Auburn Public Library District, Auburn, IL

12/04/2021

Some of the Giving Tuesday books have started arriving! While they still need to be processed before we can share them with you all, we want to express how grateful we are that so many people donated a book. We have a lot of littles looking forward to several of the books that were donated, so they will be excited! If you missed us on Giving Tuesday, and would like to donate, here is the link https://a.co/2fvE8j5. Thank you all!!

Some of the Giving Tuesday books have started arriving! While they still need to be processed before we can share them with you all, we want to express how grateful we are that so many people donated a book. We have a lot of littles looking forward to several of the books that were donated, so they will be excited! If you missed us on Giving Tuesday, and would like to donate, here is the link https://a.co/2fvE8j5. Thank you all!!

12/02/2021

New Books!!!!

11/30/2021

It's #GivingTuesday! We see every day how much difference a single book can make in our community. Please consider donating a book from our Amazon wishlist to make a big impact right here in Auburn! https://a.co/2fvE8j5

It's #GivingTuesday! We see every day how much difference a single book can make in our community. Please consider donating a book from our Amazon wishlist to make a big impact right here in Auburn! https://a.co/2fvE8j5

11/29/2021

Book clubs are back, and there's something for everyone! Call or stop in to order your copy!

11/24/2021

Looking to keep the kiddos entertained while waiting for that turkey to cook? Don’t forget we have these great grab-and-go book bundles—ten great picture books in the same theme all in one place to fit into your busy schedule!

Looking to keep the kiddos entertained while waiting for that turkey to cook? Don’t forget we have these great grab-and-go book bundles—ten great picture books in the same theme all in one place to fit into your busy schedule!

11/22/2021

11/20/2021

Lore Olympus is here! This beautiful graphic novel tells the story of Persephone, the goddess of spring, and how she came to fall in love with God of the Underworld, Hades. Each page will have you craving more, as the drama of life for the goddess of spring is not all that simple. This page turner will pull on all of the readers emotions and leave you guessing at every cliffhanger. This Webtoons exclusive series is the first of the Lore Olympus printed books and was created by Rachel Smythe.

11/18/2021

New Books!!!!

11/16/2021

Unfortunately, our board meeting scheduled for tonight, November 16th, has been cancelled. Our next board meeting will be January 18th, 2022 at 7 pm.

11/11/2021

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our Auburn Veterans, past and present, for their commitment, service and sacrifice.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our Auburn Veterans, past and present, for their commitment, service and sacrifice.

11/10/2021

11/09/2021

Six Books You Should Read After Watching Only Murders in the Building

Six Books You Should Read After Watching Only Murders in the Building

We’ve rounded up six murder mysteries perfect at capturing the spirit of Only Murders in the Building for those like us who don’t want to mystery...

11/08/2021

We're so excited to be bringing book club back! If you're interested, please fill out the form to stay in the loop!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd83gwKPQArDmq1wMwV6q_BXCWZs9-ShD1Z1KQvmJJf4GeUQ/viewform

11/07/2021

QUIZ: Bones Day or No Bones Day?: Noodle Helps You Pick the Right Read for Today

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As far as I’m concerned, books are involved regardless of whether it's a bones day or a no bones day. The question is, what do you read?

11/04/2021

New Items!!!

11/02/2021

Featured Display of the Week!!!

10/28/2021

New Items!!!

10/28/2021

It’s shaping up to be a chilly, damp few days leading up to Halloween. There’s no better way to get the 🦇 spooky vibes 🦇 going than with a scary book! These are two of Amanda’s favorite horror novels…what are yours?

It’s shaping up to be a chilly, damp few days leading up to Halloween. There’s no better way to get the 🦇 spooky vibes 🦇 going than with a scary book! These are two of Amanda’s favorite horror novels…what are yours?

10/20/2021

New Items!!!!

10/20/2021

We know that sometimes it can be hard to find the time to come to the library and pick out books for your little ones, so we’re introducing book bundles to make it even easier! Each bundle is housed in a backpack and contains 10 books on a theme—these first two are filled with fun Halloween books, but the themes and books will change out frequently! Come check them out!

We know that sometimes it can be hard to find the time to come to the library and pick out books for your little ones, so we’re introducing book bundles to make it even easier! Each bundle is housed in a backpack and contains 10 books on a theme—these first two are filled with fun Halloween books, but the themes and books will change out frequently! Come check them out!

10/20/2021

We know that sometimes it can be hard to find the time to come to the library and pick out books for your little ones, so we’re introducing book bundles to make it even easier! Each bundle is housed in a backpack and contains 10 books on a theme—these first two are filled with fun Halloween books, but the themes and books will change out frequently! Come check them out!

We know that sometimes it can be hard to find the time to come to the library and pick out books for your little ones, so we’re introducing book bundles to make it even easier! Each bundle is housed in a backpack and contains 10 books on a theme—these first two are filled with fun Halloween books, but the themes and books will change out frequently! Come check them out!

10/18/2021

IHLS is working hard to get our in-library and online systems back up again! Thank you for your patience!

10/16/2021

Big things today at the library! Our COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic (Hosted by IDPH!) has moved inside it's a nice and warm, so come get your short! It's also your VERY LAST CHANCE to take part in our Fall Book Sale -- There's still lots of great books and movies for all ages, and everything is only 10¢!

10/14/2021

So Many New Books!!!!

10/14/2021

Timeline Photos

Newbery honor author Gary Paulsen has passed away at age 82. We grieve this incredible loss and are thankful for his numerous contributions to children’s literature throughout his life. His legacy will live on through the pages of his books.

10/13/2021

If you've ever thought "I want to
read a picture book that made my
librarians openly weep in the
middle of the afternoon,” we have
the perfect recommendation for
you: Bear is a Bear by Jonathan Stutzman. Check it out whether you’ve got little ones or not…especially if your little ones aren’t so little anymore.

If you've ever thought "I want to
read a picture book that made my
librarians openly weep in the
middle of the afternoon,” we have
the perfect recommendation for
you: Bear is a Bear by Jonathan Stutzman. Check it out whether you’ve got little ones or not…especially if your little ones aren’t so little anymore.

10/12/2021

📚📚📚We loved having the Fall Book Sale *SO MUCH* that we're extending it another week! Come on in and check out all the great books and DVDs we have for sale! 📚📚📚

📚📚📚We loved having the Fall Book Sale *SO MUCH* that we're extending it another week! Come on in and check out all the great books and DVDs we have for sale! 📚📚📚

10/07/2021

Auburn Public Library District, Auburn, IL updated their business hours.

Auburn Public Library District, Auburn, IL updated their business hours.

10/07/2021

Auburn Public Library District, Auburn, IL updated their website address.

Auburn Public Library District, Auburn, IL updated their website address.

09/29/2021

Lots of New Books ready to be checked out ❤️

09/28/2021

You might be wondering, now that you've seen the top 10 Most Challenged Books for 2020, WHERE in the US are these challenges coming from? #bannedbooksweek #booksuniteus

You might be wondering, now that you've seen the top 10 Most Challenged Books for 2020, WHERE in the US are these challenges coming from? #bannedbooksweek #booksuniteus

09/28/2021

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

You can check if you're registered to vote here: http://ova.elections.il.gov/registrationlookup.aspx

And you can register to vote here: https://ova.elections.il.gov/
https://ova.elections.il.gov/

Voting is one the most important things we can do as Americans! Make sure you can use your voice!

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

You can check if you're registered to vote here: http://ova.elections.il.gov/registrationlookup.aspx

And you can register to vote here: https://ova.elections.il.gov/
https://ova.elections.il.gov/

Voting is one the most important things we can do as Americans! Make sure you can use your voice!

09/27/2021

#bannedbooksweek #censorshipdividesus #booksuniteus

#bannedbooksweek #censorshipdividesus #booksuniteus

09/27/2021

Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2020

It's Banned Books Week! Have you read any of this year's most challenged books? #CensorshipDividesUs #BooksUniteUs

The American Library Association tracked 156 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2020. Of the 273 books that were challen...

08/07/2021

Huge thank you to Auburn Activities Committee - AAC for letting us be a part of their Last Call Before Fall event!