Events Calendar / May 2018

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Journal Writers Group: SPECIAL 12 WEEK SESSION: The Artist’s Way

Join us for an amazing twelve weeks as we discuss Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. This international bestseller has inspired millions to overcome the limiting beliefs and fears that inhibit the creative process. In it, Julia Cameron takes readers on an amazing twelve week journey to discover the inextricable link between their spiritual and creative selves.


This groundbreaking program includes:
• An Introduction to two of Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – “The Morning Pages and The Artist Date”
• Hundreds of highly effective exercises and activities
• Guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors
 

Program runs every Tuesday from January 8 - March 26.

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Poetry Workshop

Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus at Framingham State University

This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should bring copies.

Alan’s collection, Immortality, was awarded the Massachusetts Book Award for Poetry in 2016.

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American Girl comes to McAuliffe Library

Come into the library and play with Luciana and several other American Girl dolls and their accessories! Crafts will be included. Space is limited for this event.
Please register by calling 508-532-5636 X5 or drop by the Children's room to reserve your spot!
For grades K+

American Girl comes to McAuliffe Library thumbnail Photo

American Girl comes to McAuliffe Library

Come into the library and play with Luciana and several other American Girl dolls and their accessories! Crafts will be included. Space is limited for this event.
Please register by calling 508-532-5636 X5 or drop by the Children's room to reserve your spot!
For grades K+

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Faith Traditions in America: Panel Discussion

This is a three part series on the following Wednesdays, 7-8:00pm:

  • April 25, McAuliffe Branch, Community Room – Part 1: Christianity, Islam and Judaism
  • May 2, McAuliffe Branch, Community Room – Part 2: An Overview of the Sacred Texts of Christianity, Islam and Judaism
  • May 9, Main Library, Costin Room – Part 3: How We Celebrate Holy Days and Their Significance

Speakers:

  • Rev. Jason Rutherford, First Baptist Church, Framingham
  • Rabbi Dr. Laurence Bazer, Temple Beth Shalom, Framingham
  • Shaheen Akhtar, Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland
  • Rabbi Sharon Sobel, Temple Beth Am, Framingham 
  • Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark, Edwards Church, UCC, Framingham
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Weekly Storytime at Main Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and a thematic craft.

For Ages 3-5.

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Healthy Living Series: Chair Yoga

Experience chair yoga and feel better! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting in a chair.  No experience necessary.

Instructor Vicki Brunelle has owned her own yoga studio for 18 years and currently teaches at a senior center as well. She has been teaching classes for over 20 years.

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Early Release KEVA Plank Building

Explore your artistic nature, problem solve and engage in play with the deceptively simple KEVA planks. Amaze us with your creations!

For grades K+.

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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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Brown Bag Learning Series: Introduction to Homeopathy

Looking for natural relief for your symptoms?  Join Vera Volfson as she gives an introduction to Homeopathy and discusses remedies for alleviating conditions such as hay fever, eczema, poison ivy and Lyme disease.  She will be happy to answer your questions on the topics presented.  A free 30 minute private consultation will be offered for attendees. Join Vera as she explores a holistic approach to health and learn how to alleviate your conditions naturally. Presented by Vera Volfson.

ABOUT VERA VOLFSON
Vera Volfson, CCH, RSHom (NA) is nationally certified in classical homeopathy and is a registered member of the North American Society of Homeopaths. She has a private practice in Framingham, MA. Vera is certified in several other holistic modalities, homotoxicology (FCT and CEASE) and Pranic Healing. Visit behealthyhomeopathy.com for more information.

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Book Buddy: Read to Dogs at McAuliffe

Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to our Book Buddy. Certified Reading/Therapy Dog, Chewie and our newest pal Rocky, listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.

Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 x5 or drop by sign up for a 15 minute slot.

All ages.

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Book Buddy: Read to Dogs at Main Library

Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to one of our furry friends! Book Buddy Certified Reading/Therapy Dogs Lilah, Montana, and Eloise listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.

Registration required. Call 508-532-5570, press 4, or drop by to sign up for a 15 minute slot.

Book Buddy: Read to Dogs at Main Library thumbnail Photo

Book Buddy: Read to Dogs at Main Library

Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to one of our furry friends! Book Buddy Certified Reading/Therapy Dogs Lilah, Montana, and Eloise listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.

Registration required. Call 508-532-5570, press 4, or drop by to sign up for a 15 minute slot.

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Sunday Concert Series: Arneis Quartet

The Arneis Quartet will perform string quartets by Haydn and Beethoven.

“The Arneis Quartet have already achieved something it often takes years to develop: a unique collective sound which is as warm and full of sparkle as liquid gold.” — The Boston Musical Intelligencer.

The series is sponsored in part by Roche Brothers, Metro Credit Union,Morton Shuman Law Offices and Friends of the Framingham Library.

Films Around the World Series: Wadjda thumbnail Photo

Films Around the World Series: Wadjda

Discussion Leader: Arthur Nolletti, Professor Emeritus, Framingham State University

In a country where girls are not permitted to ride bikes, 10 year old Wadjda is determined to own one so that she can compete in a race. Haifaa Al-Mansour’s comedy drama is about the desire for female freedom and provides a unique glimpse into Saudi society.

(2012). 98 min. Arabic with English subtitles.

Sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

Healthy Living Series: Let’s Talk Nutrition thumbnail Photo

Healthy Living Series: Let’s Talk Nutrition

Jane Polley will discuss:

  • Navigating Restaurants and Social Situations
  • Carbohydrates, protein, fat: simplify the science and connect the synergistic relationship of these “essential” nutrients
  • Misleading Marketing: unravel confusing words and terms that are intentionally used to mislead us into “regretful purchasing”
  • Dopamine & Serotonin: learn more about “the addictive nature” of food and strategies to find balance without deprivation
Journal Writers Group: SPECIAL 12 WEEK SESSION: The Artist’s Way thumbnail Photo

Journal Writers Group: SPECIAL 12 WEEK SESSION: The Artist’s Way

Join us for an amazing twelve weeks as we discuss Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. This international bestseller has inspired millions to overcome the limiting beliefs and fears that inhibit the creative process. In it, Julia Cameron takes readers on an amazing twelve week journey to discover the inextricable link between their spiritual and creative selves.


This groundbreaking program includes:
• An Introduction to two of Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – “The Morning Pages and The Artist Date”
• Hundreds of highly effective exercises and activities
• Guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors
 

Program runs every Tuesday from January 8 - March 26.

Poetry Workshop thumbnail Photo

Poetry Workshop

Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus at Framingham State University

This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should bring copies.

Alan’s collection, Immortality, was awarded the Massachusetts Book Award for Poetry in 2016.

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Origami Workshop Series

Join us for another exciting workshop series with Origami expert Lucas Gustafson! Lucas is a high schooler who started folding at the age of 6 and is a longtime member of the Origami Club at MIT. With his help, participants will learn how to fold animals and geometric shapes!

For ages 7+.

Faith Traditions in America: Panel Discussion thumbnail Photo

Faith Traditions in America: Panel Discussion

This is a three part series on the following Wednesdays, 7-8:00pm:

  • April 25, McAuliffe Branch, Community Room – Part 1: Christianity, Islam and Judaism
  • May 2, McAuliffe Branch, Community Room – Part 2: An Overview of the Sacred Texts of Christianity, Islam and Judaism
  • May 9, Main Library, Costin Room – Part 3: How We Celebrate Holy Days and Their Significance

Speakers:

  • Rev. Jason Rutherford, First Baptist Church, Framingham
  • Rabbi Dr. Laurence Bazer, Temple Beth Shalom, Framingham
  • Shaheen Akhtar, Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland
  • Rabbi Sharon Sobel, Temple Beth Am, Framingham 
  • Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark, Edwards Church, UCC, Framingham
Sci-Fi Book Group: Old Man’s War by John Scalzi thumbnail Photo

Sci-Fi Book Group: Old Man’s War by John Scalzi

What’s a 75-year-old widower to do in the final stage of his life? Become a soldier, of course! In this space opera, John Perry joins the Colonial Defense Force, which defends Earth’s interstellar colonies against alien invasions—and discovers a very special incentive to remain in service.

Weekly Storytime at Main Library thumbnail Photo

Weekly Storytime at Main Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and a thematic craft.

For Ages 3-5.

Healthy Living Series: Chair Yoga thumbnail Photo

Healthy Living Series: Chair Yoga

Experience chair yoga and feel better! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting in a chair.  No experience necessary.

Instructor Vicki Brunelle has owned her own yoga studio for 18 years and currently teaches at a senior center as well. She has been teaching classes for over 20 years.

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Bookmarkers Book Group!

On Thursday May 10th (grades K-2) and Thursday May 17th (grades 3-5) enjoy reading by meeting with friends to choose, read, and discuss books together. You’ll increase your comprehension, discuss what you know, and turn reading into a social activity that encourages more reading! Interested? Come choose the first book to read and help shape how Bookmarkers will work!

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Drop-in Baby Lapsit at Main Library

Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at baby lapsit time!  Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. 

Ages 0-2 with caregiver.

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Friday Night Movie: The Shape of Water

Academy Award winner for Best Picture for 2017. At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature held in captivity.

(2017) 123 min. Rated R.

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Mother’s Day Open Craft

Drop in and make a heartfelt handicraft for your mom to celebrate her on her day!
We supply materials and ideas; you supply the clever hands and the loving hearts.

All ages are welcome!

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Fifth Annual Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea Fundraiser For The Homework Center

Hola! Bring a favorite lady to the Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea! This Spring, we feature clothing designed with a nod to Spain! Guests will view a variety of Spring fashions and have the opportunity to purchase pieces they love! A wonderful Mother’s Day gift for mom, grandma, a sister or friends.

Tickets are $25.00. Available for purchase at the Main Library and the Christa McAuliffe Branch. Proceeds will benefit the Homework Center Program.

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Common Threads Poetry Discussion Group

Common Threads is a publication of 7-10 poems by Massachusetts poets with a guide to reading and discussing the poems and videos of the poems being read. This year’s theme is: Born to Be Lonely: Massachusetts Poets on Connection and Disconnection. All are welcome to attend and participate. If possible, please download your copy of Common Threads before the program at www.masspoetry.org/commonthreads. Led by poet Polly Brown and Jeanne Kelley, Common Threads Advisory Committee member.

Journal Writers Group: SPECIAL 12 WEEK SESSION: The Artist’s Way thumbnail Photo

Journal Writers Group: SPECIAL 12 WEEK SESSION: The Artist’s Way

Join us for an amazing twelve weeks as we discuss Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. This international bestseller has inspired millions to overcome the limiting beliefs and fears that inhibit the creative process. In it, Julia Cameron takes readers on an amazing twelve week journey to discover the inextricable link between their spiritual and creative selves.


This groundbreaking program includes:
• An Introduction to two of Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – “The Morning Pages and The Artist Date”
• Hundreds of highly effective exercises and activities
• Guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors
 

Program runs every Tuesday from January 8 - March 26.

Poetry Workshop thumbnail Photo

Poetry Workshop

Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus at Framingham State University

This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should bring copies.

Alan’s collection, Immortality, was awarded the Massachusetts Book Award for Poetry in 2016.

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Raise the Roof: Documentary

Discussion Leaders: Laura Brown, Rashin Fahandejsaadi and Marie Brown


Artists Rick and Laura Brown are not Jewish and not Polish, and yet they set out to rebuild Gwoździec, one of the magnificent 18th-century wooden synagogues of Poland, the last of which were destroyed by Nazis during WWII. Their vision inspired hundreds of people to join them. Using their hands, old tools and techniques they rediscover Gwoździec’s history, culture, and art.

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McAuliffe Branch Book Group: The Princess Bride

You’ve seen the movie but have you read the book?! Lose yourself in William Goldman’s hilarious and touching novel on which he based the screenplay for the beloved 1987 film, The Princess Bride. This novel within a novel not only tells a tale of ‘true love and high adventure’ but explores childhood nostalgia and grown-up disillusionment while reminding us that wonder and joy still live deep within each of us.

Lena Kilburn leads the discussion.

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Weekly Storytime at Main Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and a thematic craft.

For Ages 3-5.

Adult Coloring Night thumbnail Photo

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.

Bookmarkers Book Group! thumbnail Photo

Bookmarkers Book Group!

On Thursday May 10th (grades K-2) and Thursday May 17th (grades 3-5) enjoy reading by meeting with friends to choose, read, and discuss books together. You’ll increase your comprehension, discuss what you know, and turn reading into a social activity that encourages more reading! Interested? Come choose the first book to read and help shape how Bookmarkers will work!

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Lifelong Learning Lecture: Before JFK: Anti-Catholicism and American Politics

Guest Speaker: Dr. Sarah Mulhall Adelman, PhD, Associate Professor, Framingham State University

This talk explores the historical roots of American fears that Catholicism and Catholic officeholders were a threat to American democracy, and why John F. Kennedy famously reassured the American public that he would not be beholden to priests or the Pope if elected President.


(This event was rescheduled from March 8)

PBS’s POV Movie Series: Mother’s Day thumbnail Photo

PBS’s POV Movie Series: Mother’s Day

Once a year on Mother's Day, a charity bus service takes children to visit their mothers in prison across California. Nearly one in ten of the state's children have a parent in prison. Many are unable to regularly visit their incarcerated parents because remote, rural prisons are often difficult to access for low-income families. Through this bus journey, Mother's Day explores the impact of mass incarceration on an entire generation of youth.

Doors open at 6:30pm.

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Royal Wedding Viewing Party

Please join us as we stream live the Royal Wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The McAuliffe Library will open at 6:30AM. Tea, coffee, and pastries will be served! All are welcome!

Book Buddy: Read to Dogs at McAuliffe thumbnail Photo

Book Buddy: Read to Dogs at McAuliffe

Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to our Book Buddy. Certified Reading/Therapy Dog, Chewie and our newest pal Rocky, listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.

Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 x5 or drop by sign up for a 15 minute slot.

All ages.

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Friends Book Sale

9:30am-3:00pm: Open to Friends Members
10:00am-3:00pm: Open to the Public

Most books $1.00 or less, children’s $.50 or less, single DVDs $3.00.

This month why not try a new author? Our popular author hard cover books will be Buy One for $1.00 Get One Free. Plus we are featuring a selection of art Books and cookbooks for $2.00 each.

Donations are gratefully accepted and may be brought in the day of the sale or made at the Library during the week.

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Drop-in Baby Lapsit at Main Library

Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at baby lapsit time!  Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. 

Ages 0-2 with caregiver.

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Learn How to Use Mango Languages

Find out how you can use Mango Languages to learn a new language. Bring your Framingham library card, and Sabrina Richardson from Mango will help get you signed up. She can demonstrate how to use Mango and can guide you on installing the Mango app on your smartphone or tablet. For further information please call 508-532-5570 x4361.  If you can’t make it on Saturday, stop by the Reference desk for a quick introduction to Mango or call us to schedule a longer one-to-one appointment.

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Book Buddy: Read to Dogs at Main Library

Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to one of our furry friends! Book Buddy Certified Reading/Therapy Dogs Lilah, Montana, and Eloise listen as children read aloud from a book of their choice.

Registration required. Call 508-532-5570, press 4, or drop by to sign up for a 15 minute slot.

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Monday Matinee: LadyBird

In 2002, an artistically inclined seventeen-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California. This 2017 Oscar Best Picture nominee stars Saoirse Ronan.

(2017) 94 min. Rated R.

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Mindfulness Book Group: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Join us as we discuss this book about a week long celebration between the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. During this time together, they speak about the nature of true joy even in the face of adversity.  Meditation to follow.

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Medicare Supplement Insurance: Understanding your Medigap Choices

Medigap is extra health insurance that you buy from a private company to pay health care costs not covered by Original Medicare, such as co-payments, deductibles, and health care if you travel outside the U.S. Tracy Furgason, of Weiss & Grey House Publishing, will cover the following topics:

  • Learn What Medicare Does and Does Not Cover
  • Find Out Your Options
  • Pick a Medigap Plan 
  • View Rates for each Plan & Insurer, so you can be sure you're getting the best rate 
  • Locate the Best Insurers (from an Independent, Unbiased source)

 

This is an informational session only. No sign ups or sales will be made.

Journal Writers Group: SPECIAL 12 WEEK SESSION: The Artist’s Way thumbnail Photo

Journal Writers Group: SPECIAL 12 WEEK SESSION: The Artist’s Way

Join us for an amazing twelve weeks as we discuss Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. This international bestseller has inspired millions to overcome the limiting beliefs and fears that inhibit the creative process. In it, Julia Cameron takes readers on an amazing twelve week journey to discover the inextricable link between their spiritual and creative selves.


This groundbreaking program includes:
• An Introduction to two of Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – “The Morning Pages and The Artist Date”
• Hundreds of highly effective exercises and activities
• Guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors
 

Program runs every Tuesday from January 8 - March 26.

Poetry Workshop thumbnail Photo

Poetry Workshop

Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus at Framingham State University

This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should bring copies.

Alan’s collection, Immortality, was awarded the Massachusetts Book Award for Poetry in 2016.

Origami Workshop Series thumbnail Photo

Origami Workshop Series

Join us for another exciting workshop series with Origami expert Lucas Gustafson! Lucas is a high schooler who started folding at the age of 6 and is a longtime member of the Origami Club at MIT. With his help, participants will learn how to fold animals and geometric shapes!

For ages 7+.

Weekly Storytime at Main Library thumbnail Photo

Weekly Storytime at Main Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and a thematic craft.

For Ages 3-5.

Healthy Living Series: Chair Yoga thumbnail Photo

Healthy Living Series: Chair Yoga

Experience chair yoga and feel better! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting in a chair.  No experience necessary.

Instructor Vicki Brunelle has owned her own yoga studio for 18 years and currently teaches at a senior center as well. She has been teaching classes for over 20 years.

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Healthy Living Series: Let’s Talk Nutrition

Jane Polley will discuss:

  • Navigating Restaurants and Social Situations
  • Carbohydrates, protein, fat: simplify the science and connect the synergistic relationship of these “essential” nutrients
  • Misleading Marketing: unravel confusing words and terms that are intentionally used to mislead us into “regretful purchasing”
  • Dopamine & Serotonin: learn more about “the addictive nature” of food and strategies to find balance without deprivation
What’s the Buzz? The Fifth Annual Town-Wide Middle School Spelling Bee thumbnail Photo

What’s the Buzz? The Fifth Annual Town-Wide Middle School Spelling Bee

Master of Ceremonies: Jack Lewis, State Representative

Spelling Bee Official Judge: Framingham High School, English Department Head, Mr. Cook

Teams of students from each of our middle schools will compete using words from the Scripps Spelling Bee Word List, the word list used by U.S. National Spelling Champions.

Team sign up forms and Scripps National Spelling Bee study lists will be available at all middle school offices Monday, April 9th. Three students per team/three teams per school.

Come and cheer for the students who are representing each of Framingham’s Middle Schools!

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Drop-in Baby Lapsit at Main Library

Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at baby lapsit time!  Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. 

Ages 0-2 with caregiver.

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AniManga Club

AniManga club is for everyone who enjoys all things Anime and Manga.

Journal Writers Group: SPECIAL 12 WEEK SESSION: The Artist’s Way thumbnail Photo

Journal Writers Group: SPECIAL 12 WEEK SESSION: The Artist’s Way

Join us for an amazing twelve weeks as we discuss Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. This international bestseller has inspired millions to overcome the limiting beliefs and fears that inhibit the creative process. In it, Julia Cameron takes readers on an amazing twelve week journey to discover the inextricable link between their spiritual and creative selves.


This groundbreaking program includes:
• An Introduction to two of Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – “The Morning Pages and The Artist Date”
• Hundreds of highly effective exercises and activities
• Guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors
 

Program runs every Tuesday from January 8 - March 26.

Poetry Workshop thumbnail Photo

Poetry Workshop

Led by Alan Feldman, Professor Emeritus at Framingham State University

This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to have their work discussed should bring copies.

Alan’s collection, Immortality, was awarded the Massachusetts Book Award for Poetry in 2016.

Weekly Storytime at Main Library thumbnail Photo

Weekly Storytime at Main Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and a thematic craft.

For Ages 3-5.

Healthy Living Series: Chair Yoga thumbnail Photo

Healthy Living Series: Chair Yoga

Experience chair yoga and feel better! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced while sitting in a chair.  No experience necessary.

Instructor Vicki Brunelle has owned her own yoga studio for 18 years and currently teaches at a senior center as well. She has been teaching classes for over 20 years.