Events Calendar / McAuliffe Branch

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Virtual Reality Tour: BRINK Traveler

Travel around the world from the comfort of your local library! Explore and learn about 28 unique natural locations, without ever leaving your chair. Please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or sign-up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPLYxztNyEtEpJNhg1cLYs0Q2OEkp7ppYcyPRcDF-XWOhhtg/viewform  to reserve your 45 minute time slot.

Virtual Reality Tour: BRINK Traveler thumbnail Photo

Virtual Reality Tour: BRINK Traveler

Travel around the world from the comfort of your local library! Explore and learn about 28 unique natural locations, without ever leaving your chair. Please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or sign-up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPLYxztNyEtEpJNhg1cLYs0Q2OEkp7ppYcyPRcDF-XWOhhtg/viewform  to reserve your 45 minute time slot.

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Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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McAuliffe Craft Ladies: Iris Paper Folding

Join the Craft Ladies and learn the art of iris paper folding. Iris folding is a card making technique that involves layering paper strips across a cutout shape following a printed template. The strips form a swirl shape similar to the iris of a camera, which is where the technique gets its name. Supplies and space are limited. 

Registration required: http://tinyurl.com/FPL-iris

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McAuliffe Morning Book Discussion: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, the Osage rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions, and sent their children to study in Europe. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off.

For Zoom register at http://bit.ly/FPL-Events

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Framingham Reads Together: Women In Power

Join us to kick off our 2024 Framingham Reads together campaign by welcoming State Representatives Danielle Greoire, Priscila Sousa, and Kate Donague to discuss women in politics today, moderated by Public Information Officer Susan Petroni.

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Starting Seeds Indoors

Join us for a demonstration and discussion while starting vegetable seeds like tomatoes, greens and herbs. We will show how to start the garden season with support from the Seed Lending Library

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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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Puzzle Swap: McAuliffe Branch

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.

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Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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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.

Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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.

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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.

Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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.

Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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Veterans At Ease Coffee Hour

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.

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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.

Puzzle Swap: McAuliffe Branch thumbnail Photo

Puzzle Swap: McAuliffe Branch

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.

Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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.