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.
Events Calendar / July 2024
4th of July Firecracker Rockets
Create a firecracker using straws to send it into the air! Ages 3+
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Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Paper Plate Fans
Let’s beat the summer heat by making and decorating our own paper plate fans!
Ages 5+
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Sensory Series: Jello Dig
Let your baby explore new sensory experiences by digging into Jello!
Ages 0-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
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.
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.
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.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
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.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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-walkers.
Boba Tea on the Bookmobile (Butterworth Park)
The Bookmobile will be at both Framingham Community Corner events with the Parks and Rec department this summer, as well as the farmers markets at Amazing Things Arts Center. Join us at one or all of them to make a tasty boba tea!
Friday, July 5, 11-1 PM - Butterworth Park
Monday, July 8, 4-6 PM - ATAC
Friday, August 23, 11-1 PM - Arlington St. Park
Monday, August 26, 4-6 PM - ATAC
All Ages
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
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.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Boba Tea on the Bookmobile (Amazing Things Arts Center) - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
The Bookmobile will be at both Framingham Community Corner events with the Parks and Rec department this summer, as well as the farmers markets at Amazing Things Arts Center. Join us at one or all of them to make a tasty boba tea!
Friday, July 5, 11-1 PM - Butterworth Park
Monday, July 8, 4-6 PM - ATAC
Friday, August 23, 11-1 PM - Arlington St. Park
Monday, August 26, 4-6 PM - ATAC
All Ages
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 haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Daisy)
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.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
McAuliffe Evening Book Club: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Ancient, beautiful Manderley, between the rose garden and the sea, is the county's showpiece. Rebecca made it so - evTheen a year after her death, Rebecca's influence still rules there. How can Maxim de Winter's shy new bride ever fill her place or escape her vital shadow?
A shadow that grows longer and darker as the brief summer fades, until, in a moment of climatic revelations, it threatens to eclipse Manderley and its inhabitants completely...
Register:http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
DATE: BOOK TBD
Learn About Recycling!
Join Framingham’s Recycling Coordinator Eve Carey to learn more about recycling in the City of Framingham.
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.
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.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
McAuliffe Matinee: Under the Tuscan Sun (PG-13, 2003, 1h 53m)
Frances Mayes, a 35-year-old San Francisco writer, gets a divorce that leaves her with terminal writer's block and depression. Later, she decides to buy a house in Tuscany in order to change her life.
Satellite Spark Lab: Doodle Pens
Join us to learn how to make 3D creations with a 3D Pen! Supplies will be limited, so there may be a wait.
Ages 8+
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!
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
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.
Recipe Swap Party - Cancelled
CANCELLED Stuck in a meal rut? Or maybe you're new to cooking and not sure where to start? Bring a copy of your favorite recipe(s) to share and we'll nosh on snacks while we chat about the stories behind the recipes and anything food and cooking related! Copies will be made so everyone can go home with a set of new recipes to try. Register here https://tinyurl.com/FPLSwapParty
Science Fiction Book Club: The Terraformers by Ann Newitz
From science fiction visionary Annalee Newitz comes The Terraformers, a sweeping, uplifting, and illuminating exploration of the future. Join us in person at the Main Library or register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.
One-on-One Career Services
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Storytime at Fresscafe
Go to Fresscafe at 82 Concord St., Framingham MA for a special summer storytime! Free entry with free french toast for kids, and a special menu will be available for adults. Leave with free books and smiling faces.
Please RSVP using the QR code or using this link.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Native Plant Trust: Pollinator Gardens
Come learn about Pollinators at the Framingham McAuliffe Branch library and see our real Pollinator Garden. In our garden we have only planted native plants to support the flora and fauna of our direct area. The pollinator garden serves as an area where our patrons and community members could learn and observe our local species of birds, insects, butterflies, etc.
All Ages
Fuse Bead Social
Hang out and make fuse bead designs. Grades 4-8
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Framingham Sounds Concert: The Funky Dog Trio
The Funky Dog Trio combine elements of early rock ‘n’ roll, jump blues, and New Orleans R&B to create their own powerhouse sound!
Join us at the Main Library for this concert—rain or shine!
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.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Summertime Adventure Series
Dates & Times: Mondays, July 15, 22, August 5, 12 all from 10-11am.
For more information & to sign up, contact us @ 508-782-6932 or jcohen@Framingham.k12.ma.us or check out our website.
The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham is funded in part by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, administrated by the Framingham Public School(CFCE) ls, and kindly supported by community partners.
Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals
Mini vet kits and treatment sheets will be distributed and you’ll learn how to use the kit and to diagnose and treat a stuffed animal.
Space and Supplies are limited. Please bring your own stuffed animal in need of treatment! Ages 4+
Limited to the first 30 CHILDREN ages 4+. See Children’s Librarian Miss Jillian for your entry ticket! Any child under 4 years old can share a kit with their 4+ sibling/friend who comes with them.
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.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Maker Mondays: Open SparkLab
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Grades 6-12
Cardboard Roll Dragons
Dragons have captured the Library! Decorate a cardboard roll, then use tissue paper to create the fire breath.
Ages 5+
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 haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
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.
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.
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.
Bubble Dance Party
Start your day with some bubbles, music and dancing!
Ages 0-4
This program will be moved inside depending on weather.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
McAuliffe Matinee: The Natural (PG, 1984, 2h 18m)
A middle-aged unknown comes seemingly out of nowhere to become a legendary baseball player with almost supernatural talent.
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
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.
When the Mysteries Aren’t Cozy: The Intersection of Horror and Crime Fiction
It's time to talk about Horror and Crime Fiction! To do so, we're welcoming V. Castro, Margot Douaihy, and Gabino Iglesias, along with our fearless moderator, Errick Nunnally! The day will include a panel discussion (which will be recorded), and a book sale/signing.
Books for the book sale will be provided by Aesop's Fable. You can PREORDER books by any of our authors and Aesop's will bring your books to the Fest - easy peasy and no worries that they'll sell out! - https://aesopsfable.com/collections/the-intersection-of-horror-and-crime
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/crime-horror-registration
FPL is pleased to be partnering with the Ashland Public Library for this event!
Schedule of events (subject to change):
6:30-7:15pm - Panel with all authors
7:15-7:45pm - Discussion and Q&A with the authors
7:45-8:30pm - Dedicated book sale/signing
About our authors:
V. Castro is a two time Bram Stoker award nominated writer born in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican American parents. She’s been writing horror stories since she was a child, always fascinated by Mexican folklore and the urban legends of Texas. Castro now lives in the United Kingdom with her family, writing and traveling with her children. She is the author of the recent Immortal Pleasures and Rebel Moon: Parts One and Two, as well as The Haunting of Alejandra and Goddess of Filth among others.
Margot Douaihy lives and works in Northampton, MA. She earned a BA in Writing from the University of Pittsburgh and a PhD in Creative Writing from Lancaster University. She is the author of the lyrical crime novel SCORCHED GRACE (Gillian Flynn Books), which was named a Best Crime Novel of 2023 by The New York Times, The Guardian, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble, among others. The second book in the Sister Holiday Mystery series, BLESSED WATER, was named a most anticipated crime book by BookRiot and Apple Books. She is also the author of Bandit/Queen: The Runaway Story of Belle Starr, a true-crime poetry project, and Scranton Lace, a documentary poetry collection about a lace factory. Douaihy serves as an Assistant Professor with Emerson College.
Gabino Iglesias is the author of the upcoming House of Bone and Rain, the Shirley Jackson and Bram Stoker award-winning novel, The Devil Takes You Home, as well as author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning novels Zero Saints and Coyote Songs. He is a writer, journalist, professor, and literary critic living in Austin, Texas. He is the horror columnist for the New York Times Book Review.
Errick Nunnally was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, he served one tour in the Marine Corps before deciding art school would be a safer—and more natural—pursuit. He is permanently distracted by art, comics, science fiction, history, and horror. Trained as a graphic designer, he has earned a black belt in Krav Maga/Muay Thai kickboxing after dark. Errick’s work includes: the novels, BLOOD FOR THE SUN and LIGHTNING WEARS A RED CAPE; LOST IN TRANSITION, a comic strip collection; and first prize in one hamburger contest. The following are some short stories and their respective magazines or anthologies: PENNY INCOMPATIBLE (Lamplight, v.6, #3 and the Podcast NIGHTLIGHT); JACK JOHNSON AND THE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE OF THE GALAXY (The Final Summons); WELCOME TO THE D.I.V. (Wicked Witches); A FEW EXTRA POUNDS (Transcendent); and A HUNDRED PEARLS (PROTECTORS 2: stories to benefit PROTECT.ORG). Eventually, Errick came to his senses and moved to Rhode Island with his two lovely children and one beautiful wife.
Activism through Cookbooks Talk with Culinary Historian Sarah Lohman
On Zoom (group viewing in the McAuliffe Community Room)
Food has often been a way for activist communities to fundraise, connect, and spread the word about their cause. Join Culinary Historian Sarah Lohman for a discussion of the link between food and activism, beginning with the abolitionist food writers of the Civil War and continuing through the 20th century. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CookbookActivism
One-on-One Career Services
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
McAuliffe Morning Book Club: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
McAuliffe Branch Community Room & Zoom
In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time.
Register at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Sensory Series: Balloon Tactile Play
Play with balloons that have different fillings for a new tactile experience!
Ages 0-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.
Musicals at McAuliffe: In the Good Old Summertime (NR, 1949, 1h 42m)
In turn-of-the century America, Andrew and Veronica are co-workers in a music shop who dislike one another during business hours but unwittingly carry on an anonymous romance through the mail.
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
Grades 6-12
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.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
EcoTarium: Rocket Launch
Getting to space—it's just rocket science! Explore the laws of motion and learn which parts of a rocket are built to propel, streamline, and stabilize. Design and test your own model spacecraft, then launch it skyward or toward a target. Does it hit the mark? Redesign and improve to get to the moon!
Ages 7+
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.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Daisy)
Tuesday, July 9 | 10AM (Duncan)
Saturday, July 20 | 10AM (Daisy)
Monday, July 22 | 6 PM (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.
McAuliffe Fuse Bead Social
JUL. 20, 1PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
AUG. 24, 1PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
Hang out and make fuse bead designs.
Grades 4-8
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.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Summertime Adventure Series
Dates & Times: Mondays, July 15, 22, August 5, 12 all from 10-11am.
For more information & to sign up, contact us @ 508-782-6932 or jcohen@Framingham.k12.ma.us or check out our website.
The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham is funded in part by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, administrated by the Framingham Public School(CFCE) ls, and kindly supported by community partners.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Maker Mondays: Open SparkLab
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Grades 6-12
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 haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
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.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
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.
Learn Arduino
Learn the basics of Arduino, and how you can use these microcontrollers in all sorts of projects. If you sign up, please plan on attending both classes.
Registration Required: https://bit.ly/learn-arduino-sr2024
Grades 6-12
RockaBye Beats
Enjoy Spanish infused songs and learn about music! All Ages
¡Disfruta canciones en español y aprende acerca de la música!
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.
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. Registration required at bit.ly/FPL_Art_Workshop.
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.
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.
Finger Painting
Wear something you aren’t afraid of getting paint on, we’re finger painting!
Ages 2+
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Learn Arduino
Learn the basics of Arduino, and how you can use these microcontrollers in all sorts of projects. If you sign up, please plan on attending both classes.
Registration Required: https://bit.ly/learn-arduino-sr2024
Grades 6-12
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
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.
Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage—Which Plan is Right for Me?
Learn about Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans with Lisa Farnham from BCBS of Massachusetts.
One-on-One Career Services
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Beeswax Candles
Make your own beeswax candles to take home!
Registration Recommended: https://bit.ly/beeswax-candles-sr2024
Grades 6-12
FPL Jazz: Mike Fitz Quartet
Enjoy the highly acclaimed Mike Fritz Quartet performing many of the greatest tunes from the Great American Songbook composed by Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Jerome Kern, and many others. In addition, the quartet will demonstrate how the Great American Songbook served as the bedrock foundation upon which modern jazz was built.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Brendan Fraser Double Feature
George of the Jungle (PG, 1997, 1h 32m)
A man raised in the jungle by apes falls in love with a wealthy American heiress.
The Mummy (PG-13, 1999, 2h 4m)
At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.
Animal Adventures: Wildlife and Conservation
From the Northeast’s leader in exotic animal education, come and learn all about wildlife and conservation! Come learn about 8-10 exotic animals in an hour long presentation where the audience will get to pet and learn about all of them from an expert zookeeper.
All Ages
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.
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.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Maker Mondays: Open SparkLab
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Grades 6-12
2024 Olympic Games
Join us at the Main Library to view some of the 2024 Olympic Games. We will be live-streaming the games from 2-4pm in the Costin Room. You can view the Olympic schedule here.
Adult Macrame Bag Workshop
Learn how to make your own macrame bag in this Spark Lab workshop! Supplies and space are limited.
Register now to reserve your spot at: bit.ly/FPLMacrameBag
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 haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Japanese Paper Theater: “A Very Special Friend” / “Um Amigo Muito Especial”
Enjoy a true story from an island in Brazil told in kamishibai format about a friendship between a human and a penguin that they rescued. Join us after for an activity about the life cycle of penguins.
Aproveite-se de uma história real de uma ilha no Brasil contada em formato kamishibai sobre a amizade entre um humano e um pinguim que ele resgatou. Junte-se a nós para uma atividade sobre o ciclo de vida dos pinguins.
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.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Kids’ Paint Afternoon
Hang out and paint this summer scene on canvas. Juice and snacks provided! Receive a raffle ticket from the Children’s Desk within 30 minutes before the program starts to secure your spot. Ages 7+
We’ll paint “Cool Popsicle” by the artist Chelz Franzer.
2024 Olympic Games
Join us at the Main Library to view some of the 2024 Olympic Games. We will be live-streaming the games from 2-4pm in the Costin Room. You can view the Olympic schedule here.
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.
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.
Summer Eats (Free Lunch Program)
Summer Eats is a program that provides FREE meals to kids 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.
Biblioteca Principal:
Lunes, Miércoles y Viernes de 12 a 13 h.
Biblioteca McAuliffe:
Martes y Jueves de 12 a 13 h.
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 12h ÀS 13h
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
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.
Nailed It!
You've seen the TV show, now test your own decorating skills! We'll have a beautifully decorated cupcake, cookie, or other baked good, done up in a themed design, and you'll have to try and recreate it to the best of your ability in a limited amount of time. Not many will be good, but they'll all be entertaining!
Registration Strongly Recommended: https://bit.ly/nailed-it-sr2024
Grades 6-12