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Dark Summer Book Fest

A new Book Festival is coming to Framingham this summer! The first annual Dark Summer Book Fest invades the Framingham Public Library on Saturday, August 8th, 2026.

This one's for all the dark fiction lovers, whether your particular interest is crime fiction, romance, horror, fantasy, literary fiction, sci-fi, or any number of other things! There will be authors and books for all ages, from picture books to monster romance lovers.

For more information on attending authors, please click here: https://framinghamlibrary.org/news-events/dark-summer-book-fest/

Walk ins are more than welcome, but if you'd like to register for a reminder email and/or to get added to our Dark Fiction/Genre Author Event email list, please fill out this form: 
https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/darksummerbookfest

ALL AGES EVENT!

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Cyanotype Sun Print Paper thumbnail Photo

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.

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Animal Air Dry Clay Kit thumbnail Photo

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.

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ajax) thumbnail Photo

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ajax)

​Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 or drop by to sign up for a time slot. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5636 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5636 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: Sticker Bug Jars thumbnail Photo

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.

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ajax) thumbnail Photo

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ajax)

​Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 or drop by to sign up for a time slot. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5636 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5636 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

McAuliffe Tuesday & Thursday Take and Makes: DIY Birdhouse thumbnail Photo

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.

FPL Jazz: Sasha Papernik thumbnail Photo

FPL Jazz: Sasha Papernik

Don’t miss the last concert in this year’s FPL Jazz Series with talented composer, vocalist, and pianist Sasha Papernik! Bring your blanket and chairs for this outdoor, evening performance. In case of inclement weather, this concert moves to the McAuliffe Community Room.

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Arden) thumbnail Photo

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Arden)

​Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 or drop by to sign up for a time slot. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5636 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5636 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

Brazil: A People Who Dance: A Brazilian Independence Day Celebration thumbnail Photo

Brazil: A People Who Dance: A Brazilian Independence Day Celebration

Our resistance comes from our joy, and our joy comes from our dancing bodies. Come dance a variety of Brazilian northeastern rhythms with us and celebrate our people! All ages are welcome, no experience is required to participate.

Brasil: Um Povo Que Dança Uma Celebração do Dia da Independência do Brasil
Nossa resistência vem da nossa alegria, e nossa alegria vem dos nossos corpos dançantes. Venha dançar com a gente diferentes ritmos do nordeste brasileiro e comemorar nosso povo! Todas as idades são bem vindas e não precisa de experiência para participar.