Kindness Cards
Drop-in all morning to color a card for kids and adults in hospitals, senior housing, and veterans’ centers. All Ages!
Events Calendar / Main Library
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Douglass Day
Douglass Day is an annual and nationwide event that gathers individuals, schools, and organizations in collectively creating free and available resources for African American History in honor of Frederick Douglass and his lasting legacy. We're hosting a transcribe-a-thon, where participants can take part in making history accessible through transcribing archival documents shared from the Library of Congress.
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
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.
Kids Afternoon Painting Workshop with Julie Harrold
Join Art Educator Julie Harrold in an instructional step by step painting of a bee! Participants will learn to see shapes and utilize blending and layering techniques. Painting done on an 11x14 canvas board with acrylic paint.
No painting experience necessary, dress for mess!
Get a ticket from the Children’s Desk within 30 minutes of the program to secure your spot. Space is limited. Ages 8-12
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Writing Together on Wednesdays
Bring your writing tools and join us as we build a local community of writers. No experience required, only a will to write and connect.
Vacation Week Craft: Mosaic Tiles (at Main Library)
Create a colorful mosaic tile that can be displayed, or used as a coaster!
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
Beginner 3D Print Workshop
Learn 3D modeling with Tinkercad from the staff of ToysInBox. Create a keychain of your name, watch it print onsite, and take it home that day!
Grades 2-5. Registration required, space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/Feb3D2-5
National Comfy Day!
Come dressed in your coziest comfy clothes and curl up with a good book! Slippers, flannel, and PJs welcome! Snacks and warm beverages provided
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Crystal Hearts
Create a supersaturated solution using borax and hot water, then suspend a heart shape within it to grow sparkling crystals overnight. Ages 5-12
Vacation Week Video Game Hangout
Video Game Hangout returns for vacatio week! Play games and eat snacks with friends.
If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Video Game Hangouts, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/VGH-Reminder
Grades 6-12
Coloring, Crafts, and Puzzles - Oh My!
Drop in to the library for a morning of coloring pages, assorted crafts, and jigsaw puzzles! Ages 3-12
Anime Club
Anime Club is back! Watch anime, do crafts, eat snacks, and meet other anime and manga lovers.
Note: Anime Club is upstairs in the Trustees Room this one time. If you don't know where this is, please as at the Reference Desk at the top of the stairs, and they'll direct you.
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
Spark Lab Saturday: Pinecone Birdfeeders
Celebrate National Birdfeeding Month by making pinecone birdfeeders for our feathered friends!
Drop in while supplies last!
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 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日
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: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6
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
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
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.
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
February Book: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion at the Main Library meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. This discussion group will delve into the world of romance through genres such as contemporary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and more! We welcome all tastes and experiences in our judgement free zone. Register here for email updates: https://bit.ly/FPL-Hot-Takes
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Pokémon™ Party
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Celebrate World Pokémon Day with a morning of themed crafts and activities (while supplies last). Ages 4-12
Special Opera Screening: Carmen (1984)
In 1820s Spain the soldier Don José falls in love with the fiery and charismatic factory worker Carmen. Conflicts and grievances multiply, however, as it becomes apparent their views on love and commitment are fundamentally incompatible.
1984 | 2h 35m | NR
Teen Board Game Afternoon
Hang out with friends, have some snacks, and play a new board game (or an old favorite!).
If you'd like to be added to our Board Game Afternoon reminder list, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/xLiDF1NzpwoZNa238
Grades 6-12
Poetry Reading: Crimson Courageous
Join local author Christine Omodi-Engola in a reading and discussion of her book Crimson Courageous.
Book description: Crimson Courageous is an unflinching, unique look at modern life in the world of work and rural America. The heart of the book focuses on the author's background with a Catholic upbringing, plus historical roots on the African continent. The stories told are charming, compelling and creative. Readers of many backgrounds will enjoy this book--men and women of faith, persons who struggle in today's economic landscape, those who wish to explore countries like Uganda from a distance before diving deeper. Poets and prose-lovers alike will appreciate the warm, familiar style in which the author conveys her ideas.
Seed Lending Library: Annual Seed Packaging Parties
Everyone is welcome to help package the seeds for stocking the Seed Lending Libraries!
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
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
Main Library Book Discussion: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
The Main Library Book Discussion meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Books chosen are generally literary fiction or narrative nonfiction. Participants take turns leading the discussion. This discussion currently meets online via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-adultbookdiscussion.
March 3: The Wedding People by Alison Espach
"A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew."
April 7: Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin
"An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America’s most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin embarked upon in the last years of his life."
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.
Writing Together on Wednesdays
Bring your writing tools and join us as we build a local community of writers. No experience required, only a will to write and connect.
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
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Saturday Matinee: One Battle After Another
Saturday Matinee: One Battle After Another
2025 | 2h 42m | R
"When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own."
One Battle After Another was nominated for nine awards at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, receiving the most nominations of any film that year, winning four, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It also made history at the 32nd Actor Awards by receiving seven nominations (the most for any film in the awards' history), including Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, and at least one nomination in all other film categories.[22] At the 98th Academy Awards, it received the second-most nominations with thirteen, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and four acting nominations.
Watch the trailer here.
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 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日
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: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
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.
Sci-Fi Book Discussion: City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders
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
March read: City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders
April read: Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler
Zine Club
Come and learn how to make a flag-book zine. The flag book is a variation of an accordion fold with extra “pages” sticking out. Then you can decorate your zine with pencils, markers, and collage material from recycled library books and magazines.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
The Irish in Boston
Anthony Sammarco will present an illustrated lecture on “The Boston Irish." He will explore the 19th and 20th century people and institutions that were founded by and for the Irish immigrants and their descendants. Some of the prominent ones are Boston College, Carney Hospital, St. Elizabeth Hospital, the House of the Good Shepherd, the House of the Angel Guardian, and many churches such as the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Immaculate Conception in Boston's South End. Many people think that the Irish immigration of the 1840s changed the face of Boston over the ensuing century. Generations of Irish in Boston have contributed to the fabric of the city's life in business, government, and the church.
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. Registration required.
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
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.
Writing Together on Wednesdays
Bring your writing tools and join us as we build a local community of writers. No experience required, only a will to write and connect.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Spark Lab Saturday: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Welcome in spring by making DIY pressed flower bookmarks! Suggested ages 8+
Space is limited. While supplies last.
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 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日
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: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
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.
Hot Takes: A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion at the Main Library meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. This discussion group will delve into the world of romance through genres such as contemporary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and more! We welcome all tastes and experiences in our judgement free zone. Register here for email updates: https://bit.ly/FPL-Hot-Takes
March 25, 6PM | Main Library, Costin Room
"A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in this Norse-inspired fantasy romance from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series."
April 22: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
"Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. Her identical twin sister Ami, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. Her meet-cute with her fiancé is something out of a romantic comedy (gag) and she’s managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a series of Internet contests (double gag). Worst of all, she’s forcing Olive to spend the day with her sworn enemy, Ethan, who just happens to be the best man."
Job Search Prep Program: The 21st Century Job Search
Finding a good job is harder than ever. But why? ATS, job boards, LinkedIn, networking, resumes. What are they? How do I best use them? Join resident career coach Ed Lawrence to kick off the Job Search Prep Program.
The Job Search Prep Program is a six-week program to help you get ready to find your next job. Beginning March 26, we meet each Thursday evening from 7–8:30PM in the Technology Learning Center at the Main Library. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Come to any one or all of our sessions.
Thursday Night Concert | Harmony Grove: A Legacy of Justice and Equality in Framingham
Framingham’s Harmony Grove is the home of gatherings in the 1850s which were the largest anti-slavery and pro-suffrage gatherings in the nation. Inspired by this history, the Harmony Grove ensemble presents a program of songs which continue the tradition of promoting justice and equality and celebrate the diversity of our city. The evening will include songs from the Civil Rights and other justice movements, as well as contemporary compositions, including some originals by group members. Comprised of seasoned, professional musicians, Harmony Grove endeavors to entertain while presenting a vision which offers hope, joy and possibility in an often troubled world.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Bob Dodd Sunday Concert: Zefira Trio
Come to the Main Library to enjoy our next Bob Dodd Sunday Concert with Zefira Trio, featuring pianist Eleanor Perrone, cellist Ashima Scripp, and violinist Olga Patramaska-Bell. Doors open at 2:30. Refreshments provided.
Monday Matinee: Hamnet
After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss.
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*