Auburn Public Library, at 49 Spring St., has announced its April adult program schedule.

• Roads, Rain and a Couple Thousand Amphibians — Tuesday, April 6, 4-5  p.m.
April brings both Citizen Science Month and Earth Day, and the library will join Maine Audubon for this program. Big nights are fascinating and unique natural events that occur every spring. With spring rain and warming temperatures, frogs and salamanders move to their breeding grounds by the truckload. However, these miniature migrations often put them in harm’s way on roads. How we can assist and protect these ancient populations will be the subject of this presentation. This program will be presented by Greg LeClair, a graduate student in ecology and environmental science at the University of Maine. As the creator of the “Maine Big Night” project, he coordinates the collection of statewide data on Maine’s amphibian migrations.

To register, call the Reference Desk at 207-333-6640, ext. 4. A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants from Maine Audubon 24 hours before the program begins.

• Spring Slow Flow Yoga — Mondays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
This is a moderately challenging class where pose variations will be offered to help everyone find their unique level of success. Participants can bring a yoga mat, a yoga block or two, and wear comfortable clothes that will allow smooth movement. Learn more about instructor Rachel Legendre at InnerLightYogaOfMaine.com.

This class will take place virtually via Zoom and requires registration. Participants will be sent a link to the class prior to the first class for which they are registered.

• TED Talk Tuesdays — Tuesdays, April 13 and 27, 2 p.m.
Twice a month the library will share a TED Talk from its archives. With April being Citizen Science Month, the April 13 talk is geared toward inspiring people to become a citizen scientist. The April 27 talk will reflect on people’s impact on the planet.

The link for these talks will be posted on the Auburn Public Library Advocates Facebook page on the corresponding date at this time.

• Money Smart Week — Saturday, April 10 to Saturday, April 17
Money Smart Week is a national public education program coordinated by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. It is delivered by a network of supporters that empowers people with the knowledge and skills to make better-informed personal financial decisions around the key financial pillars of saving, spending, borrowing and planning.

Virtual Money Smart Week 2021 will focus on one daily “Money Smart” theme. Content will be provided by government, nonprofit, and education institutions through a combination of 10-15-minute presentations, checklists, toolkits, and other pertinent resources. Money Smart Week programming will focus on those mostly affected by COVID-19, to encourage greater financial well-being in their communities.

Each day during the week, the library will share a link on its Facebook page (Auburn Public Library Advocates) which will direct people to the daily, livestreamed resource.

• What’s Cookin’? A virtual recipe exchange — Thursday, April 15, 4-5 p.m.
This virtual recipe exchange will be held via Google Meet. With April 19 is National Garlic Day, this month’s theme is garlic. The recipe selection will be posted at Auburn Public Library Advocates on that date and time. Registration is required, and a link to join the conversation will be emailed the event day.

• Conserving the Land of the Androscoggin — Wednesday, April 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
The Androscoggin Land Trust will present the program to discuss the Androscoggin River and the organization’s efforts on its behalf. This program will be presented via Zoom, and registration is required.

• Crafts ’n Creations: Blackout Poetry — Thursday, April 29, 4 p.m.
To wrap up National Poetry Month, the library’s craft for April will feature blackout poetry. Participants will need an old book or magazine and some markers and/or colored pencils. The instructions for this craft will be posted on the Auburn Public Library Advocates page on this date and time.

• Dead Dog Poems: A poetry reading with Lynne Schmidt — Thursday, April 29, 7-8 p.m.
Join poet Lynne Schmidt as she reads from her award-winning collection, “Dead Dog Poems,” which explores the loss of a canine soulmate. The journey will take the listener through the happy times, the terminal diagnosis, eventual death, and the aftermath of grief after such a loss. After the reading, there will be time for questions and answers, and reflection for anyone who would like to share about their beloved companions.

This program will take place virtually, via Zoom, and registration is required. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link on the day of the program.

For information on these or other upcoming adult programs, or to register for any of the programs which require registration, call the Reference Desk at 207-333-6640, ext. 4, or email [email protected].