OUT Metrowest: Rock Painting
Join the Framingham Library and OUT Metrowest for Rock Painting! Use your rocks to decorate your own garden or use them to brighten up your space!
Ages 2-12
Events Calendar / Art
Special Guest Storytime: Keep Framingham Beautiful
Come join us for a special Storytime with our friends from Keep Framingham Beautiful!
Ages 2-5
Cardboard Cactus Creation
Paint leaf and flower-shaped cardboard pieces and connect them to form a unique cactus sculpture! Ages 4-12
Firework Stamp Painting
Use different materials like forks and cut up cardboard rolls to stamp colorful fireworks.
Ages 2-5
McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Bird Feeder
Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.
All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Open Color
Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets!
Ages 5-12
History of Nintendo
One Up Games brings a walkable/playable museum to the library! Learn about how Nintendo started and see how the iconic console evolved to where it is today. All Nintendo systems from NES to Switch are available to play throughout the exhibit on old-school CRT TVs. At the end of the exhibit, players will have the chance to play all the OG Nintendo games on Switch emulators. All Ages.
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Special Guest Storytime: Keep Framingham Beautiful
Come join us for a special Storytime with our friends from Keep Framingham Beautiful! Ages 2-5
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Wind Chime Kit
Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.
All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Fuse Bead Social
Create your own fuse bead designs! Ages 7-12
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Creating Graphic Novels with Ira Marcks
Two different workshops from award winning cartoonist Ira Marcks for teens!
In the first, learn how Ira plans, writes, and draws his books using the three essential elements of storytelling - characters, setting, and theme. In the second, design your own expressive cartoon characters.
Attend one or both workshops!
Registration strongly recommended: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/Ira-Marcks-Dark-Summer
Grades 6-12
Comic Book Worldbuilding w/ Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb
Join Adventure Time and Making Scents artists Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb for a kids comic world building workshop!
Space is limited, and will be first come, first serve. Grab a ticket from the Children's Librarian starting an hour before the program starts to ensure your spot.
Grades 3-8
Character Design with Ira Marcks
Two different workshops from award winning cartoonist Ira Marcks for teens!
In the first, learn how Ira plans, writes, and draws his books using the three essential elements of storytelling - characters, setting, and theme. In the second, design your own expressive cartoon characters.
Attend one or both workshops!
Registration strongly recommended: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/Ira-Marcks-Dark-Summer
Grades 6-12
Silly Fruit Bird Magnet
Shaped like apples and oranges, create a bird to transform it into a cute magnet.
Materials limited. Ages 3-7
McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Cyanotype Sun Print Paper
Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.
All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Plantmobile: Natural Dyes & Fabrics
Explore North America's natural dye heritage, crafting art from indigenous plants and creating your own colorful masterpieces.
Ages 5-12
Space and Supplies Limited.
McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Animal Air Dry Clay Kit
Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.
All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Sticker Bug Jars
Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.
All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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DIY Bee Bath
We’re making DIY bee baths! They’re a simple and pollinator-friendly craft to help our local pollinators. Supplies Limited
Ages 8-12
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.
Beaded Keychains
Get your backpacks ready for school! Create cute keychains with colorful beads. Ages 8-12
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McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: DIY Birdhouse
Come to the McAuliffe Branch anytime on Tuesday & Thursday to snag a variety of Take and Make kits. Supplies limited, first come first serve.
All Ages (under 5 need an adult present)
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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OUT Metrowest: Mini Pot Decorating
Join the Framingham Library and OUT Metrowest for Mini Flower Pot Decorating! Don’t forget to grab some seeds from the Library’s Seed Lending Library!
Ages 2-12
Recycled Paper Art
Repurpose paper scraps! Spread paint-dyed paper pulp across paper to create a colorful textured scene. Ages 2-12
Paper Bag Jellyfish
Take a plain paper bag, paint it then practice our cutting skills to make a cute jellyfish!
Ages 2-5
Unleash Your Inner Artist: A Fun Drawing Workshop for Beginners
Join us for an engaging and playful drawing workshop designed specifically for adult beginners. Whether you’ve never picked up a pencil or are looking to rekindle your creative spark, this workshop offers a welcoming space to explore your artistic side. Registration required and opens on August 1. Register here.