Events Calendar / Kids
Kids Yarn Social Hour
Last Thursday of the Month! Learn new stitches, and hangout with other knitters & crocheters! Grades 4+
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STORYWALK: “Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizabeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars”
ALL MONTH LONG!
Read about Elizebeth Friedman, a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. All Ages.
Kids Dance Clinic with All About That Dance
A performance by AATDC followed by a dance workshop, open to any age group!
AATDC is a student-led dance team at Brandi Rae's School of Dance that strives to bring creative freedom and independence to a member's dance experience. We perform our choreography at hospitals, nursing homes, recitals, and whatever else we can extend our art to.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ruthie)
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5570 x4 or drop by to sign up for a time slot.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.
Come plant with us!
Join us in the community garden at the McAuliffe Branch library Saturday April 27 at 2 PM for our first vegetable planting of the season. Our early cold crops will be peas, radishes, beets, carrots and lettuce. In the event of rain the program will be canceled.
Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis
Join us for a new Play, Learn, and Grow Together group experience as famed Brazilian musician and storyteller Rejane de Musis, shares her talents in our interactive parent child groups for the whole family to enjoy. You are sure to be energized and inspired by these special music and cultural education events.
Únase a nosotros para una experiencia nueva de grupo Jugar, Aprender, y Crecer con famosa músico y cuentista brasileña, Rejane de Musis, mientras que comparte sus talentos en un grupo interactivo de padres y niños para toda la familia. Ciertamente serán energizados e inspirados por estos eventos educativos y especiales de música y cultura.
Junte-se a nós para uma nova experiência em grupo Brincar, Aprender, e Crescer juntos como a famosa musicista e contadora de histórias brasileira Rejane de Musis. Ela irá compartilhar seus talentos em nossos grupos interativos de pais e filhos para toda a família aproveitar. Você certamente será energizado e inspirado por esses eventos especiais de música e educação cultural.
Sign up for groups is appreciated! For more information contact is at 508-782-6932 or jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
No School Movie: Legend Of Hei (2019)
Runtime: 101m; Rated: PG; Closed Captions Provided
When his forest is destroyed, the wood sprite Xiaohei takes the form of a cat and goes to live in the city, where the hybrid Fengxi (Stormend) befriends him. However, there are enemies on their trail.In the bustling human world, various goblins live peacefully with mankind.
Block Printing
Try your hand at block printing, a craft that’s thought to be around since the 200s in China! Carve your own pattern and learn about the different uses of block printing. Ages 8+
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Baby and Me Yoga
6 weeks - Precrawlers and their Caregivers
Join Jessica Spaman, owner of Emotions In Motion, for a 45-minute baby & me yoga class filled with movement, mindfulness, and connection. Enjoy fun bonding time, movement & mindfulness to nourish the body and mind, and a welcoming and supportive space to connect and make new friends for you and your baby. Best for pre-walkers.
Chinese Paper Cutting
Ages 6+
We will be celebrating AAPI month by honoring the tradition of Chinese paper cutting. Used in festivals, weddings and other major life events to decorate interior spaces, doors and windows, artists create intricate and complicated patterns to express beauty, well wishes and life aspirations. The art of Chinese paper cutting dates back to the creation of paper itself by Cai Lun in 105 CE, but there are records of Chinese artists carving patterns in thin materials such as leaves, silk and leather from even earlier!
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call or drop by to sign up for a time slot.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.
Framingham Family Fair: A Celebration of Young Children
The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham & community partners invite families to join us for FREE fun activites and performances at the Framingham Family Fair.
After the Family Fair, follow the Framingham Public Library’s Storywalk over to Downtown Framingham’s Springfest from 1-3pm at the Downtown Common located at Park St & Concord St!
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Cherry Blossom Windsocks
Learn about the significance of Cherry Blossoms while making a windsock to put outside. Ages 5+
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Kids’ Chess Club
1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER
2nd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
This Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from new players to junior chess masters! Chess boards are provided, but you can bring your own. Staff are available to help with questions, but will not be teaching chess. For Elementary and Middle School Students.
Open Color
All Ages
Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets!
Lego Build
Make a LEGO creation based on each month’s theme. Ages 5+
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Satellite Spark lab: Metal Stamping Workshop
Grades 4-8
Learn to metal stamp and create jewelry to take home. Space and materials are limited.
Mother’s Day Cards
All Ages
Come make flower handprint cards for your mother or caregiver to celebrate Mother’s Day!
Come Plant With Us
Learn how to transplant seedlings outdoors into our Library garden. This program is weather dependent. In case of inclement weather we will plant indoors in the cafe.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ruthie)
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 or drop by to sign up for a time slot.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5636 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5636 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.
Fuse Bead Social
Hang out and make fuse bead designs. Grades 4-8
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Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis
Join us for a new Play, Learn, and Grow Together group experience as famed Brazilian musician and storyteller Rejane de Musis, shares her talents in our interactive parent child groups for the whole family to enjoy. You are sure to be energized and inspired by these special music and cultural education events.
Únase a nosotros para una experiencia nueva de grupo Jugar, Aprender, y Crecer con famosa músico y cuentista brasileña, Rejane de Musis, mientras que comparte sus talentos en un grupo interactivo de padres y niños para toda la familia. Ciertamente serán energizados e inspirados por estos eventos educativos y especiales de música y cultura.
Junte-se a nós para uma nova experiência em grupo Brincar, Aprender, e Crescer juntos como a famosa musicista e contadora de histórias brasileira Rejane de Musis. Ela irá compartilhar seus talentos em nossos grupos interativos de pais e filhos para toda a família aproveitar. Você certamente será energizado e inspirado por esses eventos especiais de música e educação cultural.
Sign up for groups is appreciated! For more information contact is at 508-782-6932 or jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Handprint Volcanoes
Have a “blast” making handprint volcanoes! Ages 3+
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Kids’ Chess Club
1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER
2nd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
This Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from new players to junior chess masters! Chess boards are provided, but you can bring your own. Staff are available to help with questions, but will not be teaching chess. For Elementary and Middle School Students.
Sensory Series: Soft Block Play
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your child explore. Ages 1-4.
Pacific Island Origami Animals
Learn to create origami animals found in the Pacific Islands. Ages 8+
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.
Mini Koinobori Craft
Ages 5+
To celebrate AAPI Month, we’re making Koinobori! Koinobori, meaning 'carp streamer' in Japanese, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no sekku, a traditional calendrical event which is now designated as Children's Day, a national holiday in Japan. Make your own Koinobori with cardboard rolls, construction paper, and tissue paper!
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Bubble Wrap Art
Have some fun painting with bubble wrap! Ages 3+
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Sensory Series: Shaving Cream Art
Swirl colors in shaving cream to create sensory-driven art. Bags for babies and trays for older toddlers available. Ages 0-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your child to explore.
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Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Metal Stamping Workshop
Learn to metal stamp and create jewelry to take home. Space and materials are limited. Grades 4-8
- Main Library ,
- SPARK LAB @ FPL ,
- Kids ,
- Tween ,
- Teens ,
- Crafts ,
- STEM ,
- Workshop
Kids Yarn Social Hour
Last Thursday of the Month! Learn new stitches, and hangout with other knitters & crocheters! Grades 4+
- Main Library ,
- SPARK LAB @ FPL ,
- Kids ,
- Tween ,
- Monthly ,
- Art ,
- Club ,
- Crafts ,
- Workshop