October 2021

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Friday, October 110:30—11:15 AMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Little Explorers

What do you get when you combine a story, free play, and sensory activity stations? A sensory sensation! We'll have lots of fun as we explore, create, and meet new friends! Sensory stations may be messy, so dress accordingly. This program is for parent and child to enjoy together! Registration is required.
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Saturday, October 211:00 AM—2:00 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

35th Birthday Celebration

AHPL 35 YearsJoin us for all-ages fun to celebrate two special birthdays. AHPLs 35th and AH Community Centers 15th! Drop-in for building tours, crafts, petting zoo, refreshments, and giveaways!Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
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Sunday, October 3Closed

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Monday, October 4All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Ribbon Bookmark Take & Make- Ages 8+

Register today to receive the supplies to make a ribbon bookmark! This craft does include some sewing so is only for ages 8+.   Kits will be available at the youth desk beginning October 4th.

Monday, October 4All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

KIT - Spooky Felt Garland

KIT - Spooky Felt GarlandMake your own Halloween Garland with this beginner-friendly kit! Everything you need to make a fun 3-foot garland is included. Registration is required. Kits are available for pick up starting October 8th from the Information Services Desk or via curbside pickup.…Learn More

Monday, October 47:00—8:00 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, October 510:30—11:30 AMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-6. Join us on Zoom for rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories! Storytime provides a wonderful opportunity to practice listening, following directions, and getting ready for school. A staff member will reach out with Zoom information for the program.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 55:00—6:00 PMPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Wings & Things-Take & Make

We're taking to the sky in this program to learn about anything and everything that flies! Each session will include activities and crafts centered around something with wings. On weeks with no in person session, a take home activity can be picked up from the Library.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 56:30—7:30 PMZoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City 1950-2020 (Virtual)

Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City 1950-2020 (Virtual)Experience the iconic car styles of Detroit during the past sixty years in this virtual presentation from the DIA.

Tuesday, October 57:00—7:45 PMActivity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
Community Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
Technology StudioAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Tween YouTube Club

Tween YouTube ClubFor GRADES 5th - 8th YouTube Club gets a reboot this fall! We will be working with green screens and video editing software to create content to feature on the library's Tween Channel. If you have ever been interested in making your own content, this is the club for you! Space is limited, so you must register to reserve your spot.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 610:30—11:00 AMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Toddler Storytime

Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18-35 months. Join us on Zoom, where we'll read books, learn new rhymes and songs, and have lots of interactive fun! A staff member will reach out with the Zoom meeting information for this month's storytimes.
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Thursday, October 710:30—11:00 AMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

CANCELED - Rock N' Rhyme Storytime

Join us for this drop-in story time just for babies! Babies up to 18 months and a caregiver will enjoy about 20 minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, stories, and bubbles. We will often have fun with instruments and scarves too! Rock ‘N Rhyme is a great opportunity to meet other adults and their babies in a relaxing and supportive environment.…Learn More

Thursday, October 77:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-6. Join us via Zoom rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories! Storytime provides a wonderful opportunity to practice listening, following directions, and getting ready for school. After you register, a staff member will reach out with the Zoom information for October's storytimes.
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Friday, October 8All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

KIT - Adult Take and Make Fine Art Kit: Make Your Own Apple Cider!

This month’s Fine Arts Kit for adults makes 36 oz. of freshly spiced apple cider. This recipe is very easy to follow and requires long amounts of inactivity, but rewards you with a delicious fall treat at the end. Registration is required to receive the kit.…Learn More
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Sunday, October 10Closed

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Monday, October 11All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

KIT - Keep Calm & Carry Yarn: Mini Knit Trick or Treat Bag

This is a mini trick or treat bag knit craft kit for adults created by Keep Calm & Carry Yarn, our fiber arts social group. The kit includes the yarn and ribbon you'll need to finish the project. You will need to provide your own knitting needles and sewing needles.…Learn More

Monday, October 115:00—5:45 PMZoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Visit the National Parks - grades 2-5

Virtual Visit the National Parks - grades 2-5How many National Parks have you visited? Learn all about the National Parks, from the mountains to the meadows to all the amazing creatures that call them home! Each week we will virtually explore a new park, create a Parks Passport and even become a Junior Ranger.…Learn More

Monday, October 115:30—6:30 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Library Board of Trustees Budget Hearing

The Auburn Hills Public Library Board has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed library budget for fiscal year January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 at the Auburn Hills Public Library, 3400 East Seyburn Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326.   The public hearing is to be held at the Library on Monday, October 11 at 5:30 p.…Learn More

Monday, October 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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Tuesday, October 1210:30—11:30 AMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-6. Join us on Zoom for rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories! Storytime provides a wonderful opportunity to practice listening, following directions, and getting ready for school. A staff member will reach out with Zoom information for the program.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 125:00—6:00 PMVirtual Event

Wings & Things-Virtual

We're taking to the sky in this program to learn about anything and everything that flies! Each session will include activities and crafts centered around something with wings. On weeks with no in person session, a take home activity can be picked up from the Library.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 127:00—8:30 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Teen Dungeons and DragonsLove Dungeons and Dragons and are looking for other young adults to play with? Or are you curious about the game and want to try it out? Then come to the library for Dungeons and Dragons nights, where you will get the chance to play D and D with other young adults.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 1310:30—11:00 AMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Toddler Storytime

Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18-35 months. We'll read books, learn new rhymes and songs, and have lots of interactive fun! 
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Thursday, October 1410:30—11:00 AMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

CANCELED - Rock N' Rhyme Storytime

Join us for this drop-in story time just for babies! Babies up to 18 months and a caregiver will enjoy about 20 minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, stories, and bubbles. We will often have fun with instruments and scarves too! Rock ‘N Rhyme is a great opportunity to meet other adults and their babies in a relaxing and supportive environment.…Learn More

Thursday, October 147:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-6. Join us rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories! Storytime provides a wonderful opportunity to practice listening, following directions, and getting ready for school.  
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Friday, October 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
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Saturday, October 1611:00 AM—12:00 PMVirtual Event

Virtual - Supernatural Michigan - A Talk with Amberrose Hammond

Join us to hear Amberrose Hammond talk about haunted locations and legends in Michigan! Registration is required to receive the zoom link.  Zoom information will be send out to registrants one day ahead of the program's scheduled day.

Saturday, October 162:00—4:00 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Art in the Hills Reception

Art in the Hills ReceptionDrop by and celebrate local artists as our third annual Art in the Hills show draws to a close.
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Sunday, October 17Closed

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Monday, October 185:00—5:45 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

CANCELED - Award Winning? You Decide

Award Winning? You DecideLet's together review Caldecott Award winning books and determine if it earned its medal. We will explore what makes a good book good and draw inspiration from them for fun crafts and activities.  
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Tuesday, October 1910:30—11:30 AMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-6. Join us on Zoom for rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories! Storytime provides a wonderful opportunity to practice listening, following directions, and getting ready for school. A staff member will reach out with Zoom information for the program.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 195:00—6:00 PMPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Wings & Things-Take & Make

We're taking to the sky in this program to learn about anything and everything that flies! Each session will include activities and crafts centered around something with wings. On weeks with no in person session, a take home activity can be picked up from the Library.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 197:00—7:45 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

CANCELED - Tween Toss-Up: Weird Science

Tween Toss-Up: Weird ScienceFor GRADES 5th - 8th Once a month, we will gather to participate in a random activity because variety is the spice of life. Be sure to register to reserve your spot! 10/19 - Weird Science, we will see as well as hear sound waves and explore what different genres of music look like.
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Wednesday, October 2010:30—11:00 AMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Toddler Storytime

Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18-35 months. We'll read books, learn new rhymes and songs, and have lots of interactive fun! 
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Thursday, October 2110:30—11:00 AMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

CANCELED - Rock N' Rhyme Storytime

Join us for this drop-in story time just for babies! Babies up to 18 months and a caregiver will enjoy about 20 minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, stories, and bubbles. We will often have fun with instruments and scarves too! Rock ‘N Rhyme is a great opportunity to meet other adults and their babies in a relaxing and supportive environment.…Learn More

Thursday, October 216:30—8:00 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Auburn Hills Writer's Group

Auburn Hills Writer's GroupWriters 18 years and older are encouraged to meet 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

Thursday, October 217:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-6. Join us rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories! Storytime provides a wonderful opportunity to practice listening, following directions, and getting ready for school.  
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Sunday, October 24Closed

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Monday, October 255:00—5:45 PMZoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Visit the National Parks - grades 2-5

Virtual Visit the National Parks - grades 2-5How many National Parks have you visited? Learn all about the National Parks, from the mountains to the meadows to all the amazing creatures that call them home! Each week we will virtually explore a new park, create a Parks Passport and even become a Junior Ranger.…Learn More

Monday, October 256:30—7:45 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Hybrid - Keep Calm & Carry Yarn

Hybrid - Keep Calm & Carry YarnPlease note a change to this program: We are beginning to allow in person programming. This program is being held as a hybrid program both on Zoom and in person in our community room. If you would like to attend via Zoom, be sure to register for the program.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 2610:30—11:30 AMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-6. Join us on Zoom for rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories! Storytime provides a wonderful opportunity to practice listening, following directions, and getting ready for school. A staff member will reach out with Zoom information for the program.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 265:00—6:00 PMVirtual Event

CANCELED - Wings & Things-Virtual

We're taking to the sky in this program to learn about anything and everything that flies! Each session will include activities and crafts centered around something with wings. On weeks with no in person session, a take home activity can be picked up from the Library.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 266:30—7:30 PMZoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Sleuth Society Virtual Book Club

Sleuth Society Virtual Book ClubSleuth 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

Tuesday, October 267:00—8:00 PMActivity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
Community Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Teen Volunteer Nights

Teen Volunteer NightsNeed volunteer hours? Want to help the library? Then come by the library and help us with craft prep and other tasks as needed. Snacks will be provided.   
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Wednesday, October 2710:30—11:00 AMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Toddler Storytime

Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18-35 months. We'll read books, learn new rhymes and songs, and have lots of interactive fun! 

Wednesday, October 272:00—3:00 PMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

Book Bingo

Back by popular demand, join us for some bingo fun and compete to be the first to yell BINGO! Bring a friend or neighbor – this fun-loving group welcomes new players. SPACE IS LIMITED – PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
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Thursday, October 2810:30—11:00 AMCommunity Room3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

CANCELED - Rock N' Rhyme Storytime

Join us for this drop-in story time just for babies! Babies up to 18 months and a caregiver will enjoy about 20 minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, stories, and bubbles. We will often have fun with instruments and scarves too! Rock ‘N Rhyme is a great opportunity to meet other adults and their babies in a relaxing and supportive environment.…Learn More

Thursday, October 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual Event
Zoom EventLink will be sent after registration.

Virtual Preschool Storytime

Ages 3-6. Join us rhymes, songs, finger plays, and stories! Storytime provides a wonderful opportunity to practice listening, following directions, and getting ready for school.  
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Friday, October 29All DayPickup at Information DeskAuburn Hills Public Library, 3400 E Seyburn Dr, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

KIT - THANKSgiving Card

KIT - THANKSgiving CardShow someone you appreciate them with this customizable THANKSgiving Card! Let a friend know that you appreciate their advice, or your Thanksgiving host that you appreciate all of their effort. Kits are available for pick up starting October 29th from the Information Services Desk or via curbside pickup.…Learn More
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Sunday, October 31Closed

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