Auburn Sentinel

08/19/2026

That's a wrap on summer reading!

Placer County's Summer Reading Program, which ran June 7 through Aug. 8, attracted 3,102 readers who collectively logged 2,713,247 minutes of reading - more than 272,000 minutes above last year’s total and setting a new record.

Check it out!👇

Placer County readers spent the summer digging into books, completing activities and exploring the world of reading as part of the 2026 Jurassic Summer Reading Program: “Unearth a Story!”

08/18/2026

The book drops at 2950 Richardson Drive, Auburn, are now closed. They are being moved back to the Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street, Auburn. Thank you for your patience as we prepare for reopening!

08/12/2026

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And because we like to make friends the right way…you’ll get 50% OFF your first beer (new subscribers only). 👀 Come on in, sign up at your table (or bar top) and our pub crew will get that intel beer to you stat!

Auburn Alehouse Sentext: because nobody likes finding out about a beer release after it’s gone.

08/12/2026

Don't miss "More Than Robots" on Aug. 29 presented by Auburn State Theatre.

This documentary follows four teams of teenagers from around the world as they prepare for the 2020 FIRST® Robotics Competition.

Check it out!👇

Sponsored by Arts Council of Placer County, this documentary follows four teams of teenagers from around the world as they prepare for the 2020 FIRST® Robotics Competition

08/11/2026

https://business.auburnchamber.net/ap/Events/Register/MwFNVwJh8CeCg

Calling ALL Leadership Auburn Alumni!! We hope you can join us THIS THURSDAY for an evening of food, drinks, and great company!! Free to attend, no host bar, don’t miss out!! Register using the link above or visit our website. See you Thursday! 🎉

08/11/2026

The Heritage Trail steps foot onto an actual trail at Donner Summit on Aug. 15.

This popular hike will take you to the Instagram-worthy Donner Summit tunnel.

👉 Once the parking lot is full, overflow parking will be at Donner Ski Ranch just to the west on Donner Pass Road.

🥾 The hike will cover the history of the area with an emphasis on the Chinese laborers who built the Transcontinental Railroad over the pass.

In 2024, this site was designated as Summit Camp National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service. Bring a lunch, water, wear good hiking closed-toe shoes and sunscreen and/or a hat.

Learn more about the Heritage Trail Museums Tour at https://www.placer.ca.gov/heritagetrail

08/07/2026

Auburn Library to Celebrate Reopening Following Renovations

The nearly $10 million renovation transformed the more than 50-year-old library into a modern, accessible space while preserving one of Auburn's most cherished community resources.

Check it out!👇

After undergoing 18 months of renovations, the Placer County Library on Nevada Street in Auburn is ready to welcome the community back with a grand reopening celebration on Saturday, Aug. 22.

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