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Library Administration Table of Contents Adult Programming...... PAGES 3-7 Teen Programs........ PAGES 8-9 Weekly Storytimes....... PAGE 12 Become a Volunteer...... PAGE 14 Chris Warren, Library Director (334) 501-3191 * cwarren@auburnalabama.org Tyler Whitten, Assistant Library Director (334) 501-3192 * twhitten@auburnalabama.org Ashley J. Brown, Engagement and Outreach Librarian (334) 501-3198 * ajbrown@auburnalabama.org Leslie Johnston, Collection Development Librarian (334) 501-3193 * ljohnston@auburnalabama.org Brandon Rowland, Digital Services Coordinator (334) 501-3298 * browland@auburnalabama.org Library Board of Trustees: William Sherling, President Laura Chappelka, Vice President Becca Little, Glenda Logue, Elizabeth Anderson Library Hours: Monday Thursday: 9:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. How may we assist you? (334) 501-3190 www.auburnalabama.org/library weblibrary@auburnalabama.org Holiday Hours: Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Closed Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day -- Closed 2
Adult Programs Adult Coloring Club Melt your stress away with a little color therapy! Join us at the Auburn Public Library for an Adult Coloring Club! Bring your own coloring books, or borrow one of ours. We have pencils, crayons, and marking pens. Thursdays June 1 August 31 10:00 11:00 a.m. Conference Room Saturdays 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/29, 8/5, 8/26 3:00 4:00 p.m. Conference Room Show and Tell Book Group This book group meets every third Monday of the month (except where holidays conflict) to discuss books. This is a show and tell book group, so everyone is free to read any book(s) fiction or non-fiction and present it to the group. A lively discussion ensues! COME AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN! Monday 6/19 4:00 5:00 p.m. (Afternoon Group) 6:30 7:30 p.m. (Evening Group) Conference Room Monday 7/17 4:00 5:00 p.m. (Afternoon Group) 6:30 7:30 p.m. (Evening Group) Conference Room Monday 8/21 4:00 5:00 p.m. (Afternoon Group) 6:30 7:30 p.m. (Evening Group) Conference Room Zentangle Join us at the Auburn Public Library to learn the basics of the Zentangle method in this free class! The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Refreshments and materials provided, but the class is limited to 12 students. Register by emailing libraryevents@auburnalabama.org or calling (334) 501-3198. Tuesday 6/6 6:30 7:30 p.m. Program Room Tuesday 8/1 6:30 7:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3198 3
Beginner s Crochet Class Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet but didn t know where to start? The Auburn Public Library will be hosting FREE crochet classes for absolute beginners! In these classes, you will learn three basic stitches: chain stitch, single crochet and double crochet! Each class will consist of two 1 ½ hour sessions. Ages 10 and up: Please register at libraryevents@auburnalabama.org for one class to secure your spot! Classes are capped at 6 students, so don t delay! What you need to bring: One crochet hook (size G or larger) and one skein of light colored, medium-weight yarn. Class 1: Monday 6/5 & 6/12 9:00 10:30 a.m. Conference Room Class 2: Monday 7/24 & 7/31 6:00 7:30 p.m. Conference Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Beginner s Knitting Class Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but didn t know where to start? The Auburn Public Library will be hosting FREE knitting classes for absolute beginners! In these classes, you will learn four basic stitches: casting on, knit stitch, purl stitch and binding off. Each class is a single 1 ½ hour session. Ages 10 and up: Please register at libraryevents@auburnalabama.org for one class to secure your spot! Classes are capped at 6 students, so don t delay! What you need to bring: A set of knitting needles (medium size 8 works best) and one skein of light colored, medium-weight yarn. Class 1: Friday 8/11 10:00 11:30 a.m. Conference Room Class 2: Monday 8/14 6:30 8:00 p.m. Conference Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Fiber Friends Club Attention all fans of fiber and fabric! Have you wanted a communal space to work on projects with others that share your passion? The Fiber Friends Club is just that! Join one another to work on your knitting, crocheting, sewing, or felt projects alongside each other. Instruction is not included, but warm drinks and great conversation are provided. Wednesdays 6/7 8/30 9:30 11:30 a.m. Conference Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3297 4
Read and Reflect: Book Club for Seniors Join us at the Harris Senior Center for Read and Reflect, our monthly book club for seniors! Each month, we ll discuss a particular book that inspires, intrigues, or amazes, including both classic and contemporary works of fiction and non-fiction. Books are available for check out at the Auburn Public Library, located at 749 East Thach Avenue. Please call (334) 5013190 to reserve your copy today. Light refreshments will be provided. Discussion begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Harris Senior Center. Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Books for Living by Will Schwalbe From the author of the beloved New York Times best-selling The End of Your Life Book Club, an inspiring and magical exploration of the power of books to shape our lives in an era of constant connectivity. Tuesday, July 25, 2017 The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson Simonson delivers a charming novel of love on the eve of World War I that reaches far beyond the small English town in which it is set. Tuesday, August 29, 2017 The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly: Wilbur and Orville Wright. Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3297 Arthur Atsma: Mind Play Join the Auburn Public Library at the Harris Senior Center for a magic show for the sophisticated and skeptical mind! Sleight of hand artist, magician, musician, and entertainer extraordinaire, Arthur Atsma, will dazzle your minds with his amazing Mental Theatriks and Experiments in Sleight of Mind show! Prepare to be captivated, amazed, and astonished! Due to the mental nature of this show, it is not intended for younger audiences. Tuesday 7/18 6:30 7:30 p.m. Harris Senior Center Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3198 How-To Tuesdays for Adults Participate in the Summer Learning Challenge, and join us at the Auburn Public Library as we endeavor to learn new skills and hobbies from packing a suitcase and public speaking to raising backyard chickens and basic ASL! Tuesdays 6/6: Raise Backyard Chickens 4:00 5:00 p.m. Program Room 6/13: Pack a Suitcase 6/20: Public Speaking 6/27: Basic ASL 7/11: Baby s Here! Now What? 7/18: Infant CPR 7/25: Basic ASL Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 5
Getting Started with Library ebooks & Audiobooks The Auburn Public Library is proud to offer a digital media platform to easily browse, borrow, read and listen to popular books on your own device. Join us at the Harris Senior Center for a one-hour class to introduce you to the Library s ebook platform, learn more about digital library services, and check out your first Library ebook or audiobook. For more information, email Brandon Rowland at browland@auburnalabama.org or call 334-501-3190. Thursday 6/7 7/13 8/10 2:00 3:00 p.m. Harris Senior Center Writing Workshops for Adults Calling all writers! If your Summer Learning Challenge goal is to work on your writing, then we have a series of workshops for you! Join us for 4 writing workshops over the course of the summer. Mondays 6/5: Getting the Creative Juices Flowing 6:00 7:00 p.m. Conference Room 6/12: Creating Strong Characters and Plot 7/10: Share What You Wrote 7/17: Getting Your Work Published Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3198 Forgotten Alabama Join us for an evening with Forgotten Alabama author Glenn Wills. Go on a journey across Alabama as photographer and author guides the audience through Alabama s past. Over the course of the last 10 years, he visited all of Alabama s 67 counties, logged 30,000 miles, and took close to 15,000 photographs. Tuesday 8/22 6:30 7:30 p.m. Auburn Public Library Joshilyn Jackson Join us for an afternoon with New York Times Bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson. The Auburn Public Library is a stop on her book tour for her newest book, The Almost Sisters, available July 11. Books will be available for purchase at the event, and Ms. Jackson will be signing after her reading. Saturday 7/22 1:00 2:00 p.m. Auburn Public Library New York Times Bestselling novelist Joshilyn Jackson is the author of seven novels and a novella: The Opposite of Everyone, Someone Else s Love Story, gods in Alabama, Between, Georgia, The Girl Who Stopped Swimming, Backseat Saints, A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty, and the novella My Own Miraculous. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages, have won SIBA s novel of the year, have been a three-time #1 Book Sense Pick, have won Georgia Author of the Year twice, and have been shortlisted thrice for the Townsend prize. A former actor, Jackson reads the audio versions of her novels; her work in this field has been nominated for the Audie Award, was selected by AudioFile Magazine for their best of the year list, has made the 2012 Audible All-Star list for highest listener ranks/reviews, and garnered three Listen Up Awards from Publisher s Weekly. In 2012 Jackson began reading the audio versions of books written by other novelists, beginning with Shine Shine Shine by Lydia Netzer. She serves on the board of Reforming Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to providing theatre infused liberal arts education to women who are under carceral control in Georgia. Through their education-in-prison and reentry programs, Reforming Arts fosters the development of critical and creative thinking skills, encouraging students to build livable lives. Joshilyn volunteers inside Lee Arrendale State Prison, teaching creative writing courses and facilitating a new literary magazine/newsletter that the students are producing. 6
Teen Programs Gamers Society It s Game On at the Auburn Public Library. Computers will be reserved in Youth Services for Minecraft, and the Programming Room will be open for Pokémon, board games, and video games. Gamers are responsible for the items they bring. Games must be rated E, E10, or T, no rated M games. The Auburn Public Library will provide materials for video game play. Gamers must have a valid Minecraft account to play. Minecraft will be limited to 10 participants. Ages 10-18 Thursdays 4:00 5:00 p.m. Program Room 6/8 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon 6/15 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon 6/22 Super Smash Bros. Tournament 6/29 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon 7/6 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon 7/13 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon 7/20 Movie Madness (4:00-6:30) 7/27 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon 8/3 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon 8/10 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon 8/17 Mario Kart Tournament 8/24 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon 8/31 Minecraft, Wii/Xbox, Pokémon Literary Classics Club The Auburn Public Library is pleased to announce a book discussion group for you to divulge your inner literati! Teens, grades 9-12, can join us for hot beverages and lively discussion as we dissect some of the most influential pieces of western literature. Grades 9-12 Tuesday 1:00 2:00 p.m. Conference Room 6/27 Anthem by Ayn Rand 7/25 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 8/29 A Midsummer Night s Dream by William Shakespeare Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3297 7
Teen Writer s Club Do you love to write and tell stories? Join the Teen Writer s Club at the Auburn Public Library. Each week will explore storytelling and writing through exercises, author advice, and sharing our work. Bring your imagination, laptop, pen, paper, and create something new! Grades 6 12 Fridays 6/2 7/28 1:00 2:00 p.m. Conference Room Anime and Manga Art Club Have fun drawing and socializing at this fun new club. Bring your own art supplies and fun. Ages 10-18 Fridays 6/2 7/28 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3198 8
Weekly Storytime Baby Time Babies and their favorite adults enjoy 20 minutes of stories, songs, bounces, and tickles during Baby Time. Stay afterwards to socialize and play! Birth 24 months Tuesdays Weekly 10:00 11:00 a.m. 1:00 2:00 p.m. Program Room Toddler Time Toddlers and their favorite adults enjoy 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, movement rhymes, and a fun craft during Toddler Time. Stay afterwards to socialize and play! 18 months 3 years Wednesdays Weekly 10:00 11:00 a.m. 1:00 2:00 p.m. Program Room Preschool Time Preschoolers and their favorite adults enjoy 30 minutes of interactive stories, songs, movement rhymes, and a fun craft during Preschool Time. Stay afterwards to socialize and play! 3 5 years Thursdays Weekly 10:00 11:00 a.m. 1:00 2:00 p.m. Program Room Saturday STEM Storytime Preschoolers 2nd grade children and their caregivers are invited to join us for a storytime on Saturday mornings that is all about STEM. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. This storytime will focus on these concepts in a fun, interactive, story-driven format. Please note: Some activities may involve messy fun! 4 7 years Saturdays Weekly 10:00 11:00 a.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 The Auburn Public Library Puppet Troupe Join the Auburn Public Library Puppet Troupe for shows full of laughs, wonder, and puppets sure to delight every one of all ages! Each show will feature TWO performances for your entertainment. All ages Wednesday 6/21 3:30 4:00 p.m. 7/19 5:30 6:00 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 9
Kids Puppetry Camp Whether you enjoy being in the spotlight or behind the scenes, join us at the Auburn Public Library for a three day Puppetry Camp! We will be discovering the art of puppetry, from writing scripts and directing puppet plays to learning about movement and performing as puppeteers! At the end of the camp, you and your puppets will be the stars as you put on your very own show! The Puppetry Camp is limited to 12 participants, so register early! Register by emailing libraryevents@auburnalabama.org or calling 334-501-3296. Ages 8 12 Monday 6/19 9:00 a.m. Noon Program Room Tuesday 6/20 9:00 a.m. Noon Wednesday 6/21 9:00 a.m. Noon Wednesday 6/21 3:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Young Writer s Club Do you love to write and tell stories? Join the Young Writer s Club at the Auburn Public Library. We will do one hour of fun writing exercises and sharing our work in a safe environment. Join us to stretch your writing skills. Grades 2 5 Fridays 6/2 7/28 10:00 11:00 a.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3198 Legomania Show off your engineering skills and joins us at the Auburn Public Library every Saturday for Legomania! Bring your friends, and build anything your imagination can invent! All ages Saturdays 6/3 8/26 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Youth Services Letters to Dad With Father s Day coming up, join us for a chance to write a heartfelt letter to your father. Refreshments and a variety of stationary will be provided at this opportunity to let you dad know how much he means to you. All Ages Wednesday 6/14 2:00 3:00 p.m. Program Room 10
Magical Monday Matinées Did you receive your Hogwarts letter, or are you still waiting? Whether muggle or magical, hop aboard the Hogwarts Express and join us at the Auburn Public Library, and embark on a magical journey through the wizarding world of Harry Potter! The library will feature each Harry Potter movie in chronological order on Monday afternoons in June and July, culminating with a birthday celebration on July 31! All ages Mondays 6/5 7/31 2:00 5:00 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 11
Starting a Business in Lee County, Alabama An interactive course on how to start your own business in Lee County, Alabama and the State of Alabama as a whole. The course will be presented by Brett A. Smith, MPA, JD, LLM, a partner with Huff Smith Law, LLC. Register by emailing libraryevents@auburnalabama.org, or calling (334) 501-3198. Tuesday 8/29 5:30-7:00 p.m. Conference Room 12
Serendipity noun ser en dip i ty \ˌser-ən-ˈdi-pə-tē\ : luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for Join us each Thursday at this program for all ages. You never know what you might learn! Summer Serendipity June 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 Summer Learning Kick-Off! 6:00 p.m. Alabama Blues Project 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Skin and Bones Comedy Circus 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Southeastern Raptor Center: War Eagle! 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. COA Fire Department 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Movie @ APL Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Ron Anglin with Quite a Catch! 2:00 p.m. This summer s show: The Syner Jester Shower! 6:00 p.m. Movie @ APL Trolls 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Summer Celebration 2:00 p.m. 13
Become A Volunteer A Rewarding Experience Are you interested in volunteering at the Auburn Public Library? Volunteering is a rewarding and valuable experience. As a volunteer, you will actively contribute to the mission and success of the library. Volunteers are special to the library, and we make every effort to ensure a positive, pleasant, and productive service environment. How to Apply Applications are accepted as follows: Spring (January May) Volunteer Season: Applications are accepted during the month of November. Interviews and orientations will take place in December. Summer (June August) Volunteer Season: Applications are accepted during the month of April. Interviews and orientations will take place in May. Fall (September December) Volunteer Season: Applications are accepted during the month of July. Interviews and orientations will take place in August. Who Are Our Volunteers & What Do They Do Our volunteers reflect our community. We recruit students, library patrons, people involved with community organizations, and those who want to make a meaningful contribution to the library. Our volunteers help in many areas of the library; volunteers provide assistance with crafts and programs, shelve books, and assist with department maintenance. We invite you to fill out an application if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. Contact Us For more information or to apply, contact Amber Gill, Public Services Librarian. agill@auburnalabama.org (334) 501-3294 14
How does your support help? All proceeds from the Friends book sales benefit the Auburn Public Library and help extend the library s positive impact on our community. Through your support, whether by purchasing books or donating outright, the Friends are able to provide support for a number of library activities, including: Weekly early literacy programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers The Auburn Public Library s Summer Learning Challenge One Book One Village, Auburn s community reading program Other activities that help make the library a welcoming destination and a vital community resource What can I do to help? Visit the library often, and enjoy the many resources that the library makes available, both in print and online! Tell your friends and neighbors about how much you love your library! Encourage your elected officials to continue supporting the library! Donate to the Friends of the Auburn Public Library! Any donation, of whatever amount, contributes toward a strong partnership between the library and the community. Be a Friend. Join us today! I d like to join the Friends of the Auburn Public Library Name: Address: Telephone: Mobile: Email address: Please check if you can volunteer your time to help the Friends I enclose my donation of $. The Friends of the Auburn Public Library * P.O. Box 1854 * Auburn, Alabama 36831-1854 15
The Auburn Public Library wants you to take the SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE. This summer, you do you. The rules are simple: 1. Register at the library in person or online to let us know that you are in! 2. Read or listen for 20 minutes a day. 3. Set at least 1 learning goal for yourself. The Summer Learning Challenge begins Thursday, May 27 and ends Thursday, July 27. When you complete the SLC, turn in your tracker to the library for a ticket for the grand prize drawing. Prizes include a Nintendo Switch! June 1: Summer Learning Kickoff! 6:00 p.m. Thursdays, June 8 - July 2: Summer Serendipity- 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. July 27: Summer Celebration 2:00 p.m.