Join Leslie Gabriele of With Love and Gratitude on the fourth Monday of each month from September to May for a half hour of guided meditation and other opportunities for carefree relaxation. Leslie teaches valuable techniques to help you learn to release, relax, and reinvigorate your mind.
Join our Meditation mailing list to receive a monthly email reminder with Zoom link.
“Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.” (2025, PG-13, 2h 13m)
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.
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Turn old books into new art! Join us for a Blackout Poetry session where we’ll transform recycled pages into modern poems. We’ll provide the book pages and all the supplies you need to create new art without the pressure of a blank page.
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
Congratulations! You just landed a job! Have you discussed salary yet? How about the benefits? You think salary negotiation is one of the scariest situations you’ll ever face. Let us calm your fear. They said they want you. Now is the time to tell them what you want. Join resident career coach Ed Lawrence to discuss the fine field of salary and benefits.
The Job Search Prep Program is a six-week program to help you get ready to find your next job. Beginning March 26, we meet each Thursday evening from 7–8:30PM in the Technology Learning Center at the Main Library. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Come to any one or all of our sessions.
The real life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast.
Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests will guide participants through practical container gardening techniques designed for everyday life. Building on the seeds started in Session 1, this hands-on workshop focuses on growing food in small spaces using containers and grow bags. Safiyat will share simple care routines and show how the plants you grow can easily become part of your daily meals across cultures
Get free career guidance and support from our resident career coach Ed Lawrence. Drops-in are welcome. One-hour appointments are available. Email Ed at elawrence@minlib.net to schedule yours.
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
May Book: North Woods by Daniel Mason
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
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
BONUS SESSION! Whether or not you've been attending our Job Search Prep Program, you don't want to miss this session.
Finding a good job is harder than ever. The competition for jobs is fierce. Almost everyone has a LinkedIn profile. How do you make yours stand out?
LinkedIn has changed dramatically. It has a new backend AI that rates your profile, content posts, and activity differently than before. Join us to learn about the dramatic changes to LinkedIn and see how you must change your profile to take advantage of the new LI capabilities. Walk-ins are welcome. Registration recommended.
Explore the magical world of printmaking using a “Gelli” plate. No art experience is needed. In this fun and relaxed class, you’ll learn how to use a gelatin printmaking plate to create beautiful patterned papers using color, texture, and simple tools. The process is playful and surprising, and perfect for both beginners and experienced makers. All supplies are provided. Come and play!
Registration required. Register here: tinyurl.com/FPLGelli2026
Love music? Love prizes? Join us for Music Bingo! It’s just like the classic game, but we’ve swapped the numbers for your favorite hits and hidden gems. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just looking for a new favorite playlist, come hang out, socialize, and compete for a prize. Don't know the song? No problem! Shazam is welcome and encouraged.
Get free career guidance and support from our resident career coach Ed Lawrence. Drops-in are welcome. One-hour appointments are available. Email Ed at elawrence@minlib.net to schedule yours.
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
May Read: The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
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
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
May 13: Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
Learn the basics of visible mending. Beginners welcome. I will teach six or seven basic stitches which can be used to mend almost any kind of textile. Bring items in need of repair with you so you can get started. Beginners can make a sampler using the stitches and techniques I will be teaching. All materials are supplied. Get a jump start on renewing and refreshing beloved textiles.
Registration required. Register here: tinyurl.com/VisibleMendingFPL
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.
Join Leslie Gabriele of With Love and Gratitude on the fourth Monday of each month from September to May for a half hour of guided meditation and other opportunities for carefree relaxation. Leslie teaches valuable techniques to help you learn to release, relax, and reinvigorate your mind.
Join our Meditation mailing list to receive a monthly email reminder with Zoom link.
Join author and professor, Samuel Cohen, for a conversation on his most recent release, Banning Books in America: Not a How-to, a book about banned books in the U.S. About reading them, teaching them, and lending them under the shadow of political pressure. This event is in partnership with Ashland Public Library.
Register here: tinyurl.com/authortalk05182026
Get free career guidance and support from our resident career coach Ed Lawrence. Drops-in are welcome. One-hour appointments are available. Email Ed at elawrence@minlib.net to schedule yours.
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
May 19: Heated Rivalry Discussion! The TV show OR the book by Rachel Reid
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
Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Kinusaiga is a Japanese art form created by Setsu Maeno in the 1980's. Originally created by tucking silks into slits cut into wood, we will be creating our own works of art using foam blocks and scraps of fabric. Registration is required and opens on May 1st. Registration Link: tinyurl.com/CraftLadies052026
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
May read: Black Woods, Blue Sky: A Novel by Eowyn Ivey
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
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.
Get free career guidance and support from our resident career coach Ed Lawrence. Drops-in are welcome. One-hour appointments are available. Email Ed at elawrence@minlib.net to schedule yours.
Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll upcycle rubber erasers into unique, reusable ink stamps. It’s the perfect way to add a handmade touch to cards, journals, and scrapbooks. Registration guarantees a spot, walk-ins welcome while supplies last. Registration Link: tinyurl.com/MakeItMay2026
Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
May read: Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore by Emily Krempholtz
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
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
