Events Calendar / September 07, 2024

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Blue Morpho Butterflies

Create your very own blue morpho butterfly, an Amazon rainforest inhabitant, and celebrate Brazil‘s independence. All Ages

Our Commitment to Cultural Respect:

At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about Brazil while promoting understanding and appreciation for crafts. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.

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Spooktastic Book Fair

The second annual Spooktastic Book Fair has a new location and will be haunting the Framingham Public Library on Saturday, September 7th! We'll be hosting 40+ authors ranging from creepy kidlit to adult horror, four publishers, several vendors of interesting and mysterious items, and a brewery! Save the date and start off Spooky Season right!

Walk ins are more than welcome, but if you'd like to register for a reminder email and/or to get added to our Horror Author Event email list, please fill out the form here: bit.ly/reg-spooktastic-2024

Click through for more information!

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Drawing Spooky Stuff w/ Ira Marcks - PROGRAM FULL, BUT SEE NOTE BELOW

As part of our Spooktastic Book Fair, cartoonist Ira Marcks (author of Spirit Week, and MA Children’s Book Award nominee Shark Summer), will teach kids and teens how to draw spooky stuff!

THE PROGRAM IS FULL, BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TO BE ON THE WAITLIST AND STOP BY TO SEE IF SOMEONE ELSE DIDN'T SHOW. USUALLY WE HAVE AT LEAST A FEW NO SHOWS

Space is limited, so register here: https://bit.ly/drawing-spooky-stuff

Grades 3-12

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Mandarin Storytime and Craft

中文读书会 3-6岁宝宝 绘本,儿歌,手工

时间:每周六下午3-4点

·McAuliffe Library: 9月7,21(10am-11am); 10月5,19; 11月2,16

·Main Library: 9月14,18; 10月12,16; 11月9,23 地点:

• McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701

• Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702

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Registration: Mother Goose on the Loose

Sing songs, rhymes, and read a book. Stay after for open play and chat. Filled with fun, learning, and bonding for you and your baby! Ages 0-2.

Register starting September 3rd online or call 508-532-5570. Registraion required; space is limited.

Program is every Monday for 8 weeks from Sep. 9 - Nov. 4 (excluding holidays) from 5:30-6:30pm at the Main Library, Children's Program Room.