Events Calendar / January 2023

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Advanced Poetry Workshop

This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.

If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.

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Main Library Yarn Club

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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Stretch and Relax

Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.

If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.

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Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies

Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.

Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.

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Winter Cookie Reading Club

THU. DEC. 1-SAT. FEB. 25  | MAIN & MCAULIFFE CHILDREN’S ROOM

For every book you read, fill out a “cookie” and fill up the glasses of milk in the Children’s Rooms! Sign up anytime during Dec-Feb. February 25th we’ll have a cookies and hot cocoa party with prizes and more to wrap up our winter reading program! Ages 0-12

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Beginner Reader Book Club

Join us for a Beginner Reader level book with a fun game or craft inspired by the story! Grades K-2

January 5: Pete the Cat: Making New Friends by: James Dean

February 2: What About Worms!? by: Ryan T. Higgins

March 2: Frog and Toad are Friends by: Arnold Lobel

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Mocktails! (rescheduled)

Join us to learn how to mix some of your favorite (nonalcoholic) drinks!

Space and supplies are limited. Register at bit.ly/FPL-Mocktails
 

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Friday Night Films: Top Gun: Maverick

Join us for our free Friday Night Film: Top Gun: Maverick (2022, PG-13, 2h 11m), starring Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, and Miles Teller!

From imdb.com:

"After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it."

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Anime Club

Watch your favorite anime and eat tasty Japanese snacks!

This month we'll be making candy sushi as we watch our anime.

If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Anime Club, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/Anime-Reminder

Grades 6-12

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Bob Dodd Sunday Concert Series: Kiran Quartet

Join us for our Bob Dodd Sunday Concert featuring the Kiran Quartet with Amira Acre on piano, Johnny Mok on cello, Oliver Chang on viola, and Zoia Bologovsky on violin!

Stop by in person or go to youtube.com/framinghampubliclibrary to watch virtually! (Please note the video will appear about 10 minutes before the start of the event, but will not appear before then.)

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Monday Storytime at McAuliffe

Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.

Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.

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Author Storytime: Deborah Farmer Kris

Join us for a special storytime led by author Deborah Farmer Kris as she reads from her "All the Time" children's book series and then a themed craft after!

Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert and parent educator. She serves as a columnist and consultant for PBS KIDS, and she writes for NPR's MindShift and other national publications. For more information, visit her website is www.parenthood365.com.

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Tone and Stretch

A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.

If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again. 

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Paper Quilling

Twirl pieces of thin paper into different shapes to make one large design! Simple shape templates will be provided for inspiration.

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Advanced Poetry Workshop

This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.

If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.

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Main Library Yarn Club

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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McAuliffe Matinee: Book Club

Join us for the McAuliffe Matinee: Book Club (1h 44m, 2018, PG-13), starring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen!

Four friends' lives are turned upside down when their book club tackles the infamous "50 Shades of Grey." From discovering new romance to rekindling old flames, they inspire each other to make their next chapter the best chapter.

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Stretch and Relax

Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.

If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.

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Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies

Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.

Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.

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Author Storytime: Deborah Farmer Kris

Join us for a special storytime led by author Deborah Farmer Kris as she reads from her "All the Time" children's book series and then a themed craft after!

Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert and parent educator. She serves as a columnist and consultant for PBS KIDS, and she writes for NPR's MindShift and other national publications. For more information, visit her website is www.parenthood365.com.

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Video Game Hangout

Play video games and eat snacks!

If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Video Game Hangouts, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/VGH-Reminder

If you've already filled this out in the past, there's no need to do so again.

Grades 6-12

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Lunchtime Learning Series: R.A.D. Self-Defense

R.A.D. is a self-defense program of realistic tactics and techniques. It begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance and progresses to basic hands-on defense training. 

This condensed class, led by Debi Nau of the Framingham Police Department, covers safety strategies as well as defensive techniques. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes.

If the Library is closed due to inclement weather, this program will be held on Friday, January 27.

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Neurodiverse Storytime

This story time is particularly designed for neurodiverse children — children who are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or have difficulty sitting through our other storytimes. A parent or supporting adult should accompany the child. Registration is required and limited to create a smaller more accessible group. Please call 508-532-5636 x4 or stop by to register with a Children’s librarian.

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Film Noir Club: Collateral

Join us for January's Film Noir Club: Collateral (2004, 120m, R), starring Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx.

From imdb.com:

"A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night in Los Angeles."

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Author Talk: Just Keep Swimming: a crash, a quest and waves of hope by Cindy Kolbe

Join us in-person or online for a talk with Cindy Kolbe, author of Just Keep Swimming: a crash, a quest and waves of hope.

After an accident, a heartsick mom battles depression and guilt while a shy but determined teenager fights the harsh physical challenges of quadriplegia. Together they create a new normal, finding joy in unlikely adventures.

Just Keep Swimming: a crash, a quest, and waves of hope takes us on an incredible journey that leaves Cindy and Beth transformed. Hope is an incredibly powerful thing. And if you never give up? Hope wins.

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Advanced Poetry Workshop

This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.

If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.

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Main Library Yarn Club

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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Stretch and Relax

Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.

If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.

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Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies

Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.

Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.

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McAuliffe Morning Book Club: Skellig by David Almond

Join us in-person or online for January's McAuliffe Morning Book Club: Skellig by David Almond!

Unhappy about his baby sister's illness and the chaos of moving into a dilapidated old house, Michael retreats to the garage and finds a mysterious stranger who is something like a bird and something like an angel.

Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.

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Popcorn Trees

Join us for National Popcorn Day to make your own snowy nature scene using sticks, popcorn, and watercolors. Ages 4+

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Musicals at McAuliffe: La La Land

Join us for January's Musicals at McAuliffe: La La Land (2h 8m, 2016, PG-13), starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone!

Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts, they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

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Book Buddies: Reading to dogs!

Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 x4 or drop by to sign up for a 15 minute slot.

Improve your reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. All Ages

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Monday Storytime at McAuliffe

Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.

Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.

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Let’s Move with Eve: Yoga+ Dance, Songs & More

Join us as you and your child experience movement in a whole new way! Bring a mat or blanket and water.
Monday 1/23, 2/27, 3/27 11:00 – 12:00
Tuesday 1/31 10:00-11:00
Friday 2/17, 3/17 12:00- 1:00

This event is funded through the generosity of the Framingham Cultural Council in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham, the Framingham Public Library, and Pelham Lifelong Learning Center.

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Monday Matinee: Little Women

Join us for January's Monday Matinee: Little Women (PG, 2019, 2h 15m), starrring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and Timothée Chalamet.

From imdb.com:

"Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, telling the beloved story of the March sisters - four young women, each determined to live life on her own terms."

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Tone and Stretch

A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.

If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again. 

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Sustainability Series: Get Comfy with Heat Pumps

Have you heard of heat pumps or mini-splits or ductless heat and cool units and wondered about them? Join us in a vendor-free environment to find out how to evaluate what type is right for your home, how to choose a vendor, and how to compare quotes.

Join us in-person or watch on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/FraminghamPublicLibrary.

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Board Game Night

Join us at McAuliffe for a night of rapid-fire card games - all easy to learn and fun to play! This month we’re featuring Anomia, Exploding Kittens and Uno, so there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy.

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Community Puzzle Swap!

What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them! Bring your puzzles to exchange with others. No puzzle to swap? Come anyway; there are always extras for you to take. All ages and levels welcome.

No registration required. For updated mask requirements, please check our website.

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Mug Meals @ McAuliffe Branch

Join us to make something delicious entirely in a mug!

This month we'll be making cinnamon rolls since to keep cozy during the winter.

If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Mug Meals programs, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/mug-meals-reminder

If you've already filled this out in the past, there's no need to do so again.

Grades 6-12

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Advanced Poetry Workshop

This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.

If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.

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Main Library Yarn Club

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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McAuliffe Matinee: Interstellar

Join us for the McAuliffe Matinee: Interstellar (2h 49m, 2013, PG-13), starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway.

In Earth's future, a global crop blight and second Dust Bowl are slowly rendering the planet uninhabitable. Professor Brand (Michael Caine), a brilliant NASA physicist, is working on plans to save mankind by transporting Earth's population to a new home via a wormhole. But first, Brand must send former NASA pilot Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) and a team of researchers through the wormhole and across the galaxy to find out which of three planets could be mankind's new home.

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Open Lego & Block Build

Make something creative with our supplied LEGOs and blocks! Leave your name with the creations and we'll display it! Ages 5+

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Stretch and Relax

Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.

If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.

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Yarn Social Hour

Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.

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Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies

Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one Resume Help and Job Searching Strategies with professional career coach Ed Lawrence.

Appointments are free and available every Thursday from 9am-1:30pm online via Zoom. Please email elawrence@minlib.net to schedule your appointment.

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Winter Cookie Reading Club

THU. DEC. 1-SAT. FEB. 25  | MAIN & MCAULIFFE CHILDREN’S ROOM

For every book you read, fill out a “cookie” and fill up the glasses of milk in the Children’s Rooms! Sign up anytime during Dec-Feb. February 25th we’ll have a cookies and hot cocoa party with prizes and more to wrap up our winter reading program! Ages 0-12

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Virtual Reality Tour: Anne Frank House

Join us in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day to experience a Virtual Reality tour of the Anne Frank House using the Oculus Rift.

Please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 to reserve your 45 minute time block.

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Mug Meals @ Main Library

Join us to make something delicious entirely in a mug!

This month we'll be making cinnamon rolls since to keep cozy during the winter.

If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Mug Meals programs, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/mug-meals-reminder

If you've already filled this out in the past, there's no need to do so again.

Grades 6-12

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Virtual Reality Tour: Anne Frank House

Join us in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day to experience a Virtual Reality tour of the Anne Frank House using the Oculus Rift.

Please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 to reserve your 45 minute time block.

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2023 Space Week at Christa McAuliffe Branch Library: Moment of Silence

Observe a moment of silence in recognition of the 37th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Following the moment of silence, Dr. Irene Porro of the Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning at Framingham State University will remark upon Christa’s legacy and how the space center will honor it through the McAuliffe Center’s redesign project.

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CANCELLED: Sensory Crafts: Light Board Play

CANCELLED: Sensory activities for infants need to be fun, safe, and simple, so join us for this program in helping your baby explore. Build, spell, & create with blocks & shapes on a light table! Ages 0-4.

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Monday Storytime at McAuliffe

Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.

Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.

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Tone and Stretch

A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.

If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again. 

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Lego League

Make a LEGO creation based on each month’s theme. January’s theme is Marble Maze!

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Let’s Move with Eve: Yoga+ Dance, Songs & More

Join us as you and your child experience movement in a whole new way! Bring a mat or blanket and water.
Monday 1/23, 2/27, 3/27 11:00 – 12:00
Tuesday 1/31 10:00-11:00
Friday 2/17, 3/17 12:00- 1:00

This event is funded through the generosity of the Framingham Cultural Council in partnership with the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham, the Framingham Public Library, and Pelham Lifelong Learning Center.

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Advanced Poetry Workshop

This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.

If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.