Events Calendar / Tween

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 03, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MAIN LIBRARY | COSTIN ROOM

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• Main Library
,
• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

LEGO Build

• August 03, 2026 , 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm / Main Library | Spark Lab

Make a LEGO creation to display at the library! Ages 5-12

• Main Library
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Weekly
,
• Monthly
,
• Club
,
• STEM

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 04, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CAFE/LOBBY

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Bird Feeder

• August 04, 2026 , 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CHILDREN'S ROOM

Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.

All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)

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.

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• All Ages
,
• Family
,
• Baby
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Art
,
• Crafts
,
• Summer Reading

Kids Chess Club

• August 04, 2026 , 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm / Main Library | Homework Center, TLC

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

• Homework Center
,
• Main Library
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Monthly
,
• Club
,
• Games

Learn to Play Pokemon the Card Game with One Up Games

• August 04, 2026 , 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CRAFT ROOM

Learn to play Pokémon the Card Game with One up games and take home a free deck!

Registration required, space limited. https://bit.ly/McAPokemonTCG

Ages 6-12

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Games
,
• Outside Group
,
• Workshop

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Cosmo)

• August 05, 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CRAFT ROOM

​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.

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• All Ages
,
• Family
,
• Baby
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Monthly
,
• Live Animals

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 05, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MAIN LIBRARY | COSTIN ROOM

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• Main Library
,
• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

Open Color

• August 05, 2026 , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CRAFT ROOM

Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets!

Ages 5-12

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Monthly
,
• Art
,
• Crafts

History of Nintendo

• August 05, 2026 , 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm / Main Library | Costin Room

One Up Games brings a walkable/playable museum to the library! Learn about how Nintendo started and see how the iconic console evolved to where it is today. All Nintendo systems from NES to Switch are available to play throughout the exhibit on old-school CRT TVs. At the end of the exhibit, players will have the chance to play all the OG Nintendo games on Switch emulators. All Ages.

• Main Library
,
• All Ages
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Adults
,
• Art
,
• Gaming
,
• Games
,
• Outside Group
,
• Performer
,
• Science
,
• STEM
,
• Summer Reading
,
• Technology

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 06, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CAFE/LOBBY

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Wind Chime Kit

• August 06, 2026 , 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CHILDREN'S ROOM

Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.

All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)

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.

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• All Ages
,
• Family
,
• Baby
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Art
,
• Community Event
,
• Crafts
,
• Summer Reading

Fuse Bead Social

• August 06, 2026 , 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Main Library | Spark Lab

Create your own fuse bead designs! Ages 7-12

• Main Library
,
• Spark Lab @ FPL
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Art
,
• Club
,
• Crafts
,
• STEM

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 07, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MAIN LIBRARY | COSTIN ROOM

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• Main Library
,
• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

Dark Summer Book Fest

• August 08, 2026 , 11:00 am - 5:00 pm / Main Library - 49 Lexington St.

A new Book Festival is coming to Framingham this summer! The first annual Dark Summer Book Fest invades the Framingham Public Library on Saturday, August 8th, 2026.

This one's for all the dark fiction lovers, whether your particular interest is crime fiction, romance, horror, fantasy, literary fiction, sci-fi, or any number of other things! There will be authors and books for all ages, from picture books to monster romance lovers.

For more information on attending authors, please click here: https://framinghamlibrary.org/news-events/dark-summer-book-fest/

Walk ins are more than welcome, but if you'd like to register for a reminder email and/or to get added to our Dark Fiction/Genre Author Event email list, please fill out this form: 
https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/darksummerbookfest

ALL AGES EVENT!

• Main Library
,
• All Ages
,
• Family
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Adults

Comic Book Worldbuilding w/ Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb

• August 08, 2026 , 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm / Main Library - SparkLab

Join Adventure Time and Making Scents artists Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb for a kids comic world building workshop!

Space is limited, and will be first come, first serve. Grab a ticket from the Children's Librarian starting an hour before the program starts to ensure your spot.

Grades 3-8

• Main Library
,
• Spark Lab @ FPL
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Art
,
• Summer Reading
,
• Workshop

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 10, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MAIN LIBRARY | COSTIN ROOM

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• Main Library
,
• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 11, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CAFE/LOBBY

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Cyanotype Sun Print Paper

• August 11, 2026 , 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CHILDREN'S ROOM

Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.

All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)

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.

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• All Ages
,
• Family
,
• Baby
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Art
,
• Crafts
,
• Eco-friendly
,
• Science
,
• STEM
,
• Summer Reading

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 12, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MAIN LIBRARY | COSTIN ROOM

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• Main Library
,
• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

Movie: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

• August 12, 2026 , 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Main Library | Costin Room

Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.

Rated PG; Runtime 98 mins; Closed captions provided in English.

• Main Library
,
• All Ages
,
• Family
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Movies

Plantmobile: Natural Dyes & Fabrics

• August 12, 2026 , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | ASTRONAUTS GROVE

Explore North America's natural dye heritage, crafting art from indigenous plants and creating your own colorful masterpieces.

Ages 5-12

Space and Supplies Limited.

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Art
,
• Crafts
,
• Eco-friendly
,
• Outside Group
,
• Science
,
• STEM

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 13, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CAFE/LOBBY

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Animal Air Dry Clay Kit

• August 13, 2026 , 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CHILDREN'S ROOM

Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.

All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)

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.

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• All Ages
,
• Family
,
• Baby
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Art
,
• Crafts
,
• Summer Reading

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ajax)

• August 13, 2026 , 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CRAFT ROOM

​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.

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• All Ages
,
• Family
,
• Baby
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Monthly
,
• Live Animals

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 14, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MAIN LIBRARY | COSTIN ROOM

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• Main Library
,
• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 17, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MAIN LIBRARY | COSTIN ROOM

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• Main Library
,
• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

LEGO Build

• August 17, 2026 , 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm / Main Library | Spark Lab

Make a LEGO creation to display at the library! Ages 5-12

• Main Library
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Weekly
,
• Monthly
,
• Club
,
• STEM

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 18, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CAFE/LOBBY

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Sticker Bug Jars

• August 18, 2026 , 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CHILDREN'S ROOM

Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.

All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)

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.

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• All Ages
,
• Family
,
• Baby
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Art
,
• Crafts
,
• Summer Reading

DIY Bee Bath

• August 18, 2026 , 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CRAFT ROOM

We’re making DIY bee baths! They’re a simple and pollinator-friendly craft to help our local pollinators. Supplies Limited

Ages 8-12

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.

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Art
,
• Crafts
,
• Eco-friendly
,
• Summer Reading

Kids Chess Club

• August 18, 2026 , 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | COMMUNITY ROOM

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

• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Monthly
,
• Club
,
• Games

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 19, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MAIN LIBRARY | COSTIN ROOM

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• Main Library
,
• McAuliffe Branch
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Teens
,
• Weekly
,
• Food, Cooking
,
• Health

Beaded Keychains

• August 19, 2026 , 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm / Main Library | Spark Lab

Get your backpacks ready for school! Create cute keychains with colorful beads. Ages 8-12

• Main Library
,
• Kids
,
• Tween
,
• Art
,
• Crafts

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

• August 20, 2026 , 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CAFE/LOBBY

Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 18 years and under! 
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Biblioteca Principal:
Segundas, Quartas e Sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h ÀS 13h

• McAuliffe Branch
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• Kids
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• Tween
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• Teens
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• Weekly
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• Food, Cooking
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• Health

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: DIY Birdhouse

• August 20, 2026 , 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CHILDREN'S ROOM

Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.

All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)

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.

• All Ages
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• Family
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• Baby
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• Kids
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• Tween
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• Art
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• Crafts
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• Eco-friendly
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• STEM
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• Summer Reading

OUT Metrowest: Mini Pot Decorating

• August 20, 2026 , 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | COMMUNITY ROOM

Join the Framingham Library and OUT Metrowest for Mini Flower Pot Decorating! Don’t forget to grab some seeds from the Library’s Seed Lending Library!

Ages 2-12

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.

• McAuliffe Branch
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• Kids
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• Tween
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• Art
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• Crafts
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• Eco-friendly
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• Gardening
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• Summer Reading

LEGO Build

• August 27, 2026 , 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CRAFT ROOM

Make a LEGO creation to display at the library!

Ages 5-12

• McAuliffe Branch
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• Kids
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• Tween
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• Monthly
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• Crafts
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• STEM

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Arden)

• August 29, 2026 , 11:00 am - 12:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | CRAFT ROOM

​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.

• McAuliffe Branch
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• All Ages
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• Family
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• Baby
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• Kids
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• Tween
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• Live Animals

LEGO Build

• August 31, 2026 , 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm / Main Library | Spark Lab

Make a LEGO creation to display at the library! Ages 5-12

• Main Library
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• Kids
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• Tween
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• Weekly
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• Monthly
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• Club
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• STEM

Kids Chess Club

• September 01, 2026 , 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm / Main Library | Homework Center, TLC

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

• Homework Center
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• Main Library
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• Kids
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• Tween
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• Teens
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• Monthly
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• Club
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• Games

Kids Chess Club

• September 15, 2026 , 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm / MCAULIFFE BRANCH | COMMUNITY ROOM

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

• McAuliffe Branch
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• Kids
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• Tween
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• Teens
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• Monthly
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• Club
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• Games