January 2021

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Friday, January 1Closed

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Friday, January 1All DayVirtual Event

Family Scavenger Hunt @ Home

Family Scavenger Hunt @ HomeA scavenger hunt for the entire family! We'll give you 30 items to hunt for around your house. Your family will upload a picture to social media (with #ahplibrary) or send it to youth@ahplibrary. org with everyone who took part. Visit our Digital Events page starting January 1 for a scavenger hunt list.
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Saturday, January 2Closed

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Friday, January 1All DayVirtual Event

Family Scavenger Hunt @ Home

Family Scavenger Hunt @ HomeA scavenger hunt for the entire family! We'll give you 30 items to hunt for around your house. Your family will upload a picture to social media (with #ahplibrary) or send it to youth@ahplibrary. org with everyone who took part. Visit our Digital Events page starting January 1 for a scavenger hunt list.
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Sunday, January 3Closed

AHPL

Friday, January 1All DayVirtual Event

Family Scavenger Hunt @ Home

Family Scavenger Hunt @ HomeA scavenger hunt for the entire family! We'll give you 30 items to hunt for around your house. Your family will upload a picture to social media (with #ahplibrary) or send it to youth@ahplibrary. org with everyone who took part. Visit our Digital Events page starting January 1 for a scavenger hunt list.
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Tuesday, January 510:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Mr Caleb will be posting preschool storytime videos reading books, singing songs, and having fun! Swing by the Library or call to pick up an activity bag to go along with the videos. January-Trying Something NewFebruary- Winter
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Friday, January 8All DayVirtual Event

First Chapter Friday

First Chapter Fridays is a no risk, “try before you buy” way to test drive a book to see if it is the right fit for you. Make your decision as you listen to the first chapter read to you by one of our youth librarians. Each title chosen is available through the Hoopla app in ebook or audiobook formats as well as our physical collections.

Friday, January 8All DayVirtual Event

Little Explorer Take-It Sensory Kits

Monthly themed take home sensory kits for children under 3.
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Sunday, January 10Closed

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Monday, January 117:00—9:00 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Board Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted. Meetings begin at 7 pm and are open to the public.
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Thursday, January 1410:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event

Virtual Little Listeners Storytime

Little Listener videos will include songs, a story, and fingerplays that you can do at home with your little one! Each month we'll have a sensory activity available at the Library, so come in or call to reserve yours!
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Friday, January 15All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Take & Make - Paper & Ink

AHPL is proud to announce a new take and make program for everyone out there that uses planner printables to decorate their planners. Starting on December 15 and every 15th of each month, AHPL will print out a limited supply of themed printables that you can use for your planner.…Learn More

Friday, January 15All DayVirtual Event

First Chapter Friday

First Chapter Fridays is a no risk, “try before you buy” way to test drive a book to see if it is the right fit for you. Make your decision as you listen to the first chapter read to you by one of our youth librarians. Each title chosen is available through the Hoopla app in ebook or audiobook formats as well as our physical collections.
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Sunday, January 17Closed

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Tuesday, January 1910:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Mr Caleb will be posting preschool storytime videos reading books, singing songs, and having fun! Swing by the Library or call to pick up an activity bag to go along with the videos. January-Trying Something NewFebruary- Winter
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Friday, January 22All DayVirtual Event

First Chapter Friday

First Chapter Fridays is a no risk, “try before you buy” way to test drive a book to see if it is the right fit for you. Make your decision as you listen to the first chapter read to you by one of our youth librarians. Each title chosen is available through the Hoopla app in ebook or audiobook formats as well as our physical collections.

Friday, January 22All DayVirtual Event

Teen DIY Stress Balls

Teen DIY Stress BallsFeeling stressed lately? Then you may appreciate having your own stress ball to help soothe that stress and anxiety. Stop by the library to pick up a balloon and Orbeez, and follow the simple instructions, and you'll have your very own stress ball.
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Sunday, January 24Closed

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Monday, January 257:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event

KIT - Keep Calm & Carry Yarn

KIT - Keep Calm & Carry YarnFor our January meeting, we will be preparing for Valentine's day with a very cute crocheted amigurumi teddy bear! A limited number of kits are available for this project. Kits only include the consumables for the project, such as the yarn, and do not include the crochet hooks or knitting needles required to complete the project.…Learn More

Monday, January 257:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event

Virtual - Keep Calm & Carry Yarn

Virtual - Keep Calm & Carry YarnKeep Calm & Carry Yarn is a fiber arts craft group that meets once a month to get together, chat, and make yarn or thread-based creations! Each month we choose a small project for everyone to work on, but people can still join in with their own projects.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 266:00—6:45 PMVirtual Event

Ask a Therapist

Ask a TherapistDo you find it hard sometimes adjusting to your new normal? Feeling stressed, anxious, burned out, or all of the above? Not sure how to deal with these feelings or even unsure if your feelings are normal?  Then join us as we ask a therapist our most pressing worries and concerns about mental health in these trying times.…Learn More

Tuesday, January 266:30—7:30 PMVirtual Event

Sleuth Society Virtual Book Club

Sleuth Society, the mystery book club, is back! Join us online as we discuss a different mystery novel each month and comb through the clues together. Whether you're a book club veteran or new to book clubs, there's a spot for everyone as we gather around the virtual table to talk about mysteries.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 2810:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event

Virtual Little Listeners Storytime

Little Listener videos will include songs, a story, and fingerplays that you can do at home with your little one! Each month we'll have a sensory activity available at the Library, so come in or call to reserve yours!
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Friday, January 29All DayVirtual Event

First Chapter Friday

First Chapter Fridays is a no risk, “try before you buy” way to test drive a book to see if it is the right fit for you. Make your decision as you listen to the first chapter read to you by one of our youth librarians. Each title chosen is available through the Hoopla app in ebook or audiobook formats as well as our physical collections.
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Saturday, January 30All DayVirtual Event

Adult Take and Make Fine Art Kit: DIY Modern Earrings and Cufflinks

Using a combination of materials we provide and things from around your house, you can use these Fine Art Kits to create stunning pieces of art that are fun to make! This month's kit is DIY Modern Earrings and Cufflinks, where you will make 5 pairs of earrings and one pair of cufflinks adorned with clay designs of your making.…Learn More

Saturday, January 302:00—2:45 PMVirtual Event

Family Zoom Bingo!

Enjoy virtual bingo with the whole family! Register to get your bingo card. Then log in to Zoom to play against other families and win a free book! Please register each person who will be able to play with their own Bingo card.  Registration is limited.…Learn More

Saturday, January 303:00—3:45 PMVirtual Event

Family Zoom Bingo! Session 2

Enjoy virtual bingo with the whole family! Register to get your bingo card. Then log in to Zoom to play against other families and win a free book! Please register each person who will be able to play with their own Bingo card.  Registration is limited.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 31Closed

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