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."
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
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.
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.
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.
School’s almost out and finals are approaching, so stop by for some soothing crafts to chill out for a while.
Grades 6-12
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
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.
Create your own pride triangle pennant flag and paint a 3D printed Rainbow Keychain! Grades 5-8
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Plant some seeds in a reusable glass jar and create a macrame holder to hang it up! Grades 4-8
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!
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
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."
Movie When Wind Rises PG 13, 1-3 PM Craft 3-4 PM Ages 13+
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.
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+
