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.
Events Calendar / Kids
Crayon Sun Catcher Craft
Using crayon shaving, melt them and make your own sun catcher! Ages 5+.
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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
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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.
Evening Storytime
Mondays June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22.
Join us at McAuliffe for an evening storytime. In-person only.
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome. Outdoors unless bad weather, then canceled.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs
Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 x5 or drop by to sign up for a 15 minute slot.
Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. All ages.
Caterpillar to Butterfly Viewing
Late June-Early July
Stop by and see the process of caterpillars turning into butterflies. All ages.
Recycled Sculpture Art
Join us in creating recycled sculpture art to display next to the Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller replica storytime sculpture in the Children’s room. Ages 6+.
Thursday Storytime at Main
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.
Butterflies and Moths
Join Hands on Nature in this program to learn about butterflies and moths! All ages.
Program is paid for by the Framingham Cultural Council and through the Mass Cultural Council.
Framingham Public Library Minecraft Server!
The time of the Framingham Minecraft server is here! If you meet the following criteria, you qualify to join in on the fun!
- In 4th-12th grades
- Am a Framingham resident
- Have permission from Parent/Guardian
- Have a valid Framingham Library Card (it MUST have a Framingham address)
- Have their own PC/Mac Minecraft account to play from home (guest accounts will be provided to play in the library during certain times)
- Both Bedrock and Java accounts are able to access the server!
To join the server, please fill out the registration form linked below and either bring it back in to the library, or email it back to the teen librarian at jgarrigan@minlib.net
https://bit.ly/Minecraft-Registration
Once you fill out and return the registration form and we verify your library card, we'll grant your Minecraft Username access to the server and email you directions on how to log in. This may take a few days, so be patient with us.
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.
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome. Outdoors unless bad weather, then canceled.
Traveling Lantern Theater Presents: Camp Ocean All ages.
Join Mr. Sharky, your ocean camp counselor, on a fish-fact-filled voyage to the deep to search for buried treasure!
Thursday Storytime at Main
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.
Caterpillar to Butterfly Viewing
Late June-Early July
Stop by and see the process of caterpillars turning into butterflies. All ages.
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Let’s Move with Eve: Yoga+ Dance, Songs & More
Join us as you and your child experience movement in a whole new way!
This event is funded through the generosity of the Framingham Cultural Council in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham and the Framingham Public Library.
Fridays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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.
Evening Storytime
Mondays June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22.
Join us at McAuliffe for an evening storytime. In-person only.
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome. Outdoors unless bad weather, then canceled.
Paper Making
Learn how to make your own paper using recycled materials. Make your paper today; come back in a few days to pick it up! Ages 8+.
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- SPARK LAB @ FPL ,
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- Main Library
Discovery Museum: Light & Color
Wednesday July 13, 3:15-4 - Grades k-1 | Main Library, Costin Room
Wednesday July 13, 4:15-5 - Grades 2-3 | Main Library, Costin Room
Join the Discovery Museum in this fun and educational program on light & color! Limited space; Registration required by calling the Main Library or register in person.
Thursday Storytime at Main
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.
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Let’s Move with Eve: Yoga+ Dance, Songs & More
Join us as you and your child experience movement in a whole new way!
This event is funded through the generosity of the Framingham Cultural Council in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham and the Framingham Public Library.
Fridays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
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.
Egg Carton Jellyfish
Upcycle and paint egg cartons sections to create jellyfish using beads and string. Ages 5+.
- Kids ,
- STEM ,
- Crafts ,
- SPARK LAB @ FPL ,
- Art ,
- Main Library
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome. Outdoors unless bad weather, then canceled.
Forest Park Zoo: Wildlife on Wheels
Learn about animals, including their special adaptations, habitats, behaviors, diets and status in the wild, in this LIVE show. All ages.
Thursday Storytime at Main
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.
S’mores Painting
Paint your own S’more themed canvas with Pop Up Art School. Supplies limited. Registration required by calling the McAuliffe Branch or register in person. Ages 8-12.
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Let’s Move with Eve: Yoga+ Dance, Songs & More
Join us as you and your child experience movement in a whole new way!
This event is funded through the generosity of the Framingham Cultural Council in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham and the Framingham Public Library.
Fridays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Turtle Popsicle Stick Weaving
Using yarn, weave a pattern over popsicle sticks to make a turtle. Ages 6+.
- Kids ,
- STEM ,
- Crafts ,
- SPARK LAB @ FPL ,
- Art ,
- Main Library
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.
Evening Storytime
Mondays June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25, August 8 and 22.
Join us at McAuliffe for an evening storytime. In-person only.
Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome. Outdoors unless bad weather, then canceled.
Thursday Storytime at Main
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.
Paper Clay Bowls
Learn how to make clay out of newspaper and flour materials. Ages 5+.
- Kids ,
- STEM ,
- Science ,
- Crafts ,
- SPARK LAB @ FPL ,
- Art ,
- Main Library
Baby Lapsit at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit.
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Let’s Move with Eve: Yoga+ Dance, Songs & More
Join us as you and your child experience movement in a whole new way!
This event is funded through the generosity of the Framingham Cultural Council in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham and the Framingham Public Library.
Fridays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 from 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Talking Hands Theater: Whale Tales
In this musical puppet show, meet creatures that live in the sea, including a seahorse, a giant beluga whale, and more! All ages.
Goats & Giggles
This is your chance for a hands-on playtime with the goats with plenty of time for goat cuddles and photo opes! All ages.