Events Calendar / Main Library

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Registration: Mother Goose on the Loose

Sing songs, rhymes, and read a book. Stay after for open play and chat. Filled with fun, learning, and bonding for you and your baby! Ages 0-2.

Register starting January 13th online by Google Form or call 508-532-5570. Registraion required; space is limited.

Program is every Monday for 8 weeks from January 27 - March 24 (excluding holidays) from 5:30-6:30pm at the Main Library.

The specific dates are as follows:

January 27

February 3, 10, 24

March 3, 10, 17, 24

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Art Journal Jam for Adults

Bring your own art journal and prepare to get messy! Join us for this casual, unstructured session exploring the possibilities of art journals. No experience required.

Bring your own journal or sketchbook. Other supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite medium to work in. Space is limited. Register at bit.ly/FPL_Art_Workshop.

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Main Library Yarn Club

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.

Registration: Mother Goose on the Loose thumbnail Photo

Registration: Mother Goose on the Loose

Sing songs, rhymes, and read a book. Stay after for open play and chat. Filled with fun, learning, and bonding for you and your baby! Ages 0-2.

Register starting January 13th online by Google Form or call 508-532-5570. Registraion required; space is limited.

Program is every Monday for 8 weeks from January 27 - March 24 (excluding holidays) from 5:30-6:30pm at the Main Library.

The specific dates are as follows:

January 27

February 3, 10, 24

March 3, 10, 17, 24

Registration: Mother Goose on the Loose thumbnail Photo

Registration: Mother Goose on the Loose

Sing songs, rhymes, and read a book. Stay after for open play and chat. Filled with fun, learning, and bonding for you and your baby! Ages 0-2.

Register starting January 13th online by Google Form or call 508-532-5570. Registraion required; space is limited.

Program is every Monday for 8 weeks from January 27 - March 24 (excluding holidays) from 5:30-6:30pm at the Main Library.

The specific dates are as follows:

January 27

February 3, 10, 24

March 3, 10, 17, 24

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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)

JAN. 15, 5PM | Duncan

JAN. 25, 11AM | Duncan

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 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.

Hora de Cuentos en Español con Sohli y Raquel thumbnail Photo

Hora de Cuentos en Español con Sohli y Raquel

2 de noviembre (a las 3 de la tarde), 21 de diciembre, 25 de enero, 8 de febrero, 8 de marzo, 5 de abril, 10 de mayo

Acompáñenos para escuchar historias divertidas y hacer manualidades temáticas. Todas las edades son bienvenidas. Se recomiendan las manualidades para niños mayores de 3 años.

Registration: Mother Goose on the Loose thumbnail Photo

Registration: Mother Goose on the Loose

Sing songs, rhymes, and read a book. Stay after for open play and chat. Filled with fun, learning, and bonding for you and your baby! Ages 0-2.

Register starting January 13th online by Google Form or call 508-532-5570. Registraion required; space is limited.

Program is every Monday for 8 weeks from January 27 - March 24 (excluding holidays) from 5:30-6:30pm at the Main Library.

The specific dates are as follows:

January 27

February 3, 10, 24

March 3, 10, 17, 24

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Winter Cookie Reading Club

For every book you read, fill out a “cookie” and fill up the glasses of milk in the Children’s Rooms! Sign up anytime during Dec-Feb. February 22nd we’ll have a cookies and hot cocoa party with prizes and more to wrap up our winter reading program! Ages 0-12

Main Library Yarn Club thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Club

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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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

3rd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM

Main Library Yarn Club thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Club

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.

Winter Cookie Reading Club thumbnail Photo

Winter Cookie Reading Club

For every book you read, fill out a “cookie” and fill up the glasses of milk in the Children’s Rooms! Sign up anytime during Dec-Feb. February 22nd we’ll have a cookies and hot cocoa party with prizes and more to wrap up our winter reading program! Ages 0-12

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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

Hora de Cuentos en Español con Sohli y Raquel thumbnail Photo

Hora de Cuentos en Español con Sohli y Raquel

2 de noviembre (a las 3 de la tarde), 21 de diciembre, 25 de enero, 8 de febrero, 8 de marzo, 5 de abril, 10 de mayo

Acompáñenos para escuchar historias divertidas y hacer manualidades temáticas. Todas las edades son bienvenidas. Se recomiendan las manualidades para niños mayores de 3 años.

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National Opera Day Matinee: La Bohème

A true romantic tragedy and unquestionably the most popular opera of all time. The chemistry between Rolando Villazon and Anna Netrebko as the protagonists, Rodolfo and Mimi, is electric and unrivaled in the theatre today.  (2008, Not Rated 1h 55m)

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Ronny Le Blanc presents New England UFOs

Join Discovery Channel's Ronny LeBlanc from EXPEDITION BIGFOOT and PARANORMAL CAUGHT ON CAMERA as he dives into the world of UFOs and UAPs.

You might have heard what is going on in New Jersey with the mysterious drones? Well, this is happening all over the world at the same time and people are seeing strange balls of lights or orbs as well as UFOs appearing and disappearing over sensitive military bases. What is going on? You would be surprised to know that New England and central Massachusetts has a long history of these types of reports. Join us at 7PM to learn about the latest developments in what is going on in our world. Are we going to find out that we are not alone in the universe?

Main Library Yarn Club thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Club

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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Friends of Framingham Library Monthly Book Sale

Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except for July and August) beginning at 10am for our monthly book sale at the Main Library.

Help support your local library! Learn more and join Friends of the Framingham Library.

NOTE: Prices are subject to change.

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中文读书会

中文读书会
3-6岁宝宝
绘本，儿歌，手工

时间：每周六 下午3-4点
Main Library:
1/4, 1/18;  2/15;  3/1, 3/15, 3/29;  4/12,4/26;  5/17
McAuliffe Branch Library:
1/11, 1/25;  2/8 (2pm) 春节特别活动, 2/22;  3/8, 3/22;  4/5,4/19;  5/3, 5/31 (2pm) 端午节特别话动

地点:
Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701

Winter Cookie Reading Club thumbnail Photo

Winter Cookie Reading Club

For every book you read, fill out a “cookie” and fill up the glasses of milk in the Children’s Rooms! Sign up anytime during Dec-Feb. February 22nd we’ll have a cookies and hot cocoa party with prizes and more to wrap up our winter reading program! Ages 0-12

Art Journal Jam for Adults thumbnail Photo

Art Journal Jam for Adults

Bring your own art journal and prepare to get messy! Join us for this casual, unstructured session exploring the possibilities of art journals. No experience required. Bring your own journal or sketchbook. Other supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite medium to work in. Space is limited - Register at bit.ly/FPL_Art_Workshop.

Main Library Yarn Club thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Club

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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Bachata

Join us for our monthly Bachata at the library! Beginner-friendly and inclusive. No partner is necessary. Everyone is welcome! The lesson will be followed by a social dance party.

Main Library Yarn Club thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Club

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.

Artist Talk: The Miniatures of Abraham Megerdichian thumbnail Photo

Artist Talk: The Miniatures of Abraham Megerdichian

Abraham Megerdichian was a machinist who made aircraft engine parts. In his free time, he re-machined scrap metal into his miniature interpretations of everyday objects, which he gave away to family and friends over a period of thirty years. Join his son, Robert, for a presentation about his father’s fascinating life and art.

A selection of Abe’s over-400 objects will be on display at the Main Library February 15 - 27.