Events Calendar / November 2026
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Book Bedazzling
Bring your own book to bedazzle, or grab one of ours to work on!
Walk-ins are welcome, but if you'd like to register for a reminder email, you can do so here: https://forms.gle/9JYmXro5wvakKyKG6
If you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminder email list, you can do so here: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
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.
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
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
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.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Beginner-friendly Chinese Language and Culture
Join us for eight weeks of beginner-friendly Chinese language and culture. This program provides a welcoming introduction through practical expressions, cultural topics, and interactive activities, rather than formal language instruction. Registration Required. Register here.
Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.
Grades 6-12
Lifelong Learning Lecture: The 2026 Midterm Elections: What Happened (and Why)?
Join us as we examine the results of the 2026 midterm elections by looking at what happened and how we might put the elections in historical perspective. We discuss what the results tell us about the state of the two major political parties, the ongoing role of money in politics, the effect of redistricting efforts, and what the elections might mean for the presidential election in 2028.
All Lifelong Learning mailing list recipients receive the Zoom link. If you have not joined our Lifelong Learning mailing list, sign up now!
Job Search Prep Program
Finding a good job is harder than ever. Companies are hiring selectively. They are also inundated with applications. It’s critical that you know how to look for a job, showcase your skills, and differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates.
Join experienced career coach Ed Lawrence for an 8-week program on Thursday evenings, starting October 1, to help you land your next job sooner.
D&D Campaign: The Quest
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.
We had a spot open in the group! Fill out the form here to register: https://forms.gle/wiB7D8nEkibZDhjN7
Grades 6-12
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
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.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Beginner-friendly Chinese Language and Culture
Join us for eight weeks of beginner-friendly Chinese language and culture. This program provides a welcoming introduction through practical expressions, cultural topics, and interactive activities, rather than formal language instruction. Registration Required. Register here.
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.
Job Search Prep Program
Finding a good job is harder than ever. Companies are hiring selectively. They are also inundated with applications. It’s critical that you know how to look for a job, showcase your skills, and differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates.
Join experienced career coach Ed Lawrence for an 8-week program on Thursday evenings, starting October 1, to help you land your next job sooner.
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 10/10, 11/28, 12/19, 1/23
MAIN LIBRARY: 周六下午 3 点 10/3, 11/14, 12/5, 1/9
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: 10/10, 11/28, 12/19, 1/23
MAIN LIBRARY: Saturdays at 3pm: 10/3, 11/14, 12/5, 1/9
Bob Dodd Sunday Concert: Chester Brezniak
Join us for a concert featuring clarinetist Chester Brezniak. Doors open at 2:30. Refreshments provided.
CANCELLED: Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Baby Storytime is cancelled today due to staff professional development. We'll see you next week!
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
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
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
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.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
Beginner-friendly Chinese Language and Culture
Join us for eight weeks of beginner-friendly Chinese language and culture. This program provides a welcoming introduction through practical expressions, cultural topics, and interactive activities, rather than formal language instruction. Registration Required. Register here.
Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.
Grades 6-12
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Place in Literature
In this talk, we examine several major writers of the Romantic period in the landscapes where they wrote and lived: William Wordsworth, the Brontës, and Jane Austen. Find out how three different landscapes—from the mountainous Lake District of northwest England to the rugged, barren moors of Haworth to the social landscapes of Bath—provided inspiration to some of the most famous authors in literature.
All Lifelong Learning mailing list recipients receive the Zoom link. If you have not joined our Lifelong Learning mailing list, sign up now!
Job Search Prep Program
Finding a good job is harder than ever. Companies are hiring selectively. They are also inundated with applications. It’s critical that you know how to look for a job, showcase your skills, and differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates.
Join experienced career coach Ed Lawrence for an 8-week program on Thursday evenings, starting October 1, to help you land your next job sooner.
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.
Friends of the Framingham Library Monthly Book Sale
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except for July and August) beginning at 10am for our monthly book sale at the Main Library. Help support your local library! Learn more and join Friends of the Framingham Library. The Friends are excited to announce that they are now accepting credit cards!
NOTE: Prices are subject to change.
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.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
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.
Baby Storytime at the Main Library
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Release, Relax, and Reinvigorate with Meditation
Join Leslie Gabriele of With Love and Gratitude on the last Wednesday of the 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.
With Love and Gratitude is a nonprofit organization dedicated to service and education. Leslie founded With Love and Gratitude in 2001. She is a clairaudient, clairsentient, and clairempath "energetic catalyst” who is trained in multiple healing modalities. Her work is guided in the moment, done without attachment.
Join our Meditation mailing list to receive a monthly email reminder with Zoom link.
Early Childhood Alliance: Let’s Play, Learn, and Grow Together!
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) playgroups bring parents, caregivers, and children together to learn through play. Led by experienced facilitators, our sessions combine music, movement, and interactive activities to strengthen social-emotional development and build key school readiness skills.
Parent-Child Play Group: Tuesday (bilingual Spanish), Thursday (English), Friday (bilingual Portuguese). Register here.
Grupo de juego para padres e hijos: Martes (español bilingüe), Jueves (inglés), Viernes (portugués bilingüe). Inscríbase aquí.
Grupo de Brincadeiras para Pais e Filhos: terça-feira (bilíngue espanhol), quinta-feira (inglês), sexta-feira (bilíngue português). Inscreva-se aqui.
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Kids ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Art ,
- Outside Group ,
- Sensory ,
- STEM ,
- Storytime
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
Beginner-friendly Chinese Language and Culture
Join us for eight weeks of beginner-friendly Chinese language and culture. This program provides a welcoming introduction through practical expressions, cultural topics, and interactive activities, rather than formal language instruction. Registration Required. Register here.
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 10/10, 11/28, 12/19, 1/23
MAIN LIBRARY: 周六下午 3 点 10/3, 11/14, 12/5, 1/9
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: 10/10, 11/28, 12/19, 1/23
MAIN LIBRARY: Saturdays at 3pm: 10/3, 11/14, 12/5, 1/9