Zine and Small Press Collection
The Framingham Public Library is developing a zine and small press collection.
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Zine (zēn): Short for fanzine or magazine, a zine is a DIY, self-published magazine, usually made on paper and reproduced with a photocopier or printer. Zines come in all different shapes, sizes, and formats. Many are handwritten, hand-collaged, photocopied, and stapled. Zines are a personal form of self-expression and can be about anything. There is a great range of zine subjects. Zine creators are often motivated by a desire to share knowledge or experience with people in marginalized or otherwise less empowered communities. Building community through sharing in this way is integral to the zine experience.
Our small press collection will feature books, chapbooks, and more. The collection will be available to browse at the Main Library, but patrons can request zines from our catalog to be sent anywhere in the MinuteMan network.
Upcoming Zine Events:
This April, you’re invited to check out as many zine libraries in the Greater Boston area as possible! Complete your Zine Library Crawl passport for the opportunity to win prizes, including free goodies from the participating libraries, zine-making supplies, and physical zines from area zine makers! Zine Library Crawl passports will be available at participating libraries.