Twice weekly through August 12 the Auburn Historical Society & Museum will be offering a children’s craft program every Tuesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m..  Each week will have a different theme based around books and writing. Children visiting the museum will also get a free book to take home and share. 

July 29 & Aug. 2 Learn to make a leather-bound journal

Aug. 5 & Aug. 9 Make your own book/story

Aug. 12 Choose your project from previous weeks.

Also, this summer, the museum will be open in the evening on  August 15 from 6-8:30 p.m. for tours, genealogy help, and research, all free of charge. 

Lastly, the Parking Lot Craft Fair will take place on Saturday August 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rain or Shine. Vendors are welcome to contact the Auburn Historical Society & Museum at  auburn,[email protected]  for more information or to reserve a space for $15. 

This article is made possible by the Auburn Historical Society & Museum, 41 South Street. The museum is open Tuesday and Saturday mornings 9:30-12:30 and may be reached at [email protected] or 508-832-6856, www.auburnhistoricalmuseum.org or follow us on Facebook at Auburn Historical.                    

- Helen Poirier