Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Events Calendar / February 2026
Groundhog Day, All Day on Groundhog Day
Join us for back-to-back-to-back showings of the classic Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day. Enjoy some popcorn while reliving the hilarious antics of weatherman Phil Connors and the residents of Punxsutawney.
Watch the trailer
Teen 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.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
Baby Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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
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!
Puzzle Race
Do you have what it takes to be the fastest puzzlers in town? Join us for an action-packed evening where six teams (up to 5 people) will go head-to-head to complete the same 500-piece puzzle. Whether you're a "border-first" strategist or a "color-sorting" pro, grab your friends and race against the clock for glory (and prizes)!
Please email jwesten@minlib.net to register.
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
Main Library Book Discussion: The Bookbinder by Pip Williams
February Book: The Bookbinder by Pip Williams
The Main Library Book Discussion meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Books chosen are generally literary fiction or narrative nonfiction. Participants take turns leading the discussion. This discussion currently meets online via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-adultbookdiscussion
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.
Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize
Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes
*No class on January 21.
Beginning January 2026, Tone & Stretch, Stretch & Relax, and Chair Stretch & Relax are discontinued. Join us on Wednesdays online for Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize.
Homework Center - McAuliffe Branch
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Wednesdays 3PM=5PM
Open Color
Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets!
Ages 5-12
McAuliffe Branch 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 McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but 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.
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.
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
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
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Sensory Series: Winter Wonderland
Shovel and scoop foam snowballs, draw yourself as a snowkid, and go “ice fishing” with a magnetic pole!
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore! Ages 0-4
Lunar New Year Community Celebration
Join us in a community celebration of Lunar New Year with activities, crafts, performances, and more! All ages.
Schedule of Events:
11am-1:30pm Century Chinese School Students will have craft and activity tables (Costin Room)
11am-1:30pm Lanting Calligraphy Assembly will have an art work exhibition, calligraphy demonstration, and calligraphy activity (Costin Room)
11am-1:30pm Snacks & Tea (Costin Room)
11am-12:30pm Select movie shorts shown (J Program Room)
12:30-1pm Mandarin Storytime by BrightUpKids (J Program Room)
1-1:30pm Performance by BrightUpKids (Costin Room)
Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids
非常适合母语人士和初学者，通过生动的故事和精美的绘本，带您领略汉语之美。每周相约，与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程！适合3-5岁儿童！
McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日
Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!
McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6
Bob Dodd Sunday Concert: Kaoruko Yoshida-Pilkington
Join us for the Bob Dodd Sunday Concert, featuring jazz performer Kaoruko Yoshida-Pilkington. Doors open at 2:30. Refreshments provided.
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Teen 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.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller Clay Sculptures
In honor of Black History Month, we are creating our own sculptures in memory of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, Framingham native and an African-American artist who participated in the Harlem Renaissance. With air dry clay, let your imagination fly.
All Ages
D&D Campaign: The Quest - THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL
Welcome to Tor, a land of ancient magic, sleepy towns, and whispered legends. Life has always been simple—until now.
Strange things have been happening across the realm:
• Travelers speak of creatures never before seen, roaming the forests and skies…
• Entire villages report strange curses, spreading like wildfire without explanation…
• And in the darkest corners of the land, the dead are beginning to rise.
In the bustling town of Greybend, four strangers meet in a tavern for their very first mission.
Their task? Help sweet Old Lady Nessa with a rat problem in her cellar.
But what begins as a small job quickly spirals into something far greater—and far more dangerous—than anyone could have expected.
“The Quest” is a Dungeons & Dragons jump-in adventure perfect for new players and experienced adventurers alike. Dive into an epic story full of mystery, magic, monsters, and more!
All materials provided—just show up on time, ready to play! No experience needed. Just bring your imagination and your sense of adventure.
Dare to take the first step? The world of Tor awaits.
Registration required, space is limited: THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL
Grades 6-12
Winter Games: Ski STEM Challenge
Design and build a skier out of aluminum foil and wooden craft sticks that can balance and slide down a ski slope! Grades K-5
Stacks and Facts Trivia Night
Join us on the 2nd Monday of every month for an evening of general knowledge trivia. We cover topics from history and geography to music and science, with plenty of laughs guaranteed. Bring your friends, form a team (up to 5 people), or arrive solo and we'll help you find a group. It's a great way to connect, learn new things, and enjoy a fun night out at your library.
Baby Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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!
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
February Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The McAuliffe Branch hosts two book discussion groups to discuss various fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary and classic literature. You can join us anytime to discuss one particular book or become a regular.
Register here: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
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.
McAuliffe Matinee: Barefoot In the Park (1967)
*Wednesday McAuliffe Matinees will now start at 12:30pm*
Barefoot in the Park
1967 | G | 1h 46m
Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize
Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes
*No class on January 21.
Beginning January 2026, Tone & Stretch, Stretch & Relax, and Chair Stretch & Relax are discontinued. Join us on Wednesdays online for Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize.
Homework Center - McAuliffe Branch
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Wednesdays 3PM=5PM
McAuliffe Branch 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 McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Sci-Fi Book Discussion: Mars House by Natasha Pulley
February Book: Mars House by Natasha Pulley
The Sci-Fi Book Discussion reads and discusses both classic and contemporary science fiction, covering subgenres such as speculative fiction, alternate history, and apocalyptic. This discussion meets the second Wednesday of the month, from 7-8 pm. This group is hybrid, meeting at the Main Library and streaming to Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-scifidiscussion
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.
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
Board Game Night
Bring your friends or meet new ones at this evening of board game fun! Try one of the Library's selection of board games, we’ll teach you the rules, no experience needed. Or, bring your own and teach us something new! Relax, connect, and play at your own pace. All are welcome.
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Revolutionary Routes: Henry Knox, Framingham & the Winter Road to Victory
Guest speaker: Anna Tucker, Executive Director, Framingham History Center
Revisit Colonel Henry Knox’s route, transporting nearly 60 tons of captured artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to the Continental Army outside Boston. This journey passed directly through Framingham, where Knox paused for reasons that historians debate. Understand how local landscapes like Framingham shaped this larger campaign. Explore the human and environmental challenges of the journey, the significance of the “Noble Train of Artillery” in the final push to force the British from Boston, and the ways this story has been remembered over generations.
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.
Kindness Cards
Drop-in all morning to color a card for kids and adults in hospitals, senior housing, and veterans’ centers. All Ages!
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Douglass Day
Douglass Day is an annual and nationwide event that gathers individuals, schools, and organizations in collectively creating free and available resources for African American History in honor of Frederick Douglass and his lasting legacy. We're hosting a transcribe-a-thon, where participants can take part in making history accessible through transcribing archival documents shared from the Library of Congress.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Cosmo)
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 the McAuliffe Branch
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Vacation Week Craft: Mosaic Tiles (at McAuliffe Branch)
Create a colorful mosaic tile that can be displayed, or used as a coaster!
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
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!
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
Queer Reads: Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
February Book: Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
The Queer Reads Book Discussion celebrates queer authors, books, and themes. This discussion meets in person every third Tuesday of the month at the McAuliffe Branch. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-queerbookdiscussion
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.
McAuliffe Matinee: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
*Wednesday McAuliffe Matinees will now start at 12:30pm*
Arsenic and Old Lace
1944 | NR | 1hr 58m
Kids Afternoon Painting Workshop with Julie Harrold
Join Art Educator Julie Harrold in an instructional step by step painting of a bee! Participants will learn to see shapes and utilize blending and layering techniques. Painting done on an 11x14 canvas board with acrylic paint.
No painting experience necessary, dress for mess!
Get a ticket from the Children’s Desk within 30 minutes of the program to secure your spot. Space is limited. Ages 8-12
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Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize
Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes
*No class on January 21.
Beginning January 2026, Tone & Stretch, Stretch & Relax, and Chair Stretch & Relax are discontinued. Join us on Wednesdays online for Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize.
McAuliffe Branch 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 McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but 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.
Craft Ladies: Mini Succulent Terrariums
Join the Craft Ladies for an Adult crafting night! Design a terrarium for the succulent of your choice from the plants provided. Space is limited and registration is required.
Register here, beginning February 1st.
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 Book Discussion (Morning): The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman
February Book: The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman
The McAuliffe Branch hosts two book discussion groups to discuss various fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary and classic literature. You can join us anytime to discuss one particular book or become a regular. Register here: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
Musicals at McAuliffe: Robin Hood: Men In Tights (1993)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993 | PG-13 | 1h 44m
Vacation Week Craft: Mosaic Tiles (at Main Library)
Create a colorful mosaic tile that can be displayed, or used as a coaster!
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Beginner 3D Print Workshop
Learn 3D modeling with Tinkercad from the staff of ToysInBox. Create a keychain of your name, watch it print onsite, and take it home that day!
Grades 2-5. Registration required, space is limited. Register at https://bit.ly/Feb3D2-5
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
National Comfy Day!
Come dressed in your coziest comfy clothes and curl up with a good book! Slippers, flannel, and PJs welcome! Snacks and warm beverages provided
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Crystal Hearts
Create a supersaturated solution using borax and hot water, then suspend a heart shape within it to grow sparkling crystals overnight. Ages 5-12
Vacation Week Video Game Hangout
Video Game Hangout returns for vacatio week! Play games and eat snacks with friends.
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
Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month
Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with 3 mini crafts honoring the diverse contributions of black artists, scientists and historical figures!
All Ages
Coloring, Crafts, and Puzzles - Oh My!
Drop in to the library for a morning of coloring pages, assorted crafts, and jigsaw puzzles! Ages 3-12
Little Innovators Big Dreams: Lemon Volcanos
Learn about acidic reactions and the science behind it through engaging, hands-on experiments.
Ages 8-12
Get a ticket from the Children’s Desk within 30 minutes of the program to secure your spot. Space is limited.
Access Framingham (AFTV) 20th Anniversary
Access Framingham and the Framingham Public Library are teaming up to showcase the incredible creative resources available right in your neighborhood/backyard. Come explore the AFTV studios, see live demos of professional video and podcast production, and more. While you’re here, check out the Library’s "Library of Things" to see what tools you can borrow to keep the momentum going at home. This is a family-friendly event for creators of all ages!
Access Framingham is located at 4 Vernon Street Framingham, MA 01701
Recipe Readers Cookbook Group: Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That
Each month, we explore a new cookbook, try out new recipes at home, and come together to share our experiences making the recipe. Whether you're a kitchen novice or a seasoned home chef, this group is a delicious way to discover new flavors and connect with fellow food lovers. Registration required. To register, email Robin at rgrossman@minlib.net
February Cookbook" Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That by Ina Garten
Anime Club
Anime Club is back! Watch anime, do crafts, eat snacks, and meet other anime and manga lovers.
Note: Anime Club is upstairs in the Trustees Room this one time. If you don't know where this is, please as at the Reference Desk at the top of the stairs, and they'll direct you.
If you'd like to sing up for our Anime Club monthly reminder email list, just fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/GAd6djE1WMPkm8k98
Grades 6-12
Spark Lab Saturday: Pinecone Birdfeeders
Celebrate National Birdfeeding Month by making pinecone birdfeeders for our feathered friends!
Drop in while supplies last!
Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids
非常适合母语人士和初学者，通过生动的故事和精美的绘本，带您领略汉语之美。每周相约，与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程！适合3-5岁儿童！
McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日
Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!
McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6
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.
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Teen 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.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
D&D Campaign: The Quest - THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL
Welcome to Tor, a land of ancient magic, sleepy towns, and whispered legends. Life has always been simple—until now.
Strange things have been happening across the realm:
• Travelers speak of creatures never before seen, roaming the forests and skies…
• Entire villages report strange curses, spreading like wildfire without explanation…
• And in the darkest corners of the land, the dead are beginning to rise.
In the bustling town of Greybend, four strangers meet in a tavern for their very first mission.
Their task? Help sweet Old Lady Nessa with a rat problem in her cellar.
But what begins as a small job quickly spirals into something far greater—and far more dangerous—than anyone could have expected.
“The Quest” is a Dungeons & Dragons jump-in adventure perfect for new players and experienced adventurers alike. Dive into an epic story full of mystery, magic, monsters, and more!
All materials provided—just show up on time, ready to play! No experience needed. Just bring your imagination and your sense of adventure.
Dare to take the first step? The world of Tor awaits.
Registration required, space is limited: THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL
Grades 6-12
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 the McAuliffe Branch
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Melted Snowman Oobleck
Oh no, our snowman melted! Experiment with oobleck for a fun sensory experience!
Ages 0-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.
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!
Make It Tuesday: Eraser Stamps
Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll upcycle rubber erasers into unique, reusable ink stamps. It’s the perfect way to add a handmade touch to cards, journals, and scrapbooks. Supplies are limited.
Spanish Classes
Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19.
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
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.
Love Bug Craft
Practice our cutting skills by making little hearts, and then glue them together to make a little love bug!
Ages 2-12
Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize
Join Fitness Specialist, Sophia Mellen for a full body stretch. Mobilize your body head to toe through various exercises in standing, on the floor, or using a chair. If you have not registered before, join our mailing list: bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes
*No class on January 21.
Beginning January 2026, Tone & Stretch, Stretch & Relax, and Chair Stretch & Relax are discontinued. Join us on Wednesdays online for Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize.
Homework Center - McAuliffe Branch
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Wednesdays 3PM=5PM
McAuliffe Branch 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 McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
February Book: The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion at the Main Library meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. This discussion group will delve into the world of romance through genres such as contemporary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and more! We welcome all tastes and experiences in our judgement free zone. Register here for email updates: https://bit.ly/FPL-Hot-Takes
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.
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
Treasures from the Attic: A Friends Appraisal Event
Back by popular demand …Tom Tomaszek, Antiques Dealer and Appraiser, shares his expertise and assesses the value of your treasure, including jewelry, art, collectibles, family heirlooms, and more.
Registration required. Visit the Friends of Framingham Library page for more information. Note that there is a $20 registration fee.
Lifelong Learning Lecture: The Revolutionary Legacy of the Free Press
Guest speaker: Dr. Joseph M. Adelman, Professor of History, Framingham State University
Since the ratification of the First Amendment in 1791, the Constitution has promised to safeguard “freedom of the press.” The meaning of the phrase has changed significantly as news media has grown and expanded from the weekly newspapers of the 18th century to the international corporations that own television and internet today. Explore the origins of the “free press” in the American Revolution and how those principles can protect the press today.
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.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
AARP Tax Aide
IRS trained and certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available (by appointment only) to prepare your 2025 Federal and State Income tax returns. This program is designed to assist all people of low to middle income with special attention given to those aged 60 and older. This is a free program that is unable to process complex returns. A list of documentation required for your appointment will be emailed to you with your confirmation and also available at the McAuliffe branch library.
Pokémon™ Party
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Celebrate World Pokémon Day with a morning of themed crafts and activities (while supplies last). Ages 4-12
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.
Special Opera Screening: Carmen (1984)
In 1820s Spain the soldier Don José falls in love with the fiery and charismatic factory worker Carmen. Conflicts and grievances multiply, however, as it becomes apparent their views on love and commitment are fundamentally incompatible.
1984 | 2h 35m | NR
Teen Board Game Afternoon
Hang out with friends, have some snacks, and play a new board game (or an old favorite!).
If you'd like to be added to our Board Game Afternoon reminder list, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/xLiDF1NzpwoZNa238
Grades 6-12