Events Calendar / Main Library

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International DOT Day LIVE Showing

Join us for this live streaming global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration from the historic Shubert Theatre in Boston! Peter H. Reynolds - New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of The Dot - and his twin brother Paul A. Reynolds will challenge everyone to be creative and find the courage to “make their mark.” All Ages!

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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! All Ages!

Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch

Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s Room 

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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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Scary Stories in the Park

Join the Framingham Library, Parks & Rec, with James Parr and Kevin Swope, co-authors of Murder and Mayhem, representatives of the Framingham History Center for a night of storytelling and local lore by the fire. Bring your own chairs and blankets. We’ll bring the s’mores! Children’s stories at 6:30PM. Teen & Adult stories to follow. 

RAIN DATE: 10/15/2025

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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 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 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: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

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Upcycling Books Craft

Join us in repurposing old library materials into new works of art. Books & other supplies will be provided. Space is limited. 

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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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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! All Ages!

Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch

Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s Room 

Friends of the Framingham Library 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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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (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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Spark Lab Saturdays: Spooky Embroidery

Learn a few basic hand stitches to create spooky and haunted patterns. All materials provided. Registration required; Space is limited. Please register in person or call (508) 532-5570 x4.

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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! All Ages!

Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch

Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s Room 

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

Open to experienced players with a National Mah Jongg League card.

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Early Release Day Scary Movie

It’s an October early release day, so that means that we’ll have a stack of scary movies, and you’ll get to pick what we watch!

Join us at either the Main or McAuliffe Branch Libraries.

Grades 6-12

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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 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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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 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 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: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

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Bachata

Our instructors from J&L Dance Studio will provide one hour of Bachata instruction and social. All are welcome to join regardless of dance ability.

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Rocky Horror Picture Show (50th Anniversary!)

Dig out your Dr. Frank-N-Furter costume and join us for a 18+ interactive Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-a-long. Part campy musical, part horror film, the movie details the travails of a squeaky-clean couple stranded at a creepy castle where the inhabitants sing and dance through madcap, musical mayhem. 

1975, R, 1h 38m

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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! All Ages!

Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch

Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s 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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Halloween Storytime

It may be during storytime hours, but this storytime is anything but usual. Come dressed in costume to listen to Halloween stories, make a Halloween craft, and participate in a bubble dance costume party! Ages 3-5

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Halloween Baby Storytime

It may be during baby storytime hours, but this storytime is anything but usual. Come dressed in costume to listen to Halloween stories, make a Halloween craft, and participate in a bubble dance costume party! Ages 0-2

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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 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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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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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 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 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: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

Upcycling Books Craft thumbnail Photo

Upcycling Books Craft

Join us in repurposing old library materials into new works of art. Books & other supplies will be provided. Space is limited. 

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.

Friends of the Framingham Library 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.

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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SIMULCAST: We the People Yo-Yo Ma plays Bach’s Cello Suites

This November, Yo-Yo Ma will perform Bach’s complete suites for solo cello for the first time in one evening at home, in Boston. It’s music that he has offered to communities on all six continents, in moments of joy and in times of tragedy. For him it exemplifies how culture helps us to seek truth, build trust, and act in service.

This is more than a concert for Yo-Yo: it is an invitation to listen to each other and the world around us, to celebrate our community and the ways in which people all over the world—and here in Massachusetts—are bringing us together, creating shared space for connection, reflection, and action, and imagining a better future.

Live broadcast, one night only

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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 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 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: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22

Bachata thumbnail Photo

Bachata

Our instructors from J&L Dance Studio will provide one hour of Bachata instruction and social. All are welcome to join regardless of dance ability.

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.