333-6640, x 4.
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Crafty Kids
Tuesdays in July, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM: Maggie Trafton Room
Programs are led by local volunteer, Mary Ann Cormier and library staff. Crafty Kid programs are best for school-aged
children with adult supervision. No registration is required.
7/1 Egg Carton Butterfly: Make a 3D butterfly using egg cartons and an array of colorful craft supplies.
7/8 Clay Project: Let your imagination run wild while sculpting air-dry clay.
7/15 Pinecone Fish: Make a fish with beautiful scales made from pinecones.
7/22 Egg Carton Toadstools: Make a little toadstool scene by decorating parts of an egg carton.
7/29 Paper Hot Air Balloon: Cut and paste paper into a charming hot air balloon scene.
Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays, July 2
, 9 , 16 , 23 , & 30 , 10:00 AM–10:30 AM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Story Time is a fun session of storytelling, singing, and crafting. This activity is best suited for children ages 3–5 with
adult supervision. Special guest and local author, Kristin J. Russo will host preschool story time on July 16 .
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Mondays, July 14 , 21 , & 28 , 10:00 AM–10:30 AM: Maggie Trafton Room
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Tiny Tunes is a fun music and movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Siblings are welcome.
Tiny Tunes
TWEEN PROGRAMS
Shape Style Poetry Writing for Tweens & Teens
Monday, July 7 , 4:30 PM–5:30 PM: Teen Space, 2
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Calling all young poets and creative minds! This summer, the library invites you to unleash your imagination and
discover the world of poetry through shapes. In this exciting workshop, we’ll explore how shapes can inspire words!
From triangles to circles, we’ll discover how to express our feelings, thoughts, and stories using the unique qualities of
different shapes. Whether you’re a beginner poet or a seasoned writer, we have a safe space for everyone to learn,
create, and have fun with art and words. Poems can be on display in the library at the poet’s request. This program is
for kids ages 11–18.
Tween Dungeons & Dragons
Thursday, July 10 , 4:00 PM–5:30 PM: Teen Space, 2
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Tween Dungeons & Dragons is back for another summer adventure! Beginners and experienced players are welcome!
Character sheets are provided, or if you have experience playing, build your own level 3 character to bring along your
journey. Dice and other materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own! This program is for kids
ages 10–12. All players are required to register beforehand.
Are you familiar with the phrase, “the pen is mightier than the sword”? Do you enjoy writing? Are you looking for a
space to connect with fellow writers, learn more about writing, and develop your skills as an author? Join our Writers’
Roundtable! Please bring your own device, your favorite notebook, or use paper that we provide.
Writers’ Roundtable
Fridays, July 11
18 , & 25 , 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: Teen Room, 2
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