May 2021

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Saturday, May 1All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Early Literacy Kit Pick Up!

We have a limited supply of Literacy Kits available from Oakland Schools. Kits include a free book, literacy activity supplies, and lots of fun! Please include your child's age at registration.   Ages 0-5
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Sunday, May 2Closed

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Monday, May 37:00—8:30 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Auburn Hills Historical Society Meeting

Auburn Hills Historical Society meets on the first Monday of each month unless otherwise noted.  
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Tuesday, May 4All DayVirtual Event

Preschool Storytime Kits

Monthly kits filled with activities perfect for your preschooler! Each month's kits will follow along with the theme of our storytime videos. Supplies are limited, so visit the Library and ask for your kit today!March: Favorite AuthorsApril: SpringMay:…Learn More
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Thursday, May 6All DayVirtual Event

Little Explorers Sensory Kits

Visit the farm this month using the May sensory kits! These kits are for ages 0-3.   Registration is required.

Thursday, May 610:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event

Little Listeners Storytime

Little Listeners StorytimeJoin Ms. Erin for a story, songs, rhymes, and interactive fun. Little Listeners Storytime is intended for ages 0-3, but the whole family can enjoy the videos. Each month there will be a Little Explorer’s kit related to the storytime theme. March:…Learn More
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Friday, May 7All DayVirtual Event

Make It Kit

Make It kits will include science activities for elementary age kids. Each month the activities will focus on a different theme. Please register in advance each month.  March: Weather ScienceApril: Plant ScienceMay: Outer Space

Friday, May 7All 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.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 8All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Adult Take and Make Fine Arts Kit: Make 10 Custom Pins!

This month’s Fine Arts Kit for adults makes 10 custom clay brooches. There are no step-by-step instructions for this kit, instead you'll be shown the basics of working with polymer clay and pin-making with polymer clay, then the exact details of each pin will be up to your creative imagination.…Learn More

Saturday, May 82:00—2:45 PMVirtual Event

Bottle Car STEM Program

Grades 5-8 Anyone ever tell you that you are full of hot air? Put it to good use to power your very own Bottle Car!! Weather permitting, we will meet on the Library's back patio (around the building to the left) and build together. Otherwise, you can pick up a supply kit and watch the video link located on our website at ahplibrary.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 9Closed

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Monday, May 10All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

KIT - Keep Calm & Carry Yarn: Amigurumi Whale Tissue Cozy

This is a 3D crocheted white whale cozy craft kit for adults created by Keep Calm & Carry Yarn, our fiber arts social group. The kit includes the yarn and button. You will need to provide your own crochet hook and yarn needle. Instructions for the kit can be found on at the following link.…Learn More

Monday, May 107:00—9:00 PMVirtual Event

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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Tuesday, May 1110:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Virtual Preschool StorytimeJoin Mr. Caleb for a story, song, games, and fun! Preschool Storytime is intended for ages 3-6, but the whole family can enjoy the videos.  March: Favorite Authors April: Spring May: Under the Sea…Learn More
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Friday, May 14All 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.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 15All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

KIT - Paper & Ink

Calling all Planner People! The AHPL original Planner Pages, Paper & Ink, are here! Sign up to receive a kit with assorted pages for the upcoming month, featuring lush colorful designs printed on high-quality paper pre-punched for your 11-disc planner and even sticker sheets.…Learn More

Saturday, May 1511:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual Event

Virtual - Lake Monsters and Odd Creatures of the Great Lakes

Join Author and Cryptozoologist Shetan Noir as she discusses the history of monsters in the great lakes. Learn about the five categories she assigns them to and what kind of creatures swim in our great lakes. This is a virtual program that is performed over Zoom.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 16Closed

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Tuesday, May 1812:00—1:00 PMVirtual Event

Virtual - Capitol Women Talk with Valerie Marvin

Tradition states that Capitols has long been male dominated spaces where women played decidedly secondary roles. Yet Harriet Tenney, Mary Spencer, Belle Maniates, Eva McCall Hamilton, and Cora Reynolds Anderson, along with an ever-increasing number women worked at the capitol and carved a place for themselves.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2010:00 AM—7:30 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book SaleThursday, May 20  10 a. m. to 7:30 p. m. Friday, May 21  10 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Saturday, May 22  10 a. m. to 4 p. m.

Thursday, May 2010:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event

Little Listeners Storytime

Little Listeners StorytimeJoin Ms. Erin for a story, songs, rhymes, and interactive fun. Little Listeners Storytime is intended for ages 0-3, but the whole family can enjoy the videos. Each month there will be a Little Explorer’s kit related to the storytime theme. March:…Learn More

Thursday, May 206:30—8:00 PMZoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Auburn Hills Virtual Writer's Group

Writers 18 years and older are encouraged to meet virtually with the Auburn Hills Writers Group, led by local writing enthusiast, Mychelle Martin. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 p. m. - 8:00 p. m. to discuss writing, take part in writing exercises and share their work.…Learn More
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Friday, May 21All 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.…Learn More

Friday, May 2110:00 AM—4:30 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book SaleThursday, May 20  10 a. m. to 7:30 p. m. Friday, May 21  10 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Saturday, May 22  10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
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Saturday, May 2210:00 AM—4:00 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book SaleThursday, May 20  10 a. m. to 7:30 p. m. Friday, May 21  10 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Saturday, May 22  10 a. m. to 4 p. m.

Saturday, May 222:00—2:45 PMVirtual Event

Outdoor Family Yoga

Registration Required Stretch and relax with an outdoor yoga session! This event will be weather dependent and registration is required. Participants should bring their own towel or yoga mat to use.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 23Closed

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Monday, May 247:00—8:00 PMZoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual - Keep Calm & Carry Yarn

Keep 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, May 2510:00—10:30 AMVirtual Event

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Virtual Preschool StorytimeJoin Mr. Caleb for a story, song, games, and fun! Preschool Storytime is intended for ages 3-6, but the whole family can enjoy the videos.  March: Favorite Authors April: Spring May: Under the Sea…Learn More

Tuesday, May 256:30—7:30 PMZoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

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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Saturday, May 29Closed

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Sunday, May 30Closed

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Monday, May 31Closed

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