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.
Events Calendar
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.
Healthy Living Series: Let’s Talk Nutrition with Jane Polley
Synergistic relationships of essential nutrients; sports nutrition at every age; eating for speedy recovery from workouts, injury, surgery, illness; misleading marketing; and understanding how less sleep leads to more hunger and cravings.
Makers’ Pop-Up Workshop
Get in the habit of making! This month we take off into summer with a hot air balloon! Makers will design a hot air balloon to take home and have, and enjoy a science experiment, too.
Grades K+.
Truck Day: Libraries Rock Summer Reading Kickoff!
Explore big trucks from the Framingham DPW, the Fire and Police Departments, and Access Framingham. There will also be an ice cream truck! And don't forget to register for the Summer Reading Adventure at McAuliffe and the Main Library!
All ages.
SCORE: Free Small Business Consulting
Starting or running a small business? You can get free and confidential business advice from SCORE of Boston! Make an appointment to meet with a SCORE volunteer at Framingham Public Library.
Runs every Monday.
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.
Healthy Living Series: Chair Yoga
Experience chair yoga and feel better! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting in a chair. No experience necessary.
Instructor 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.
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.
Stories for Scooters
Twenty fun-filled minutes of tiny tales and tunes in interactive fashion for little library-goers and their adults, with playtime afterward!
For Ages 0-3 years old.
Keva Plank Open Build at Main Library
Explore your artistic nature, problem solve and engage in play with the deceptively simple KEVA planks. Come amaze us with your creations!
Healthy Living Series: Low Impact Exercise with Laila Vehvilainen
Note: Linda Bellefeuille will be substituting for Laila on June 6 & 13.
Celebrate ’88: 30th Anniversary Film Series: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
We’ll be “drawn” to solve a murder in this Robert Zemeckis classic.
All ages.
(1988) 104 min. Rated PG.
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.
Magical Mini Garden
Children will create a mini dish garden with soil, plants, and magical decorations. Instructor Betsy Szymczak will offer key planting and gardening tips. Space is limited. Please register by calling 508-532-5570 x5.
This event is sponsored by the Buxton Branch of The American Begonia Society.
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.
TEC Talks: Online Privacy & Security Basics
Learn about tools you can use and steps you can take to protect yourself online. We will walk you through creating passwords, safe web browsing, mobile security, and email security.
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.
AniManga Club
We started off AniManga Club in January with trivia, and over that last few months we've watched lots of different shows. This month, with the school year in the rear view mirror, we're going to watch the biggest anime movie in the world! Your Name (Kimi no Na wa) dethroned the previous title holder Spirited Away in 2016 when it make over $350 million in theaters around the world. Join us for some tasty Japanese treats, and a great body swapping/sci-fi/fantasy/coming of age story in June!
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Kick-Off
Join us as we kick off the 2018 Summer Reading Libraries Rock! program. Patrons can drop in and create a rockin' design or write an inspirational message on a rock to take home! River rocks and paint markers will be supplied.
No registration required.
This event is open to all ages!
Adult Summer Reading Kick-off
Kick-off the Adult Summer Reading Program with a day chock-full of fun activities! Bring your family and friends along.
10am-1pm, J Craft Room: Create an inspirational “Libraries Rock!” to take home. River rocks and paint markers supplied, you bring the inspiration and your love of libraries.
1-3pm, Costin Room: Open Mic performances by students of Centre Music House.
10am-4pm:
- Stamp Scavenger Hunt. Take a stroll around the library and visit each of our specially marked displays. Collect all ten stamps for an extra chance to win a weekly prize or the grand prize.
- Enter the "Best Book I ever Read" raffle for a chance to win a gift certificate to a Friends book sale.
- Complete a library inspired word game for an extra chance to win a weekly prize or the grand prize.
The Framingham Public Library is pleased to partner with Centre Music House to build community relationships through our programs.
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.
SCORE: Free Small Business Consulting
Starting or running a small business? You can get free and confidential business advice from SCORE of Boston! Make an appointment to meet with a SCORE volunteer at Framingham Public Library.
Runs every Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STEM with Sarah
Help celebrate Libraries Rock! Come and build a musical instrument from recycled materials that you can take home!
No registration required. This event is for children ages K+.
SCORE: Free Small Business Consulting
Starting or running a small business? You can get free and confidential business advice from SCORE of Boston! Make an appointment to meet with a SCORE volunteer at Framingham Public Library.
Runs every Monday.
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.
Stories for Scooters
Twenty fun-filled minutes of tiny tales and tunes in interactive fashion for little library-goers and their adults, with playtime afterward!
For Ages 0-3 years old.
Magician Awesome Robb
Join us as the library rocks with amazement and the audience participates in awesome tricks!
This event is for children ages K+.
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.
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.
Brown Bag Learning Series: Introduction to QiGong
Brenda Scott will provide a brief introductory overview of QiGong and guide you through a 30 minute exercise routine that she developed using movements from various traditions. This routine is a great way to greet your day. It can energize you and have you feeling grounded and calm. QiGong uses refined movements, breath and focused intention to increase the strength and flexibility of body and mind. It is a moving meditation that with consistent practice may surprise you as to its power to change your life.
About Brenda Scott:
Brenda is a certified QiGong "Tai Chi Easy Trainer" through the Institute of Integral QiGong & Tai Chi. Brenda has been a practitioner of QiGong for over 20 years. She is also a licensed acupuncturist, LAc, who has practiced Chinese Medicine using Chinese, Japanese and Korean styles of Acupuncture. She loves to practice QiGong, for both her health and well-being and to enhance her patients experience with acupuncture and cultivating their energy to enhance their quality of life.
Ukulele Sing Along Songs with Julie
Join us for a super fun musical sing along song day at the library with ukulele's!
This event is for children ages 0-5 years old.
SCORE: Free Small Business Consulting
Starting or running a small business? You can get free and confidential business advice from SCORE of Boston! Make an appointment to meet with a SCORE volunteer at Framingham Public Library.
Runs every Monday.
LEGO Contest
Everyone gets their own bag to create the best build on the night. Prizes will be awarded!
This event is for children ages K+.
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.
Stories for Scooters
Twenty fun-filled minutes of tiny tales and tunes in interactive fashion for little library-goers and their adults, with playtime afterward!
For Ages 0-3 years old.
Yo-Yos Music and Dance
Come see Ooch, master Yo-Yo performer, combine yo-yo ticks, music, and dance. You can request songs or tricks and dance all day!
This event is for children ages K+.
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.
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.
SCORE: Free Small Business Consulting
Starting or running a small business? You can get free and confidential business advice from SCORE of Boston! Make an appointment to meet with a SCORE volunteer at Framingham Public Library.
Runs every Monday.
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.
Stories for Scooters
Twenty fun-filled minutes of tiny tales and tunes in interactive fashion for little library-goers and their adults, with playtime afterward!
For Ages 0-3 years old.
Whalemobile Exploration
Come to the library and explore a 43-foot replica of a whale! Our scientists will show us how ocean life is effected by humans and explore beautiful whale songs!
Sign up today by calling 508-532-5570 x5.
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.
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.
SCORE: Free Small Business Consulting
Starting or running a small business? You can get free and confidential business advice from SCORE of Boston! Make an appointment to meet with a SCORE volunteer at Framingham Public Library.
Runs every Monday.
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.
Summer Music Series: Swearingen and Kelli
Swearingen and Kelli recreate the music, memories and magic of the most famous folk-rock duo of our time, Simon and Garfunkel. AJ Swearingen has been performing this music for twenty years with mastery of Paul Simon’s intricate guitar playing. His deep baritone blends perfectly against Kelli’s angelic
vocals delivering a true tribute to the sound of the 1960s Greenwich Village, NY coffeehouse performances.