Events Calendar / May 20, 2026

Storytime in the Parks

• May 20, 2026 , 10:00 am - 10:45 am

We're taking storytime on the go this summer in Framingham! Join us for a themed storytime and craft, a visit on the Bookmobile, and the occasional activity brought to you by Parks & Recreation! 

All stops are accessible by MWTA busses. If traveling by MWTA bus, notify driver along route by park to stop.

Wednesdays in May, June, July, and August!

5/6 - Cushing Memorial Park Academy Building

5/20 - Roosevelt Park

6/3 - Woodfield Park

6/17 - Furber Park

In case of rain, storytime will be held in the Academy Building at Cushing Memorial Park.

• Bookmobile
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• Kids
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• Crafts
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• Storytime

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

• May 20, 2026 , 10:00 am - 11:00 am / Main Library, Costin Room

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 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

• Main Library
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• Adults
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• Weekly
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• Crafts

McAuliffe Matinee: The Joy Luck Club

• May 20, 2026 , 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm / McAuliffe Branch, Community Room

Four Chinese women along with their mothers delve into their past and try to find answers. Slowly, this search helps them to understand the complex relationship they share with each other. (R, 1993, 2hr 19min)

• Main Library
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• Monthly
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• Movies

Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize

• May 20, 2026 , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm / Online via Zoom

Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes

• Adults
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• Weekly
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• Exercise
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• Health

Homework Center - McAuliffe Branch

• May 20, 2026 , 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm / McAuliffe Branch Community Room

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!

Wednesdays 3PM=5PM

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour

• May 20, 2026 , 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm / McAuliffe Branch, Craft Room

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 6PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10AM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

• McAuliffe Branch
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• Teens
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• Adults
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• Weekly
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• Crafts

Writing Together on Wednesdays

• May 20, 2026 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Main Library | J Program Room

Bring your writing tools and join us as we build a local community of writers. No experience required, only a will to write and connect.

• Main Library
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• Monthly
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• Writing

Craft Ladies: Kinusaiga Fabric Art

• May 20, 2026 , 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm / McAuliffe Branch, Community Room

Kinusaiga is a Japanese art form created by Setsu Maeno in the 1980's. Originally created by tucking silks into slits cut into wood, we will be creating our own works of art using foam blocks and scraps of fabric. Registration is required and opens on May 1st. Registration Link: tinyurl.com/CraftLadies052026

• Adults
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• Monthly
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• Crafts