Puzzle the Day Away for National Puzzle Month
Jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, and more! Pop by any time, grab a cozy beverage, and puzzle to your heart’s content! Puzzles and beverages provided. All Ages Welcome.
Events Calendar / Monthly
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
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
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende
In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende
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
Musicals at McAuliffe: Meet Me In St. Louis
Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family. (1944, NR, 1h 53m)
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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. Some supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite medium to work in. Space is limited. Registration required.
Queer Reads: Orlando: A Biography by Virginia Woolf
Orlando: A Biography by Virginia Woolf
The Queer Reads Book Discussion celebrates queer authors, books, and themes. This discussion meets in person every third Tuesday of the month at the McAuliffe Branch. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-queerbookdiscussion
McAuliffe Matinee: Cool Runnings
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team. (1993, PG, 1h 38m)
Craft Ladies: Wooden Block Perpetual Calendars
Join the Craft Ladies for an adult crafting night! We will be using wooden blocks and decorative paper to create perpetual calendars. Supplies and space are limited. Registration is required and opens on January
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Monday Matinee: The Roses
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down. (2025, R, 1h 45m)
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion at the Main Library meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. This discussion group will delve into the world of romance through genres such as contemporary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and more! We welcome all tastes and experiences in our judgement free zone. Register here for email updates: https://bit.ly/FPL-Hot-Takes
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Kids Chess Club
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
Main Library Book Discussion: The Bookbinder by Pip Williams
February Book: The Bookbinder by Pip Williams
The Main Library Book Discussion meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Books chosen are generally literary fiction or narrative nonfiction. Participants take turns leading the discussion. This discussion currently meets online via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-adultbookdiscussion
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
February Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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
Sci-Fi Book Discussion: Mars House by Natasha Pulley
February Book: Mars House by Natasha Pulley
The Sci-Fi Book Discussion reads and discusses both classic and contemporary science fiction, covering subgenres such as speculative fiction, alternate history, and apocalyptic. This discussion meets the second Wednesday of the month, from 7-8 pm. This group is hybrid, meeting at the Main Library and streaming to Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-scifidiscussion
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Queer Reads: Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
February Book: Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
The Queer Reads Book Discussion celebrates queer authors, books, and themes. This discussion meets in person every third Tuesday of the month at the McAuliffe Branch. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-queerbookdiscussion
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman
February Book: The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman
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
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Hot Takes: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
February Book: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion at the Main Library meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. This discussion group will delve into the world of romance through genres such as contemporary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and more! We welcome all tastes and experiences in our judgement free zone. Register here for email updates: https://bit.ly/FPL-Hot-Takes
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.