Halloween Costume Swap
Bring gently used and clean children costumes or accessories to donate between October 1-30.
Stop by to choose a costume to keep, or to swap an old costume. Please ask a Children’s Librarian to be shown the costumes!
Events Calendar
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.
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
CANCELLED: Kids’ Chess Club
TODAY'S CHESS CLUB HAS BEEN CANCELLED. JOIN THE LIBRARY AT THE SPOOKTACULAR INSTEAD! 4-6:30 PM @ CITY HALL
1st Wednesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER [NEW DATE!]
3rd 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.
How to Put Your Garden to Bed
As the vegetable growing season comes to an end, it's helpful to clean and put your garden to bed for the winter. At this event, learn how to address some basic maintenance steps, maintain your frost hardy vegetables, and get a good start for next year's garden.
Sensory Series: Fall Scent Jars
Explore with scents of autumn to make mixtures in cups! Ages 2-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
McAuliffe Matinee: Labyrinth (PG, 1986, 1h 41m)
Sixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King.
Shrunken Head Stress Balls
I’m sure being stuck in the Neitherworld Waiting Room can be stressful, but there’s no need to lose your HEAD. Make these Beetlejuice™ inspired stress balls to help while reading your Handbook for the Recently Deceased. Ages 5+
Shrunken Head Stress Balls
I’m sure being stuck in the Neitherworld Waiting Room can be stressful, but there’s no need to lose your HEAD. Make these Beetlejuice™ inspired stress balls to help while reading your Handbook for the Recently Deceased.
Ages 5+
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
McAuliffe Craft Ladies: Paper Strip Pumpkins
Join the Craft Ladies for an Adult Crafting night! We will cut scrapbook paper, old books, and maps into strips then fashion them into decorative pumpkins.
Supplies and space are limited. Registration required.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.
Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.
Sensory Series: Witch’s Potion
Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and caldron bubble! Play with your own witches brew!
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your child explore.
Ages 0-4
Musicals at McAuliffe: Enchanted (PG, 2007, 1h 47m)
A young maiden in a land called Andalasia, who is prepared to be wed, is sent away to New York City by an evil Queen, where she falls in love with a lawyer.
Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do arts crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.
Grades 6-12
Sample Voting Ballot Breakdown
Examine a sample Framingham voting ballot for the November election, and learn about the national, state, and local election races and the ballot questions to be voted on this year.
Mike the Tarot Guy: All Ages Tarot and Oracle Readings
The Maine Made Magic Man is making his way to Massachusetts, offering oracle cards and intuitive tarot readings. Stop on by to see what energy guides you!
Children's readings are from 6-7PM, and teen and adult readings are from 7-8PM.
Veterans At Ease Coffee Hour
Join us and your local, fellow veterans on the 3rd Friday of each month for free coffee and light refreshments.
This program is a collaboration between the Framingham Public Library and the City of Framingham Veterans Services.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Cosmo)
October 5 | 10AM (Daisy)
October 18 | 3:30PM (Cosmo)
October 19 | 10AM (Duncan)
October 26 | 10AM (Arden)
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.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)
October 5 | 10AM (Daisy)
October 18 | 3:30PM (Cosmo)
October 19 | 10AM (Duncan)
October 26 | 10AM (Arden)
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.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.
Friends of Framingham Library Monthly Book Sale
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except for July and August) beginning at 10am for our monthly book sale at the Main Library.
Help support your local library! Learn more and join Friends of the Framingham Library.
NOTE: Prices are subject to change.
Book Page Art
Use old book pages to create art with watercolors, pens, or transfer an image. Ages 6+
Mandarin Storytime and Craft
中文读书会 3-6岁宝宝 绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六下午3-4点
·McAuliffe Library： 9月7，21(10am-11am)； 10月5，19； 11月2，16
·Main Library： 9月14，18； 10月12，16； 11月9，23 地点：
• McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
• Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Sunday Concert: Leonardo Ciampa with Jennifer Feaster, Soprano
The Performing Arts Center (PAC) of Metrowest presents piano faculty Leonardo Ciampa, playing an all-Chopin program commemorating the 175th anniversary of Frédéric Chopin’s death.
Doors open at 2:30. Refreshments provided.
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.
Maker Mondays: Paper Mache Pumpkins
Make a paper mache pumpkin for spooky season. Come one week to make a small simple one, or come back several weeks in a row to make an elaborate painted masterpiece!
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
Lego Build
Make a LEGO creation each month, using our spinning wheel of ideas or using your imagination! Ages 5+
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Only for registered participants. Check back in the winter for information on the next session. Ages 0-2.
Girls Who Code Club
Join our club and meet weekly (9 sessions) to learn to code and change the world! Using the curriculum from girlswhocode.com, participants will gain an understanding of computer science concepts through reading discussions and coding activities. Grades 3-5.
Space is limited; registration required: https://tinyurl.com/FPLCode2024
Download our info packet here!
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Baby Pumpkin Painting
Instead of carving pumpkins, bring your babies to paint miniature pumpkins that will stay year round!
Ages 1+
Creating Zine Comics w/ Jonathan Todd: Informational Comics
In the final Creating Zine Comics program with cartoonist Jonathan Todd (Timid), we’ll practice breaking up information and translating it into a fun, comics form, whether it’s a comic about Australian animals or the invention of the telephone.
Space is limited, so please register here: https://bit.ly/sept-zine-comics
Grades 6+
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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MCA Spark Lab Satellite: Cheesecloth Ghosts
Join the McA Spark Lab to create a cute and spooky ghost to brighten up any room. Whether you’re gearing up for Halloween or just want a little ghosty friend, this easy DIY project brings some supernatural cheer to any space.
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Toddler Craft: Cotton Ball Ghosts
Use cotton balls to make cute little Spooky companions. These soft little ghosts are nothing but friendly!
Ages 2+
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Película En Español: Scooby-Doo (2002)
¡Zoinks! Dos años después de que un choque de egos obligara a Mystery Inc. a cerrar sus puertas, Scooby-Doo y sus inteligentes amigos que resuelven crímenes son convocados a Spooky Island para investigar una serie de incidentes paranormales en el ultramoderno lugar de Spring Break. Clasificación: PG, Duración: 86 Minutos. Subtitulada en inglés.
Zoinks! Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his cunning crime-solving accomplices Fred, Daphne, Shaggy and Velma are summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents. Rating: PG, Duration: 86 Minutes. English subtitles.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.
Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.
Kids Yarn Social Hour
Learn new stitches, and hangout with other knitters & crocheters! Grades 4+
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Halloween Costume Swap
Bring gently used and clean children costumes or accessories to donate between October 1-30.
Stop by to choose a costume to keep, or to swap an old costume. Please ask a Children’s Librarian to be shown the costumes!
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Survive the Zombie Apocalypse!
Try and survive the annual zombie invasion of Framingham! Gather supplies in the library after it closes, and make sure to avoid getting eaten.
Registration strongly recommended: https://bit.ly/FPL-zombies-2024
Grades 6-12
Friday Night Film: Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Dig out your Dr. Frank-N-Furter costume and join us for a 21+ interactive Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-a-long. Part campy musical, part horror film, the movie details the travails of a squeaky-clean couple stranded at a creepy castle where the inhabitants sing and dance through madcap, musical mayhem.
Refreshments available. Doors open at 7:00. Film starts at 7:30. Rated R, 1h 40m.
Book Discussion: “The Jumbies” by Tracey Baptiste
Celebrate the spooky season with a book discussion of “The Jumbies” by Tracey Baptiste, the start of an exciting series filled with Caribbean folklore and daring adventure. Limited copies available to check out from the children’s desk beginning October 2nd. Grades 4-8
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Arden)
October 5 | 10AM (Daisy)
October 18 | 3:30PM (Cosmo)
October 19 | 10AM (Duncan)
October 26 | 10AM (Arden)
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.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.
Pumpkin Painting
Don't have the time to buy and carve a pumpkin? Come join us in painting some fake mini pumpkins you can keep year round!
All Ages
Mandarin Storytime and Craft
中文读书会 3-6岁宝宝 绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六下午3-4点
·McAuliffe Library： 9月7，21(10am-11am)； 10月5，19； 11月2，16
·Main Library： 9月14，18； 10月12，16； 11月9，23 地点：
• McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
• Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Introduction to Jiu Jitsu
Learn the basics of Jiujitsu from a Framingham peer! We’ll have a local Framingham teen demonstrating giving an introduction to this popular martial art.
Register here: https://bit.ly/FPL-jiu-jitsu
Grades 6-12
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.
Monday Matinee: Practical Magic (1997)
Adapted from Alice Hoffman's novel of the same title, this crafty chick flick tells the story of two sisters who are witches: one wants to lead a normal life and the other wants to have fun, but a matter of life and death get in the way of both.
Doors open at 1:30. Rated PG-13, 1h 44m.
Maker Mondays: Paper Mache Pumpkins
Make a paper mache pumpkin for spooky season. Come one week to make a small simple one, or come back several weeks in a row to make an elaborate painted masterpiece!
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Only for registered participants. Check back in the winter for information on the next session. Ages 0-2.
Girls Who Code Club
Join our club and meet weekly (9 sessions) to learn to code and change the world! Using the curriculum from girlswhocode.com, participants will gain an understanding of computer science concepts through reading discussions and coding activities. Grades 3-5.
Space is limited; registration required: https://tinyurl.com/FPLCode2024
Download our info packet here!
Puzzle Swap: McAuliffe Branch
What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them! Bring your puzzles to exchange with others. No puzzle to swap? Come anyway; there are always extras for you to take. All ages and levels welcome.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Spooky Bubble Dance
Fall into the Halloween vibes with some bubbles, Halloween music and dancing!
Ages 0+
Halloween Costume Swap
Bring gently used and clean children costumes or accessories to donate between October 1-30.
Stop by to choose a costume to keep, or to swap an old costume. Please ask a Children’s Librarian to be shown the costumes!
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs ~ Daisy
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.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.
Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.
Halloween Storytime and Parade
It may be during storytime hours, but this storytime is anything by usual. Come dressed in costume to listen to Halloween stories, a Halloween craft, and participate in a costume parade around the library!
Ages 2-5
Halloween Outdoor Movie: House on Haunted Hill
The weather may be getting a little chillier, but that’s perfect for a spooky classic. And what night better than Halloween for House on Haunted Hill!
We’ll have some treats for a taste of fall before and during the movie. Make sure to bring your own lawn chair and/or blankets to get nice and cozy!
All Ages
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Mandarin Storytime and Craft
中文读书会 3-6岁宝宝 绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六下午3-4点
·McAuliffe Library： 9月7，21(10am-11am)； 10月5，19； 11月2，16
·Main Library： 9月14，18； 10月12，16； 11月9，23 地点：
• McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
• Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
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.
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Only for registered participants. Check back in the winter for information on the next session. Ages 0-2.
Girls Who Code Club
Join our club and meet weekly (9 sessions) to learn to code and change the world! Using the curriculum from girlswhocode.com, participants will gain an understanding of computer science concepts through reading discussions and coding activities. Grades 3-5.
Space is limited; registration required: https://tinyurl.com/FPLCode2024
Download our info packet here!
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Main Library Adult Book Discussion Group: Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
Join the Main Library Adult Book Discussion Group online for our November book pick: Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. If you are new to this book group, register for the Zoom link.
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Kids’ Chess Club
1st Wednesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER [NEW DATE!]
3rd 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.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.
Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.
Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do arts crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.
Grades 6-12
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Mandarin Storytime and Craft
中文读书会 3-6岁宝宝 绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六下午3-4点
·McAuliffe Library： 9月7，21(10am-11am)； 10月5，19； 11月2，16
·Main Library： 9月14，18； 10月12，16； 11月9，23 地点：
• McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
• Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
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.
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.
Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.
Bigfoot & UFOs with Ronny LeBlanc
Join Ronny LeBlanc from Discovery Channel’s Expedition Bigfoot and Travel Channel’s Paranormal Caught on Camera for a night talk on Bigfoot and UFOs. Learn about significant Native American history and hear from some of Ronny’s on personal experiences here in the Bay State. Ronny was born and raised and resides in Leominster aka Monsterland. Yes! There are sightings and encounters here in Massachusetts! Come open your mind to the possibility that we are no longer alon
Veterans At Ease Coffee Hour
Join us and your local, fellow veterans on the 3rd Friday of each month for free coffee and light refreshments.
This program is a collaboration between the Framingham Public Library and the City of Framingham Veterans Services.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Friends of Framingham Library Monthly Book Sale
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except for July and August) beginning at 10am for our monthly book sale at the Main Library.
Help support your local library! Learn more and join Friends of the Framingham Library.
NOTE: Prices are subject to change.
Mandarin Storytime and Craft
中文读书会 3-6岁宝宝 绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六下午3-4点
·McAuliffe Library： 9月7，21(10am-11am)； 10月5，19； 11月2，16
·Main Library： 9月14，18； 10月12，16； 11月9，23 地点：
• McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
• Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
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.
Lego Build
Make a LEGO creation each month, using our spinning wheel of ideas or using your imagination! Ages 5+
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Only for registered participants. Check back in the winter for information on the next session. Ages 0-2.
Girls Who Code Club
Join our club and meet weekly (9 sessions) to learn to code and change the world! Using the curriculum from girlswhocode.com, participants will gain an understanding of computer science concepts through reading discussions and coding activities. Grades 3-5.
Space is limited; registration required: https://tinyurl.com/FPLCode2024
Download our info packet here!
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Kids’ Chess Club
1st Wednesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER [NEW DATE!]
3rd 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.
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.
Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.
Kids Yarn Social Hour
Learn new stitches, and hangout with other knitters & crocheters! Grades 4+
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Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do arts crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.
Grades 6-12
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Mandarin Storytime and Craft
中文读书会 3-6岁宝宝 绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六下午3-4点
·McAuliffe Library： 9月7，21(10am-11am)； 10月5，19； 11月2，16
·Main Library： 9月14，18； 10月12，16； 11月9，23 地点：
• McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
• Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
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.
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Girls Who Code Club
Join our club and meet weekly (9 sessions) to learn to code and change the world! Using the curriculum from girlswhocode.com, participants will gain an understanding of computer science concepts through reading discussions and coding activities. Grades 3-5.
Space is limited; registration required: https://tinyurl.com/FPLCode2024
Download our info packet here!
Puzzle Swap: McAuliffe Branch
What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them! Bring your puzzles to exchange with others. No puzzle to swap? Come anyway; there are always extras for you to take. All ages and levels welcome.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.
Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.