Spring 2018 Auburn Public Library 749 East Thach Avenue Auburn, Alabama 36830
Library Administration Table of Contents Adult Programming PAGES 4-5 Teen Programs PAGES 6-8 Weekly Storytimes PAGES 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): January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closed May 28 Memorial Day Closed 2
All Ages Legomania Show off your engineering skills and join us at the Auburn Public Library every Saturday for Legomania! Bring your friends, and build anything your imagination can invent! All ages Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Youth Services 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 1/19 10:30 11:00 a.m. Program Room 2/16 3/16 3:30 4:00 p.m. 4/20 Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information, libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Design a Valentine Roses are red, violets are blue, let The Auburn Public Library help you, send a valentine to a loved one or two! Join us for an afternoon of DIY valentines on February 9. We will provide the materials, you provide the creativity. This program is open to all ages! All ages Friday 2/9 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Rosa Parks Join us at the library to celebrate Black History Month and learn about legendary Alabama Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks with fantastic African-American Storyteller Roz Thomas. All Ages Tuesday 2/20 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 3
Adult Programs 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 9:30 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 refreshments, great conversation, and limited supplies will be available! Wednesdays 9:30 11:30 a.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. A lively discussion ensues! COME AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN! Monday 1/22 3:30-4:30 p.m. Conference Room 2/19 3:30-4:30 p.m. 3/19 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4/16 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4 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 2/5 6:00 7:00 p.m. Conference Room 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 1/23 5:30-7:00 p.m. Program Room Be SMART Join Moms Demand Action as they present the Be SMART campaign that promotes responsible gun storage and asks all adults to take simple steps to reduce the harm that can occur when unsupervised children get ahold of an unsecured firearm. Some thematic material might not be appropriate for children under 13. http://besmartforkids.org Sunday 2/11 3:00-4:30 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 nonfiction. 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 1:30 p.m. in the Harris Senior Center. Tuesday, March 27 Caroline: Little House, Revisited by Sarah Miller In this novel authorized by the Little House Heritage Trust, Sarah Miller vividly recreates the beauty, hardship, and joys of the frontier in a dazzling work of historical fiction, a captivating story that illuminates one courageous, resilient, and loving pioneer woman as never before Caroline Ingalls, Ma in Laura Ingalls Wilder s beloved Little House books. Tuesday, April 24 Uncommon Type: Some Stories by Tom Hanks This is a collection of seventeen short stories from two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks. One story tells of a gentle Eastern European immigrant arrives in New York City after his family and his life have been torn apart by his country s civil war. In another, a man who loves to bowl rolls a perfect game--and then another and then many more in a row until he winds up ESPN s newest celebrity, and he must decide if the combination of perfection and celebrity has ruined the thing he loves. Also, an eccentric billionaire and his faithful executive assistant venture into America looking for acquisitions and discover a down and out motel, romance, and a bit of real life. Tuesday, May 29 The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation s Largest Home by Denise Kiernan The fascinating true story behind the magnificent Gilded Age mansion Biltmore the largest, grandest residence ever built in the United States. The story of Biltmore spans World Wars, the Jazz Age, the Depression, and generations of the famous Vanderbilt family, and features a captivating cast of real-life characters including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Wolfe, Teddy Roosevelt, John Singer Sargent, James Whistler, Henry James, and Edith Wharton! Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3297 5
Teen Programs Gamers Society It s Game On at the Auburn Public Library. 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. Please note: There will be no meeting on April 12. Ages 10-18 Thursdays 1/4 4:00-5:00 p.m. Program Room Video Games, Pokémon 1/11 1/25 2/1 2/8 2/22 3/1 3/8 3/22 3/29 4/5 4/26 1/18 4:00-5:00 p.m. Program Room Super Smash Bros. Tournament 2/15 4:00-6:30 p.m. Program Room Movie Madness 3/15 4:00-8:00 p.m. Program Room All Night Game 4/19 4:00-5:00 p.m. Program Room Unplugged 6
Teen Writers Club: Poet-tea Series Do you love to write and tell stories? Looking to learn more and improve as a writer? Join the Teen Writer s Club at the Auburn Public Library. We will spend this series learning poetry writing techniques, storytelling exercises, and creating our own black-out poetry as we sip tea! Bring your imagination, laptop, pen, and paper, and create something new! Tea will be served at each meeting. Please note: There will be no meeting on April 11. Grades 6-12 Wednesdays 4/4, 4/18, 4/25 4:30-5:30 p.m. Program Room 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 3/5 5/7 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 7
Movie After celebrating Valentine s Day, join us at the library for a love story. We will be screening the movie, Loving. The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose arrest for interracial marriage in 1960s Virginia began a legal battle that would end with the Supreme Court s historic 1967 decision. Rated PG-13. 13 and up Sunday 2/18 2:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 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 2 nd 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 S.T.E.M. Story Lab 1st 3rd grade students and their caregivers are invited to join us for messy fun as we become junior scientists who will explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics one story at a time! Each week will feature a different story followed by hands-on activity stations where students may observe, investigate, question, experiment, and learn about the world! Grades 1 3 Wednesdays Beginning Jan. 10 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Crazy 8 s Math Club Join Bedtime Math s Crazy 8s Club, where you ll build stuff, run and jump, make music, and create a mess it s a totally new kind of math club! Join us as we explore, create, and learn! Register early! Space is limited to 16 participants per age group. Please register by emailing libraryevents@auburnalabama.org. Grades K 2 Saturdays 1/6 2/24 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room Grades 3 5 Saturdays 3/3 4/28* 3:30 4:30 p.m. Program Room *Please note: There will be no meeting on 4/14. Contact Engagement and Outreach for more information. libraryevents@auburnalabama.org * (334) 501-3296 Sensory-Friendly Reading Hour Join us for story time! This story hour is sensory-friendly, and kids are invited to move around as they wish throughout the session. 6 and up Monday 2/26, 3/12 10-10:45 a.m. Dean Road Recreation Center 6 and up Friday 4/20 10-10:45 a.m. Dean Road Recreation Center 10
GET INVOLVED 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. Count me in! 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
ONCE YOU KNOW THIS Emily Chambers Blejwas Thursday, January 25 at 4 p.m. Pebble Hill The event is free, open to the public, and will be followed by refreshments. Books will be available for purchase and signing. The Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities at Pebble Hill is located at 101 S. Debardeleben Street, Auburn. For more information on the program, call 334-844-4903 or visit www.auburn.edu/cah. Emily Chambers Blejwas grew up in Minnesota and now lives in Mobile, Alabama with her husband and four children. She directs the Gulf States Health Policy Center, has worked in the elds of community development and victim advocacy, and holds degrees from Auburn University and Kenyon College. Once You Know This is her rst novel. Sponsored by: