Join Native Plant Trust's Stephen Kiely at the McAuliffe Branch Library to explore the world of pollinators and native plants while learning what you can do to help both. After the talk, we'll look at the pollinator garden outside the library to see an example of what you could do at home.
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.
Hang out and make fuse bead designs. In honor of Pride month, extra templates and bead colors for LGBTQ+ and Ally creations will be available! Grades 4-8.
It’s Pride Month, so stop by and make some themed fuse bead pixel art (or whatever else you want to make!). Come once and make something simple, or come every week to make a larger creation.
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
Only for registered participants. Check back in June for information on the next session. Ages 0-2.
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER
3rd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
Bring your own art journal and prepare to get messy! Join us for this casual, unstructured session exploring the possibilities of art journals. No experience required. Some supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite medium to work in. Space is limited. Register at bit.ly/FPL_Art_Workshop.
The Queer Reads Book Discussion celebrates queer authors, books, and themes. This discussion meets in person every third Tuesday of the month and alternates between the McAuliffe Branch Library and the Main Library. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-queerbookdiscussion
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
A languid, impressionistic story of three generations of Gullah women living on the South Carolina Sea Islands in 1902.
NR, 1h 52m
Watch the trailer here.
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, to improve balance, and to reduce stress.
If you haven't already, join our Exercise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
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.
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do 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
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.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
When the son of a gay man invites his fiancee's ultra-conservative family over for dinner, his father tries to act straight while his partner plays an endearing old woman.
R, 119 minutes
Watch the trailer here.
It’s Pride Month, so stop by and make some themed fuse bead pixel art (or whatever else you want to make!). Come once and make something simple, or come every week to make a larger creation.
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
Join us on for 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 haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
Use pictures and text from magazines to create a collage. Express yourself and celebrate what makes you unique. Various shiny craft materials will be available. All Ages.
Make a beaded heart shaped decoration OR use some heart shaped beads to make a bracelet!
Ages 5+
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.
Bring your friends or meet new ones at this evening of board game fun! Try one of the Library's selection of board games, we’ll teach you the rules, no experience needed. Or, bring your own and teach us something new! Relax, connect, and play at your own pace. All are welcome!
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Create a flutter of joy at our Shrinky Dink craft night! Design, shrink, and display your own vibrant butterflies in a whimsical mini terrarium—perfect for spring vibes and stress relief. Supplies Limited All supplies provided; just bring your imagination!
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
With paint on a canvas in a bag, spread around rainbow colors and make a beautiful work of art!
Ages 2+
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.
Make your own cotton ribbon lanyard or keychain by sewing machine or hand sewing. Grades 4-8
Join the Craft Ladies for an Adult Crafting night! We will be weaving jute and cotton rope to create wreaths. Materials will be provided to embellish your wreath, or you may bring your own! We will email you to confirm your registration and to remind you of the upcoming workshop. Register at https://tinyurl.com/FPL-Rope. Space and materials are limited.
The McAuliffe Branch hosts two book discussion groups to discuss various fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary and classic literature. You can join us anytime to discuss one particular book or become a regular. Register here: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
With the Juneteenth holiday on the third Thursday of the month, this McAuliffe Morning Book Discussion moves to June 26 and features the author Jo Piazza who joins via Zoom for this special, not-to-be-missed discussion!
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Take baby outside for some fresh air and let them crawl around on blankets to explore!
Ages 0-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.
It’s Pride Month, so stop by the McAuliffe Branch and make some themed fuse bead pixel art (or whatever else you want to make!).
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
Join Dungeon Master Danger Wizard for an Epic Quest of Gold, Guile, and Glory! Bring a Level 1 D&D 2024 or 5e Character or Choose one at the start of the session. All Materials Provided, No prior experience necessary. Registration Required: https://bit.ly/McA-DnD
All Ages
Come learn bachata, a social dance, and listen to bachata music.
Beginner-friendly, accessible, and everyone is welcome. No partner is necessary.
It’s Pride Month, so stop by and make some themed fuse bead pixel art (or whatever else you want to make!). Come once and make something simple, or come every week to make a larger creation.
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
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, to improve balance, and to reduce stress.
If you haven't already, join our Exercise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
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.
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do 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
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
We're teaming up with Endangered Dungeons to bring you a series of D&D workshops for both beginners and experienced adventurers. The full line up is below. Attend one, or all of them!
Monday, July 7, 4:30-7:30 PM - Heroes Begin Here: Crafting Your First D&D Character (in the Community Room)
Monday, July 21, 4:30-7:30 PM - Behind the Screen: A Beginner’s Guide to Being a Dungeon Master
Monday, August 4, 4:30-7:30 PM - Voices & Visions: Breathing Life Into Your D&D Character
Monday, August 18, 4:30-7:30 PM - Worlds & Wonders: Building Memorable D&D Campaigns
Registration recommended: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/DnD-How-To
Grades 6-12
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
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.
This summer join us for Bachata by the Bookmobile with J&L Dance Studio! Our instructors Jenna and Luis will provide one hour of Bachata instruction followed by a half hour of social dance and refreshments. All are welcome to join regardless of dance ability! We hope to see you there! // Este verano únete a nosotros para Bachata por el Bookmobile con J&L Dance Studio! Nuestros instructores Jenna y Luis proporcionarán una hora de instrucción de Bachata seguida de media hora de baile social y refrescos. Todos son bienvenidos a unirse sin importar la habilidad de baile! ¡Esperamos verlos allí! // Neste verão junte-se a nós para Bachata by the Bookmobile com J&L Dance Studio! Nossos instrutores Jenna e Luis fornecerão uma hora de instrução Bachata seguida de meia hora de dança social e bebidas. Todos são bem-vindos, independentemente da habilidade de dança! Esperamos ver você lá!
Craft your very own pendant necklace using a D20 that can be easily removed whenever you need to start a game!
Register here if you'd like a reminder email: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/D20-Pendant
Grades 6-12
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Join us on for 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 haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
Welcome to Tor, a land of ancient magic, sleepy towns, and whispered legends. Life has always been simple—until now.
Strange things have been happening across the realm:
• Travelers speak of creatures never before seen, roaming the forests and skies…
• Entire villages report strange curses, spreading like wildfire without explanation…
• And in the darkest corners of the land, the dead are beginning to rise.
In the bustling town of Greybend, four strangers meet in a tavern for their very first mission.
Their task? Help sweet Old Lady Nessa with a rat problem in her cellar.
But what begins as a small job quickly spirals into something far greater—and far more dangerous—than anyone could have expected.
“The Quest” is a Dungeons & Dragons jump-in adventure perfect for new players and experienced adventurers alike. Dive into an epic story full of mystery, magic, monsters, and more!
All materials provided—just show up on time, ready to play! No experience needed. Just bring your imagination and your sense of adventure.
Dare to take the first step? The world of Tor awaits.
Registration required, space is limited: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/DnD-the-quest
Grades 6-12
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat. Rated PG; Runtime 99 mins; Closed Captions will be provided in English.
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, to improve balance, and to reduce stress.
If you haven't already, join our Exercise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do 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
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.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
We're teaming up with Endangered Dungeons to bring you a series of D&D workshops for both beginners and experienced adventurers. The full line up is below. Attend one, or all of them!
Monday, July 7, 4:30-7:30 PM - Heroes Begin Here: Crafting Your First D&D Character (in the Community Room)
Monday, July 21, 4:30-7:30 PM - Behind the Screen: A Beginner’s Guide to Being a Dungeon Master
Monday, August 4, 4:30-7:30 PM - Voices & Visions: Breathing Life Into Your D&D Character
Monday, August 18, 4:30-7:30 PM - Worlds & Wonders: Building Memorable D&D Campaigns
Registration recommended: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/DnD-How-To
Grades 6-12
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Make your own portable Tetris game to take with you wherever you go!
Register here if you'd like a reminder email: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/tetris-magnets
Grades 6-12
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
The library is teaming up with Game Underground once again to run a few gaming tournaments this summer! First up is EA FC 25, so pick your team, and take them to victory.
Registration highly recommended: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/EAFC25-tournament
Grades 6-12
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Join us on for 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 haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
Welcome to Tor, a land of ancient magic, sleepy towns, and whispered legends. Life has always been simple—until now.
Strange things have been happening across the realm:
• Travelers speak of creatures never before seen, roaming the forests and skies…
• Entire villages report strange curses, spreading like wildfire without explanation…
• And in the darkest corners of the land, the dead are beginning to rise.
In the bustling town of Greybend, four strangers meet in a tavern for their very first mission.
Their task? Help sweet Old Lady Nessa with a rat problem in her cellar.
But what begins as a small job quickly spirals into something far greater—and far more dangerous—than anyone could have expected.
“The Quest” is a Dungeons & Dragons jump-in adventure perfect for new players and experienced adventurers alike. Dive into an epic story full of mystery, magic, monsters, and more!
All materials provided—just show up on time, ready to play! No experience needed. Just bring your imagination and your sense of adventure.
Dare to take the first step? The world of Tor awaits.
Registration required, space is limited: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/DnD-the-quest
Grades 6-12
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.
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
A wet, leafy habitat requires animals to have special adaptations to survive. How do they find food and avoid predators in the forest? Do they climb? Do they change color? How do some species deal with extreme temperatures and other challenges? Come find out as you meet some rainforest animals up close, and learn more about their wild relatives.
If you'd like a reminder email about the program, you can register here: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/rainforest-animals
Grades 6-12
Use Studio 2.0 to learn how to design your own custom LEGO sets.
Registration highly recommended, space is limited: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/LEGO-design
Grades 6-12
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Level up your skills in the MobileQuest arena. Modify Dash Robots with balloons, skewers, plastic straws, and more, and prepare for battle! Control your battlebot until the last balloon is popped!
Registration required, space is limited. https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/battlebots
Grades 6-12
