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.
DEC. 1-SAT. FEB. 24 | 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 24th we’ll have a cookies and hot cocoa party with prizes and more to wrap up our winter reading program! Ages 0-12
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Join us as you and your child experience movement in a whole new way!
Yoga is the perfect wholesome activity for young children where the participants can explore and experience the joy of movement and freedom of expression within a supportive, creative environment, regardless of age and experience. This class is imaginative, playful and varies from very active to quietly meditative. Together children and parents will explore yoga poses and relaxation techniques through stories, games, books and songs. All abilities and ages are welcome for this one of a kind experience.
Bring a mat or blanket and water. Led by Eve Costarelli, Founder of Always Be Dancing
Join NPR rock critic, Beatles author, and Emerson College Associate Professor Tim Riley as he discusses Peter Jackson’s Get Back series, which uses archived footage from the Beatles Let It Be rehearsals in January of 1970.
Come in person to the Main Library, Costin Room at 7PM or stream online from our YouTube channel.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 x4 or drop by to sign up for a time slot.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5636 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5636 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.
Inspired by the works of Alma Woodsey Thomas, paint your own version of her final piece The Eclipse in celebration of Black History Month. 5+
Join us as you and your child experience movement in a whole new way!
Yoga is the perfect wholesome activity for young children where the participants can explore and experience the joy of movement and freedom of expression within a supportive, creative environment, regardless of age and experience. This class is imaginative, playful and varies from very active to quietly meditative. Together children and parents will explore yoga poses and relaxation techniques through stories, games, books and songs. All abilities and ages are welcome for this one of a kind experience.
Bring a mat or blanket and water. Led by Eve Costarelli, Founder of Always Be Dancing
Join us on February 4 for our rescheduled concert with Echo Bridge Cello, featuring cellists Agnes Kim, Hyun-Ji Kwon, Jaehee Ju, and Young Sook Lee.
Come in person to the Main Library, Costin Room or stream live on YouTube at youtube.com/FraminghamPublicLibrary.
This event is sponsored in part by Roche Brothers, St. Mary’s Credit Union, Friends of the Framingham Library, and Framingham Cultural Council.
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.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Learn about Harriet Tubman for Black History Month. Ages 2+.
With string, tissue paper, paint and imagination create your own windsock to hang in the wind! Ages 5+
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.
Only for registered participants. Ask the Children’s Desk about the next 8 week session. Ages 0-2.
Sing songs, rhymes, and read a book in 30 minutes filled with fun, learning, and bonding for you and your baby! Stay after to chat and connect with other caregivers.
Create your own piece of 3D art using only an old book and your bare hands.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our community of supportive peers and use Computer Science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn by reading excerpts from our books Learn to Code and Change the World and The Friendship Code, practice new skills by completing fun and simple online coding tutorials, and build community through interactive activities with the rest of your Club. Our 3-5th Grade Clubs help build the foundational skills and understanding of computer science concepts and sisterhood through a reading discussion and coding activities. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build fun projects to share with friends and family. Technology will be provided.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
There are two ways you can register. Child must be registered prior to the first session, October 16, 2023. The program is cumulative so registrants are expected to attend all sessions.
Register from home. Go to: hq.girlswhocode.com & click “sign up” to set up an account. Select “United States”' from the dropdown and enter your child’s birth date. Then agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enter your email address to receive an email with parent/guardian information about HQ. Enter your child’s full name and create a unique username and a password. You will be redirected to Join Your Program and enter your child’s Club Code. 3rd-5th Grade club code: MA51695.
Stop into the Children's room at the Main Library & fill out a registration form.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
A man visits the last hometown of Vincent Van Gogh, to deliver his final letter. Taking place in 1890 France, the man investigates what might have taken place in the last days of the painter.
1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER
2nd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
This Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from new players to junior chess masters! Chess boards are provided, but you can bring your own. Staff are available to help with questions, but will not be teaching chess. For Elementary and Middle School Students.
Join the Main Library Adult Book Club online for our February book pick: "Matrix" by Lauren Groff. Registration for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.
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.
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.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
The first example of a puzzle purse dates all the way back to the 1700s. These paper puzzles were most often used to send personal messages for Valentine’s Day and were very popular in the Victorian era. All ages are welcome to join us to create your own puzzle purses to send messages to friends and family. Drop in any time between 2pm and 7pm.
Once you’ve signed up for the server, you’ll be able to use it whenever you want. But if you want to build when you know there will be other people on too, join us every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 PM. We can chat, work on group builds, and/or explore the map together.
If you don't yet have access to the server, visit www.framinghamlibrary.org/minecraft for more details and the application form.
Must Be Accepted on Minecraft Server to Participate
Grades 4-12
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This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets! All Ages.
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.
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.
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.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
We go beyond books with our Library of Things collection at Framingham Public Library! Learning, growth, sharing, fun, and some practical help are some of the ways we provide enrichment for our community. At our Petting Zoo you will have the opportunity to take a look at what we have in stock, and ask any questions you may have.
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon by creating your own accordion paper dragon puppet. All Ages.
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon by creating your own accordion paper dragon puppet. All Ages.
Join us in a community celebration of Lunar New Year with activities, crafts, and performances by students at Walsh Middle School and Framingham High. All Ages.
It’s time to treat yourself, so we’re going to make bath bombs! You’ll get to mix your own batch to take home with you, and even learn a little chemistry when I teach you how to mix them so they explode in water.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
Join us on February 11 for our Sunday concert, featuring Greater Worcester Opera!
Come in person at the Main Library or stream live on YouTube at youtube.com/FraminghamPublicLibrary.
This event is sponsored in part by Roche Brothers, St. Mary’s Credit Union, Friends of the Framingham Library, and Framingham Cultural Council.
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.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
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.
Only for registered participants. Ask the Children’s Desk about the next 8 week session. Ages 0-2.
Sing songs, rhymes, and read a book in 30 minutes filled with fun, learning, and bonding for you and your baby! Stay after to chat and connect with other caregivers.
Create your own piece of 3D art using only an old book and your bare hands.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
McAuliffe Branch Community Room - Please note date change
Embark upon a journey of magical realms and boundless imagination with Dungeons & Dragons. Guiding you on this quest is the mast of worlds, our DM, Jeff, whose enchanting storytelling shall weave the threads of magic. Space is limited.
Registration Required: https://forms.gle/Bi6SpuRRLY3r5Kdt9
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Celebrate Clifford the Big Red Dog’s™ birthday with a story and a craft. Ages 2+
Make a fizzy valentine by combining science, art, and love. Ages 4+
1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER
2nd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
This Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from new players to junior chess masters! Chess boards are provided, but you can bring your own. Staff are available to help with questions, but will not be teaching chess. For Elementary and Middle School Students.
Due to the snow, this event has been rescheduled to February 27th.
Dive into a poetic tapestry of queer experiences this Black History Month with poet Michael Brown! Journey through the verses of queer male poets of color and discuss themes of gender, sexuality, and race. Then craft ‘Where I am From’ poems.
Join us in person or stream live on YouTube at youtube.com/FraminghamPublicLibrary
From the acclaimed author of Imagine Wanting Only This--a timely and moving meditation on isolation and longing, both as individuals and as a society.
In Seek You, Kristen Radtke's wide-ranging exploration of our inner lives and public selves, Radtke digs into the ways in which we attempt to feel closer to one another, and the distance that remains. Through the lenses of gender and violence, technology and art, Radtke ushers us through a history of loneliness and longing, and shares what feels impossible to share.
Zoom register at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
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.
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.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Anna Brady plans to travel to Dublin, Ireland to propose to her boyfriend Jeremy on February 29, leap day, because, according to Irish tradition, a man who receives a marriage proposal on a leap day must accept it.
Once you’ve signed up for the server, you’ll be able to use it whenever you want. But if you want to build when you know there will be other people on too, join us every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 PM. We can chat, work on group builds, and/or explore the map together.
If you don't yet have access to the server, visit www.framinghamlibrary.org/minecraft for more details and the application form.
Must Be Accepted on Minecraft Server to Participate
Grades 4-12
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Want to improve your job interview skills? Join career coach Ed Lawrence for this free monthly practice session. No registration necessary. Drop-ins welcome!
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.
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.
Join us for February's Science Fiction Book Club: "Black Empire" by George Schuyler. Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.
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.
Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals from its war wounds, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer's son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julian Carax. But when he sets out to find the author's other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax's books in existence.
Zoom register at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Join Leslie Gabriele of With Love and Gratitude on the third Thursday of each month for a half hour of guided meditation and other opportunities for carefree relaxation.
Join our Meditation mailing list to receive a monthly email with Zoom link.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
The music of The Beatles and the Vietnam War form the backdrop for the romance between an upper-class American girl and a poor Liverpudlian artist.
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your child explore. Ages 1-4.
Join us and your local, fellow veterans on the 3rd Friday of each month for free coffee and light refreshments.
This program is a collaboration between the Framingham Public Library and the City of Framingham Veterans Services.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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
Grades 6-12
In honor of Black History Month, we are creating Brain Cells in memory of Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, Framingham Native and known for his significant contributions to the study of Alzheimer's disease during his career. All Ages
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except for July and August) beginning at 10am for our monthly book sale at the Main Library.
Help support your local library! Learn more and join Friends of the Framingham Library.
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5570 x4 or drop by to sign up for a time slot.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.
It’s time to treat yourself, so we’re going to make bath bombs! You’ll get to mix your own batch to take home with you, and even learn a little chemistry when I teach you how to mix them so they explode in water.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
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.
Don your comfiest attire (pjs welcome) and come curl up by our (artificial) fireplace! Sip a hot drink and have a snack while reading a book, doing a puzzle, crafting, or enjoying other relaxing activities. This day long event is BYOB (Bring Your Own Blanket) and open to all ages.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Celebrate Clifford the Big Red Dog’s™ birthday with a story and a craft. Ages 2+
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 or drop by to sign up for a time slot.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5636 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5636 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.
Weave your own paper patterns inspired by Kente, a Ghanaian textile that embodies pride in the African diaspora. Ages 6+
From the acclaimed author of Imagine Wanting Only This--a timely and moving meditation on isolation and longing, both as individuals and as a society.
In Seek You, Kristen Radtke's wide-ranging exploration of our inner lives and public selves, Radtke digs into the ways in which we attempt to feel closer to one another, and the distance that remains. Through the lenses of gender and violence, technology and art, Radtke ushers us through a history of loneliness and longing, and shares what feels impossible to share.
Zoom register at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Get a head start on next year's garden! Bring a translucent gallon jug and sow some winter seeds with us. We will make planters out of these gallon jugs to be placed outdoors over winter and transplanted as seedling in the spring. No gardening experience needed. All ages are welcome.
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.
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.
Create your own butterfly kite with shapes and mirroring images and learn cool facts about butterflies! 2+
A young girl's love for a tiny puppy named Clifford makes the dog grow to an enormous size. Rated PG; Runtime 97 mins; Closed Captions provided.
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
Kick back this February break and make your own themed snow globes! With glitter, figurines, and a ton of imagination, you’re bound to have fun making and shaking these snow globes! Ages 8+
Once you’ve signed up for the server, you’ll be able to use it whenever you want. But if you want to build when you know there will be other people on too, join us every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 PM. We can chat, work on group builds, and/or explore the map together.
If you don't yet have access to the server, visit www.framinghamlibrary.org/minecraft for more details and the application form.
Must Be Accepted on Minecraft Server to Participate
Grades 4-12
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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.
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.
Join the Craft Ladies for an Adult crafting night and create a mosaic tile that can be displayed, or used as a coaster or trivet.
Register at http://tinyurl.com/FPL-mosaic
Supplies and space are limited.
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.
Make sushi look-alikes out of rice krispies, gummies, and other candies! Grades 4-12.
Join FSU Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. David Smailes as we meet to discuss the direction of the 2024 presidential election as it has unfolded so far, and how we might learn from previous campaigns for the presidency to understand where this year's election might be heading.
Come in person to the Main Library, Costin Room at 7PM or stream online from our YouTube channel.
Come meet local author Amy Salinger. Amy Salinger is an elementary school librarian. When she is not instilling a joy for reading and researching in her students, she enjoys reading both adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, writing nonfiction stories, traveling all over New England, and cooking for her family. Find out what inspired Amy Salinger to write a biography on one of America's most famous beloved bakers. All Ages
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Join us for our Friday Night Film: The Holdovers (2023, Rated R, 2h 13m)--nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture!
Paul Giamatti stars as a cranky history teacher at a remote New England prep school forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook.
Doors open at 6:30PM.
Scoop, squish, pour, and play with colorful water beads made out of tapioca pearls. Ages 1-4
Watch anime with some tasty Japanese snacks.
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 4-8
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 24th we’ll have a cookies and hot cocoa party with prizes and more to wrap up our winter reading program!
Come join the Framingham Public Library as you look to explore your family history! Learn how to start your searching, find out about FPL resources, and how to avoid common research pitfalls in this extended research session. Participants will be able to follow along through the different databases, and will receive additional research assistance. Registration encouraged: https://forms.gle/r3otJXCNt3n7Eo5o6
Join us as Sabrina Welch shares her knowledge on brain function using magic tricks to illustrate neuroscience concepts! Ages 8+
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.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Join us for our Monday Matinee: The Holdovers (2023, Rated R, 2h 13m)--nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture!
Paul Giamatti stars as a cranky history teacher at a remote New England prep school forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go and a grieving cook.
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.
Only for registered participants. Ask the Children’s Desk about the next 8 week session. Ages 0-2.
Sing songs, rhymes, and read a book in 30 minutes filled with fun, learning, and bonding for you and your baby! Stay after to chat and connect with other caregivers.
Create your own piece of 3D art using only an old book and your bare hands.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
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.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Bring your own art journal and prepare to get messy! Join us for this casual, unstructured session exploring the possibilities of art journals. No experience required.
Space and supplies are limited. Register at bit.ly/FPL_Art_Workshop
Dive into a poetic tapestry of queer experiences this Black History Month with poet Michael Brown! Journey through the verses of queer male poets of color and discuss themes of gender, sexuality, and race. Then craft ‘Where I am From’ poems.
Join us in person or stream live on YouTube at youtube.com/FraminghamPublicLibrary
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.
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.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Once you’ve signed up for the server, you’ll be able to use it whenever you want. But if you want to build when you know there will be other people on too, join us every Monday and Wednesday from 2:30-4:00 PM. We can chat, work on group builds, and/or explore the map together.
If you don't yet have access to the server, visit www.framinghamlibrary.org/minecraft for more details and the application form.
Must Be Accepted on Minecraft Server to Participate
Grades 4-12
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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.
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.
We go beyond books with our Library of Things collection at Framingham Public Library! Learning, growth, sharing, fun, and some practical help are some of the ways we provide enrichment for our community. At our Petting Zoo you will have the opportunity to take a look at what we have in stock, and ask any questions you may have.
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.
Mondays, 10:30am-11:30am with Jane (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Tuesdays, 10:30am-11:30am with Gracie (Play, Learn and Grow Together)
Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm with Jeanette (Let’s Go to Kindergarten, Nap No More)
Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm with Lucia (Play, Learn and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group)
All groups are free and inclusive. Siblings are always welcome. Need additional information about programs or resources? Contact us! 508-782-6932 jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
In honor of Black History Month, we are creating our own sculptures in memory of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, Framingham Native and an African-American artist who participated in the Harlem Renaissance. With foam and a variety of supplies make a 3D piece that tells the story of you. Ages 5+
Last Thursday of the Month! Learn new stitches, and hangout with other knitters & crocheters! Grades 4+
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