The library building was expanded in 1956 and again in 2006 to accommodate a growing user community and additional services.

[4] An independently owned cafe operates on the ground floor of the library.

[5] Teen participation became an integral part of the library when in the summer of 2003 the first Teen Summer Reading Program was introduced by librarian Sally Holt with the support of Rosemary Waltos, Director and Steve Bouchard, Reference Department Head.

Friends of the Auburn Public Library played an instrumental role by funding the program.

Friends of Maine Libraries continued funding the program that fall.