Events Calendar / Art

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Mini Koinobori Craft

To celebrate AAPI Month, we’re making Koinobori! Koinobori, meaning 'carp streamer' in Japanese, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no sekku, a traditional calendrical event which is now designated as Children's Day, a national holiday in Japan. Ages 5+

Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.

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Big Hero 6™: Pre-Movie Activity

Drop in for some STEM activities to connect to the characters of Big Hero 6™. Ages 5+

  • Use the power of chemistry to create color-changing invisible ink with baking soda, turmeric, and rubbing alcohol.
  • Create your own origami Baymax™ to watch the movie with.
  • Bring a stuffed animal and engineer cardboard armor for your own sidekick. 
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Pacific Island Origami Animals

Learn to create origami animals found in the Pacific Islands. Ages 8+

Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.

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Madhubani Peacocks

From the Mathila region of India and Nepal, Madhubani painting has been practiced for centuries primarily by women. Madhubani artists use natural resources such as flowers and vegetables to create their own vibrant colors to portray religious, social and natural imagery. Come join us as we paint the national bird of India!

Ages 5+

Image Credit: "Spring Song" by Vidushini Prasad

​Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.

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中文读书会

[May 31st storytime is cancelled]

[5月31日取消]

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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Create and Chill

Relax by making anything you like using the various drawing and painting mediums. Ages 8+