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Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Minecraft Hangout

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.

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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5570 x4 or drop by to sign up for a time slot. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis

Join us for a new Play, Learn, and Grow Together group experience as famed Brazilian musician and storyteller Rejane de Musis, shares her talents in our interactive parent child groups for the whole family to enjoy. You are sure to be energized and inspired by these special music and cultural education events.

Únase a nosotros para una experiencia nueva de grupo Jugar, Aprender, y Crecer con famosa músico y cuentista brasileña, Rejane de Musis, mientras que comparte sus talentos en un grupo interactivo de padres y niños para toda la familia. Ciertamente serán energizados e inspirados por estos eventos educativos y especiales de música y cultura.

Junte-se a nós para uma nova experiência em grupo Brincar, Aprender, e Crescer juntos como a famosa musicista e contadora de histórias brasileira Rejane de Musis. Ela irá compartilhar seus talentos em nossos grupos interativos de pais e filhos para toda a família aproveitar. Você certamente será energizado e inspirado por esses eventos especiais de música e educação cultural.

Sign up for groups is appreciated! For more information contact is at 508-782-6932 or jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Monday Storytime at McAuliffe

Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.

Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

Minecraft Hangout thumbnail Photo

Minecraft Hangout

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.

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis thumbnail Photo

Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis

Join us for a new Play, Learn, and Grow Together group experience as famed Brazilian musician and storyteller Rejane de Musis, shares her talents in our interactive parent child groups for the whole family to enjoy. You are sure to be energized and inspired by these special music and cultural education events.

Únase a nosotros para una experiencia nueva de grupo Jugar, Aprender, y Crecer con famosa músico y cuentista brasileña, Rejane de Musis, mientras que comparte sus talentos en un grupo interactivo de padres y niños para toda la familia. Ciertamente serán energizados e inspirados por estos eventos educativos y especiales de música y cultura.

Junte-se a nós para uma nova experiência em grupo Brincar, Aprender, e Crescer juntos como a famosa musicista e contadora de histórias brasileira Rejane de Musis. Ela irá compartilhar seus talentos em nossos grupos interativos de pais e filhos para toda a família aproveitar. Você certamente será energizado e inspirado por esses eventos especiais de música e educação cultural.

Sign up for groups is appreciated! For more information contact is at 508-782-6932 or jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Monday Storytime at McAuliffe

Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.

Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.

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Girls Who Code (3rd-5th grade club)

Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our community of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn by reading excerpts from our books Learn to Code and Change the World and The Friendship Code, practice new skills by completing fun and simple online coding tutorials, and build community through interactive activities with the rest of your Club. Our 3-5th Grade Clubs help build the foundational skills and understanding of computer science concepts and sisterhood through a reading discussion and coding activities. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build fun projects to share with friends and family. Technology will be provided.

 

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
There are two ways you can register. Child must be registered prior to the first session, October 16, 2023. The program is cumulative so registrants are expected to attend all sessions. 

  • Register from home. Go to: hq.girlswhocode.com & click “sign up” to set up an account. Select “United States”' from the dropdown and enter your child’s birth date. Then agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enter your email address to receive an email with parent/guardian information about HQ. Enter your child’s full name and create a unique username and a password. You will be redirected to Join Your Program and enter your child’s Club Code. 3rd-5th Grade club code: MA51695.

  • Stop into the Children's room at the Main Library & fill out a registration form.

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Kids’ Chess Club

1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER

2nd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, 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.

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Monday Storytime at McAuliffe

Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.

Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.

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Kids’ Chess Club

1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER

2nd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, 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.

Monday Storytime at McAuliffe thumbnail Photo

Monday Storytime at McAuliffe

Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.

Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.

Monday Storytime at McAuliffe thumbnail Photo

Monday Storytime at McAuliffe

Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.

Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ruthie) thumbnail Photo

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ruthie)

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5570 x4 or drop by to sign up for a time slot. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

Monday Storytime at McAuliffe thumbnail Photo

Monday Storytime at McAuliffe

Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.

Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.