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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!
5/6 - Cushing Memorial Park Academy Building
5/20 - Due to the heat advisory, storytime will be held INSIDE the Academy Building at Cushing Memorial Park
6/3 - Woodfield Park
6/17 - Furber Park
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!
Beanstalk Planters
Color a castle in the clouds, plant a bean seed, and watch it grow!
Ages 2-6
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.
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！
由于恰逢周末假日，原定于5月23日在McAuliffe 分管举行的普通话故事活动将被取消。
McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日
Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!
Storytime on May 23rd at McAuliffe Branch is cancelled due to the holiday weekend
McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6
OUT Metrowest: Fuse Bead Social
Join us and OUT Metrowest for a Fuse Bead Social! Make flags, rainbows, patterns, and more to show your pride!
All Ages
Sensory Series: Music & Movement
Move, groove, and get the wiggles out with songs and simple instruments!
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your child explore.
Ages 1-4
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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!
Popsicle Scrape Painting
Scrape and swirl paint across paper to create a sweet summer decoration! Ages 2-5
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
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!
Virtual Reality for Kids
Build your own cardboard virtual reality goggles and turn your drawings into VR. Limited space and materials. Ages 8-12
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!
Berry Basket Weaving
Practice your weaving skills using recycled materials, like berry baskets!
Ages 2-5
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!
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.
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.
Cardboard Cactus Creation
Paint leaf and flower-shaped cardboard pieces and connect them to form a unique cactus sculpture! Ages 4-12
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
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
“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!
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
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
Create Your Own Projector
Make a homemade projector with card board rolls, foam, & markers.
Ages 4-8