Events Calendar / January 15, 2026

McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende

In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende

The McAuliffe Branch hosts two book discussion groups to discuss various fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary and classic literature. You can join us anytime to discuss one particular book or become a regular. Register here: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions

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Homework Center - Main Library

The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!

Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM

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Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout

A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.

Grades 6-12

Lifelong Learning Lecture: Disinformation, Misinformation, and Just Plain Lies thumbnail Photo

Lifelong Learning Lecture: Disinformation, Misinformation, and Just Plain Lies

We live in an age where information about politics is more readily available than ever, but we also seem to feel more uncertain about how much of that information we can trust. Join us as we examine how information is often manipulated in political discussions, and how we can be on our guard against information which is designed to mislead us.

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Lifelong Learning Lecture: Disinformation, Misinformation, and Just Plain Lies

Guest speaker: Dr. David Smailes, Former Associate Professor of Political Science, Law and Global Studies, Framingham State University

We live in an age where information about politics is more readily available than ever, but we also seem to feel more uncertain about how much of that information we can trust. Join us as we examine how information is often manipulated in political discussions and how we can be on our guard against information that is designed to mislead us.

All Lifelong Learning mailing list recipients receive the Zoom link. If you have not joined our Lifelong Learning mailing list, go to bit.ly/Lifelong-Learning-Lectures.