Events Calendar / November 2025

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Kids Chess Club

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.

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

3rd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM

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Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence

Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.

Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!

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Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

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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.

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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

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Lifelong Learning Lecture: Conspiracy Theories & Why People Believe Them

Guest Speaker: Dr. Jon Huibregtse, Professor Emeritus, History, Framingham State University

Conspiracy theories have been part of history for a long time. A Charlestown minister started one of the first in the 1790s when he claimed that a secret organization called the Bavarian Illuminati was working to undermine Christianity and overthrow the civil government.

People believe these theories for a variety of reasons, such as wanting to belong to a group of like-minded individuals or helping them understand complex events. Exploring why people adhere to, and spread, such theories helps us to better understand the current political milieu of the United States.

All Lifelong Learning mailing list recipients receive the Zoom link. If you have not joined our Lifelong Learning mailing list, go to bit.ly/Lifelong-Learning-Lectures.

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Tone & Stretch

Join us on for 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.

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Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence

Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.

Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!

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Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

One-on-One Career Services thumbnail Photo

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.

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Chair Stretch and Relax

Join certified professional trainer Sophia Mellen of Sage Wellness for Chair Stretch & Relax in-person at the McAuliffe Branch, Community Room! Space is limited—first come, first served.

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Lifelong Learning Lecture: The 2026 Midterm Elections

Guest Speaker: Dr. David Smailes, Former Associate Professor of Political Science, Law and Global Studies, Framingham State University

Midterm elections have often revealed how the public perceives the performance of a president as well as the president’s party. The November 2026 midterm elections will also reflect where each party is heading as we look toward the 2028 presidential election. Join us as we look at past midterms as well as some current events in American politics which are shaping these pivotal elections.

All Lifelong Learning mailing list recipients receive the Zoom link. If you have not joined our Lifelong Learning mailing list, go to bit.ly/Lifelong-Learning-Lectures.

Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence thumbnail Photo

Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence

Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.

Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!

Main Library Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

One-on-One Career Services thumbnail Photo

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.

Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout thumbnail Photo

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

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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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Release, Relax, Reinvigorate: Meditation with Leslie

Join Leslie Gabriele of With Love and Gratitude on the fourth Monday of each month from September to May for a half hour of guided meditation and other opportunities for carefree relaxation. Leslie teaches valuable techniques to help you learn to release, relax, and reinvigorate your mind. 

Join our Meditation mailing list to receive a monthly email reminder with Zoom link.

Tone & Stretch thumbnail Photo

Tone & Stretch

Join us on for 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.

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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.

Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence thumbnail Photo

Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence

Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.

Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!

Main Library Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.