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The Children’s Room

What does the Children's Room have?

Main Library

  • Early Literacy Playspace with roating toysBlack computer with multicolored keyboard and mouse with jungle game showing on screen.
  • Computers
  • iPad stations (coming soon!)
  • AWE Learning Stations (These offer children a safe, standalone computer not connected to the Internet with engaging and academically games and programs for children.)
  • Fred the Turtle!
  • Spark Lab (If no programs are happening, ask us for Legos, coloring pages, or crafts to do!)

McAuliffe Branch

  • Early Literacy Playspace with roating toys
  • Computers
  • iPad stations
  • AWE Learning Stations (These offer children a safe, standalone computer not connected to the Internet with engaging and academically games and programs for children.)

 

Looking to donate?

We accept and appreicate donations here in the Children's Room! What can you donate?

  • Craft materials in good conditons (scissors, construction paper, glue sticks, etc.)
  • Toys for the playspace (train tracks, legos, dolls for the dollhouse, play food, etc.)
  • Books and DVDs in good condition (even languages!)
  • Want to donate to our Library of Things? Please call or email to speak with a Children's Staff member listed below first.
  • Have a therapy or service dog? Help by volunteering to let children practice reading to your dog! Visit our Volunteer Page on the website.

 

Want to reach out to the Children's Room Staff?

Please email us with any questions, program or Library of Things suggestions, and possible langauge books to add to the International Collection.

If you are a performer who wants to let us know about a program you offer, please email us.

 

Main Library Children's Room

Phone: 508-532-5570 x4

Email: fplchildrens@minlib.net

 

McAuliffe Branch Library Children's Room

Phone: 508-532-5636 x5

Email: mcachildrens@minlib.net

 

 

Meet the Staff!

Jillian Holmberg, Head of Children's Experience

Amanda Landry, Assistant Head of Children's Experience (Main Library)

Makayla Hicks, Assistant Head of Children's Experience (McAuliffe Branch)

Kelly, Children's Experience Specialist/Spark Lab (Main Library)

Susan, Children's Experience Specialist (Main Library)

Framingham Public Library

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49 Lexington Street
Framingham, MA 01702
  • 508-532-5570

McAuliffe Branch

746 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01701
508-532-5636
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