Halloween Storytime at McAuliffe
It may be during storytime hours, but this storytime is anything by usual. Come dressed in costume to listen to Halloween stories, a Halloween craft, and participate in a bubble dance costume party!
Ages 3-5
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Halloween Baby Storytime
It may be during baby storytime hours, but this storytime is anything but usual. Come dressed in costume to listen to Halloween stories, make a Halloween craft, and participate in a bubble dance costume party! Ages 0-2
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.
Storytime! Arts & Drama with Artservatorey
Discover the world of art and theatre through books! Enjoy a lively read-aloud, and hands-on activities that bring the story to life. Create an art project inspired by the story, such as a puppet, and then dive into drama by acting out your new creation.
Saturday Matinee: Sinners 2025
"Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back."
Watch the trailer here
2025 | R | 2h 17m
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Fall Play Groups
Mondays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (11am-12pm with Jeanette)
Tuesdays: Play, Learn and Grow Together (10-11am with Jane)
Thursdays: Play, Learn, and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group (11am-12pm with Lucia)
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- Baby ,
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- Español ,
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- Storytime
Early Release Day Video Games
It’s a Monday early release, so let’s hang out at the McAuliffe Library and play video games.
Grades 6-12
Early Release Day Open SparkLab
If you’re at the Main Library after your early release, come out down to the SparkLab to build something!
Grades 6-12
Leaf Clay Dishes
Press a leaf into air dry clay, shape it and let it dry to have your own Leaf Clay Dish!
All Ages
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
Dustin Pari: Once Upon Death & Dying
An interesting exploration of unique customs that pertain to the human transition from life to afterlife throughout various cultures and religious understandings the world over. A death positive presentation for all of us going through this human experience.
Baby Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham
Mondays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (11am-12pm with Jeanette)
Tuesdays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (10-11am with Jane)
Thursdays: Play, Learn, and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group (11am-12pm with Lucia)
Virtual Reality: We Live Here
Take on the subject of homelessness through the lens of Rockey, a woman living in a tent, in a park in Southern California in this immersive VR experience. The Oculus headset is recommended for ages 13 and up. To reserve your time slot, call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or online at http://bit.ly/oculus_nov25.
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
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto
The McAuliffe Branch hosts two book discussion groups to discuss various fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary and classic literature. You can join us anytime to discuss one particular book or become a regular. Register here for the mailing list: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
November Book: Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto
Main Library Book Discussion: The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
November's Pick: The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
"Welcome to Eris: an island with only one house, one inhabitant, one way out. Unreachable from the Scottish mainland for twelve hours each day. Once home to Vanessa: A famous artist whose notoriously unfaithful husband disappeared twenty years ago. Now home to Grace: A solitary creature of the tides, content in her own isolation. But when a shocking discovery is made in an art gallery far away in London, a visitor comes calling. And the secrets of Eris threaten to emerge...."
Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-adultbookdiscussion.
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Virtual Reality: We Live Here
Take on the subject of homelessness through the lens of Rockey, a woman living in a tent, in a park in Southern California in this immersive VR experience. The Oculus headset is recommended for ages 13 and up. To reserve your time slot, call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 or online at http://bit.ly/oculus_nov25.
Stretch & Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, to improve balance, and to reduce stress.
If you haven't already, join our Exercise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
Homework Center - McAuliffe Branch
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Wednesdays 3PM=5PM
Paper Quilling
Holliston-based Quilling Card teaches the basics of quilling! Each participant will be able to make a quilling card to take home with them. Materials and tools will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required and opens November 1st.
One-on-One Career Services
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
Parachute Play
Join us for some fun Parachute Play activities!
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore.
Ages 0-4
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Fall Play Groups
Mondays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (11am-12pm with Jeanette)
Tuesdays: Play, Learn and Grow Together (10-11am with Jane)
Thursdays: Play, Learn, and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group (11am-12pm with Lucia)
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Crafts ,
- Storytime
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
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
Lifelong Learning Lecture: Conspiracy Theories & Why People Believe Them
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jon Huibregtse, Professor Emeritus, History, Framingham State University
Conspiracy theories have been part of history for a long time. A Charlestown minister started one of the first in the 1790s when he claimed that a secret organization called the Bavarian Illuminati was working to undermine Christianity and overthrow the civil government.
People believe these theories for a variety of reasons, such as wanting to belong to a group of like-minded individuals or helping them understand complex events. Exploring why people adhere to, and spread, such theories helps us to better understand the current political milieu of the United States.
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.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Storytime! Arts & Drama with Artservatorey
Discover the world of art and theatre through books! Enjoy a lively read-aloud, and hands-on activities that bring the story to life. Create an art project inspired by the story, such as a puppet, and then dive into drama by acting out your new creation.
Little Innovators Big Dreams: Invisible Ink
Learn about invisible ink and the science behind it through engaging, hands-on experiments. Ages 8+
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！
McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 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!
McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22
Sunday Concert: Mike Fritz Quartet
In celebration of Veterans Day, enjoy a USO-style concert with local band the Mick Fritz Quartet. Doors open at 2:30. Refreshments provided.
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Fall Play Groups
Mondays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (11am-12pm with Jeanette)
Tuesdays: Play, Learn and Grow Together (10-11am with Jane)
Thursdays: Play, Learn, and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group (11am-12pm with Lucia)
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Crafts ,
- Storytime
Maker Mondays: Open SparkLab
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
Tone & Stretch
Join us on for 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 haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
D&D Campaign: The Quest - THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL
Welcome to Tor, a land of ancient magic, sleepy towns, and whispered legends. Life has always been simple—until now.
Strange things have been happening across the realm:
• Travelers speak of creatures never before seen, roaming the forests and skies…
• Entire villages report strange curses, spreading like wildfire without explanation…
• And in the darkest corners of the land, the dead are beginning to rise.
In the bustling town of Greybend, four strangers meet in a tavern for their very first mission.
Their task? Help sweet Old Lady Nessa with a rat problem in her cellar.
But what begins as a small job quickly spirals into something far greater—and far more dangerous—than anyone could have expected.
“The Quest” is a Dungeons & Dragons jump-in adventure perfect for new players and experienced adventurers alike. Dive into an epic story full of mystery, magic, monsters, and more!
All materials provided—just show up on time, ready to play! No experience needed. Just bring your imagination and your sense of adventure.
Dare to take the first step? The world of Tor awaits.
Registration required, space is limited: THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL
Grades 6-12
Kids’ Book Café
Sample a variety of award-winning fiction and nonfiction to find your next favorite book or series! Then, use a button maker to design your own book award. Grades 3-5
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Sensory Series: Finger Painting
Wear something you aren’t afraid of getting paint on because we’re finger painting!
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore. Ages 0-4
McAuliffe Matinee: The Lake House (2006)
2006 | PG | 1h 39m
A lonely doctor who once occupied an unusual lakeside house begins to exchange love letters with its former resident, a frustrated architect. They must try to unravel the mystery behind their extraordinary romance before it's too late.
Homework Center - McAuliffe Branch
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Wednesdays 3PM=5PM
Sci-Fi Book Discussion: When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
The Sci-Fi Book Discussion reads and discusses both classic and contemporary science fiction, covering subgenres such as speculative fiction, alternate history, and apocalyptic. This discussion meets the second Wednesday of the month, from 7-8 pm. This group is hybrid, meeting at the Main Library and streaming to Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-scifidiscussion
November book pick: When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
One-on-One Career Services
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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.
Chair Stretch and Relax
Join certified professional trainer Sophia Mellen of Sage Wellness for Chair Stretch & Relax in-person at the McAuliffe Branch, Community Room! Space is limited—first come, first served.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Fall Play Groups
Mondays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (11am-12pm with Jeanette)
Tuesdays: Play, Learn and Grow Together (10-11am with Jane)
Thursdays: Play, Learn, and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group (11am-12pm with Lucia)
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- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Crafts ,
- Storytime
Paper Doily Turkey Craft
Use markers and paint dots to transform a plain paper doily into colorful turkey feathers! All Ages!
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
Lifelong Learning Lecture: The 2026 Midterm Elections
Guest Speaker: Dr. David Smailes, Former Associate Professor of Political Science, Law and Global Studies, Framingham State University
Midterm elections have often revealed how the public perceives the performance of a president as well as the president’s party. The November 2026 midterm elections will also reflect where each party is heading as we look toward the 2028 presidential election. Join us as we look at past midterms as well as some current events in American politics which are shaping these pivotal elections.
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.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Friends of the Framingham Library 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.
NOTE: Prices are subject to change.
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.
Storytime! Arts & Drama with Artservatorey
Discover the world of art and theatre through books! Enjoy a lively read-aloud, and hands-on activities that bring the story to life. Create an art project inspired by the story, such as a puppet, and then dive into drama by acting out your new creation.
Spark Lab Saturdays: Bath Bombs
Gift-giving season is upon us! Treat a loved one (or yourself!) to a homemade bath bomb!
You’ll get to mix your own batch to take home with you and even learn a little chemistry as you learn how they explode in water!
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Fall Play Groups
Mondays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (11am-12pm with Jeanette)
Tuesdays: Play, Learn and Grow Together (10-11am with Jane)
Thursdays: Play, Learn, and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group (11am-12pm with Lucia)
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Crafts ,
- Storytime
Maker Mondays: Open SparkLab
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
Baby Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham
Mondays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (11am-12pm with Jeanette)
Tuesdays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (10-11am with Jane)
Thursdays: Play, Learn, and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group (11am-12pm with Lucia)
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. Some supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your favorite medium to work in. Space is limited. Register at bit.ly/FPL_Art_Workshop.
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Queer Reads: So This Is Ever After by FT Lukens
The Queer Reads Book Discussion celebrates queer authors, books, and themes. This discussion meets in person every third Tuesday of the month at the McAuliffe Branch. Register here for the mailing list: https://bit.ly/fpl-queerbookdiscussion
November book pick: So This Is Ever After by FT Lukens
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
McAuliffe Matinee: The Quiet Man (1952)
1952 | NR | 2h 9m
A retired American boxer returns to the village of his birth in 1920s Ireland, where he falls for a spirited redhead whose brother is contemptuous of their union.
Stretch & Relax
Join this class to maintain body flexibility, to improve balance, and to reduce stress.
If you haven't already, join our Exercise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
Homework Center - McAuliffe Branch
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Wednesdays 3PM=5PM
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion: A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin
Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion at the Main Library meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month. This discussion group will delve into the world of romance through genres such as contemporary fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, and more! We welcome all tastes and experiences in our judgement free zone. Register here for email updates: https://bit.ly/FPL-Hot-Takes
November book pick: A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin
Craft Ladies: Mini Beaded Plants
Join the Craft Ladies for an Adult Crafting night! We will craft mini plants using jewelry wire and beads, "planting" them in mini flower pots.
Materials will be provided and space is limited. Registration will open on November 1
One-on-One Career Services
Make an appointment for remote, one-on-one career services, including 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 Book Discussion (Morning): The Distant Hours by Kate Morton
The McAuliffe Branch hosts two book discussion groups to discuss various fiction and nonfiction, as well as contemporary and classic literature. You can join us anytime to discuss one particular book or become a regular. Register here for the mailing list: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
November book pick: The Distant Hours by Kate Morton
Musicals at McAuliffe: Annie (1982)
1982 | PG | 2h 7m
"A spunky young orphan is taken in by a rich eccentric, much to the chagrin of the cantankerous woman who runs the orphanage."
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
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
We love Korean Folklore
Did you love K Pop Demon Hunters and are itching for more fusion between classic Korean myths and modern day storytelling? Two authors with Korean folklore-inspired YA books coming out on October 7th, Prairie Schooner Book Prize winner Jihyun Yun (And The River Drags Her Down) and Freeman Award-winner Ryan Estrada (Good Old Fashioned Korean Spirit), will Zoom in to discuss our favorite myths, how they inspired our books, and answer patron questions. We'll discuss everything from tigers to tokkaebi and share our love of the stories that captivated Korea for thousands of years.
Register for the Zoom link here: https://bit.ly/fpl-korean-folklore
Alchemy Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Settle into serenity with this 60 minute sound bath designed to help you unwind, restore, and reconnect. Beginning with a brief guided meditation to center the body and calm the mind, you’ll then be immersed in soothing waves of harmonic sound from alchemy crystal bowls, creating a one-of-a-kind soundscape to support deep relaxation and inner balance. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and props to support your comfort. You can experience this reclined or seated. No experience is needed. This program is for adults (18+)
Registration Required.
Registration opens November 1st.
Register here: bit.ly/FPLSoundBath
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.
SIMULCAST: We the People Yo-Yo Ma plays Bach’s Cello Suites
This November, Yo-Yo Ma will perform Bach’s complete suites for solo cello for the first time in one evening at home, in Boston. It’s music that he has offered to communities on all six continents, in moments of joy and in times of tragedy. For him it exemplifies how culture helps us to seek truth, build trust, and act in service.
This is more than a concert for Yo-Yo: it is an invitation to listen to each other and the world around us, to celebrate our community and the ways in which people all over the world—and here in Massachusetts—are bringing us together, creating shared space for connection, reflection, and action, and imagining a better future.
Live broadcast, one night only
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***Registration opens on November 1st.***
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Mixed Media Turtles
Use art supplies and other craft materials to create a unique turtle shell!
All Ages!
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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！
McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 13 日、10 月 11 日、11 月 8 日
Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 9 月 27 日、10 月 25 日、11 月 22 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!
McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8
Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 9/27, 10/25, 11/22
Bachata
Our instructors from J&L Dance Studio will provide one hour of Bachata instruction and social. All are welcome to join regardless of dance ability.
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Release, Relax, Reinvigorate: Meditation with Leslie
Join Leslie Gabriele of With Love and Gratitude on the fourth Monday of each month from September to May for a half hour of guided meditation and other opportunities for carefree relaxation. Leslie teaches valuable techniques to help you learn to release, relax, and reinvigorate your mind.
Join our Meditation mailing list to receive a monthly email reminder with Zoom link.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham: Fall Play Groups
Mondays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (11am-12pm with Jeanette)
Tuesdays: Play, Learn and Grow Together (10-11am with Jane)
Thursdays: Play, Learn, and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group (11am-12pm with Lucia)
- ECAF ,
- Main Library ,
- Family ,
- Baby ,
- Weekly ,
- Monthly ,
- Español ,
- Portuguese ,
- Crafts ,
- Storytime
Monday Matinee: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)
1987 | R | 1h 33m
"A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion."
Maker Mondays: Open SparkLab
Use anything in the SparkLab to work on your projects! Design something to be 3d printed! Needle felt something! Make some stickers! You get to decide.
Fill out our registration form here if you'd like to sign up for Teen Craft program reminders: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/teen-crafts
Grades 6-12
Homework Center - Main Library
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-6PM
Tone & Stretch
Join us on for 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 haven't already, join our Execise mailing list to receive email reminders of upcoming classes.
D&D Campaign: The Quest - THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL
Welcome to Tor, a land of ancient magic, sleepy towns, and whispered legends. Life has always been simple—until now.
Strange things have been happening across the realm:
• Travelers speak of creatures never before seen, roaming the forests and skies…
• Entire villages report strange curses, spreading like wildfire without explanation…
• And in the darkest corners of the land, the dead are beginning to rise.
In the bustling town of Greybend, four strangers meet in a tavern for their very first mission.
Their task? Help sweet Old Lady Nessa with a rat problem in her cellar.
But what begins as a small job quickly spirals into something far greater—and far more dangerous—than anyone could have expected.
“The Quest” is a Dungeons & Dragons jump-in adventure perfect for new players and experienced adventurers alike. Dive into an epic story full of mystery, magic, monsters, and more!
All materials provided—just show up on time, ready to play! No experience needed. Just bring your imagination and your sense of adventure.
Dare to take the first step? The world of Tor awaits.
Registration required, space is limited: THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY FULL
Grades 6-12
Movie: The Bad Guys 2 (2025)
Reformed criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula are trying very hard to be good. However, they soon find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes heist that's masterminded by a new team of delinquents they never saw coming -- the Bad Girls.
Rated PG; Runtime 104 minutes; Closed Captions provided in English.
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.
Baby Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham
Mondays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (11am-12pm with Jeanette)
Tuesdays: Let's Go to Kindergarten (10-11am with Jane)
Thursdays: Play, Learn, and Grow Together Bilingual Spanish/English Group (11am-12pm with Lucia)
Walk-in Career Services with Resident Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Have career-related questions? Need help with a resume? Maybe you want to practice your interview skills. Stop by our Walk-in Career Services and meet with resident career coach Ed Lawrence for expert advice.
Find Ed every Tuesday evening from 6–8PM at the Main Library in the former Homework Center on the first floor. No appointment necessary and always free!
Tuesday Craft Night: Solstice Book Trees
Join us for a cozy Library Craft Night and create your own solstice book tree! Using recycled pages, we'll fold, shape, and decorate old books into charming décor. All materials provided. No crafting experience needed. Just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, relaxing evening with fellow book lovers! Space and materials are limited.
Silent Reading Group with the Library Director
Introverts unite… quietly!
Bring your favorite book, sip something cozy, and read alongside your Library Director for an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted page turning. No discussion required. Refreshments provided.
Main Library Yarn Social Hour
Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!
At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.
This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.
Homework Center - McAuliffe Branch
The after school Homework Center program at the Framingham Public Library offers a quiet place for students K–12 to get homework done with free support from tutors and homework helpers. Drop in for learning and snacks!
Wednesdays 3PM=5PM
Coloring, Crafts, and Puzzles - Oh My!
Drop in to the library for a morning of coloring pages, assorted crafts, and jigsaw puzzles. Ages 3+
Golden Girls Brunch
Grab your Golden Girl bestie & join us for cheesecake, mocktails and bingo while watching some classic Golden Girl episodes.
Music Bingo
Join us at the Main Library for an afternoon of Music Bingo! Test your knowledge of music from a variety of genres.
To register for a reminder email, fill out the form here: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/fpl-music-bingo
Grades 6-12