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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 April 14th online by Google Form or call 508-532-5570. Registration required; space is limited.

Program is every Monday for 7 weeks from April 28 - June 16 (excluding holidays) from 5:30-6:30pm at the Main Library.

The specific dates are as follows:

April 28

May 5, 12, 19

June 2, 9, 16

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Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but 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 April 14th online by Google Form or call 508-532-5570. Registration required; space is limited.

Program is every Monday for 7 weeks from April 28 - June 16 (excluding holidays) from 5:30-6:30pm at the Main Library.

The specific dates are as follows:

April 28

May 5, 12, 19

June 2, 9, 16

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Blackout Poetry

It’s National Poetry Month, so we’re making Blackout Poetry drop in. Use a marker and an old book to make repurposed poetry.

Grades 6-12

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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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Job Search Prep Program: Reinventing Yourself for a New Career

What does it mean to reinvent yourself? How do you select a new field or industry? And how can you interest employers? Join resident career coach Ed Lawrence to discuss career changes and what it takes to pivot your work life in a different direction.

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Stuffed Animal Sleepover

April 23, 9:30AM-7PM DROP OFF | MAIN, CHILDREN’S ROOM

April 24 9:30-5:30PM PICK UP | MAIN, CHILDREN’S ROOM

Drop off your stuffed animal for their own overnight adventure in the library! Registration is required and space is limited. Please call 508-532-5570 or come in person to register. All Ages!

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Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

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Career Options for Teens w/ Ed Lawrence

Are you age 15 or older?
Are you wondering what you want to do for work in the future?
Do you have ideas for saving the world?
Or are you still figuring out what you’re good at?
What do think when you hear the word “College?”\

If you have pondered any of these questions, join us! We’ll try to help you figure out some answers.

You’ll have the chance to take some free self-assessments and figure out what you’re good at and like to do!

We’ll also talk about college. It’s expensive! Is it worth it? Is it right for you? If so, what will be your major? If not, what are your options?

Pre-registration is appreciated, and walk-ins are welcome: https://bit.ly/teen-career-options

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Mindfulness 101

Are you looking to cultivate a mind that is more peaceful? More capable of navigating challenges with a little more grace and effectiveness? Or to simply be more awake and present in each moment? Join Greg Topakian, Ph.D. for Meditation 101. 

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Saturday Morning Cartoons (on Friday!)

Relax and eat cereal while watching your favorite cartoons from when you were a kid. It’s vacation week, so we’re watching Saturday morning cartoons on a Friday.

Grades 6-12

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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Arden)

April 5, 11:30AM | MAIN, CHILDREN’S ROOM (Arden)

April 25, 3PM | MAIN, CHILDREN’S ROOM (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.

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Music Bingo

Join us at the Main Library for an afternoon of Music Bingo! Test your knowledge of music from a variety of genres.

To register for a reminder email, fill out the form here: https://bit.ly/fpl-music-bingo

Grades 6-12

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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

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Bachata at the Library

Come learn bachata, a social dance, and listen to bachata music.

Beginner-friendly, accessible, and everyone is welcome. No partner is necessary.

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Monday Matinee: Saturday Night

"At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television, and culture, forever. This film is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn't, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words."

 R, 2024, 1h 49m

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Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

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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

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Saturday Matinee: Anora

A young stripper from Brooklyn meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

Watch the trailer here.

Rated R | 2024 | 2h 19m

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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

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Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

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Spring Tea Party (Main Library)

Come out to celebrate spring with a tea party, crafts, and games at the Main Library or McAuliffe Branch—or both! All ages are welcome!

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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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Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

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Sci-Fi Book Discussion: The Dispossessed by Ursula LeGuin

The Sci-Fi Book Discussion reads and discusses both classic and contemporary science fiction, covering subgenres such as speculative fiction, alternate history, and apocalyptic. This discussion meets the second Wednesday of the month, from 7-8 pm. This group is hybrid, meeting at the Main Library and streaming to Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-scifidiscussion
 

May Sci-Fi Book Discussion: The Dispossessed by Ursula LeGuin

  • "The Dispossessed is the spellbinding story of anarchist Shevek, the “galactically famous scientist,” who single-handedly attempts to reunite two planets cut off from each other by centuries of distrust."
     
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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

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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. Some 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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Queer Reads: Gender queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

The Queer Reads Book Discussion celebrates queer authors, books, and themes. This discussion meets in person every third Tuesday of the month and alternates between the McAuliffe Branch Library and the Main Library. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-queerbookdiscussion

May Queer Reads Discussion: Gender queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

  • "In 2014, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, thought that a comic of reading statistics would be the last autobiographical comic e would ever write. At the time, it was the only thing e felt comfortable with strangers knowing about em. Now, Gender Queer is here. Maia’s intensely cathartic autobiography charts eir journey of self-identity, which includes the mortification and confusion of adolescent crushes, grappling with how to come out to family and society, bonding with friends over erotic gay fanfiction, and facing the trauma and fundamental violation of pap smears.

    Started as a way to explain to eir family what it means to be nonbinary and asexual, Gender Queer is more than a personal story: it is a useful and touching guide on gender identity—what it means and how to think about it—for advocates, friends, and humans everywhere."
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Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

Main Library Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

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Mah Jongg Night

Calling all novice and experienced players of Mah Jongg to our new monthly Mah Jongg night! A knowledge of American Mah Jongg rules and your own National Mah Jongg League card is essential.  If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it along!

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A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music

Singer and songwriter Jon Waterman presents songs and stories about the origins of blues, rock and country music. In a mix of live music and presentation, we’ll explore some of the fascinating characters and events that are part of the history, and the role of music in our lives.