FALL 2017 Auburn Public Library 749 East Thach Avenue Auburn, Alabama 36830
Library Administration Table of Contents Adult Programming...... PAGES 5-7 Teen Programs..........PAGES 8 Weekly Storytimes...... PAGE 9-10 Become a Volunteer...... PAGE 11 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 (Closed): Monday, September 4 Labor Day Friday, November 10 Veterans Day Observed Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24 Thanksgiving Sunday & Monday, December 24 & 25 Christmas Monday, January 1 New Year s Day Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2
All Ages 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 Friday 9/15 10:30 11:00 a.m. Program Room 10/20 11/17 3:30 4:00 p.m. 12/15 Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information, libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Ghoulish Gourds Bring your friends and family to the library on Wednesday, October 18 to decorate a pumpkin of your choosing! An array of arts and crafts supplies will be available to spark your imagination and creativity! Whatever your style, the possibilities are endless, all without using a carving knife, and you ll have the coolest pumpkin on the block! All ages Wednesday 10/18 3:30 5:00 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information, libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 November 2017 NaNoWriMo Schedule A 50,000 word novel in 30 days? Up for the challenge? NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. During the month of November, budding authors aim to write a novel in 30 days! The Auburn Public Library will be a designated writing space, and host several programs dedicated to the novel writing experience. All NaNoWriMo events are free and open to all ages, except where otherwise noted. Refreshments will be provided at all events. All ages Wednesday 11/1 6:00-8:00 p.m. Program Room NaNoWriMo Kickoff (Door Prize Drawing) 3
Saturday 11/4 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday 11/11 1:00-3:00 p. m. Wednesday 11/15 6:00-8:00 p. m. Saturday 11/18 1:00-3:00 p. m. Saturday 11/25 1:00-3:00 p. m. Thursday 11/30 6:00-8:00 p. m. (Door Prize Drawing) Write In Write In Half Way There Write In Write In Write In All Night Write In Ghoulish Gala: A Halloween event for the whole family Dress up in your Halloween costumes and bring the whole family to the Auburn Public Library to enjoy a variety of fun Halloween activities! The terrifying, spine-tingling, shriekinducing, haunted wing of the library will be open to willing adventurers, and we ll also have carnival games, candy, music, and a spooky photo booth! All Ages Thursday October 26 5:30 7:00 p.m. Auburn Public Library Letters to Santa The Thanksgiving leftovers are gone, and the holiday decorations are springing up it must be time to write to Santa! Join us on Friday, December 1, choose from an array of festive stationery, markers, and pencils and enjoy cookies, cider, and a little music as you write to Santa your holiday wishes! Parents, please join in the fun so that even the youngest new writers can clearly express themselves, and the librarians can get clear addresses for Santa and his elves! All ages Friday 12/1 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information, libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 4
Adult Programs September-December 2017 Forever YA Book Club Do you love YA literature, but you are definitely a little les Y and a little more A? Please joins us for a Forever YA book club meeting at Panera Bread on the last Saturday of the month. This club is for adults who love Young Adult literature and want to share in a lively discussion, while enjoying a scone or two. Saturday 9/30 1:30-2:30 p.m. Panera 10/28 11/25 12/30 Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore 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 September 18 October 16 November 20 December 18 4:00 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Conference Room 4:00 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. 4:00 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. 4:00 5:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Auburn Public Library Studio Attention Coloring Club Members, Fiber Friends, and all other creators, makers, and doers: Join us at the library every Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. to knit, crochet, color, scrapbook, or any other crafty hobby you enjoy! Work on your projects at the library and share your passions with others. Instruction is not included, but warm drinks, great conversation, and limited supplies to borrow will all be available! Wednesdays 9/6-12/20 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Conference Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * 334-501-3296 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. Monday 9/25 6:30 7:30 p.m. Conference Room Monday 10/30 6:30 7:30 p.m. Conference Room 5
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 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: One crochet hook (size G or larger) and one skein of light colored, medium-weight yarn. Class 1: Monday September 11 9:30 11:00 a.m. Program Room Class 2: Monday September 11 5:30 7:00 p.m. Program Room Class 3: Monday November 13 1:00 2:30 p.m. Program Room Class 4: Monday November 13 6:00 7:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Panel Discussion on Fake News The Auburn Public Library is pleased to host a conversation on Fake News and Social Media in conjunction with the Auburn Common Book Program: One Book. One Auburn. Dr. Brigitta Brunner- Johnson, an Auburn University Journalism Professor, and David Hart, Vice-President of WBRL-TV, will discuss fake news. Bring your questions and join us for this lively discussion! Tuesday 9/19-6:00 p.m. Program Room 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) 501-3190 to reserve your copy today. Light refreshments will be provided. Discussion begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Harris Senior Center. Tuesday, September 26 The Circle by Dave Eggars When Mae Holland is hired to work for the Circle, the world s most powerful internet company, she feels she s been given the opportunity of a lifetime, but what begins as the captivating story of one woman s ambition and idealism soon becomes a heart-racing novel of suspense, raising questions about memory, history, privacy, democracy, and the limits of human knowledge. 6
Tuesday, October 31 Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier With an eerie presentiment of evil tightening her heart, the second Mrs. de Winter walks in the shadow of her mysterious predecessor, determined to uncover the darkest secrets and shattering truths about Maxim s first wife the late and hauntingly beautiful Rebecca. Tuesday, November 28 A Christmas Memory: One Christmas, and The Thanksgiving Visitor By Truman Capote Taking its place next to Breakfast at Tiffany s and In Cold Blood on the modern library bookshelf is this new and original edition of Capote s most famous short stories: A Christmas Memory, One Christmas, and A Thanksgiving Memory. All three stories are distinguished by Capote s delicate interplay of childhood sensibility and recollective vision. Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3297 Cookie Swap Tis the season to eat something sweet! Need a few new ideas for your holiday desserts? Join us for an afternoon of sharing sweet treats and their recipes. Please bring three (3) dozen of your favorite holiday treats to share, along with copies of the recipe. You may send your recipe ahead of time, and we will make copies for you. Send the recipe to: libraryevents@auburnalabama.org, with the subject line, Cookie Swap Recipe. Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided. Registration is required, please register by Wednesday, December 13. Adults Saturday 12/16 2:00 4:00 p.m. Program Room Journal Making Class Did you know that you could turn an ordinary composition notebook into a pretty journal? You can! Join us for this 2-hour class to make your very own journal. Supplies provided library, and creativity supplied by you! Tuesday 12/12 6:00 8:00 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. (334) 501-3198 * ajbrown@auburnalabama.org 7
Teen Programs Gamers Society It s Game On at the Auburn Public Library. The Programming Room will be open every Thursday for Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, and video games. Gamers must bring their own materials. The Auburn Public Library will provide materials for video game play. Games must be rated E, E10, or T; no rated M games. NOTE: There will be no Gamers Society meetings on October 26, November 23, or December 28 Ages 10 18 Thursdays 9/28 4:00 5:00 p.m. Program Room Unplugged 10/19 Super Smash Bros. Tourney 11/16 Mario Kart 8 Tourney 12/21 4:00 7:00 p.m. Marvel Movie Madness LitWits Book Club Bored of the same old chit-chat over required reading? Take charge of your reading experience! LitWits is a genre based book club. Read any book within that genre and bring it with you for group discussions and themed activities. Ages 13 18 Tuesday 9/13 4:00 5:00 p.m. Program Room 10/11 11/8 12/13 Realistic Fiction Horror/Thriller Awesome Book Covers Fantasy 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! Please note: There will be no meetings on October 26, November 23, or November 30. Grades 6 12 Thursdays 9/7 11/16 6:30 7:30 p.m. Program Room Anime and Manga Art Club Have fun drawing and socializing at this fun new club! Bring your own art supplies and creativity and share your love of all things Anime and Manga! Ages 10 18 Friday 9/8, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room 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 9:30 10:15 a.m. Program Room 10:30 11:15 a.m. 1:00 1:45 p.m. 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 9:30 10:00 a.m. Program Room 10:30 11:00 a.m. 1:00 1:30 p.m. 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 9:30 10:00 a.m. Program Room 10:30 11:00 a.m. 1:00 1:30 p.m. 9
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! Note: There will be no Saturday Storytime on September 16. 4 7 years Saturdays Weekly 10:00 11:00 a.m. Program Room Note: There will be no storytimes November 23 24 or December 23 29. Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Crazy 8 s Join Bedtime Math s Crazy 8s Club, where you ll build stuff, run and jump, make music, and make a mess it s a totally new kind of math club! Join us as we explore, create, and learn! K-2nd grade Saturdays 9/23-10/28 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Space is limited to 16 total K 2nd grade participants. Please register by emailing libraryevents@ auburnalabama.org. 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 Mondays 9/11 11/27 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Learning through Unity Join us for this 2-hour program designed by Sylvia Battye. This will enlighten kids about the importance of unity. We will do this by incorporating art and other fun activities that everyone will enjoy! Grades K 4 Sunday 9/17 2:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 10
GET INVOLVED Book Sale! Saturday, September 23 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Dean Road Rec Center 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 you 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 to support 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. Become a Volunteer! 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 your library. Volunteers are special to the library, and we make every effort to ensure a positive, pleasant, and productive service environment. How to Apply: Contact Amber Gill, Public Services Librarian, at agill@auburnalabama.org or (334) 501-3294. 11
Auburn University Office of the Provost in partnership with the Auburn Public Library present BESTSELLING AUTHOR DAVE EGGERS THE CIRCLE THE 2017 COMMON BOOK: ONE BOOK ONE AUBURN AUTHOR KEYNOTE & BOOK SIGNING SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Auburn University Student Center Ballroom 7 pm COMMUNITY EVENTS Fall 2017 More at aucommonbook.auburn.edu LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR S BOOK: @AUCommonBook aucommonbook.auburn.edu