DIY Constellation Jar Lamp
Make your own starry lamp by drawing out constellations and poking holes through so the stars can glow!
Ages 5+
Events Calendar / Crafts
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.
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Craft Ladies: Wooden Block Perpetual Calendars
Join the Craft Ladies for an adult crafting night! We will be using wooden blocks and decorative paper to create perpetual calendars. Supplies and space are limited. Registration is required and opens on January
Local Author Storytime: Tree Spirits by Louise Wannier
Join us for this interactive storytime and craft activity with a local author. Ages 2+
Watercolor Painting
Drop in for some watercolor painting. Imagination has no limit with art! All Ages
Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids
非常适合母语人士和初学者，通过生动的故事和精美的绘本，带您领略汉语之美。每周相约，与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程！适合3-5岁儿童！
McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日
Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!
McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Maker Mondays: Open SparkLab
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Make It Tuesday: Yarn Scrap Scarves
Join us for a cozy Library Craft Night and create your own yarn-scrap scarf! We'll show you how to crochet your very own scarf using just leftover yarn scraps. All materials provided. No crafting experience needed. Just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, relaxing evening! Space and materials are limited.
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Name Rocket Ships
Build a rocket ship out of the letters of your name that is out of this world!
Ages 2+
McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Open Color
Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets!
Ages 5-12
McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Lunar New Year Community Celebration
Join us in a community celebration of Lunar New Year with activities, crafts, performances, and more!
All ages.
Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids
非常适合母语人士和初学者，通过生动的故事和精美的绘本，带您领略汉语之美。每周相约，与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程！适合3-5岁儿童！
McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日
Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!
McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller Clay Sculptures
In honor of Black History Month, we are creating our own sculptures in memory of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, Framingham native and an African-American artist who participated in the Harlem Renaissance. With air dry clay, let your imagination fly.
All Ages
Winter Games: Ski STEM Challenge
Design and build a skier out of aluminum foil and wooden craft sticks that can balance and slide down a ski slope! Grades K-5
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Kindness Cards
Drop-in all morning to color a card for kids and adults in hospitals, senior housing, and veterans’ centers. All Ages!
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Craft Ladies: Mini Succulent Terrariums
Join the Craft Ladies for an Adult crafting night! Design a terrarium for the succulent of your choice from the plants provided. Space is limited and registration is required.
Register here, beginning February 1st.
Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month
Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with 3 mini crafts honoring the diverse contributions of black artists, scientists and historical figures!
All Ages
Coloring, Crafts, and Puzzles - Oh My!
Drop in to the library for a morning of coloring pages, assorted crafts, and jigsaw puzzles! Ages 3-12
Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids
非常适合母语人士和初学者，通过生动的故事和精美的绘本，带您领略汉语之美。每周相约，与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程！适合3-5岁儿童！
McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日
Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!
McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Melted Snowman Oobleck
Oh no, our snowman melted! Experiment with oobleck for a fun sensory experience!
Ages 0-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.
Make It Tuesday: Eraser Stamps
Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll upcycle rubber erasers into unique, reusable ink stamps. It’s the perfect way to add a handmade touch to cards, journals, and scrapbooks. Supplies are limited.
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Love Bug Craft
Practice our cutting skills by making little hearts, and then glue them together to make a little love bug!
Ages 2-12
McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Pokémon™ Party
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Celebrate World Pokémon Day with a morning of themed crafts and activities (while supplies last). Ages 4-12