Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Events Calendar
Lunchtime Learning Series: Preserving Family Treasures
Explore the art and science of preserving and protecting irreplaceable family artifacts in this special talk with Anna Tucker, Executive Director of the Framingham History Center!
Learn practical tips to properly store and handle these objects and explore the importance of preserving the stories and memories that accompany them.
Whether you’re an amateur historian, a collector, or simply someone who wants to explore how to care for your family history, this event is for you!
Friday Night Film: Jojo Rabbit
Join us for June's Friday Night Film: Jojo Rabbit (PG-13, 2019, 1h 48m), starring Scarlett Johansson.
From imdb.com: "A young German boy in the Hitler Youth whose hero and imaginary friend is the country's dictator is shocked to discover that his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home."
Squirt Gun Watercolors
Make a watercolor painting outside using an unconventional method: squirt guns! Ages 6+
Anime Club
Watch your favorite anime and eat tasty Japanese snacks!
If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Anime Club, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/Anime-Reminder
Grades 6-12
Bob Dodd Sunday Concert Series: Eleanor Perrone & Steven Laven
Join us for a concert featuring pianist Eleanor Perrone and cellist Steven Laven! Come in person to the Main Library or stream live on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/FraminghamPublicLibrary.
City of Framingham 5th Annual Pride Celebration
Join us as we raise the Progress Flag at the City’s 5th annual ceremony. Mayor Charlie Sisitsky, City Councilors, and other community leaders will be in attendance. Learn more!
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.
Spark Lab Satellite: 3D Pen Crafting
Come and learn how to use a 3D Pen! With a 3D Pen, you can draw in mid-air and instantly form a 3-D structure. Supplies are limited, so there may be a wait.
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.
Virtual: Author Led Horror Book Club Featuring Paul Tremblay!
This is new! We're excited to start an author led Horror Book Club with our first author being Paul Tremblay! Read any book by Paul and come ready to ask your questions, join the conversation, or just spectate. All are welcome!
NOTE: There may be spoilers!
This is a VIRTUAL event - please register at the following link to receive the Zoom invitation. Once you register you will receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, they will be coming from ashlandprograms@minlib.net - https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuduutqzMjGdZhQWpGp-DmJ0uGdHJQJF8X
About Paul:
Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book awards and is the author of Survivor Song, The Cabin at the End of the World (recently made into an M. Night Shyamalan film titled "Knock at the Cabin"), Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, A Head Full of Ghosts, the crime novels The Little Sleep and No Sleep Till Wonderland, and the short story collection, Growing Things and Other Stories. His newest book, The Beast You Are, is set to release on July 11, 2023.
His essays and short fiction have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly online, and numerous year’s-best anthologies. He has a master’s degree in mathematics and lives outside Boston with his family.
We'll have some copies of Paul's books at the library or you can order one from our online catalog - https://bit.ly/PaulTremblayBooks
We are so pleased to be partnering with the Ashland Public Library for this series.
Club de Lectores: El cuaderno de Maya por Isabel Allende
Libro: "El cuaderno de Maya" por Isabel Allende, pgs 241-480
Se requiere registración: https://bit.ly/FPL-club-de-lectores
07/10: "La fiesta del chivo" por Mario Vargas Llosa pgs 1-254
Weekly McAuliffe Baby Lapsit
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Mechatronics 101 (For Teens & Tweens)
In this introduction to mechatronics and Arduino we will learn how to use micro-controllers and build simple projects using Arduino and LEDs. Curious about Arduino? Learn a little about it here & here.
This program is for ages 10+. Laptop required.
We have a limited number of laptops available to borrow. If you would like to borrow a laptop for this program, please register here.
Main Library Adult Book Club: The Kitchen God’s Wife by Amy Tan
Join the Main Library Adult Book Club online for our June book pick: The Kitchen God's Wife by Amy Tan. Registration for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.
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.
Kindergarten First Card and Storytime
Come for storytime at 11:00 and/or drop in to get your first library card!
Minecraft Hangout
Once you’ve signed up for the server, you’ll be able to use it whenever you want. But if you want to build when you know there will be other people on too, join us every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 PM. We can chat, work on group builds, and/or explore the map together.
If you don't yet have access to the server, visit www.framinghamlibrary.org/minecraft for more details and the application form.
Must Be Accepted on Minecraft Server to Participate
Grades 4-12
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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.
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.
Thursday Storytime at Main
Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian. Ages 2-5
Stress Relief Crafts
School’s almost out and finals are approaching, so stop by for some soothing crafts to chill out for a while.
Grades 6-12
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Saturday Kid’s Garden Club
Learn to garden and help beautify the Library with some plants you’ll take home to your garden. Ages 9-12
Space is limited. Please register here https://tinyurl.com/Saturday-Garden-Club
Book Buddies
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.
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.
Drop-in Adult Coloring
Join us the second Monday night of each month for adult coloring night! We provide the supplies, or feel free to bring your own and join others in our Spark Lab.
Pride Scavenger Hunt
All Month long and for all ages! See if you can find all the Pride items listed on the scavenger hunt sheets at the Children's Desk!
Weekly McAuliffe Baby Lapsit
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Mug Meals @ McAuliffe Branch - Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins are a perfect summery treat. Join us at either library to make your own tasty snack.
If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Mug Meals programs, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/mug-meals-reminder
If you've already filled this out in the past, there's no need to do so again.
Grades 6-12
McAuliffe Evening Book Club: The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
A beguiling novel of star-crossed lovers, heartbreak, revenge, and murder-and a brilliant re-imagination of one of the most talked-about unsolved mysteries of the twentieth century.
Join us for the McAuliffe Evening Book Club in person or online via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.
Our July book club pick is Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 by Stephen Puleo.
Mixed Media Rainbows
Create a rainbow collage out of paper, pompoms, buttons, and other materials. Ages 3+
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: Top Gun: Maverick
Join us for our McAuliffe Matinee: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13, 2022, 2h 11m), starring Tom Cruise.
After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it.
Monthly Free Practice Interview Group
Want to improve your job interview skills? Join career coach Ed Lawrence for this free monthly practice session. Drop-ins welcome! No registration necessary!
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.
DIY Pride Pennant Flag & 3D Printed Rainbow Keychains
Create your own pride triangle pennant flag and paint a 3D printed Rainbow Keychain! Grades 5-8
Science Fiction Book Club: Station Eternity (The Midsolar Murders) by Mur Lafferty
Join us for our June Science Fiction Book Club: Station Eternity (The Midsolar Murders) by Mur Lafferty. Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.
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.
Thursday Storytime at Main
Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian. Ages 2-5
McAuliffe Morning Book Club: River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer
Join us in-person or online for our McAuliffe Morning Book Club: River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer.
The master of the Providence plantation in Barbados gathers his slaves and announces the king has decreed an end to slavery. As of the following day, the Emancipation Act of 1834 will come into effect. The cries of joy fall silent when he announces that they are no longer his slaves; they are now his apprentices. No one can leave. They must work for him for another six years. Freedom is just another name for the life they have always lived. So Rachel runs
Register for the Zoom link at http://bit.ly/FPL-Events.
Musicals at McAuliffe: Rent
Join us for June's Musicals at McAuliffe: Rent (PG-13, 2005, 2h 15m), starring Taye Diggs and Rosario Dawson.
In this musical, set at the dawn of the 1990s, a group of New Yorkers struggle with their careers, love lives and the effects of the AIDS epidemic on their community. Mark, an aspiring filmmaker, and Roger, an HIV-positive musician, scramble for money to pay rent to their landlord and former roommate, Benny. Meanwhile, their friend Tom, a professor, has fallen for Angel, who is slowly dying of AIDS.
Mug Meals @ Main Library - Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry muffins are a perfect summery treat. Join us at either library to make your own tasty snack.
If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Mug Meals programs, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/mug-meals-reminder
If you've already filled this out in the past, there's no need to do so again.
Grades 6-12
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 Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Saturday Kid’s Garden Club
Learn to garden and help beautify the Library with some plants you’ll take home to your garden. Ages 9-12
Space is limited. Please register here https://tinyurl.com/Saturday-Garden-Club
Friends of the 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.
Sensory Storytime
Storytime for a neurodiverse audience. Parent or supporting adult should accompany each child. Registration required walk-ins welcome as space allows. Call 508-532-5636 X 4 or drop by to sign up. Ages 3-8
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs
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.
Early Childhood Alliance: “Play, Learn, and Grow Together”
“Play, Learn, and Grow Together” Mondays, 11:00am with Jane Registration required; sign up here!
“Jugar, Aprender,y Crecer Juntos” Lunes, 11:00am con Jane
“Brinque, Aprenda e Cresça Juntos” com a Jane Segunda-feira, 11:00am
Weekly McAuliffe Baby Lapsit
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
McAuliffe Animatinee: Lupin III: The First
Join us for McAuliffe Animatinee: Lupin III: The First (2019, 1hr. 33min., NR.).
Set during the late 1960s of the Shōwa era, the film follows gentleman thief Arsène Lupin III and his crew to Paris and Brazil to find the whereabouts of the Bresson Diary, a treasure even Lupin's grandfather Arsène Lupin failed to catch.
Art Journal Jam for Adults
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.
Space and supplies are limited. Register at bit.ly/FPL_Art_Workshop.
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: Steel Magnolias
Join us for our McAuliffe Matinee: Steel Magnolias (PG, 1989, 1h 57m), starring Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, and many more.
M'Lynn is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton, and as friend Truvy Jones fixes the women's hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand from aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy Desoto. Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn't bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune, growing stronger and closer in the process.
Minecraft Hangout
Once you’ve signed up for the server, you’ll be able to use it whenever you want. But if you want to build when you know there will be other people on too, join us every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 PM. We can chat, work on group builds, and/or explore the map together.
If you don't yet have access to the server, visit www.framinghamlibrary.org/minecraft for more details and the application form.
Must Be Accepted on Minecraft Server to Participate
Grades 4-12
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.
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: Pressed Flower Lanterns
Join the Craft Ladies and create your own pressed flower lantern! Bring a pop of color from the flowers and a soft glow from the tea light candles inside. Perfect as a table decoration for a summer party.
REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/FPL-lantern
Space and supplies are limited.
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.
Pride Scavenger Hunt
All Month long and for all ages! See if you can find all the Pride items listed on the scavenger hunt sheets at the Children's Desk!
Thursday Storytime at Main
Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian. Ages 2-5
Video Game Hangout
Play video games and eat snacks!
If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Video Game Hangouts, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/VGH-Reminder
If you've already filled this out in the past, there's no need to do so again.
Grades 6-12
Macramé Plant Jars
Plant some seeds in a reusable glass jar and create a macrame holder to hang it up! Grades 4-8
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Saturday Kid’s Garden Club
Learn to garden and help beautify the Library with some plants you’ll take home to your garden. Ages 9-12
Space is limited. Please register here https://tinyurl.com/Saturday-Garden-Club
Truck Day: Summer Reading Kicks Off!
Explore big trucks from the Framingham DPW, Fire and Police Departments, and of course, the Bookmobile! Register for Summer Reading and get your free FPL Summer Reading t-shirt!
Summer Reading is for ALL AGES! Join us for events, enter to win prizes, or enjoy some new reads!
Delicious Kona Ice treats available for purchase! Proceeds benefit the Framingham Public Library!
Another Mini Horror Book Festival at The Ashland Library!
We had so much fun at our last Mini Horror Fest that we had to do another one! This time, we welcome horror authors Victoria Dalpe, Gretchen Felker-Martin, Bracken MacLeod, and Tom Rimer to Ashland for our 2nd Mini Horror Fest! We're in for anther day of spooky, thought provoking, and scare-your-pants off fun. The day will include a panel discussion (which will be recorded so, if you can't make it in person, you can watch later!), small group conversations, and a book sale/signing. So, grab your horror lovin' friends (because it's no fun to be so scared on your own, and come on down to the Ashland library!
Books for the book sale will be provided by Aesop's Fable. You can PREORDER books by any of our authors and Aesop's will bring your books to the Fest - easy peasy and no worries that they'll sell out! - https://aesopsfable.com/pages/another-mini-horror-festival
If you are coming in person, feel free to walk in but we're also requesting registration so we know how many chairs to have out (and you'll receive reminders). Please REGISTER HERE if joining us IN-PERSON - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/612509100207
FPL is pleased to be partnering with the Ashland Public Library for this event!
Click event link for more info, including schedule of events, and author bios
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: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Join us for our June Monday Matinee: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG, 2019, 1h 48m), starring Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers.
From imdb.com: "Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Lloyd Vogel."
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.
Community Puzzle Swap!
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.
No registration required. For updated mask requirements, please check our website.
Weekly McAuliffe Baby Lapsit
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Crafts, Cookies, & Community Workers
Framingham Community members guest star in a storytime and craft themed to their job! Then stay for a craft & cookies! Ages 3+
Police Chief: Lester Baker_TUE JUN. 27
Mayor: Charlie Sisitsky_TUE. JUL. 18
Artist: Samela St. Pierre_ TUE. JUL. 25
Local Author: Thistle_WED, AUG. 2
FPS Teacher: Annette Trossello_TUE. AUG. 8
Guardian Angel Cat Shelter_To be annouced soon!
Studio Ghibli Movie and Craft - When Wind Rises
Movie When Wind Rises PG 13, 1-3 PM Craft 3-4 PM Ages 13+
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.
Art Wednesday - Melted Crayons on Canvas
Put together your canvas and then watch heat create a fantastic design! Ages 8-11
Minecraft Hangout
Once you’ve signed up for the server, you’ll be able to use it whenever you want. But if you want to build when you know there will be other people on too, join us every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 PM. We can chat, work on group builds, and/or explore the map together.
If you don't yet have access to the server, visit www.framinghamlibrary.org/minecraft for more details and the application form.
Must Be Accepted on Minecraft Server to Participate
Grades 4-12
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.
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.
Thursday Storytime at Main
Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian. Ages 2-5
4th of July Crafts
Create different patriotic crafts! All Ages.
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Zine Club
THU. JUN. 1, 4-6PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB
THU. JUN. 29, 2-4PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB
Come learn about the history of zines and create your own! This month we will be looking at zines by and about LGBTQA+. Ages 12+
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
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.
Thursday Storytime at Main
Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian. Ages 2-5
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
Open Summer Themed Coloring
Drop-in for some coloring! All Ages
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Dot Painting
Drop-in to dot paint a bird, flower, or butterfly to add to our community mural! All Ages
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Weekly McAuliffe Baby Lapsit
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.
Thursday Storytime at Main
Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian. Ages 2-5
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
Weekly McAuliffe Baby Lapsit
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Crafts, Cookies, & Community Workers
Framingham Community members guest star in a storytime and craft themed to their job! Then stay for a craft & cookies! Ages 3+
Police Chief: Lester Baker_TUE JUN. 27
Mayor: Charlie Sisitsky_TUE. JUL. 18
Artist: Samela St. Pierre_ TUE. JUL. 25
Local Author: Thistle_WED, AUG. 2
FPS Teacher: Annette Trossello_TUE. AUG. 8
Guardian Angel Cat Shelter_To be annouced soon!
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.
Thursday Storytime at Main
Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian. Ages 2-5
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 Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
Movie: Strange World (2022)
The legendary Clades are a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission. Runtime: 102 mins; Rated PG. Closed captions provided.
Berry Basket Painting
Paint and create art using recycled berry baskets! Ages 3+
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Community Puzzle Swap!
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.
No registration required. For updated mask requirements, please check our website.
Weekly McAuliffe Baby Lapsit
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Crafts, Cookies, & Community Workers
Framingham Community members guest star in a storytime and craft themed to their job! Then stay for a craft & cookies! Ages 3+
Police Chief: Lester Baker_TUE JUN. 27
Mayor: Charlie Sisitsky_TUE. JUL. 18
Artist: Samela St. Pierre_ TUE. JUL. 25
Local Author: Thistle_WED, AUG. 2
FPS Teacher: Annette Trossello_TUE. AUG. 8
Guardian Angel Cat Shelter_To be annouced soon!
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.
Thursday Storytime at Main
Drop in every week for age appropriate stories and craft with your favorite Children's Librarian. Ages 2-5
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
