Events Calendar / Main Library
Video Game Hangout
Play video games and eat snacks!
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
Tinker Thursdays
Join us the last Thursday of each month to create, using items from our makerspace! Every month we’ll bring out different materials and tools. Grades 4-8
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Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Saturday Morning Cartoons and Cereal
Relax and eat cereal while watching your favorite cartoons from when you were a kid.
Grades 6-12
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
Maker Mondays: Needle Felting
Learn the basics of needle felting and work on your own custom creature. Come once and make something simple, or come every week to make a larger creation!
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
31 Titles to Discover Women’s History
Celebrate Women’s History Month with local author Janis Robinson Daly. Join us in discussing 31 titles by influential women authors! Includes a Bingo-style game with prizes, book signing, and more.
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
Open Spark Lab
Need to finish a project? Want to start a new one? Join us for open art night in our makerspace! Art supplies provided or bring your own! For ages 18+. The 3D printer is not available during this time.
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.
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.
Sensory Series: Spring Scent Jars
Explore with scents of spring to make mixtures in cups! Ages 2-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.
Local Author Storytime with Lois McAuliffe
Join author Lois McAuliffe for a reading of “Hugo’s Story,” the adventures of a hippopotamus who decides to stay by the river one night, and a hippo themed craft! Ages 3+
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)
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.
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.
Saturday Matinee: Gladiator II
Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.
R, 2024, 2h 28m
Sunday Concert: Marc Berger
Join us for this month’s Bob Dodd Sunday Concert, featuring singer/songwriter Marc Berger. Doors open at 2:30. Refreshments are provided.
To hear some of Marc's music, visit his website at marcbergermusic.com/listen
Maker Mondays: Bird Houses
Use common craft supplies to create your own custom bird house! Come once and make something simple, or come every week to make a larger creation.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
After School Mug Cakes
Make a quick and easy chocolate mug cake! Non-dairy milk will be provided. This recipe contains gluten. Grades 2-5
Author Talk: Paul Clerici on the Boston Marathon
Bestselling author Paul Clerici discusses the iconic Boston Marathon. Bringing the great race to life through humor and enlightening detail, he includes stories about every moment, landmark, and portion of its course from 1897 to present day.
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.
Sci-Fi Book Discussion: Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
"Maya Hoshimoto was once the best art thief in the galaxy. For ten years, she returned stolen artifacts to alien civilizations—until a disastrous job forced her into hiding. Now she just wants to enjoy a quiet life as a graduate student of anthropology, but she’s haunted by persistent and disturbing visions of the future.
Then an old friend comes to her with a job she can’t refuse: find a powerful object that could save an alien species from extinction. Except no one has seen it in living memory, and they aren’t the only ones hunting for it.
Maya sets out on a breakneck quest through a universe teeming with strange life and ancient ruins. But the farther she goes, the more her visions cast a dark shadow over her team of friends new and old. Someone will betray her along the way. Worse yet, in choosing to save one species, she may condemn humanity and Earth itself."
Lego Build
Make a LEGO creation to display at the library. Ages 5+
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Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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
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 with this first session.
Maker Mondays: Bird Houses
Use common craft supplies to create your own custom bird house! Come once and make something simple, or come every week to make a larger creation.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
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.
Beginner Hand Sewing Workshop: Fabric Bookmarks
Learn to sew a fabric bookmark using hand sewing techniques. Supplies limited; Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/FPLfabricbookmarks Grades 4-8
Spring is in the Air Craft
Use a paper plate and markers or paint to make a Hot Air Balloon. All Ages
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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
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.
Earth Day Tissue Paper Handprint Craft
Use your paper hands to hold the Earth that you made. All Ages
Puzzle Craft
Craft with old puzzle pieces! Inspiration provided, but your creativity is the star! All Ages.
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.
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!
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.
Stop Motion Animation Crash Course
Come to a session with animation teacher Eben Taylor. Learn how to create stop motion animation while working with others. Materials provided - but don’t forget your imagination!
Ages 6-10.
Choose only 1 day. Space is limited. Registration is required with this google form and starts on April 7th.
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
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.
Stop Motion Animation Crash Course
Come to a session with animation teacher Eben Taylor. Learn how to create stop motion animation while working with others. Materials provided - but don’t forget your imagination!
Ages 8-12.
Choose only 1 day. Space is limited. Registration is required with this google form and starts on April 7th.
Tinker Thursdays
Join us the last Thursday of each month to create, using items from our makerspace! Every month we’ll bring out different materials and tools. Grades 4-8
- Main Library ,
- Spark Lab @ FPL ,
- Kids ,
- Tween ,
- Teens ,
- Monthly ,
- Art ,
- Club ,
- Crafts ,
- STEM
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
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
Book Discussion & Craft - Celebrating Earth Day
Read “Go, Go, Green Energy” (part of the Magnificent Makers series by Theanne Griffith). Limited copies available to check out in the children’s room all month. Join us for a discussion at 10:30am and a craft at 11am. All Ages.
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
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
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.
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
Maker Mondays: Bird Houses
Use common craft supplies to create your own custom bird house! Come once and make something simple, or come every week to make a larger creation.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
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.