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Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Sensory Series: Balloon Feet

Kick and wiggle balloons to strengthen skills like visual tracking, cause and effect, gross motor, and concentration. Ages 0-2

Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.

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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.

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)

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. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Anime Club

Watch anime with friends and some tasty Japanese snacks. NOTE: Anime Club is now a program for 4-8th graders.

If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Anime Club, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/Anime-Reminder

Grades 4-8

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Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis

Join us for a new Play, Learn, and Grow Together group experience as famed Brazilian musician and storyteller Rejane de Musis, shares her talents in our interactive parent child groups for the whole family to enjoy. You are sure to be energized and inspired by these special music and cultural education events.

Únase a nosotros para una experiencia nueva de grupo Jugar, Aprender, y Crecer con famosa músico y cuentista brasileña, Rejane de Musis, mientras que comparte sus talentos en un grupo interactivo de padres y niños para toda la familia. Ciertamente serán energizados e inspirados por estos eventos educativos y especiales de música y cultura.

Junte-se a nós para uma nova experiência em grupo Brincar, Aprender, e Crescer juntos como a famosa musicista e contadora de histórias brasileira Rejane de Musis. Ela irá compartilhar seus talentos em nossos grupos interativos de pais e filhos para toda a família aproveitar. Você certamente será energizado e inspirado por esses eventos especiais de música e educação cultural.

Sign up for groups is appreciated! For more information contact is at 508-782-6932 or jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Mamma Mia! Sing Along

Join the chorus and sing along, word-for-word, to your most cherished ABBA hits as you indulge in the adored musical masterpiece, Mamma Mia. As she prepares to marry, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) cannot help but wonder whether or not she will be able to have her father walk her down the aisle. Since her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep)does not seem to know which of her three old flings could be Sophie's father, Sophie invites all three men to her wedding. This fun, upbeat musical will have you laughing and singing. Disco outfits encouraged, refreshments served. 

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

Monday Matinee: The Color Purple (2023 PG-13 2h, 21m) thumbnail Photo

Monday Matinee: The Color Purple (2023 PG-13 2h, 21m)

A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

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Girls Who Code (6th-12th grade club)

Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls, non-binary teens, and any other 6-12th graders who support the Girls Who Code mission, can join our community of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn by reading excerpts from our books Learn to Code and Change the World and The Friendship Code, practice new skills by completing fun and simple online coding tutorials, and build community through interactive activities with the rest of your Club. Our 6-12th Grade Clubs encourage you to impact your community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Technology will be provided.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
There are two ways you can register. Teen must be registered prior to the first session, October 23, 2023. The program is cumulative so registrants are expected to attend all sessions. 

  1. Register from home. Go to: hq.girlswhocode.com & click “sign up” to set up an account. Select “United States”' from the dropdown and enter your child’s birth date. Then agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enter your email address to receive an email with parent/guardian information about HQ. Enter your child’s full name and create a unique username and a password. You will be redirected to Join Your Program and enter your child’s Club Code. 6th-12th Grade club code: MA51696.
  2. Stop into the Children's room at the Main Library & fill out a registration form.

 

Grades 6-12

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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.

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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Local Author Talk with Les Clark: Inside the Darkside

Embark on a literary journey with Les Clark, a Boston native and prolific short story writer, as he presents his latest work, "Inside the Darkside," at the Framingham Public Library. This captivating collection of 12 stories set in the near future promises a thought-provoking exploration of diverse narratives. Les, who recently completed his fourth book, has a unique storytelling style, favoring the brevity of short stories over novels. From his early days as the editor of The Artisan to his published pieces in local newspapers and a successful 26-year business venture, Les brings a rich tapestry of experiences to his writing. Join us to unravel the mysteries of "Inside the Darkside" and gain insights into the creative mind of this talented local author.

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups thumbnail Photo

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Play Groups

Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)

Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)

Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)

All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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KPop Swing - Part of Framingham Reads Together

Celebrate the trends of the 1940s and the music of today by learning some West Coast Swing dance set to KPop music! The Dancing Fools will be teaching an hour long lesson followed by some free dance time to practice your new moves.

Please register by filling out the form here: https://bit.ly/KPop-Swing

Program is part of our Framingham Reads Together series.

Grades 6-12

Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis thumbnail Photo

Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis

Join us for a new Play, Learn, and Grow Together group experience as famed Brazilian musician and storyteller Rejane de Musis, shares her talents in our interactive parent child groups for the whole family to enjoy. You are sure to be energized and inspired by these special music and cultural education events.

Únase a nosotros para una experiencia nueva de grupo Jugar, Aprender, y Crecer con famosa músico y cuentista brasileña, Rejane de Musis, mientras que comparte sus talentos en un grupo interactivo de padres y niños para toda la familia. Ciertamente serán energizados e inspirados por estos eventos educativos y especiales de música y cultura.

Junte-se a nós para uma nova experiência em grupo Brincar, Aprender, e Crescer juntos como a famosa musicista e contadora de histórias brasileira Rejane de Musis. Ela irá compartilhar seus talentos em nossos grupos interativos de pais e filhos para toda a família aproveitar. Você certamente será energizado e inspirado por esses eventos especiais de música e educação cultural.

Sign up for groups is appreciated! For more information contact is at 508-782-6932 or jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ruthie) thumbnail Photo

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ruthie)

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. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.