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 / December 2024
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.
Girls Who Code Club
Join our club and meet weekly (9 sessions) to learn to code and change the world! Using the curriculum from girlswhocode.com, participants will gain an understanding of computer science concepts through reading discussions and coding activities. Grades 3-5.
Space is limited; registration required: https://tinyurl.com/FPLCode2024
Download our info packet here!
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Virtual Reality Experience: Eternal Notre Dame
Explore Notre Dame de Paris through the centuries and discover the history of this famous cathedral in virtual reality. To reserve a 45 minute time slot, please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or register online.
Main Library Book Discussion: Long Island by Colm Toibin
Join the Main Library Adult Book Discussion online for our December book pick: Long Island by Colm Toibin.
If you are new to this book group and are not a member of our mailing list, join the Main Library Book Discussion mailing list to receive the Zoom link.
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.
Virtual Reality Experience: Eternal Notre Dame
Explore Notre Dame de Paris through the centuries and discover the history of this famous cathedral in virtual reality. To reserve a 45 minute time slot, please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or register online.
Open Color
Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets!
All Ages
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.
Kids’ Chess Club
1st Wednesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER [NEW DATE!]
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.
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.
Writing Together on Wednesdays
Bring your writing tools and join us as we build a local community of writers. No experience required, only a will to write and connect.
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.
Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.
Grades 6-12
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Dostoevsky and Education through Punishment
Explore the profound themes of moral growth, guilt, and redemption in Dostoevsky’s works, particularly how punishment serves as a tool for education and personal transformation.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes
These beautiful beaded snowflakes are one of a kind, make your own to have a forever winter wonderland!
Ages 5+
Framingham’s 33rd Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Block Party
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and holiday music! Visit the bookmobile for free books and green screen photos! Take a storywalk and get a special visit from the Yeti!
For additional information, visit framinghamma.gov/treelighting.
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.
DIY Pet Toys
Make one, give one! Make your own cat or dog toys and then make more for us to donate to local shelters! All ages.
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.
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.
Girls Who Code Club
Join our club and meet weekly (9 sessions) to learn to code and change the world! Using the curriculum from girlswhocode.com, participants will gain an understanding of computer science concepts through reading discussions and coding activities. Grades 3-5.
Space is limited; registration required: https://tinyurl.com/FPLCode2024
Download our info packet here!
Adult Paint Night
Come join instructor Ashwini Chitnavis as she joyfully leads this adult-only paint night! No Experience is necessary; supplies and instruction are provided. Limited to 20 participants. Register now!
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Sensory Series: Fake Snow Play
Play in the snow without the winter cold!
Ages 0-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): Book Swap
Join us for our book swap event and exchange your gently used books for new literary treasures! It's a fantastic opportunity to discover new authors, meet fellow book lovers, and share your favorite reads. Don’t forget to bring along a few books to trade and enjoy refreshments while you chat about your latest literary finds!
Join us on January 14 for our next McAuliffe Book Discussion: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.
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.
McAuliffe Matinee: Jack Frost (PG, 1998, 1h 42m)
Long-struggling musician Jack Frost swerves off an icy mountain road and is killed. Then, one cold winter's night, Jack magically returns as a walking, talking, ski-slope-shredding snowman. Determined to be the father he always wanted to be, Jack embarks on a quest to show Charlie that when it comes to being totally cool, there's no dad like a snowdad!
Monthly Free 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.
Sci-Fi Book Discussion: The White Mountains by John Christopher
Join us in person or online for this month's Science Fiction Book Discussion for The White Mountains by John Christopher.
If you are new to this book group and are not a member of our mailing list, join the Science Fiction Book Discussion mailing list to receive the Zoom link.
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.
DIY Ugly Sweaters
Be ready for those holiday parties with a custom “ugly sweater.” Bring a sweater, sweatshirt, or shirt of your choice and we’ll supply the crazy decorations! Adults, teens, and kids welcome.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Satellite Sparklab: Snowstorm in a Jar
Join us for a fun winter science experiment! We’re making a snow storm in a jar, and will be learning what causes different types of chemical reactions!
Supplies Limited
Grades 4-8
Friday Night “Silent” Film with Pianist Richard Hughes: Our Hospitality (1923)
The Framingham Public Library is bringing back silent movie pianist Richard Hughes to accompany a slap-stick comedy favorite, Buster Keaton, who stars in an action filled, slightly romantic, hilariously comical 1923 film called “Our Hospitality.” As usual, his sight gags and chase scenes are over the top. It’s still funny to watch after 100 years!
DIY Pet Toys - McAuliffe Branch
Make one, Give one! Make your own pet toy and then make more for us to donate to local shelters!
All Ages
Bob Dodd Sunday Concert Series: John Ferguson
Join us for another Bob Dodd Sunday Concert, featuring pianist John Ferguson for another energizing performance. Doors open at 2:30. Refreshments provided.
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.
Lego Build
Make a LEGO creation each month, using our spinning wheel of ideas or using your imagination! 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.
Girls Who Code Club
Join our club and meet weekly (9 sessions) to learn to code and change the world! Using the curriculum from girlswhocode.com, participants will gain an understanding of computer science concepts through reading discussions and coding activities. Grades 3-5.
Space is limited; registration required: https://tinyurl.com/FPLCode2024
Download our info packet here!
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Kids’ Chess Club
1st Wednesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER [NEW DATE!]
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.
Spark Lab Satellite: Solstice Book Trees
Celebrate the winter solstice with fellow bibliophiles for a fun evening of creativity, where you'll create beautiful book trees to adorn your home! All materials will be provided, so come ready to craft! Supplies and space are limited.
Preserve the Past, Celebrate the Present, & Protect the Future
Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Main Framingham Public Library. Join us for a short ceremony, historical displays, and refreshments!
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.
McAuliffe Matinee: Miracle (PG, 2004, 2h 16m)
Based on the true story of the most famous team in the history of American sports: the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. Follow from the team's selection process to the ultimate victory over Finland for the gold. Celebrates American patriotism at its best.
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.
McAuliffe Craft Ladies: Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art
Join the Craft Ladies for an Adult Crafting night! We will be making "stained glass" art with black cardstock and pieces of colored tissue paper. Space and supplies are limited. Register now!
Writing Together on Wednesdays
Bring your writing tools and join us as we build a local community of writers. No experience required, only a will to write and connect.
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.
Release, Relax, Reinvigorate: Meditation with Leslie
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.
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from a horrible breakup, her life seems to be following all the typical rom-com tropes. But when a notoriously nasty food critic (who happens to be her ex-boyfriend) drops dead moments after a confrontation with Lila, her life quickly swerves from a Nora Ephron romp to an Agatha Christie case. Armed with the nosy auntie network, her barista best bud, and her trusted Dachshund, Longanisa, Lila takes on this tasty, twisted case and soon finds her own neck on the chopping block...
Join us on January 16 for our next McAuliffe Book Discussion: The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin.
Musicals at McAuliffe: Holiday Inn (PG, 1942, 1h 41m)
Screen legends Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire sing and dance in one of the most timeless holiday classics of all time. Crosby plays a song and dance man who leaves showbiz to run an inn that is open only on holidays. Astaire plays his former partner and rival in love. Follow the two talented pals as they find themselves competing for the affections of the same lovely lady.
Kids Yarn Social Hour
Learn new stitches, and hangout with other knitters & crocheters! Grades 4+
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Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.
Grades 6-12
Queer Reads Book Discussion: 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall
This month, join the Queer Reads Book Discussion for 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall, an opposites-attract romance between two very lonely people who come together through some rather unlikely circumstances.
Join our Queer Reads Book Discussion mailing list to learn each month's chosen book and meeting location. Our meetings are monthly and in-person at the Main Library or McAuliffe Branch.
A Reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Join us on Zoom for this annual tradition! Don’t miss this opportunity to see Charles Dickens’ masterpiece come to life! Dickens prepared a special version of A Christmas Carol used during reading tours in England and the United States. See Dr. Helen Heineman perform a dramatized reading of this version, enhanced by a slideshow of over 200 illustrations!
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.
Friends of Framingham Library Monthly Book Sale
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.
NOTE: Prices are subject to change.
Winter Solstice Craft
Come make some Pine Cone Bird Feeders to celebrate the Winter Solstice! These feeders will help birds that live in your backyard find food during the winter. This program is peanut butter free.
All Ages
Hora de Cuentos en Español con Sohli y Raquel
2 de noviembre (a las 3 de la tarde), 21 de diciembre, 11 de enero, 8 de febrero, 8 de marzo, 5 de abril, 10 de mayo
Acompáñenos para escuchar historias divertidas y hacer manualidades temáticas. Todas las edades son bienvenidas. Se recomiendan las manualidades para niños mayores de 3 años.
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.
Monday Matinee: The Muppet Christmas Carol (G, 1992, 85 minutes)
The Muppets' version of the Dickens holiday classic about a miser who's visited by three ghosts features Kermit the Frog as the penny-pincher's hardworking and loyal employee.
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
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.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
DIY Snow Globes
Kick back this winter 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+
Supplies Limited
Snowman Crafts
Do you want to build a (cottonball) snowman? Or perhaps see one melt away? Make one or both for this winter wonderland craft!
Ages 2+
Bachata: Learn & Dance
Join us for our monthly Bachata at the library! It's beginner-friendly and inclusive. No partner is necessary. Everyone is welcome! The lesson will be followed by a social dance party.
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.
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