Join Professor Bugman (Bryan Man) as he reads his self-published book Together! His book is about Ember, an ant, who sets off to scout for food for her colony, and ends up learning an important lesson about sharing and changing one's mindset. After the story we’ll be making our own Ant Companions!
All Ages
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.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets!
Ages 5-12
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.
Use a spoon to splatter paint across paper and glue googly eyes to the shapes you create! Ages 2-5
Join the FIRST Tech Challenge team, CTRL+Z, for a 150 minute, hands-on building and programming LEGO robot challenge.
Session 1: October 10, 9:30AM-12:00PM | Grades 4-8
Session 2: October 10, 1:00-3:30PM | Grades 4-8
All materials provided. Space is limited.
Registration required at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdcXzztjuw0DbBXTo5Mqhp3LELaEkevf8LgfYQwdpDlx6wKQ/viewform
Dos niños se convierten en espías en un intento por salvar a sus padres —exespías— de una mente maestra malvada.
Todas las edades. Runtime: 88 mins. Rated: PG. Closed Captions provided in English.
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
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.
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 sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
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.
Create your own fuse bead designs! Ages 7-12
What better way to combine the SPOOKY and the SCIENTIFIC than with an awesome Halloween learning event for kids? Explore real bones and skeletons from endemic Massachusetts animals, or hold and pet some of the biggest bugs you've ever seen!
All Ages
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.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.
Decoupage cute clay ghosts and take home a tea light to illuminate for extra spook. Ages 8-12
Registration REQUIRED. Call 508-532-5570 x4 or sign-up in person at the children's desk!
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.
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
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
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.
¡Se requiere registrarse! Llame al 508-532-5570 x4 para registrarse. Mejore sus habilidades de lectura de forma divertida leyendo en voz alta.
Registro requerido! Ligue para 508-532-5570 x4 para se registrar. Melhore suas habilidades de leitura de maneira divertida, lendo em voz alta.
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.
Stamp letters, numbers, rhinestones and more! Limited items available. Ages 8+
Join local high school students to explore STEM through fun, hands-on experiments. Students will build a robotic-style hand and learn about physics and human anatomy.
Grades 2-5
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.
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.
Mix paint with recycled paper pulp to create a colorful potion on a cardboard cauldron backdrop! Ages 5-12
Younger children are welcome with adult assistance.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
Celebrate Gnovember by creating an adorable burlap gnome door hanger! Join us for a fun and relaxing craft night as we make a festive decoration that's perfect for welcoming guests all season long. All materials will be provided. Come enjoy a creative evening and leave with a handmade gnome to brighten your home!
Registration opens October 1. Register here.
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.
Come celebrate Halloween with 3 freaky films for children, teens, and adults. Costumes welcome!
Something scary is going on. Are you brave enough to venture through a dark and spooky chamber? Can you make it through each obstacle despite the fear you may feel? Warning; beware of cobwebs, ghosts, and the books themselves.
Ages 3-12
