In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Get free career guidance and support from our resident career coach Ed Lawrence. Drops-in are welcome. One-hour appointments are available. Email Ed at elawrence@minlib.net to schedule yours.
Events Calendar / September 2026
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/THE LEARNING CENTER
3rd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
Recipe Readers Cookbook Group: Latinísimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries…
Latinísimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America: A Cookbook by Sandra A. Gutierrez
Registration required. Please email Robin at rgrossman@minlib.net.
Main Library Book Discussion: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
"Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.
I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.
I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out … and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.
But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.
They don’t know what I’m capable of …"
Now a major motion picture starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.
October 6: My Friends by Fredrick Backman
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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
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.
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
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
In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Get free career guidance and support from our resident career coach Ed Lawrence. Drops-in are welcome. One-hour appointments are available. Email Ed at elawrence@minlib.net to schedule yours.
Brazil: A People Who Dance: A Brazilian Independence Day Celebration
Our resistance comes from our joy, and our joy comes from our dancing bodies. Come dance a variety of Brazilian northeastern rhythms with us and celebrate our people! All ages are welcome, no experience is required to participate.
Brasil: Um Povo Que Dança Uma Celebração do Dia da Independência do Brasil
Nossa resistência vem da nossa alegria, e nossa alegria vem dos nossos corpos dançantes. Venha dançar com a gente diferentes ritmos do nordeste brasileiro e comemorar nosso povo! Todas as idades são bem vindas e não precisa de experiência para participar.
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
- "Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful, irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath.
They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice."
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
McAuliffe Matinee: Selena
The true story of Selena, a Texas-born Tejana singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart-topping albums on the Latin music charts.
Watch the preview here
(2h 7m, 1997, PG)
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
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.
Sci-Fi Book Discussion: Murder By Memory by Olivia Waite
Murder By Memory by Olivia Waite
- "A mind is a terrible thing to erase...
Welcome to the HMS Fairweather, Her Majesty's most luxurious interstellar passenger liner! Room and board are included, new bodies are graciously provided upon request, and should you desire a rest between lifetimes, your mind shall be most carefully preserved in glass in the Library, shielded from every danger.
Near the topmost deck of an interstellar generation ship, Dorothy Gentleman wakes up in a body that isn't hers—just as someone else is found murdered. As one of the ship's detectives, Dorothy usually delights in unraveling the schemes on board the Fairweather, but when she finds that someone is not only killing bodies but purposefully deleting minds from the Library, she realizes something even more sinister is afoot.
Dorothy suspects her misfortune is partly the fault of her feckless nephew Ruthie who, despite his brilliance as a programmer, leaves chaos in his cheerful wake. Or perhaps the sultry yarn store proprietor—and ex-girlfriend of the body Dorothy is currently inhabiting—knows more than she's letting on. Whatever it is, Dorothy intends to solve this case. Because someone has done the impossible and found a way to make murder on the Fairweather a very permanent state indeed. A mastermind may be at work—and if so, they've had three hundred years to perfect their schemes..."
Special 9/11 Remembrance Screening: Man in Red Bandana (1h 20m, 2017, PG-13)
“He went up, so others could come down.” This is the inspirational story of an American hero - Boston College alum, Welles Remy Crowther. Welles worked on the 104th floor of the South Tower and saved many people on September 11th. His heroics became known as a result of an ordinary item - a red bandana.
Watch the trailer here
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.
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.
D&D Campaign: The Quest (GROUP 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.
GROUP CURRENTLY FULL
Grades 6-12
Author Talk: Heather B. Moore discusses Her America
From award-winning author Heather B. Moore comes a powerful portrait of eight American women whose courage and conviction drove them to smash stereotypes and build a nation. We'll be discussing her new release, Her America. \
Registration required. Register here.
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.
International DOT Day LIVE Showing
Join us for this live streaming global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration from the historic Shubert Theatre in Boston! Peter H. Reynolds - New York Times best-selling author and illustrator of The Dot - and his twin brother Paul A. Reynolds will challenge everyone to be creative and find the courage to “make their mark.” All Ages
In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Get free career guidance and support from our resident career coach Ed Lawrence. Drops-in are welcome. One-hour appointments are available. Email Ed at elawrence@minlib.net to schedule yours.
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
Queer Reads: Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo
Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo
- "Andrew and Eddie did everything together, best friends bonded more deeply than brothers, until Eddie left Andrew behind to start his graduate program at Vanderbilt. Six months later, only days before Andrew was to join him in Nashville, Eddie dies of an apparent suicide. He leaves Andrew a horrible inheritance: a roommate he doesn’t know, friends he never asked for, and a gruesome phantom that hungers for him.
As Andrew searches for the truth of Eddie’s death, he uncovers the lies and secrets left behind by the person he trusted most, discovering a family history soaked in blood and death. Whirling between the backstabbing academic world where Eddie spent his days and the circle of hot boys, fast cars, and hard drugs that ruled Eddie’s nights, the walls Andrew has built against the world begin to crumble.
And there is something awful lurking, waiting for those walls to fall."
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
McAuliffe Matinee: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
An intrepid blacksmith teams up with an eccentric pirate captain to save his love from an undead pirate crew.
Watch the preview here
(2h 23m, 2003, PG-13)
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
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.
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 Berry Pickers by Amanda Peter
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peter
- "July 1962. A Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later, four-year-old Ruthie, the family’s youngest child, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother, Joe, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge of a berry field. Joe will remain distraught by his sister’s disappearance for years to come.
In Maine, a young girl named Norma grows up as the only child of an affluent family. Her father is emotionally distant, her mother frustratingly overprotective. Norma is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination. As she grows older, Norma slowly comes to realize there is something her parents aren’t telling her. Unwilling to abandon her intuition, she will spend decades trying to uncover this family secret.
For readers of The Vanishing Half and Woman of Light, this showstopping debut by a vibrant new voice in fiction is a riveting novel about the search for truth, the shadow of trauma, and the persistence of love across time."
Musicals at McAuliffe: The Pirates of Penzance
After a young man leaves a band of pirates, hilarity ensues.
(1h 52m, 1983, G)
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
Yankee Magazine’s Mel Allen: Here In New England
Join long-time Yankee editor Mel Allen in discussion of his book: Here in New England: Unforgettable stories of people, places, and memories that connect us all. From his first stories in Yankee in 1979, to the day he retired in 2025, his work, both as editor and author, has captured New England’s unique sense of place and the people who call it home
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.
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Ahoy, mateys! Learn to speak pirate for free with your library card. Saturday, September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and we’re helping you brush up on your sea-jargon! Through Mango Languages, you can take an official course in Pirate (yes, really!). Master the slang of the Seven Seas, or dive into Spanish, French, Japanese, and more - all free with your library card.
“Good to Be Me” Interactive Gratitude Workshop with Author Rachel Cook
Join Artservatorey in this interactive literary, art, and drama workshop featuring Springfield’s children’s book author Rachel Cook! Ages 5-12
In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Get free career guidance and support from our resident career coach Ed Lawrence. Drops-in are welcome. One-hour appointments are available. Email Ed at elawrence@minlib.net to schedule yours.
Art Journal Jam for Adults
Bring your own art journal and prepare to get messy! Join us for this casual, unstructured session exploring the possibilities of art journals. No experience required. Some supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite medium to work in. Space is limited. Registration required.
Make it Tuesday: Paperback Pumpkin
Turn old books into charming fall décor! Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly craft night where we'll transform discarded paperbacks into decorative pumpkins. All materials will be provided. Bring your creativity and leave with a unique handmade decoration just in time for autumn!
Registration is required and opens on September 1.
Register here.
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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
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.
Hot Takes: Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
NEW LOCATION! Hot Takes will now meet in the J Program Room at the Main Library.
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
- "After a disastrous blind date, Darcy Lowell is desperate to stop her well-meaning brother from playing matchmaker ever again. Love—and the inevitable heartbreak—is the last thing she wants. So she fibs and says her latest set up was a success. Darcy doesn’t expect her lie to bite her in the...
Elle Jones, one of the astrologers behind the popular Twitter account Oh My Stars, dreams of finding her soul mate. But she knows it is most assuredly not Darcy... a no-nonsense stick-in-the-mud, who is way too analytical, punctual, and skeptical for someone as free-spirited as Elle. When Darcy’s brother—and Elle's new business partner—expresses how happy he is that they hit it off, Elle is baffled. Was Darcy on the same date? Because... awkward.
Darcy begs Elle to play along and she agrees to pretend they’re dating. But with a few conditions: Darcy must help Elle navigate her own overbearing family during the holidays and their arrangement expires on New Year’s Eve. The last thing they expect is to develop real feelings during a faux relationship. But maybe opposites can attract when true love is written in the stars?"
Mah Jongg
Come and play Mah Jongg!
Open to experienced players with a National Mah Jongg League card.
Craft Ladies: Laminated Pressed Flower Bookmarks
In honor of National Library Card Sign-up Month, create your own laminated bookmarks. Pressed flowers will be provided, but feel free to bring your own items to embellish. Supplies and space are limited.
Registration is required and opens on September 1.
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.
Let’s Sew Some Zines!
Learn to sew a simple, three-hole pamphlet stitch zine using upcycled materials you may already have. Get an introduction to the tools and supplies needed to create a zine longer than eight pages. Space and supplies are limited. Registration is required and opens on September 1. Register here.
Access Framingham Presents
Join us for a lively night of independent short films! The 3rd annual Access Film Fest is coming to Framingham on October 10. This evening program features a curated selection of films from past festivals and a sneak peek at the 2026 lineup. Rated PG-13.
Sensory Series: Barnyard Bath
Build fine motor skills by scrubbing, rinsing, and drying toy farm animals using soapy water and sponges!
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore. Ages 1-4
Mano a Mano: Arias in Dialogue
Enjoy the richness of Hispanic classical music with mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora and chamber ensemble where beloved European opera arias are placed in conversation with extraordinary Spanish and Latin American works. Whether you're a lifelong opera lover or simply curious to discover something new, you're warmly invited
Monday Matinee: Project Hail Mary
A science teacher wakes up alone on a spaceship. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing Earth's sun, and realizes that an unexpected friendship may be the key.
Watch the preview here
(2h 37m, 2026, PG-13)
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
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.
Author Talk: Randi Minetore on (How to Avoid) Death on Mount Washington
Join Randi Minetore in discussing Death on Mount Washington: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness on the Northeast's Highest Peak. Hear some of the most gripping accounts about battling with natural forces. Be ready for your next vacation with this important and humorous presentation!
Registration required. Register here.
Sensory Series: Light Board Play
Build, spell, & create with blocks & shapes on a light table!
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your child explore. Ages 1-4
In-Person Career Services with Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Get free career guidance and support from our resident career coach Ed Lawrence. Drops-in are welcome. One-hour appointments are available. Email Ed at elawrence@minlib.net to schedule yours.
Roots & Recipes Community Showcase
Join us for a celebratory community showcase featuring a live cooking demo by guest chef Patrick St. Pierre. Attendees are encouraged to share cultural stories, bring samples for tasting, and share reflections or photos of your garden. This joyful event unites the entire series and invites the broader community to celebrate Framingham's diverse cultural heritage. With Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests.
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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
Family Fishing Clinic
Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Now’s your chance! Let the MassWildlife Angler Education Program be your guide. You’ll learn the basics from casting to baiting up, and the best part - you’ll be able to fish. Come try your hand at this great pastime, guaranteed to catch some fun! This is an all-inclusive fishing clinic for anyone of any age that wants to learn how to fish. All fishing materials provided, no license needed.
Registration Required. Register here.
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.