Events Calendar / McAuliffe Branch
Open Color
Drop in to color printed out pictures and do fun mazes and word activity sheets!
All Ages
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.
Winter Cookie Reading Club
For every book you read, fill out a “cookie” and fill up the glasses of milk in the Children’s Rooms! Sign up anytime during Dec-Feb. February 22nd we’ll have a cookies and hot cocoa party with prizes and more to wrap up our winter reading program! Ages 0-12
Early Release Day Video Games
We've done crafts and movies recently, so let's play video games on this Early Release Day.
Grades 5-12
Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller Clay Sculptures
In honor of Black History Month, we are creating our own sculptures in memory of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, Framingham native and an African-American artist who participated in the Harlem Renaissance. With air dry clay, let your imagination fly!
All Ages
The Poop Museum
The Poop Museum is coming to the Library! Do you know who’s the world’s messiest pooper? The animal that has poop attack powers? The animal that uses poop as protection? Who’s the rainbow pooper? The animal that has to hold its poop ALL winter long? Come learn from Susie Maguire, Poop Expert, as she teaches you all this and more!
All Ages
中文读书会
中文读书会
3-6岁宝宝
绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六 下午3-4点
Main Library:
1/4, 1/18; 2/15; 3/1, 3/15, 3/29; 4/12,4/26; 5/17
McAuliffe Branch Library:
1/11, 1/25; 2/8 (2pm) 春节特别活动, 2/22; 3/8, 3/22; 4/5,4/19; 5/3, 5/31 (2pm) 端午节特别话动
地点:
Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
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.
Parachute Play
Join us for some fun Parachute Play activities!
Ages 0-3
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore.
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
For Lewis and Wren, their first year of marriage is also their last. A few weeks after their wedding, Lewis receives a rare diagnosis: He will retain most of his consciousness, memories, and intellect, but his physical body will gradually turn into a great white shark. As Lewis develops the features and impulses of one of the most predatory creatures in the ocean, his complicated artist’s heart struggles to make peace with his unfulfilled dreams.
Next discussion on 3/11: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Register for the mailing list here: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
McAuliffe Matinee: Casablanca
In World War II Morocco, seething with European refugees desperate for passage to neutral Lisbon, only a world-weary and bitter nightclub owner can help his former lover and her Resistance-hero husband escape from the Nazis. (PG, 1942, 1h 42m)
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.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Cosmo)
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.
Winter Cookie Reading Club
For every book you read, fill out a “cookie” and fill up the glasses of milk in the Children’s Rooms! Sign up anytime during Dec-Feb. February 22nd we’ll have a cookies and hot cocoa party with prizes and more to wrap up our winter reading program! Ages 0-12
VACATION WEEK MOVIE: The Wild Robot (2024)
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Rated PG; 101 mins; Closed captions provided.
All Ages
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
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Duncan)
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.
McAuliffe Matinee: The Finest Hours
In February of 1952, one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast struck New England, damaging an oil tanker off the coast of Cape Cod and literally ripping it in half. On a small lifeboat faced with frigid temperatures and 70-foot high waves, four members of the Coast Guard set out to rescue the more than 30 stranded sailors trapped aboard the rapidly-sinking vessel. (PG-13, 2016, 1h 57m)
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.
Craft Ladies: Altered Bottles
Join the Craft Ladies for an Adult Crafting night! We will be decorating bottles with sheet music, decorative paper, twine and wooden cutouts. A string of lights will provide the finishing touch. Space and supplies are limited. Register at https://tinyurl.com/FPL-AltBot.
National Comfy Day at the Library
Come dressed in your coziest comfy clothes and curl up with a good book!
Slippers, flannel, and PJs welcome! Snacks and warm beverages provided.
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
The classic novel of despair, forbidden emotions, and sexual undercurrents set against the austere New England countryside. Ethan Frome works his unproductive farm and struggles to maintain a bearable existence with his difficult, suspicious and hypochondriac wife, Zeena. But when Zeena's vivacious cousin enters their household as a hired girl, Ethan finds himself obsessed with her and with the possibilities for happiness she comes to represent.
Next discussion on 3/18: North Woods by Daniel Mason
Sign up for the mailing list here: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
Musicals at McAuliffe: Bye Bye Birdie
When rock star Conrad Birdie gets drafted, his manager organizes a nationwide contest in which one lucky girl wins a farewell kiss on The Ed Sullivan show.
(G, 1963, 1hr 52m)
Spark Lab Satellite: STEM Dinosaurs
Build these 3D Dinosaurs and learn about electricity and motors! Registration required: https://bit.ly/McAJ_STEMDinos
Grades 4-8
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
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.
Jean-Michel Basquiat Crown Paintings
Come celebrate Black History Month by creating paintings inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat using crayons and paint!
Ages 5+
AARP Tax Assistance (by appointment only)
IRS trained and certified AARP tax volunteers will be available to prepare your 2024 Federal and State Income tax returns. This program is designed to assist all people of low to middle income with special attention given to those aged 60 and older. This is a free program and volunteers are unable to process complex returns. A list of documentation required for your appointment will be available at the library prior to your scheduled appointment. Register at https://tinyurl.com/FPL-AARP.
Upcoming dates: 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, and 4/12
Winter Cookie Reading Club Wrap-Up Party
Join us February 22nd for our wrap-up party! We’ll have a cookies, hot cocoa, prizes and more to celebrate the end of our winter reading program!
10am-12pm: McAuliffe Branch
2-4pm: Main Library
中文读书会
中文读书会
3-6岁宝宝
绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六 下午3-4点
Main Library:
1/4, 1/18; 2/15; 3/1, 3/15, 3/29; 4/12,4/26; 5/17
McAuliffe Branch Library:
1/11, 1/25; 2/8 (2pm) 春节特别活动, 2/22; 3/8, 3/22; 4/5,4/19; 5/3, 5/31 (2pm) 端午节特别话动
地点:
Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
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: MLK - Now Is the Time
Experience this immersive journey exploring the key themes of Dr. King's speech and see how his message still resonates today. To reserve a 45 minute time slot, please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or register online.
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.
Painted Cork Coasters
Join us to create your very own cork board coasters, perfect for adding a personalized touch to your home. Using acrylic markers and paint, you'll paint your coasters with unique designs, patterns, or whatever inspires you. Come unleash your creativity, and take home a functional piece of art. No sign-up needed.
Toddler Craft: Noise Shakers
Fill a tube with different materials and then decorate to make your own noise shaker!
Ages 2+
Virtual Reality: MLK - Now Is the Time
Experience this immersive journey exploring the key themes of Dr. King's speech and see how his message still resonates today. To reserve a 45 minute time slot, please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or register online.
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.
Fizzy Hearts
Explore the fizzy sensation of vinegar and baking soda!
Ages 2-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore.
Seed Lending Library: Seed Swap Party
Join Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests and our Seed Lending Library for our annual seed swap party for the Framingham community.
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.
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.
中文读书会
中文读书会
3-6岁宝宝
绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六 下午3-4点
Main Library:
1/4, 1/18; 2/15; 3/1, 3/15, 3/29; 4/12,4/26; 5/17
McAuliffe Branch Library:
1/11, 1/25; 2/8 (2pm) 春节特别活动, 2/22; 3/8, 3/22; 4/5,4/19; 5/3, 5/31 (2pm) 端午节特别话动
地点:
Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
中文读书会
中文读书会
3-6岁宝宝
绘本，儿歌，手工
时间：每周六 下午3-4点
Main Library:
1/4, 1/18; 2/15; 3/1, 3/15, 3/29; 4/12,4/26; 5/17
McAuliffe Branch Library:
1/11, 1/25; 2/8 (2pm) 春节特别活动, 2/22; 3/8, 3/22; 4/5,4/19; 5/3, 5/31 (2pm) 端午节特别话动
地点:
Main Library: 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702
McAuliffe Branch: 746 Water Street, Framingham, MA 01701
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.
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.
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.
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.