Events Calendar / Main Library
Let’s Sew Some Zines!
Learn to sew a simple, three-hole pamphlet stitch zine using upcycled materials you may already have. Get an introduction to the tools and supplies needed to create a zine longer than eight pages. Space and supplies are limited. Registration is required and opens on September 1. Register here.
Sensory Series: Barnyard Bath
Build fine motor skills by scrubbing, rinsing, and drying toy farm animals using soapy water and sponges!
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore. Ages 1-4
Anime Club
Watch anime, do crafts, eat snacks, and meet other anime and manga lovers.
If you'd like to sing up for our Anime Club monthly reminder email list, just fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/GAd6djE1WMPkm8k98
Grades 6-12
Mano a Mano: Arias in Dialogue
Enjoy the richness of Hispanic classical music with mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora and chamber ensemble where beloved European opera arias are placed in conversation with extraordinary Spanish and Latin American works. Whether you're a lifelong opera lover or simply curious to discover something new, you're warmly invited
Monday Matinee: Project Hail Mary
A science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth's sun, and realizes that an unexpected friendship may be the key.
Watch the preview here
(2h 37m, 2026, PG-13)
Teen Open SparkLab
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
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.
Roots & Recipes Community Showcase
Join us for a celebratory community showcase featuring a live cooking demo by guest chef Patrick St. Pierre. Attendees are encouraged to share cultural stories, bring samples for tasting, and share reflections or photos of your garden. This joyful event unites the entire series and invites the broader community to celebrate Framingham's diverse cultural heritage. With Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests.
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.
Grades 6-12
Job Search Prep Program
Finding a good job is harder than ever. Companies are hiring selectively. They are also inundated with applications. It’s critical that you know how to look for a job, showcase your skills, and differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates.
Join experienced career coach Ed Lawrence for an 8-week program on Thursday evenings, starting October 1, to help you land your next job sooner.
Halloween Costume Swap
All month long, donate your gently used and clean costumes or accessories for ages 0-100 to either branch, or stop by the Main Library to choose a costume to keep. When we say ages 0-100 we mean bring your infant costumes! Bring your teen costumes! Bring your adult costumes! Halloween isn't only for children. Let's all share in the spirit!
- Drop off locations: Main Library (Children’s Room) and McAuliffe Branch (Circulation Desk)
- Pick up location: Main Library only, Children’s Room
Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids
非常适合母语人士和初学者，通过生动的故事和精美的绘本，带您领略汉语之美。每周相约，与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程！适合3-5岁儿童！
MCAULIFFE BRANCH: 周六下午 3 点 10/10, 11/28, 12/19, 1/23
MAIN LIBRARY: 周六下午 3 点 10/3, 11/14, 12/5, 1/9
Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity!
Ages 3-5!
MCAULIFFE BRANCH: Saturdays at 3pm: 10/10, 11/28, 12/19, 1/23
MAIN LIBRARY: Saturdays at 3pm: 10/3, 11/14, 12/5, 1/9
Banned Books Discussion
Celebrate the Freedom to Read during banned books week! We invite you to read any banned or challenged book of your choosing, then join us for a discussion on why these books have been challenged and the state of current book bans.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
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.
Kids Chess Club
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.
1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER/THE LEARNING CENTER
3rd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
First Library Card Night
Don’t have a library card yet? Join us in a celebration of getting your first library card, enjoy snacks, and crafts! All ages welcome!
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Gifford)
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.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Job Search Prep Program
Finding a good job is harder than ever. Companies are hiring selectively. They are also inundated with applications. It’s critical that you know how to look for a job, showcase your skills, and differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates.
Join experienced career coach Ed Lawrence for an 8-week program on Thursday evenings, starting October 1, to help you land your next job sooner.
Splatter Monsters
Use a spoon to splatter paint across paper and glue googly eyes to the shapes you create! Ages 2-5
Banned Book Week Special Screening: Banned Together
Following three students as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries, this film pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial issues in America today: book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools. As they evolve from local to national activists, they meet with banned authors, politicians, and the major players protecting the First Amendment of our Constitution.
2025| Suggested 13+ | 1h 32m
LEGO® Robotics Workshop
Join the FIRST Tech Challenge team, CTRL+Z, for a 150 minute, hands-on building and programming LEGO robot challenge.
Session 1: October 10, 9:30AM-12:00PM | Grades 4-8
Session 2: October 10, 1:00-3:30PM | Grades 4-8
All materials provided. Space is limited.
Registration required at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdcXzztjuw0DbBXTo5Mqhp3LELaEkevf8LgfYQwdpDlx6wKQ/viewform
Película En Español: Spy Kids (2001)
Dos niños se convierten en espías en un intento por salvar a sus padres —exespías— de una mente maestra malvada.
Todas las edades. Runtime: 88 mins. Rated: PG. Closed Captions provided in English.
Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids
非常适合母语人士和初学者，通过生动的故事和精美的绘本，带您领略汉语之美。每周相约，与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程！适合3-5岁儿童！
MCAULIFFE BRANCH: 周六下午 3 点 10/10, 11/28, 12/19, 1/23
MAIN LIBRARY: 周六下午 3 点 10/3, 11/14, 12/5, 1/9
Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity!
Ages 3-5!
MCAULIFFE BRANCH: Saturdays at 3pm: 10/10, 11/28, 12/19, 1/23
MAIN LIBRARY: Saturdays at 3pm: 10/3, 11/14, 12/5, 1/9
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
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.
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Fuse Bead Social
Create your own fuse bead designs! Ages 7-12
- Main Library ,
- Spark Lab @ FPL ,
- Kids ,
- Tween ,
- Monthly ,
- Art ,
- Crafts ,
- STEM
Job Search Prep Program
Finding a good job is harder than ever. Companies are hiring selectively. They are also inundated with applications. It’s critical that you know how to look for a job, showcase your skills, and differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates.
Join experienced career coach Ed Lawrence for an 8-week program on Thursday evenings, starting October 1, to help you land your next job sooner.
Beginner-friendly Chinese Language and Culture
Join us for eight weeks of beginner-friendly Chinese language and culture. This program provides a welcoming introduction through practical expressions, cultural topics, and interactive activities, rather than formal language instruction. Registration Required. Register here.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Cosmo)
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.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.
Spooky Clay Ghosts
Decoupage cute clay ghosts and take home a tea light to illuminate for extra spook. Ages 8-12
Registration REQUIRED. Call 508-532-5570 x4 or sign-up in person at the children's desk!
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
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.
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Balto)
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.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Job Search Prep Program
Finding a good job is harder than ever. Companies are hiring selectively. They are also inundated with applications. It’s critical that you know how to look for a job, showcase your skills, and differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates.
Join experienced career coach Ed Lawrence for an 8-week program on Thursday evenings, starting October 1, to help you land your next job sooner.
Beginner-friendly Chinese Language and Culture
Join us for eight weeks of beginner-friendly Chinese language and culture. This program provides a welcoming introduction through practical expressions, cultural topics, and interactive activities, rather than formal language instruction. Registration Required. Register here.
Sensory Series: Feel & Find
Use your hands, spoons, and other tools to search for toys hidden under a variety of different textured materials!
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore! Ages 1-4
Metal Stamping Workshop
Stamp letters, numbers, rhinestones and more! Limited items available. Ages 8+
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
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.
Paper Pulp Potions
Mix paint with recycled paper pulp to create a colorful potion on a cardboard cauldron backdrop! Ages 5-12
Younger children are welcome with adult assistance.
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Mah Jongg
Come and play Mah Jongg!
Open to experienced players with a National Mah Jongg League card.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Job Search Prep Program
Finding a good job is harder than ever. Companies are hiring selectively. They are also inundated with applications. It’s critical that you know how to look for a job, showcase your skills, and differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates.
Join experienced career coach Ed Lawrence for an 8-week program on Thursday evenings, starting October 1, to help you land your next job sooner.
Beginner-friendly Chinese Language and Culture
Join us for eight weeks of beginner-friendly Chinese language and culture. This program provides a welcoming introduction through practical expressions, cultural topics, and interactive activities, rather than formal language instruction. Registration Required. Register here.
Halloween Movie Marathon!
Come celebrate Halloween with 3 freaky films for children, teens, and adults. Costumes welcome!
- 10AM: Happy Halloween, Scooby Doo! (2020 | NR | 1hr 20m)
- 12PM: Arachnophobia (1990 | PG-13 | 1hr 45min)
- 2:30PM: Obsession (R | 2025| 1hr 50min)