Collections

At the Auburn Public Library, we are proud to offer a wide variety of collections to serve the diverse needs and interests of our community. Alongside our large selection of traditional books, movies, and digital resources, we also maintain a growing set of unconventional collections that encourage lifelong learning, creativity, and exploration.

Adult Collections

Our adult collections offer something for every interest, from bestselling novels and thought-provoking nonfiction to movies, music, and magazines. Materials are organized to make browsing easy, whether you’re searching for your next great read, exploring a new subject, or relaxing with entertainment. These collections are designed to support lifelong learning, enrichment, and enjoyment for the Auburn community.

• Fiction (F) – arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name.
• Nonfiction (000-999) – arranged by subject using the Dewey Decimal System.
• Large Print (LP) – fiction arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name; nonfiction arranged by Dewey Decimal subject.
• Graphic Books (GB) – arranged by subject using Dewey Decimal.
• Young Adult (YA)
  • Fiction (YA F) – arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name.
  • Nonfiction (YA 000-999) – arranged by subject using Dewey Decimal.
  • Large Print (YA LP) – fiction arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name; nonfiction arranged by Dewey Decimal subject.
  • Graphic Books (YA GB) – arranged alphabetically by author's last name.
• Audio Visual (Pro tip: in dewey, 791.43 contains Movies and 791.45 contains TV Series)
  • DVDs (DVD) – arranged by subject using the Dewey Decimal System.
  • Bluray (BLU) – arranged by subject using the Dewey Decimal System.
  • Audiobooks
    • Traditional CD (AUD) – fiction arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name; nonfiction arranged by Dewey Decimal subject.
    • MP3 CD (AUD MP3) – fiction arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name; nonfiction arranged by Dewey Decimal subject.
• Magazines & Newspapers – organized alphabetically by title.

Youth Collections

Our youth collections are designed to spark imagination, encourage a love of reading, and support learning at every stage of childhood. From colorful picture books for our youngest readers to engaging chapter books, graphic novels, and nonfiction for older kids, these materials provide stories and information that grow along with our community’s children. With books, audiobooks, and movies for all ages, the youth collections make discovery and creativity both fun and accessible.

• Board Books
• Picture Books
• Readers
• Readers +
  • Fiction
  • Nonfiction
  • Graphic Book
• Middle Grade
  • Large Print
  • Fiction
  • Nonfiction
  • Graphic Book
  • Audio Visual
• Magazines

Digital Collections

Enjoy the library anytime, anywhere with our wide range of digital resources. Auburn Public Library cardholders have free access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, streaming video, research databases, and the LinkedIn Learning Platform. Whether you’re reading on your tablet, listening on your phone, or exploring educational tools online, our digital collections make it easy to learn and be entertained on the go.

For full details and links to our platforms, please visit our Online Resources page.

Unconventional Collections

Our Library of Things expands access beyond traditional books and media, offering resources that inspire both learning and leisure. These collections give our community the chance to explore new skills, experiment with technology, spark creativity, and enjoy unique experiences together. By making tools, kits, and games available for checkout, we aim to support discovery in every form and ensure that knowledge, creativity, and fun are accessible to all.

• Board Games
• STEM Kits
• 3D Pens
• C Reader Pens
• Seed Bank
• Propagation Station