Events Calendar / July 2026

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Storytime in the Parks

We're taking storytime on the go this summer in Framingham! Join us for a themed storytime and craft, a visit on the Bookmobile, and the occasional activity brought to you by Parks & Recreation!

All stops are accessible by MWTA busses. If traveling by MWTA bus, notify driver along route by park to stop.

Wednesdays in May, June, July, and August!

7/1 - Butterworth Park

7/8 - Danforth Park

7/15 - Anna Murphy

7/22 - Reardon Park

7/29 - Farm Pond Park Woodland Playground

In case of rain or extreme heat, storytime will be held in the Academy Building at Cushing Memorial Park. The Academy Building is air conditioned!

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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

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

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

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Story Circle – Recipes, Roots & Traditions

Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests will guide this community storytelling session focused on the recipes, food traditions, and cultural roots that inspire our gardening journeys. Participants will gather in a welcoming circle to share stories, recipes, and memories connected to food and culture. Community guest speaker Samela will join the conversation, offering cultural insight and helping create space for shared learning and connection. This session deepens the series by centering culture, voice, and community—no gardening experience required.

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Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout - CANCELLED TONIGHT

TONIGHT'S MEETING IS CANCELLED.

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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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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Library Walk & Talk

Meet us at Cushing Park for a casual walk and friendly conversation. Share what you’ve been reading or simply enjoy the company. Walk at your own pace for as long as you’d like. No assigned reading, no pressure.

Look for a library sign by the parking lot. In the event of rain, we will cancel.   

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Celebrating America’s 250th: Iron in the Water with Adventurer in History Kiersten Marcil

Before the echoes of gunfire at Lexington and Concord had faded, American rebels and the Crown were plotting and vying for control of the Hudson River - a crucial passageway from the Canadian and Northern Departments to the South. Join author Kiersten Marcil in discussion of Iron in the Water: How American Rebels Blocked British Control of the Hudson River for a glimpse into the people and politics of such a weighty endeavor. *In partnership with the Ashland Library*

Registration required. Register here.
 

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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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Craft Workshop: Beginner-Friendly Cross Stitch

Whether you're new to cross stitch or have been stitching for years, join us for a beginner-friendly cross stitch workshop! Participants will learn or get a refresh on cross stitching basics including techniques, materials, and best practices, all while working on a sweet, summer-y mini pattern. All materials included.

Registration Required. Registration opens July 1st.
REGISTER HERE.

Storytime in the Parks thumbnail Photo

Storytime in the Parks

We're taking storytime on the go this summer in Framingham! Join us for a themed storytime and craft, a visit on the Bookmobile, and the occasional activity brought to you by Parks & Recreation!

All stops are accessible by MWTA busses. If traveling by MWTA bus, notify driver along route by park to stop.

Wednesdays in May, June, July, and August!

7/1 - Butterworth Park

7/8 - Danforth Park

7/15 - Anna Murphy

7/22 - Reardon Park

7/29 - Farm Pond Park Woodland Playground

In case of rain or extreme heat, storytime will be held in the Academy Building at Cushing Memorial Park. The Academy Building is air conditioned!

Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize thumbnail Photo

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

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

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

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Sci-Fi Book Discussion: The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton

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

July 8: The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton  

  • Dalton Greaves is a hero. He’s one of humankind’s first representatives to Unity, a pan-species confederation working to bring all sentient life into a single benevolent brotherhood.

    That’s what they told him, anyway. The only actual members of Unity that he’s ever met are Boreau, a giant snail who seems more interested in plunder than spreading love and harmony, and Boreau’s human sidekick, Neera, who Dalton strongly suspects roped him into this gig so that she wouldn’t become the next one of Boreau’s crew to get eaten by locals while prospecting.

    Funny thing, though―turns out there actually is a benevolent confederation out there, working for the good of all life. They call themselves the Assembly, and they really don’t like Unity. More to the point, they really, really don’t like Unity’s new human minions.

    When an encounter between Boreau’s scout ship and an Assembly cruiser over a newly discovered world ends badly for both parties, Dalton finds himself marooned, caught between a stickman, one of the Assembly’s nightmarish shock troops, the planet’s natives, who aren’t winning any congeniality prizes themselves, and Neera, who might actually be the most dangerous of the three. To survive, he’ll need to navigate palace intrigue, alien morality, and a proposal that he literally cannot refuse, all while making sure Neera doesn’t come to the conclusion that he’s worth more to her dead than alive.
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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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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.

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FPL Jazz: Mike Fritz Quartet

We kick off our summer FPL Jazz series with the Mike Fritz Quartet! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for another unforgettable jazz concert. In the event of rain, the concert will move indoors.

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Fairy Tales & Fairy Homes

Join the Nature School of Sudbury for a cozy group story time featuring “Child of Faerie, Child of Earth” by Jane Yolen, followed by an outdoor fairy house building workshop using woodland treasures.

Ages 2-7

Depending on weather, this program will move indoors to the Community Room.

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Movie: Hoppers (2026)

A teenage animal lover uses technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver to uncover mysteries within the animal world beyond her imagination. Rated PG; Runtime 1 hour & 44 minutes; Closed Captions provided in English. Popcorn provided. All ages welcome!

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Music Bingo

Love music? Love prizes? Join us for Music Bingo! It’s just like the classic game, but we’ve swapped the numbers for your favorite hits and hidden gems. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just looking for a new favorite playlist, come hang out, socialize, and compete for a prize. Don't know the song? No problem! Shazam is welcome and encouraged.

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McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama

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

July 14: The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama

  • A 20-year-old Chinese painter named Stephen is sent to his family's summer home in a Japanese coastal village to recover from a bout with tuberculosis. Here he is cared for by Matsu, a reticent housekeeper and a master gardener. Over the course of a remarkable year, Stephen learns Matsu's secret and gains not only physical strength, but also profound spiritual insight. Matsu is a samurai of the soul, a man devoted to doing good and finding beauty in a cruel and arbitrary world, and Stephen is a noble student, learning to appreciate Matsu's generous and nurturing way of life and to love Matsu's soul-mate, gentle Sachi, a woman afflicted with leprosy.
Storytime in the Parks thumbnail Photo

Storytime in the Parks

We're taking storytime on the go this summer in Framingham! Join us for a themed storytime and craft, a visit on the Bookmobile, and the occasional activity brought to you by Parks & Recreation!

All stops are accessible by MWTA busses. If traveling by MWTA bus, notify driver along route by park to stop.

Wednesdays in May, June, July, and August!

7/1 - Butterworth Park

7/8 - Danforth Park

7/15 - Anna Murphy

7/22 - Reardon Park

7/29 - Farm Pond Park Woodland Playground

In case of rain or extreme heat, storytime will be held in the Academy Building at Cushing Memorial Park. The Academy Building is air conditioned!

Stretch, Relax, and Mobilize thumbnail Photo

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

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

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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McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): Over My Dead Body by Greg Melville

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

July 16th: Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries by Greg Melville

  • The summer before his senior year in college, Greg Melville worked at the cemetery in his hometown, and thanks to hour upon hour of pushing a mower over the grassy acres, he came to realize what a rich story the place told of his town and its history. Thus was born Melville’s lifelong curiosity with how, where, and why we bury and commemorate our dead.

    Melville’s Over My Dead Body is a lively (pun intended) and wide-ranging history of cemeteries, places that have mirrored the passing eras in history but have also shaped it. Cemeteries have given birth to landscape architecture and famous parks, as well as influenced architectural styles. They’ve inspired and motivated some of our greatest poets and authors—Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson. They’ve been used as political tools to shift the country’s discourse and as important symbols of the United States' ambition and reach.

    But they are changing and fading. Embalming and burial is incredibly toxic, and while cremations have just recently surpassed burials in popularity, they’re not great for the environment either. Over My Dead Body explores everything—history, sustainability, land use, and more—and what it really means to memorialize.
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Musicals at McAuliffe: Hamilton the Musical

The real life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast. (2020 | PG-13 | 2h 40m)

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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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Organic Gardening: An Intro to Integrated Pest Managemen

Most of us agree that we want safe, healthy gardens that benefit us and wildlife. Organic gardening sounds ideal, but does that mean? Entomologist and gardener Natalie Tessicini will teach you the basic concepts of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a systematic approach to gardening that will help you achieve your goals and live by your values.

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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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Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Marvel)

​Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5636 or drop by to sign up for a time slot. 

Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5636 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.

¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5636 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.

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MHS Plantmobile: Farm Fresh

Join the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and explore the many facets of agriculture and the food we eat every day! Make connections to plant parts and inherited traits, and tinker with ways to improve our agricultural systems and make connections to the history of New England Farming! Space and supplies limited. Grades PreK-5

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.

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Library Walk & Talk

Meet us at Cushing Park for a casual walk and friendly conversation. Share what you’ve been reading or simply enjoy the company. Walk at your own pace for as long as you’d like. No assigned reading, no pressure.

Look for a library sign by the parking lot. In the event of rain, we will cancel.   

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Professor Bugman

Kids learn all about Arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program!  Learn, see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations these creatures have that help them survive in the wild world. Ages 3-12

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.

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Professor Bugman

Kids learn all about Arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program!  Learn, see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations these creatures have that help them survive in the wild world.

Ages 3-12

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Battletech: Alpha Strike

Learn and play a fast-paced, miniatures-based role playing game! Whether you’re new to table top role playing games (TTRPG’s), or you’ve played a ton of them, BattleTech: Alpha Strike is a fun time.

Program will be first come first served, and once it fills up, that’s that. If you'd like to sign up for reminder emails, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/xpEmpRM6erAC5eij6

Grades 6-12

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Celebrating America’s 250th: The Black Experience of the Revolution with Herstorian Gracia Rich

Join Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar and Author, in discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. We hope you can join us for this fascinating and important conversation! *In partnership with the Ashand Library*

Registration required. Register here.

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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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Queer Reads: Don’t Let the Forest In by C. G. Drews

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

July 21st: Don't Let the Forest In by C. G. Drews

  • High school senior Andrew Perrault finds refuge in the twisted fairytales that he writes for the only person who can ground him to reality―Thomas Rye, the boy with perpetually ink-stained hands and hair like autumn leaves. And with his twin sister, Dove, inexplicably keeping him at a cold distance upon their return to Wickwood Academy, Andrew finds himself leaning on his friend even more.

    But something strange is going on with Thomas. His abusive parents have mysteriously vanished, and he arrives at school with blood on his sleeve. Thomas won't say a word about it, and shuts down whenever Andrew tries to ask him questions. Stranger still, Thomas is haunted by something, and he seems to have lost interest in his artwork―whimsically macabre sketches of the monsters from Andrew's wicked stories.

    Desperate to figure out what's wrong with his friend, Andrew follows Thomas into the off-limits forest one night and catches him fighting a nightmarish monster―Thomas's drawings have come to life and are killing anyone close to him. To make sure no one else dies, the boys battle the monsters every night. But as their obsession with each other grows stronger, so do the monsters, and Andrew begins to fear that the only way to stop the creatures might be to destroy their creator...
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Teen Boxing Class (& Smoothies!) w/ Trybe Fytness

Local boxing gym Trybe Fytness will be bringing their equipment to the library to run a high-energy session introducing the fundamentals of non-contact boxing through bag work, technique drills, and conditioning. After the class, we’ll make smoothies to cool down.

Registration strongly recommended: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/Boxing

Grades 6-12

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Storytime in the Parks

We're taking storytime on the go this summer in Framingham! Join us for a themed storytime and craft, a visit on the Bookmobile, and the occasional activity brought to you by Parks & Recreation!

All stops are accessible by MWTA busses. If traveling by MWTA bus, notify driver along route by park to stop.

Wednesdays in May, June, July, and August!

7/1 - Butterworth Park

7/8 - Danforth Park

7/15 - Anna Murphy

7/22 - Reardon Park

7/29 - Farm Pond Park Woodland Playground

In case of rain or extreme heat, storytime will be held in the Academy Building at Cushing Memorial Park. The Academy Building is air conditioned!

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ECAF Presents: Summertime Adventure Series

The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham will have their summertime adventure program series on the following dates:

Wenesdays July 22 and 29, August 5 and 12 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Register ahead of time at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4G8UEunWFnxZOixW1x_omu2I3hfNcw_XG5usIFFSm2OxoHQ/viewform

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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

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

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

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Hot Takes: First Time Caller by B.K. Borison

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

July 22nd: First Time Caller by B.K. Borison

  • Aiden Valentine has a secret: he's fallen out of love with love. And as the host of Baltimore's romance hotline, that's a bit of a problem. But when a young girl calls in to the station asking for dating advice for her mom, the interview goes viral, thrusting Aiden and Heartstrings into the limelight.
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Mah Jongg

Open to experienced players with a National Mah Jongg League card.

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Craft Supply Swap

Do some of your craft supplies need a new home? Would you like free supplies to try something new? Bring supplies to donate and swap them for new ones!
Please bring your donated items to the library between July 13-21.

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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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FPL Jazz: Alison Keslow

Don’t miss the next jazz concert in our series featuring jazz bassist Alison Keslow! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. In the event of rain, the concert will move indoors.

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Monday Matinee: Is This Thing On? (2025)

As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities. (2025 | R | 2h 1m)


Watch the trailer here.

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Puzzle Swap: McAuliffe Branch

What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them! Bring your puzzles to exchange with others. No puzzle to swap? Come anyway; there are always extras for you to take. All ages and levels welcome.

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Celebrating America’s 250th: The Escapes of David George with Author Gregory E. O’Malley

Join author and historian Gregory E. O'Malley in discussing The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution, which reveals a remarkable, untold experience of the American revolutionary period—a Black man’s quest for the freedom espoused by our Founders, but denied him and other enslaved people. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation!   *In partnership with Ashland Library*

Registration required. Register here.

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“Who Would Win?” Author Visit with Jerry Pallotta

Join us for a visit with Jerry Pallotta, the award-winning author of more than 90 books including the popular Who Would Win? series. Learn about the creative process of how Jerry takes an idea or creature and turns it into a book. Afterwards, Jerry will be available to sell and sign his books. The Who Would Win? series is recommended for summer reading in the Framingham Public Schools! All Ages welcome!

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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.

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Make it Tuesday: Cat Grass Heads

Looking for a fun, low-stress way to add some greenery to your space and provide a treat your furry friend at the same time? Come get your hands dirty at the McAuliffe Branch Library. 

We’ll use thin cloth, soil, and pet-safe cat grass seed to sculpt a quirky grass head creation. After some water and sun you’ll get a wild head of green hair that you can style, trim, or let your cat happily munch on! Supplies provided.

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Storytime in the Parks

We're taking storytime on the go this summer in Framingham! Join us for a themed storytime and craft, a visit on the Bookmobile, and the occasional activity brought to you by Parks & Recreation!

All stops are accessible by MWTA busses. If traveling by MWTA bus, notify driver along route by park to stop.

Wednesdays in May, June, July, and August!

7/1 - Butterworth Park

7/8 - Danforth Park

7/15 - Anna Murphy

7/22 - Reardon Park

7/29 - Farm Pond Park Woodland Playground

In case of rain or extreme heat, storytime will be held in the Academy Building at Cushing Memorial Park. The Academy Building is air conditioned!

ECAF Presents: Summertime Adventure Series thumbnail Photo

ECAF Presents: Summertime Adventure Series

The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham will have their summertime adventure program series on the following dates:

Wenesdays July 22 and 29, August 5 and 12 | 11:00am-12:00pm

Register ahead of time at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4G8UEunWFnxZOixW1x_omu2I3hfNcw_XG5usIFFSm2OxoHQ/viewform

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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

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

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

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Shadow Box Botanical Arrangement

Preserve the beauty of the garden long after the growing season has passed. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of drying flowers before creating your own floral shadow box arrangement. Using a selection of dried blooms and natural materials, you'll design a unique piece of botanical art that captures the color, texture, and charm of the natural world.

Your finished shadow box will be ready to display in your home for years to come or can be given as a thoughtful handmade gift. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Participants will leave with a completed arrangement and the knowledge to continue preserving flowers at home.

Registartion required. Register here.

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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.