Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Events Calendar
STORYWALK: “Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizabeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars”
ALL MONTH LONG!
Read about Elizebeth Friedman, a brilliant American code breaker who smashed Nazi spy rings, took down gangsters, and created the CIA's first cryptology unit. All Ages.
Kids Dance Clinic with All About That Dance
A performance by AATDC followed by a dance workshop, open to any age group!
AATDC is a student-led dance team at Brandi Rae's School of Dance that strives to bring creative freedom and independence to a member's dance experience. We perform our choreography at hospitals, nursing homes, recitals, and whatever else we can extend our art to.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ruthie)
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 508-532-5570 x4 or drop by to sign up for a time slot.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.
Anime Club
Watch anime with friends and some tasty Japanese snacks. NOTE: Anime Club is now a program for 4-8th graders.
If you'd like to be added to our monthly reminder email list for our Anime Club, just fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/Anime-Reminder
Grades 4-8
Come plant with us!
Join us in the community garden at the McAuliffe Branch library Saturday April 27 at 2 PM for our first vegetable planting of the season. Our early cold crops will be peas, radishes, beets, carrots and lettuce. In the event of rain the program will be canceled.
Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis
Join us for a new Play, Learn, and Grow Together group experience as famed Brazilian musician and storyteller Rejane de Musis, shares her talents in our interactive parent child groups for the whole family to enjoy. You are sure to be energized and inspired by these special music and cultural education events.
Únase a nosotros para una experiencia nueva de grupo Jugar, Aprender, y Crecer con famosa músico y cuentista brasileña, Rejane de Musis, mientras que comparte sus talentos en un grupo interactivo de padres y niños para toda la familia. Ciertamente serán energizados e inspirados por estos eventos educativos y especiales de música y cultura.
Junte-se a nós para uma nova experiência em grupo Brincar, Aprender, e Crescer juntos como a famosa musicista e contadora de histórias brasileira Rejane de Musis. Ela irá compartilhar seus talentos em nossos grupos interativos de pais e filhos para toda a família aproveitar. Você certamente será energizado e inspirado por esses eventos especiais de música e educação cultural.
Sign up for groups is appreciated! For more information contact is at 508-782-6932 or jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Greater Worcester Opera Presents: The Sounds of the 1940s (Framingham Reads Together)
Greater Worcester Opera presents beautiful, meaningful, and sometimes a bit silly, music from the 1940's. Springing from the joys and sorrows of wartime, this music expressed the heart and soul of those who found themselves in difficult times, doing their duty and longing for peace. Featuring our wonderful singers, accompanied by Olga Rogach and narrated by Aldo Fabrizi.
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.
Maker Mondays: 3Doodler Creations
Learn how to make 3D art without a 3D Printer! Come just one week, or work on a larger project by coming every Monday.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://bit.ly/FPL-Teen-Crafts
Grades 6-12
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Only for registered participants. Check back in the fall for information on the next session. Ages 0-2.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
McAuliffe Matinee: Hope Floats (PG-13, 1998, 1h 54m)
Rescheduled from April 10
Birdee Calvert must choose between her morals and her heart after her husband divorces her and a charming young man, who her daughter disapproves of, comes back into her life.
Advanced Poetry Workshop
This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.
If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Nolletti on Hitchcock: Stage Fright (NR, 1950, 110m)
The Nolletti on Hitchcock film series continues this month with two more classic films. First, Stage Fright! Set in the world of the theater, this underrated film stars Jane Wyman, Marlene Dietrich, and Richard Todd.
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one 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.
No School Movie: Legend Of Hei (2019)
Runtime: 101m; Rated: PG; Closed Captions Provided
When his forest is destroyed, the wood sprite Xiaohei takes the form of a cat and goes to live in the city, where the hybrid Fengxi (Stormend) befriends him. However, there are enemies on their trail.In the bustling human world, various goblins live peacefully with mankind.
Block Printing
Try your hand at block printing, a craft that’s thought to be around since the 200s in China! Carve your own pattern and learn about the different uses of block printing. Ages 8+
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Baby and Me Yoga
6 weeks - Precrawlers and their Caregivers
Join Jessica Spaman, owner of Emotions In Motion, for a 45-minute baby & me yoga class filled with movement, mindfulness, and connection. Enjoy fun bonding time, movement & mindfulness to nourish the body and mind, and a welcoming and supportive space to connect and make new friends for you and your baby. Best for pre-walkers.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call or drop by to sign up for a time slot.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta. Todas as idades.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta. Todas las edades.
Chinese Paper Cutting
Ages 6+
We will be celebrating AAPI month by honoring the tradition of Chinese paper cutting. Used in festivals, weddings and other major life events to decorate interior spaces, doors and windows, artists create intricate and complicated patterns to express beauty, well wishes and life aspirations. The art of Chinese paper cutting dates back to the creation of paper itself by Cai Lun in 105 CE, but there are records of Chinese artists carving patterns in thin materials such as leaves, silk and leather from even earlier!
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Friday Night Film: Wonka (PG, 2023, 1h 57m)
Enjoy Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka, the eccentric owner of the Wonka Chocolate Factory, in this musical comedy! Learn the story of how the young Willy Wonka defied greedy chocolatiers to open his own chocolate factory.
Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments provided.
May the 4th Be With You & Free Comic Book Day
Drop by for some Star Wars fun! Make some crafts and get your photo taken with our green screen - costumes encouraged!! Celebrate free comic book day while you’re here and take one home with you.
Framingham Family Fair: A Celebration of Young Children
The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham & community partners invite families to join us for FREE fun activites and performances at the Framingham Family Fair.
After the Family Fair, follow the Framingham Public Library’s Storywalk over to Downtown Framingham’s Springfest from 1-3pm at the Downtown Common located at Park St & Concord St!
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Cherry Blossom Windsocks
Learn about the significance of Cherry Blossoms while making a windsock to put outside. Ages 5+
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.
Virtual Reality: Tales from Soda Island
Experience the wonders of immersive animation with Tales From Soda Island. These three short episodes will send you on an immersive journey through the complex musical ecosystem of Soda Island - discover strange creatures, ancient rituals, and cosmic symphonies working together in harmony. The Oculus headset is recommended for ages 10+. Please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or sign up https://tinyurl.com/zcjfy2cw to reserve your time slot.
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Only for registered participants. Check back in the fall for information on the next session. Ages 0-2.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Sensory Series: Taste Safe Water Bead Play
Sensory Series
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration. Ages 0-4
Scoop, squish, pour, and play with colorful water beads made out of tapioca pearls.
Virtual Reality: Tales from Soda Island
Experience the wonders of immersive animation with Tales From Soda Island. These three short episodes will send you on an immersive journey through the complex musical ecosystem of Soda Island - discover strange creatures, ancient rituals, and cosmic symphonies working together in harmony. The Oculus headset is recommended for ages 10+. Please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or sign up https://tinyurl.com/zcjfy2cw to reserve your time slot.
Kids’ Chess Club
1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER
2nd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
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.
Sustainability series: More trees for Framingham!
Join Rebecca Nau, Framingham’s tree warden and conservation administrator, to learn more about our City’s trees. Hear about the upcoming Grant Street tree planting funded through an Urban and Community Forestry grant from the state and Eversource’s donations of trees and shrubs to be planted by Framingham residents.
Main Library Adult Book Club: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Join the Main Library Adult Book Club online for our May book pick: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese. Registration for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.
"A vivid reimagining of the woman who inspired Hester Prynne, the tragic heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, and a journey into the enduring legacy of New England's witchcraft trials."
Advanced Poetry Workshop
This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.
If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.
Nolletti on Hitchcock: Vertigo (1958, 130m)
Come for the last movie in the Nolletti on Hitchcock film series: Vertigo! Widely regarded as Hitchcock’s masterpiece, this dream-like thriller stars James Stewart and Kim Novak in a dizzying web of passion and mistaken identity. Doors open at 12:45PM. Refreshments served.
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Virtual Reality: Tales from Soda Island
Experience the wonders of immersive animation with Tales From Soda Island. These three short episodes will send you on an immersive journey through the complex musical ecosystem of Soda Island - discover strange creatures, ancient rituals, and cosmic symphonies working together in harmony. The Oculus headset is recommended for ages 10+. Please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or sign up https://tinyurl.com/zcjfy2cw to reserve your time slot.
Open Color
All Ages
Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets!
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Lego Build
Make a LEGO creation based on each month’s theme. Ages 5+
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Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Science Fiction Book Club: Wool by Hugh Howey
Join us for this month's Science Fiction Book Club: Wool by Hugh Howey
In-person or online. Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/FPL-Events.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one 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.
Satellite Spark lab: Metal Stamping Workshop
Grades 4-8
Learn to metal stamp and create jewelry to take home. Space and materials are limited.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Mother’s Day Cards
All Ages
Come make flower handprint cards for your mother or caregiver to celebrate Mother’s Day!
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ruthie)
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.
Come Plant With Us
Learn how to transplant seedlings outdoors into our Library garden. This program is weather dependent. In case of inclement weather we will plant indoors in the cafe.
Fuse Bead Social
Hang out and make fuse bead designs. Grades 4-8
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Bilingual Music, Dance, & Storytime with Rejane de Musis
Join us for a new Play, Learn, and Grow Together group experience as famed Brazilian musician and storyteller Rejane de Musis, shares her talents in our interactive parent child groups for the whole family to enjoy. You are sure to be energized and inspired by these special music and cultural education events.
Únase a nosotros para una experiencia nueva de grupo Jugar, Aprender, y Crecer con famosa músico y cuentista brasileña, Rejane de Musis, mientras que comparte sus talentos en un grupo interactivo de padres y niños para toda la familia. Ciertamente serán energizados e inspirados por estos eventos educativos y especiales de música y cultura.
Junte-se a nós para uma nova experiência em grupo Brincar, Aprender, e Crescer juntos como a famosa musicista e contadora de histórias brasileira Rejane de Musis. Ela irá compartilhar seus talentos em nossos grupos interativos de pais e filhos para toda a família aproveitar. Você certamente será energizado e inspirado por esses eventos especiais de música e educação cultural.
Sign up for groups is appreciated! For more information contact is at 508-782-6932 or jcohen@framingham.k12.ma.us
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Only for registered participants. Check back in the fall for information on the next session. Ages 0-2.
McAuliffe Dungeons & Dragons Night
Embark upon a journey of magical realms and boundless imagination with Dungeons & Dragons. Guiding you on this quest is the mast of worlds, our DM, Jeff, whose enchanting storytelling shall weave the threads of magic. Space is limited.
Registration Required: https://forms.gle/Bi6SpuRRLY3r5Kdt9
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Handprint Volcanoes
Have a “blast” making handprint volcanoes! Ages 3+
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Kids’ Chess Club
1st Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MAIN, HOMEWORK CENTER
2nd Tuesday of every Month, 5PM | MCAULIFFE, COMMUNITY ROOM
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.
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.
Space and supplies are limited. Register at bit.ly/FPL_Art_Workshop
McAuliffe Evening Book Club: Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed
Register: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Shubeik Lubeik--a fairytale rhyme meaning "Your Wish is My Command" in Arabic--is the story of three characters navigating a world where wishes are literally for sale; mired in bureaucracy and the familiar prejudices of our world, the more expensive the wish, the more powerful and therefore the more likely to work as intended. The novel's three distinct parts tell the story of three first class wishes as used by Aziza, Nour, and Shokry, each grappling with the challenge inherent in trying to make your most deeply held desire come true.
Advanced Poetry Workshop
This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.
If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
McAuliffe Matinee: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (PG, 1977, 2h 1m)
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
McAuliffe Craft Ladies: Silicone Bead Keychains
Join the Craft Ladies and create a silicone bead keychain that can also be worn as a bracelet!
Register at https://tinyurl.com/FPL-keychain Supplies and space are limited.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one 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 Morning Book Club: Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Register at: http://bit.ly/FPL-Events
Mexico in the 1970s is a dangerous country, even for Maite, a secretary who spends her life seeking the romance found in cheap comic books and ignoring the activists protesting around the city. When her next-door neighbor, the beautiful art student Leonora, disappears under suspicious circumstances, Maite finds herself searching for the missing woman—and journeying deeper into Leonora’s secret life of student radicals and dissidents.
Release, Relax, Reinvigorate: Meditation with Leslie
Join Leslie Gabriele of With Love and Gratitude on the third Thursday of each month for a half hour of guided meditation and other opportunities for carefree relaxation.
Join our Meditation mailing list to receive a monthly email with Zoom link.
Musicals at McAuliffe: Into the Woods (PG, 2014, 2h 5m)
A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Cultural Competency: Ingredients for Student Success
Join Dr. Jeffrey Coleman, Vice President & Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, FSU, for this lecture that focuses on fostering cultural competency through curricular and co-curricular experiences. We look at the impact of co-curricular experiences on students’ views and perceptions of their own cultural competency learning and ability to manage their college experience.
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.
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.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Friends of 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.
Sensory Series: Soft Block Play
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your child explore. Ages 1-4.
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.
Película En Español: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)
Los cachorros de la Patrulla Canina obtienen superpoderes mágicamente después de que un meteorito impacta en Adventure City. Sin embargo, las cosas empeoran cuando Humdinger y un científico loco les roban sus poderes y se convierten en supervillanos. Mientras el equipo entra en acción para salvar la ciudad, Skye pronto descubre que incluso el cachorro más pequeño puede marcar la mayor diferencia. Clasificación PG; Tiempo de ejecución 95 minutos; Se proporcionarán subtítulos en inglés.[Closed captions in English will be provided.]
Pacific Island Origami Animals
Learn to create origami animals found in the Pacific Islands. Ages 8+
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Monday Storytime at McAuliffe
Join your familiar children’s librarians for some stories and a craft, and keep adding to your 1000 books before Kindergarten list.
Ages 2-5, all welcome. In-person.
Monday Matinee: “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (PG-13, 2023, 2hr 22m)
Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history. (IMDB)
Mini Koinobori Craft
Ages 5+
To celebrate AAPI Month, we’re making Koinobori! Koinobori, meaning 'carp streamer' in Japanese, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no sekku, a traditional calendrical event which is now designated as Children's Day, a national holiday in Japan. Make your own Koinobori with cardboard rolls, construction paper, and tissue paper!
Our Commitment to Cultural Respect: At Framingham Public Library, we believe in honoring and respecting all cultures. This event aims to educate participants about the cultural significance of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Our activity is designed to inspire creativity while fostering cultural sensitivity and respect.
Tone and Stretch
A variety of functional fitness exercises to tone core, upper and lower body muscles followed by stretches. This is a low impact class designed to be adaptable to participants’ different levels.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Only for registered participants. Check back in the fall for information on the next session. Ages 0-2.
Puzzle Swap: McAuliffe Branch - Note Date Change
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 McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Sensory Series: Soft Obstacle Course
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration. Ages 0-1
Explore and maneuver through a soft obstacle course!
Bubble Wrap Art
Have some fun painting with bubble wrap! Ages 3+
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Sensory Series: Shaving Cream Art
Swirl colors in shaving cream to create sensory-driven art. Bags for babies and trays for older toddlers available. Ages 0-4
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Advanced Poetry Workshop
This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.
If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Resume Help & Job Searching Strategies
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one 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.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Baby Storytime at McAuliffe
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Ages 0-2 years
Advanced Poetry Workshop
This class welcomes serious poets with experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. We begin with a discussion of a topic in poetry. Poets may discuss their work.
If you are new to the group and would like to participate, register at bit.ly/fpl-poetry by noon on the day of the workshop.
Main Library Yarn Club
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
McAuliffe Matinee: Brooklyn (PG-13, 2015, 1h 57m)
An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within
Stretch and Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, improve balance and reduce stress.
If you have NEVER attended this class, please register at this link: http://bit.ly/FPL-Exercise-Classes. If you HAVE attended any of our online exercise classes in the past, we already have your information, and you do not need to register again.
Yarn Social Hour
Join us for knitting, crochet, and yarn crafting social hour! This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but in person we can offer pointers and tips.
Metal Stamping Workshop
Learn to metal stamp and create jewelry to take home. Space and materials are limited. Grades 4-8
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Kids Yarn Social Hour
Last Thursday of the Month! Learn new stitches, and hangout with other knitters & crocheters! Grades 4+
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Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.