Events Calendar / June 2024

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All About That Dance Showcase

Join us for a FREE dance performance!

All About That Dance Company is a student-led dance team at Brandi Rae’s School of Dance that strives to bring creative freedom and independance to a member’s dance experience. They perform their choreography at hospitals, nursing homes, recitals, and whatever else they can extend their art to.

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Bridgerton Garden Party

Dear Gentle Reader, all members of the Ton are hereby invited to a Bridgerton-themed soiree to be held at the McAuliffe Branch Library on June the 1st. Festivities will include lawn games (weather permitting), Bridgerton Bingo, a photo station, and Regency-themed crafts. Bingo to begin at 2PM sharp.

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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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Kids’ Chess Club

1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER

3rd 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.

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Main Library Adult Book Discussion Group: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken

Join the Main Library Adult Book Discussion Group online for our June book pick: Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken. Registration for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.

"A sweeping and enchanting new novel from the widely beloved, award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken about three generations of an unconventional New England family who own and operate a candlepin bowling alley."

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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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Baby and Me Yoga

Join Jessica Spaman, owner of Emotions In Motion, for a 45-minute baby & me yoga class filled with movement, mindfulness, and connection. Enjoy fun bonding time, movement & mindfulness to nourish the body and mind, and a welcoming and supportive space to connect and make new friends for you and your baby. Best for pre-crawlers.

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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)

JUN. 8, 11:30AM | MAIN, CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM (Arden)

JUN. 22, 2PM | MAIN, CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM (Duncan)

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 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.

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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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McAuliffe Evening Book Club: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own.

Register: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events

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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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Monthly Practice Interview Group

Want to improve your job interview skills? Join career coach Ed Lawrence for this free monthly practice session. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome!

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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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Science Fiction Book Club: The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellier

Join us for this month's Science Fiction Book Club: The Anomaly by Herve Le Tellie.

"Winner of the Goncourt Prize and now an international phenomenon, this dizzying, whip-smart novel blends crime, fantasy, sci-fi, and thriller as it plumbs the mysteries surrounding a Paris-New York flight."

Come in-person or join online via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link.

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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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Película En Español: Wish (2023)

Asha pide un deseo tan poderoso que es respondido por una fuerza cósmica, una pequeña bola de energía ilimitada llamada Star. Con la ayuda de Star, Asha debe salvar su reino del Rey Magnífico. Clasificación PG; Tiempo de ejecución 95 minutos; Se proporcionarán subtítulos en inglés.[Closed captions in English will be provided.]

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Tie Dye for Pride

Celebrate Pride using your tie dying skills! Bandanas will be provided, or bring your own. Ages 7+

Program may move indoors depending on weather. 

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McAuliffe June Pollinator Program

McAuliffe Branch Garden (Community Room in the event of inclement weather)

Enjoy learning about the library pollinator garden. See what we have planted and learn why these plants were chosen. Experience our garden and learn what you can do at home to help the environment with similar kinds of plants.

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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Arden)

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 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 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

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Pride Tie Dye - Main Library

Celebrate pride month by making your own rainbow tie dye. Or any other colors you want! We’ll have a few different things for you to use, or you can bring your own white t-shirt/towel/tote bag/whatever!

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

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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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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)

​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 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 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

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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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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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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: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.

Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.

Register at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events

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Sustainability series: Pollinator friendly plants: Understanding nature’s complex connections

Join Neela de Zoysa, Botanist and Instructor at Native Plant Trust, to learn more about pollinator friendly native plants for our gardens. From early spring through to fall, native plants support the different stages of the pollinators' life cycle in complex ways. Find out about caterpillars that need tree foliage to survive and song birds that in turn depend on caterpillars for their food. Leave with new ideas for your own gardens and resources to find pollinator friendly native plants right here in Framingham.

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Veterans At Ease Coffee Hour

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.

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Pride Tie Dye - McAuliffe Branch

Celebrate pride month by making your own rainbow tie dye. Or any other colors you want! We’ll have a few different things for you to use, or you can bring your own white t-shirt/towel/tote bag/whatever!

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

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* CANCELED* Computer Basics: Google Workspace

This class is canceled.

Come learn everything you’ve wanted to know about the Google Workspace of products! Learn how to use Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Photos, and more! A Google account and basic knowledge of typing/computer skills are required. Register now! 

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Truck Day! Summer Reading Kicks Off!

Explore big trucks from the Framingham DPW, Fire & Police Departments, and of course, the Bookmobile! Register for Summer Reading and get your free Summer Reading t-shirt! Join us for events, enter to win prizes, or enjoy some new reads!

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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)

JUN. 8, 11:30AM | MAIN, CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM (Arden)

JUN. 22, 2PM | MAIN, CHILDREN’S PROGRAM ROOM (Duncan)

Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 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.

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Framingham Sounds presents Nanan

Venha ouvir a nova apresentação musical 'Movimento', do artista brasileiro Nanan, que reune seus mais recentes projetos acústicos 'O Destino do Clã' e 'Tudo Está Bom', com versões inéditas em inglês.

A turnê de Nanan chega pela primeira vez aos Estados Unidos após passar por Portugal, Espanha, Itália, Suíça, Argentina, Panamá, Chile, México e Uruguai.  O artista agora estará na Biblioteca de Framingham, marcando o início da série de concertos de verão Os Sons de Framingham!

Não perca este concerto gratuito - faça chuva ou faça sol! (Em caso de chuva, a apresentação será transferida para a Sala Costin.)

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Framingham Sounds presents Nanan

Hear the latest manifest from the Brazilian artist Nanan, 'Movimento,' performing an acoustic set presenting his latest projects, 'O Destino do Clã' and 'Tudo Está Bom,' with unreleased versions in English.

Nanan's tour arrives in the US for the first time after reaching Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Argentina, Panama, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay. Now see him at the Framingham Library as we kick off our Framingham Sounds summer concert series!

Don't miss this free concert—rain or shine! (In case of rain, concert moves to the Costin Room.)

Join our mailing list to learn more about upcoming concerts at the Main Library and McAuliffe Branch.

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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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Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

Summer Eats us a program that provides FREE meals to kinds 18 years and under!
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Librería principal:
Lunes, miércoles y viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Librería McAuliffe:
Martes y jueves 12-1PM

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Bibilteca Principal:
Segundas, quartas e sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h00 ÀS 13h00

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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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Puzzle Swap: McAuliffe Branch

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.

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Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

Summer Eats us a program that provides FREE meals to kinds 18 years and under!
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Librería principal:
Lunes, miércoles y viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Librería McAuliffe:
Martes y jueves 12-1PM

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Bibilteca Principal:
Segundas, quartas e sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h00 ÀS 13h00

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Art Journal Jam for Adults

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 now!

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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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Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

Summer Eats us a program that provides FREE meals to kinds 18 years and under!
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Librería principal:
Lunes, miércoles y viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Librería McAuliffe:
Martes y jueves 12-1PM

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Bibilteca Principal:
Segundas, quartas e sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h00 ÀS 13h00

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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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Planning for Medicare – Countdown to 65

If you’re getting close to Medicare eligibility, this program is for you. Whether you are planning to retire or continue to work, it’s important to know your Medicare options. Did you know that missing your Medicare enrollment deadlines could cost you money? We know that Medicare can be confusing, so we designed this program to help you be confident you’re making the right health coverage decisions.

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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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Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

Summer Eats us a program that provides FREE meals to kinds 18 years and under!
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Librería principal:
Lunes, miércoles y viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Librería McAuliffe:
Martes y jueves 12-1PM

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Bibilteca Principal:
Segundas, quartas e sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h00 ÀS 13h00

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program) thumbnail Photo

Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)

Summer Eats us a program that provides FREE meals to kinds 18 years and under!
Main Library:
Mondays & Wednesday & Fridays 12-1pm
McAuliffe Branch:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1pm

Summer Eats es un programa que provee comida GRATIS a todos los niños de 18 años y menores.
Librería principal:
Lunes, miércoles y viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Librería McAuliffe:
Martes y jueves 12-1PM

O Summer Eats é um programa que oferece refeições GRATUITAS para todas as crianças e adolescentes de até 18 anos.
Bibilteca Principal:
Segundas, quartas e sextas, das 12h às 13h
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Terças e Quintas Das 12h00 ÀS 13h00