Events Calendar / August 17, 2017

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McAuliffe Book Group: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

On a foggy summer night, a private jet headed from Martha’s Vineyard to New York plunges into the ocean leaving only two survivors. With chapters weaving between the aftermath of the crash and the backstories of the passengers and crew members, the mystery surrounding the tragedy heightens. Amidst an escalating storm of media outrage and accusations, the survivors struggle to cope and the authorities scramble to salvage the truth from the wreckage.

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Movie and Costume Parade: Beauty and the Beast

Come in costume for a story and parade before viewing the newest adaptation of the fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love. Refreshments provided.

Beauty and the Beast (Rated PG; for some action violence, peril and frightening images).

Ages 4+ at parents’ discretion. Registration required.

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Adult Coloring Night

Join us for an evening of coloring and music. Whether you love to color for fun or enjoy filling in all the details, coloring is relaxing and therapeutic! We will provide colored pencils and coloring pages for all levels. You are welcome to bring your own materials. No registration is required.

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McAuliffe@Night: Outdoor Summer Jazz Performances and Jams

In collaboration with Amazing Things Arts Center, four local jazz bands will perform on Thursday evenings at our Christa McAuliffe Branch Library.

Upcoming concerts:

August 3: Michelle Hirsch

August 17: Kaoruko Pilkington

If time permits, join in and jam after the performance!

In case of rain, performances will be in the Community Room. Sponsored in part by Middlesex Savings Bank and Friends of the Framingham Library.

A Tomato Showcase – A Seed Lending Library Event thumbnail Photo

A Tomato Showcase – A Seed Lending Library Event

Show off your best tomatoes at this celebratory tasting event. Whether you have grown them from seed or a purchased plant, bring some to display and share. Make sure to label each variety. We will review how to save tomato seeds and share best growing tips. If you have a favorite tomato based recipe, bring a copy along with you.