Author: Christina Bowers

September’s Race 200 theme brings us home — literally. This month, we’re celebrating books set in Michigan or written about Michigan life, history, landscapes, mysteries, and culture. From Detroit noir to Upper Peninsula chills, from Great Lakes lore to small‑town charm, these stories capture...

August’s Race 200 theme is all about stories so vivid, so unforgettable, that they leapt off the page and onto movie and TV screens. This month, we’re celebrating books adapted for film and television. From iconic classics to blockbuster favorites to twisty mysteries that...

Summer at Auburn Hills Public Library just got a whole lot more adventurous because Reed the Bookasaurus Jr. is ready to explore the world! Reed hatched right here in Auburn Hills after a decades‑long mystery involving a time capsule, a brave goose named Ryan...

July’s Race 200 theme is all about big impact in small packages. This month, we’re celebrating books that come in at under 200 pages, perfect for busy schedules, quick bursts of reading joy, or that satisfying feeling of finishing a book in a single...

Beginning Monday, June 29, the Auburn Hills Public Library building will be temporarily closed while our parking lot is reconstructed. This important project will improve safety, accessibility, and the overall experience for everyone who visits us. Even though the building will be closed, your...

This summer, we’re not just digging into prehistoric facts — we’re diving into the stories that bring dinosaurs, kaiju, and ancient creatures to life on the page. Whether you love time‑travel adventures, sci‑fi thrillers, graphic novels, or classic tales of exploration, our shelves (and...

Summer Reading is officially underway, and this year we’re going prehistoric. Whether you’re fascinated by fossils, curious about extinction events, or just love a good deep‑time adventure, our team has curated a list of standout dinosaur‑themed reads to help you dig into something new....

June is all about fresh starts, bold beginnings, and unforgettable first books. This month’s Race 200 theme spotlights debut novels, the stories that launched careers, reshaped genres, and introduced us to voices we now can’t imagine the literary world without. From laugh‑out‑loud sci‑fi to...

One of the joys of reading is the way a book can transport us — across borders, across cultures, even across time. This month, we’re celebrating stories that began in another language and found new life in English translation. From a magical café in...

If you’re dreaming of fresh tomatoes, colorful zinnias, or a pollinator‑friendly yard this year, the AHPL Seed Library is the perfect place to start. Our Seed Library is open to everyone — no library card required — and offers free seeds for vegetables, herbs,...