APL Kids Chat

Storytime Yoga

auburnpubliclibrary — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:50:45 +0000

Join us on Friday mornings March 9, 16, and 23 form 9:15 to 10 am for Storytime Yoga. Space is limited so please call the library at 333-6640 ext. 3 to register. Certified yoga instructor, Tisha Bremner will encourage creativity, joyful play and enlighten young minds with the magic of fun yoga postures and movements while recounting some of the world’s most delightful stories in a way that enhances literacy and vibrant physical health. Tisha is a Nationally Certified Yoga Teacher who is positive, creative, energetic, and down-to earth. She has many years of experience in the study and practice of yoga and loves sharing her enthusiasm with groups of all ages. Your child will laugh, dance, sing and have fun while discovering stories from around the world that illustrate the importance of love, generosity, peace, and friendship. Ages Pre-K through 3rd Grade. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate!

Board Games with Laurie

auburnpubliclibrary — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:43:05 +0000

Looking for something to do during vacation week? Stop by the library on Tuesday, February 21, from 2-4 pm and play some of your favorite board games like Candyland, Sorry, Trouble, and Monopoly with Laurie. Should be lots of fun!

Free Family Movie!

auburnpubliclibrary — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:48:08 +0000

Join us on Wednesday February 22nd from 1-3 pm in the community room for the movie“Charlotte’s Web”. Free popcorn and juice. Parents must stay with their children during the movie.

Pigeon Wants You to Check Out His Website!

auburnpubliclibrary — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:27:06 +0000

www.pigeonpresents.com

Don’t forget Sprouts tomorrow morning!

auburnpubliclibrary — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:04:52 +0000

Join Miss Heather for Sprouts, our baby lapsit program at 10:30 am in the children’s room on Saturday mornings. You won’t want to miss all the fun!

Let’s Pretend starts Friday

auburnpubliclibrary — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:50:37 +0000

Join us this Friday, February 3, for Let’s Pretend in the Maggie Trafton Room from 10-11. This week we will learn all about construction workers. Let’s Pretend is a free play program for kids ages 2-5 and their parents. Each week we will explore a different occupation, read a story and create a related craft. Your child will also have the opportunity to pretend! Come join the fun. Fore more information please call us at 333-6640 ext.3.

Baby Goats at the Library today

auburnpubliclibrary — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:09:40 +0000

We had a very nice surprise on this rainy wet day. We had a visit from 2 brand new baby goats. They were very sweet and cute. They came with their owners to check out the library. They will be back again for the APL Farmer’s Market on Friday February 24th from 4:30- 6:30 pm. Stop by and meet them-you will be so happy after holding or petting them!

~Deb

Free Family Movie Saturday January 28th!

auburnpubliclibrary — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:06:01 +0000

Please join us for the movie “The Tale of Despereaux” on Saturday afternoon, January 28th from 1-3 pm in the Androscoggin Room. We’ll provide the popcorn and the juice. Parents must remain with their child during the movie. Come beat the cold and have a good time!

~Deb

Early Literacy iPads to start circulating January 18th

auburnpubliclibrary — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:44:46 +0000

Thanks to a generous anonymous donation, the Auburn Public Library Children’s Room now has 3 new iPads to lend to parents with children ages 2 through 5.

Beginning Wednesday, January 18^th, 2012 parents may check out the Early Literacy iPad for one week to use at home with their child. Parents must have a library card and a library account in good standing in order to check out the iPad. Only Auburn Public library cardholders with children from ages 2-5 are eligible.

These iPads are preloaded with age-appropriate, teacher and librarian approved apps that support early literacy development, including ABC Pocket Phonics, Little Sky Writers, Memory Train, Pooh’s Birthday and the ever-popular Cat in the Hat.

Research supported by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) suggests that when used appropriately, technology can enhance children’s cognitive and social abilities. Studies also suggest that appropriate use of technology can be one of many options in a well-balanced learning environment.

As a part of its mission to support local families with early literacy efforts, the library is happy to be able to offer parents this new service. For more information please call the library at 333-6640 ext 3.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ Monday the 16th

auburnpubliclibrary — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:31:16 +0000

Resources for talking with your kids about the day and what it means on Kaboose.