Weekly StoryTimes at Main Library
Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and the occasional thematic craft.
For Ages 3-5.
Events Calendar
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Movie Showdown (@McAuliffe): Jumanji vs. Pitch Perfect 3
It’s Spring Break, aka time for another movie showdown. This time, you’ll get to choose between recent hits Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Pitch Perfect 3, and between which library to watch them at.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
Bookmarkers Book Group!
On Thursday April 12th (grades K-2) and Thursday April 26th (grades 3-5) enjoy reading by meeting with friends to choose, read, and discuss books together. You’ll increase your comprehension, discuss what you know, and turn reading into a social activity that encourages more reading! Interested? Come choose the first book to read and help shape how Bookmarkers will work!
Lifelong Learning Lectures: Black & White & Read All Over:Circulating News in Post-Civil War America
Professor Joseph Adelman explores how Americans got their news in the years after the Civil War.
This lecture is also part of Framingham Reads Together.
Drop-in Baby Lapsit at Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at baby lapsit time! Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success.
Ages 0-2 with caregiver.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
Framingham Reads Together Film: The Post
Professor Bill Wray will introduce and lead a discussion of this new and provocative film about the release of the Pentagon papers.
Book Buddy Reading to Dogs at McAuliffe
Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to our Book Buddy. Certified Reading/Therapy Dog, Chewie and our newest pal Rocky, listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.
Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 x5 or drop by sign up for a 15 minute slot.
All ages.
Performing Arts Center Faculty Concert
Hear PAC’s acclaimed faculty sing and perform on the piano, trumpet, guitar, and drums in a variety of musical styles. Stay afterwards to meet the performers and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Seating is first come, first served. Concert is free—goodwill offering will be taken during the performance.
Weekly Storytimes at McAuliffe
Get in the library habit! Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian!
Suggested for ages 2-4 years old.
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets at baby lapsit time. Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. This informal program for babies and their parents/caregivers runs about 20 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your baby or toddler.
Journal Writers Group
Drop In or join the group as we discuss and discover the many ways to journal for personal growth and enrichment. We meet every Tuesday from 7-8pm.
Drop-in, no registration required.
Main Library Book Group: There Your Heart Lies by Mary Gordon
From the award-winning, much loved writer: a deeply moving novel about an American woman’s place during the Spanish Civil War, the lessons she took from it, and how her story will shape her granddaughter’s path.
Carol Galvin leads the discussion.
Poetry Workshop
Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus, Framingham State University.
This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should provide copies to distribute.
Drop-in Resume Help
Get expert help with resumes, cover letters and job-search strategies.
Note: Effective May 8, resume help will move to Tuesdays.
Mother Goose on The Loose: Session 2!
Mother Goose on the Loose returns for a second session! This is an eight-week, thirty-minute program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, instruments, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. For children ages 0-3 years old!
Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 508-532-5570 X4 to reserve your child's spot!
American Girl comes to McAuliffe Library
Come into the library and play with Luciana and several other American Girl dolls and their accessories! Crafts will be included. Space is limited for this event.
Please register by calling 508-532-5636 X5 or drop by the Children's room to reserve your spot!
For grades K+
American Girl comes to McAuliffe Library
Come into the library and play with Luciana and several other American Girl dolls and their accessories! Crafts will be included. Space is limited for this event.
Please register by calling 508-532-5636 X5 or drop by the Children's room to reserve your spot!
For grades K+
Faith Traditions in America: Panel Discussion
This is a three part series on the following Wednesdays, 7-8:00pm:
- April 25, McAuliffe Branch, Community Room – Part 1: Christianity, Islam and Judaism
- May 2, McAuliffe Branch, Community Room – Part 2: An Overview of the Sacred Texts of Christianity, Islam and Judaism
- May 9, Main Library, Costin Room – Part 3: How We Celebrate Holy Days and Their Significance
Speakers:
- Rev. Jason Rutherford, First Baptist Church, Framingham
- Rabbi Dr. Laurence Bazer, Temple Beth Shalom, Framingham
- Shaheen Akhtar, Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland
- Rabbi Sharon Sobel, Temple Beth Am, Framingham
- Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark, Edwards Church, UCC, Framingham
Weekly StoryTimes at Main Library
Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and the occasional thematic craft.
For Ages 3-5.
Chair Yoga
Instructor: Vicki Brunelle
Come experience chair yoga and feel better! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting in a chair. No experience necessary.
Vicki Brunelle has owned her own yoga studio for 18 years and currently teaches at a senior center as well. She has been teaching classes for over 20 years.
Early Release KEVA Plank Building
Explore your artistic nature, problem solve and engage in play with the deceptively simple KEVA planks. Amaze us with your creations!
For grades K+.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
Adult Coloring Night
Join us for an evening of coloring, calming tea, and music. Coloring is relaxing and therapeutic! We will provide colored pencils and coloring pages. You are welcome to bring your own materials. No registration is required.
Meets first and third Thursdays of the month. In February, we will meet only the first Thursday of the month.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
Brown Bag Learning Series: Introduction to Homeopathy
Looking for natural relief for your symptoms? Join Vera Volfson as she gives an introduction to Homeopathy and discusses remedies for alleviating conditions such as hay fever, eczema, poison ivy and Lyme disease. She will be happy to answer your questions on the topics presented. A free 30 minute private consultation will be offered for attendees. Join Vera as she explores a holistic approach to health and learn how to alleviate your conditions naturally. Presented by Vera Volfson.
ABOUT VERA VOLFSON
Vera Volfson, CCH, RSHom (NA) is nationally certified in classical homeopathy and is a registered member of the North American Society of Homeopaths. She has a private practice in Framingham, MA. Vera is certified in several other holistic modalities, homotoxicology (FCT and CEASE) and Pranic Healing. Visit behealthyhomeopathy.com for more information.
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Star Wars Day: The Last Jedi
May the fourth be with you! Join us to celebrate Star Wars Day 2018 in style by watching The Last Jedi on the big screen in the Costin Room. Costumes welcome!
Book Buddy Reading to Dogs at McAuliffe
Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to our Book Buddy. Certified Reading/Therapy Dog, Chewie and our newest pal Rocky, listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.
Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 x5 or drop by sign up for a 15 minute slot.
All ages.
Dads and Donuts
Bond with your dad (and with donuts) through stories, songs and fun. Mothers, siblings and other family members welcome!
No registration Required!
Movie Matinee at Main Library: Wonder
Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade.
Rated PG for thematic elements including bullying, and some mild language. All ages are welcome at parents’ discretion.
Book Buddy Reading to Dogs at Main Library
Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to one of our furry friends! Book Buddy Certified Reading/Therapy Dogs Lilah, Montana, and Eloise listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.
Registration required. Call 508-532-5570, press 4, or drop by to sign up for a 15 minute slot.
Book Buddy Reading to Dogs at Main Library
Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to one of our furry friends! Book Buddy Certified Reading/Therapy Dogs Lilah, Montana, and Eloise listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.
Registration required. Call 508-532-5570, press 4, or drop by to sign up for a 15 minute slot.
Sunday Concert Series: Arneis Quartet
The Arneis Quartet will perform string quartets by Haydn and Beethoven.
“The Arneis Quartet have already achieved something it often takes years to develop: a unique collective sound which is as warm and full of sparkle as liquid gold.” — The Boston Musical Intelligencer.
The series is sponsored in part by Roche Brothers, Metro Credit Union,Morton Shuman Law Offices and Friends of the Framingham Library.
Weekly Storytimes at McAuliffe
Get in the library habit! Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian!
Suggested for ages 2-4 years old.
Films Around the World Series: Wadjda
Discussion Leader: Arthur Nolletti, Professor Emeritus, Framingham State University
In a country where girls are not permitted to ride bikes, 10 year old Wadjda is determined to own one so that she can compete in a race. Haifaa Al-Mansour’s comedy drama is about the desire for female freedom and provides a unique glimpse into Saudi society.
(2012). 98 min. Arabic with English subtitles.
Sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets at baby lapsit time. Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. This informal program for babies and their parents/caregivers runs about 20 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your baby or toddler.
Drop-in Resume Help
Get expert help with resumes, cover letters and job-search strategies.
Note: Effective May 8, resume help will move to Tuesdays.
Journal Writers Group
Drop In or join the group as we discuss and discover the many ways to journal for personal growth and enrichment. We meet every Tuesday from 7-8pm.
Drop-in, no registration required.
Poetry Workshop
Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus, Framingham State University.
This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should provide copies to distribute.
Mother Goose on The Loose: Session 2!
Mother Goose on the Loose returns for a second session! This is an eight-week, thirty-minute program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, instruments, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. For children ages 0-3 years old!
Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 508-532-5570 X4 to reserve your child's spot!
Origami Workshop Series
We will be folding a variety of animals and geometric shapes. Led by Lucas Gustafson, a middle schooler who started folding at the age of 6 and is a longtime member of the Origami Club at MIT.
Faith Traditions in America: Panel Discussion
This is a three part series on the following Wednesdays, 7-8:00pm:
- April 25, McAuliffe Branch, Community Room – Part 1: Christianity, Islam and Judaism
- May 2, McAuliffe Branch, Community Room – Part 2: An Overview of the Sacred Texts of Christianity, Islam and Judaism
- May 9, Main Library, Costin Room – Part 3: How We Celebrate Holy Days and Their Significance
Speakers:
- Rev. Jason Rutherford, First Baptist Church, Framingham
- Rabbi Dr. Laurence Bazer, Temple Beth Shalom, Framingham
- Shaheen Akhtar, Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland
- Rabbi Sharon Sobel, Temple Beth Am, Framingham
- Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark, Edwards Church, UCC, Framingham
Sci-Fi Book Group: Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
What’s a 75-year-old widower to do in the final stage of his life? Become a soldier, of course! In this space opera, John Perry joins the Colonial Defense Force, which defends Earth’s interstellar colonies against alien invasions—and discovers a very special incentive to remain in service.
Weekly StoryTimes at Main Library
Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and the occasional thematic craft.
For Ages 3-5.
Chair Yoga
Instructor: Vicki Brunelle
Come experience chair yoga and feel better! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting in a chair. No experience necessary.
Vicki Brunelle has owned her own yoga studio for 18 years and currently teaches at a senior center as well. She has been teaching classes for over 20 years.
Mother’s Day Open Craft at McAuliffe Library
Drop in and make a heartfelt handicraft for your mom to celebrate her on her day! We supply materials and ideas; you supply the clever hands and the loving hearts.
All ages are welcome.
Early Release Open Lego
Drop in and make something creative with our supplied LEGOs. Look through our LEGO idea books to make something super exciting or design your own structure! Leave your name with the creation, and we’ll display it on top of our shelves for a month!
Grades K+.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
Friday Night Movie: The Shape of Water
Academy Award winner for Best Picture for 2017. At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature held in captivity.
(2017) 123 min. Rated R.
Mother’s Day Open Craft
Drop in and make a heartfelt handicraft for your mom to celebrate her on her day!
We supply materials and ideas; you supply the clever hands and the loving hearts.
All ages are welcome!
Fifth Annual Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea Fundraiser For The Homework Center
Hola! Bring a favorite lady to the Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea! This Spring, we feature clothing designed with a nod to Spain! Guests will view a variety of Spring fashions and have the opportunity to purchase pieces they love! A wonderful Mother’s Day gift for mom, grandma, a sister or friends.
Tickets are $25.00. Available for purchase at the Main Library and the Christa McAuliffe Branch. Proceeds will benefit the Homework Center Program.
Weekly Storytimes at McAuliffe
Get in the library habit! Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian!
Suggested for ages 2-4 years old.
Common Threads Poetry Discussion Group
Common Threads is a publication of 7-10 poems by Massachusetts poets with a guide to reading and discussing the poems and videos of the poems being read. This year’s theme is: Born to Be Lonely: Massachusetts Poets on Connection and Disconnection. All are welcome to attend and participate. If possible, please download your copy of Common Threads before the program at www.masspoetry.org/commonthreads. Led by poet Polly Brown and Jeanne Kelley, Common Threads Advisory Committee member.
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets at baby lapsit time. Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. This informal program for babies and their parents/caregivers runs about 20 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your baby or toddler.
Drop-in Resume Help
Get expert help with resumes, cover letters and job-search strategies.
Note: Effective May 8, resume help will move to Tuesdays.
Journal Writers Group
Drop In or join the group as we discuss and discover the many ways to journal for personal growth and enrichment. We meet every Tuesday from 7-8pm.
Drop-in, no registration required.
Poetry Workshop
Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus, Framingham State University.
This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should provide copies to distribute.
Mother Goose on The Loose: Session 2!
Mother Goose on the Loose returns for a second session! This is an eight-week, thirty-minute program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, instruments, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. For children ages 0-3 years old!
Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 508-532-5570 X4 to reserve your child's spot!
Royal Wedding Tea Party and Crafts
What better way to prepare for the royal wedding? Join other royal enthusiasts for hat-making, coloring and of course, a spot of tea. All ages.
Raise the Roof: Documentary
Discussion Leaders: Laura Brown, Rashin Fahandejsaadi and Marie Brown
Artists Rick and Laura Brown are not Jewish and not Polish, and yet they set out to rebuild Gwoździec, one of the magnificent 18th-century wooden synagogues of Poland, the last of which were destroyed by Nazis during WWII. Their vision inspired hundreds of people to join them. Using their hands, old tools and techniques they rediscover Gwoździec’s history, culture, and art.
McAuliffe Branch Book Group: The Princess Bride
You’ve seen the movie but have you read the book?! Lose yourself in William Goldman’s hilarious and touching novel on which he based the screenplay for the beloved 1987 film, The Princess Bride. This novel within a novel not only tells a tale of ‘true love and high adventure’ but explores childhood nostalgia and grown-up disillusionment while reminding us that wonder and joy still live deep within each of us.
Lena Kilburn leads the discussion.
Weekly StoryTimes at Main Library
Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and the occasional thematic craft.
For Ages 3-5.
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Half Day Movie: Black Panther @ Main Library
Black Panther is officially the biggest comic book movie of all time. Relive the greatness at both the McAuliffe and Main Libraries just days after it comes out on DVD.
Half Day Movie: Black Panther @ McAuliffe Branch
Black Panther is officially the biggest comic book movie of all time. Relive the greatness at both the McAuliffe and Main Libraries just days after it comes out on DVD.
Early Release Open Play at McAuliffe
Drop in and explore our building toys: KEVA Planks, Magnatiles, Legos, Duplos, puzzles, and more!
All ages are welcome!
Early Release Makers Pop-Up Workshop
Get in the habit of making! This month we're celebrating Art and Math and creating groovy drawings with rotational symmetry!
For grades K+.
Royal Wedding Tea Party and Crafts
What better way to prepare for the royal wedding? Join other royal enthusiasts for hat-making, coloring and of course, a spot of tea. All ages.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
Adult Coloring Night
Join us for an evening of coloring, calming tea, and music. Coloring is relaxing and therapeutic! We will provide colored pencils and coloring pages. You are welcome to bring your own materials. No registration is required.
Meets first and third Thursdays of the month. In February, we will meet only the first Thursday of the month.
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Before JFK: Anti-Catholicism and American Politics
Guest Speaker: Dr. Sarah Mulhall Adelman, PhD, Associate Professor, Framingham State University
This talk explores the historical roots of American fears that Catholicism and Catholic officeholders were a threat to American democracy, and why John F. Kennedy famously reassured the American public that he would not be beholden to priests or the Pope if elected President.
(This event was rescheduled from March 8)
Veterans Coffee Hour
All Vets are welcome to join us for free coffee and light refreshments at this monthly event.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
PBS’s POV Movie Series: Mother’s Day
Once a year on Mother's Day, a charity bus service takes children to visit their mothers in prison across California. Nearly one in ten of the state's children have a parent in prison. Many are unable to regularly visit their incarcerated parents because remote, rural prisons are often difficult to access for low-income families. Through this bus journey, Mother's Day explores the impact of mass incarceration on an entire generation of youth.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Royal Wedding Viewing Party
Please join us as we stream live the Royal Wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The McAuliffe Library will open at 6:30AM. Tea, coffee, and pastries will be served! All are welcome!
Book Buddy Reading to Dogs at McAuliffe
Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to our Book Buddy. Certified Reading/Therapy Dog, Chewie and our newest pal Rocky, listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.
Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 x5 or drop by sign up for a 15 minute slot.
All ages.
Friends Book Sale
9:30am-3:00pm: Open to Friends Members
10:00am-3:00pm: Open to the Public
Most books $1.00 or less, children’s $.50 or less, single DVDs $3.00.
This month why not try a new author? Our popular author hard cover books will be Buy One for $1.00 Get One Free. Plus we are featuring a selection of art Books and cookbooks for $2.00 each.
Donations are gratefully accepted and may be brought in the day of the sale or made at the Library during the week.
Book Buddy Reading to Dogs at Main Library
Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to one of our furry friends! Book Buddy Certified Reading/Therapy Dogs Lilah, Montana, and Eloise listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.
Registration required. Call 508-532-5570, press 4, or drop by to sign up for a 15 minute slot.
Weekly Storytimes at McAuliffe
Get in the library habit! Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian!
Suggested for ages 2-4 years old.
Monday Matinee: LadyBird
In 2002, an artistically inclined seventeen-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California. This 2017 Oscar Best Picture nominee stars Saoirse Ronan.
(2017) 94 min. Rated R.
Mindfulness Book Group: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Join us as we discuss this book about a week long celebration between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. During this time together, they speak about the nature of true joy even in the face of adversity. Meditation to follow.
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets at baby lapsit time. Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. This informal program for babies and their parents/caregivers runs about 20 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your baby or toddler.
Drop-in Resume Help
Get expert help with resumes, cover letters and job-search strategies.
Note: Effective May 8, resume help will move to Tuesdays.
Medicare Supplement Insurance: Understanding your Medigap Choices
Medigap is extra health insurance that you buy from a private company to pay health care costs not covered by Original Medicare, such as co-payments, deductibles, and health care if you travel outside the U.S. Tracy Furgason, of Weiss & Grey House Publishing, will cover the following topics:
- Learn What Medicare Does and Does Not Cover
- Find Out Your Options
- Pick a Medigap Plan
- View Rates for each Plan & Insurer, so you can be sure you're getting the best rate
- Locate the Best Insurers (from an Independent, Unbiased source)
This is an informational session only. No sign ups or sales will be made.
Journal Writers Group
Drop In or join the group as we discuss and discover the many ways to journal for personal growth and enrichment. We meet every Tuesday from 7-8pm.
Drop-in, no registration required.
Poetry Workshop
Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus, Framingham State University.
This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should provide copies to distribute.
Mother Goose on The Loose: Session 2!
Mother Goose on the Loose returns for a second session! This is an eight-week, thirty-minute program that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, instruments, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and toddlers. For children ages 0-3 years old!
Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 508-532-5570 X4 to reserve your child's spot!
Origami Workshop Series
We will be folding a variety of animals and geometric shapes. Led by Lucas Gustafson, a middle schooler who started folding at the age of 6 and is a longtime member of the Origami Club at MIT.
Weekly StoryTimes at Main Library
Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and the occasional thematic craft.
For Ages 3-5.
Chair Yoga
Instructor: Vicki Brunelle
Come experience chair yoga and feel better! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting in a chair. No experience necessary.
Vicki Brunelle has owned her own yoga studio for 18 years and currently teaches at a senior center as well. She has been teaching classes for over 20 years.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
What’s the Buzz? The Fifth Annual Town-Wide Middle School Spelling Bee
Master of Ceremonies: Jack Lewis, State Representative
Spelling Bee Official Judge: Framingham High School, English Department Head, Mr. Cook
Teams of students from each of our middle schools will compete using words from the Scripps Spelling Bee Word List, the word list used by U.S. National Spelling Champions.
Team sign up forms and Scripps National Spelling Bee study lists will be available at all middle school offices Monday, April 9th. Three students per team/three teams per school.
Come and cheer for the students who are representing each of Framingham’s Middle Schools!
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets at baby lapsit time. Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. This informal program for babies and their parents/caregivers runs about 20 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your baby or toddler.
Drop-in Resume Help
Get expert help with resumes, cover letters and job-search strategies.
Note: Effective May 8, resume help will move to Tuesdays.
Journal Writers Group
Drop In or join the group as we discuss and discover the many ways to journal for personal growth and enrichment. We meet every Tuesday from 7-8pm.
Drop-in, no registration required.
Poetry Workshop
Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus, Framingham State University.
This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should provide copies to distribute.
Celebrate ‘88 Film Series: The Naked Gun
Watch Leslie Nielsen bumble his way through a police investigation in The Naked Gun.
All ages event (PG-13).
Weekly StoryTimes at Main Library
Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and the occasional thematic craft.
For Ages 3-5.
Chair Yoga
Instructor: Vicki Brunelle
Come experience chair yoga and feel better! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting in a chair. No experience necessary.
Vicki Brunelle has owned her own yoga studio for 18 years and currently teaches at a senior center as well. She has been teaching classes for over 20 years.
Special Play Space Activities
Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our new Play Space. Check out our Facebook page to discover which rotating station we will showcase each week.
Jordan Marsh: New England’s Largest Store
Come hear the fascinating history of Boston’s first department store.
Presented by Anthony Mitchell Sammarco, a noted historian and author of sixty books on the history and development of Boston.