Events Calendar / All Ages

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Animal Adventures: Wildlife and Conservation

From the Northeast’s leader in exotic animal education, come and learn all about wildlife and conservation! Come learn about 8-10 exotic animals in an hour long presentation where the audience will get to pet and learn about all of them from an expert zookeeper.

All Ages

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.

2024 Olympic Games thumbnail Photo

2024 Olympic Games

Join us at the Main Library to view some of the 2024 Olympic Games. We will be live-streaming the games from 2-4pm in the Costin Room. You can view the Olympic schedule here.
 

2024 Olympic Games thumbnail Photo

2024 Olympic Games

Join us at the Main Library to view some of the 2024 Olympic Games. We will be live-streaming the games from 2-4pm in the Costin Room. You can view the Olympic schedule here.
 

2024 Olympic Games thumbnail Photo

2024 Olympic Games

Join us at the Main Library to view some of the 2024 Olympic Games. We will be live-streaming the games from 2-4pm in the Costin Room. You can view the Olympic schedule here.
 

Framingham Sounds: David Eure and Alexei Tsiganov thumbnail Photo

Framingham Sounds: David Eure and Alexei Tsiganov

This local favorite duo returns for another unforgettable performance. Don’t forget to BYOC—bring your own chair—for this outdoor concert! Doors open at 2:30—rain or shine. In the event of rain or too much heat/humidity, the concert will move inside to the Costin Room.

David Eure virtually transforms the violin into a human voice, embodying a soulful sound with precision, clarity, and finesse. He effortlessly bridges classical and jazz styles with elegant aplomb.  Alexei Tsiganov has toured the world from Portugal to Boston, recording and playing at venues including the American Museum of Natural History.

2024 Olympic Games thumbnail Photo

2024 Olympic Games

Join us at the Main Library to view some of the 2024 Olympic Games. We will be live-streaming the games from 2-4pm in the Costin Room. You can view the Olympic schedule here.
 

Película En Español: Captain Underpants: the first epic movie thumbnail Photo

Película En Español: Captain Underpants: the first epic movie

George Beard y Harold Hutchins son dos bromistas demasiado imaginativos que pasan horas en la casa de un árbol creando cómics. Cuando su malvado director amenaza con separarlos en diferentes clases, los traviesos chicos accidentalmente lo hipnotizan haciéndole creer que es un superhéroe ridículamente entusiasta e increíblemente tonto llamado Capitán Calzoncillos. Clasificación PG; Tiempo de ejecución 88 minutos; Se proporcionarán subtítulos en inglés.[Closed captions in English will be provided.]

2024 Olympic Games thumbnail Photo

2024 Olympic Games

Join us at the Main Library to view some of the 2024 Olympic Games. We will be live-streaming the games from 2-4pm in the Costin Room. You can view the Olympic schedule here.
 

2024 Olympic Games thumbnail Photo

2024 Olympic Games

Join us at the Main Library to view some of the 2024 Olympic Games. We will be live-streaming the games from 2-4pm in the Costin Room. You can view the Olympic schedule here.
 

The Joys of Nature: Not Really So Scary Animals thumbnail Photo

The Joys of Nature: Not Really So Scary Animals

Some animals (like sharks, snakes and spiders) we think of as scary, but are they really when we learn more about them? Many seemingly “scary animals” have really important jobs in nature, even helping people! LIVE ANIMALS!

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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Riverside Reptiles: Living Dragons

Dragons?! No, not real dragons ~ Lizards! Meet many different species of lizards: geckos that can climb glass, skinks with bright blue tongues, a legless lizard, a cousin of the Komodo Dragon, and a snake - with claws?! Meet these and many more as we venture into the realm of living dragons.

All Ages

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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Goats & Giggles

This is your chance for some hands-on playtime with baby goats! There will be time for cuddles, play, and some photo ops.

All Ages

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.

Didgeridoo Down Under: Protect the Planet thumbnail Photo

Didgeridoo Down Under: Protect the Planet

Join us for an epic musical, multimedia and scientific adventure, from the birth of the universe to the age of dinosaurs to the modern world. Multi-talented performer Rob Thomas weaves didgeridoo world music, awe-inspiring projector visuals and audience participation into a captivating and interactive program. We'll learn how the air we breathe was created; we’ll marvel at prehistoric creatures roaming primordial landscapes; we’ll observe interactions between different animal species; and most importantly, we’ll learn how to protect our beautiful and beloved Earth! All ages.

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 ~ Ruthie thumbnail Photo

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs ~ Ruthie

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.

Movie: Under the Boardwalk (2023) thumbnail Photo

Movie: Under the Boardwalk (2023)

Under the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore, a land crab townie falls in love with a sea crab tourist, but tensions between their friends and families rise. Rated PG; Runtime93 mins; Closed Captions provided.

Goats & Giggles—DATE CHANGE TO AUGUST 13th AT 2PM thumbnail Photo

Goats & Giggles—DATE CHANGE TO AUGUST 13th AT 2PM

THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN MOVED TO AUGUST 13th AT 2PM

This is your chance for some hands-on playtime with baby goats! There will be time for cuddles, play, and some photo ops.

All Ages

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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Flying High Dogs

Mike and his Border collies are coming to show  us their entertaining Frisbee tricks. Jumping,running and flipping—how do they do that?

Parking is available in the skate park parking lot, at the bocce court, and at the Loring Arena. Bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Bring your library card and check out the Bookmobile.

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 ~ Duncan thumbnail Photo

Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs ~ Duncan

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.

Boba Tea on the Bookmobile (Arlington St. Park) thumbnail Photo

Boba Tea on the Bookmobile (Arlington St. Park)

The Bookmobile will be at both Framingham Community Corner events with the Parks and Rec department this summer, as well as the farmers markets at Amazing Things Arts Center. Join us at one or all of them to make a tasty boba tea!

Friday, July 5, 11-1 PM - Butterworth Park
Monday, July 8, 4-6 PM - ATAC
Friday, August 23, 11-1 PM - Arlington St. Park
Monday, August 26, 4-6 PM - ATAC

All Ages

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.

Boba Tea on the Bookmobile (Amazing Things Arts Center) thumbnail Photo

Boba Tea on the Bookmobile (Amazing Things Arts Center)

The Bookmobile will be at both Framingham Community Corner events with the Parks and Rec department this summer, as well as the farmers markets at Amazing Things Arts Center. Join us at one or all of them to make a tasty boba tea!

Friday, July 5, 11-1 PM - Butterworth Park
Monday, July 8, 4-6 PM - ATAC
Friday, August 23, 11-1 PM - Arlington St. Park
Monday, August 26, 4-6 PM - ATAC

All Ages