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.
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
Join us for a Mexican fold art paper craft to make decorative banners often used for celebrations and festivals. Ages 8+
Haz una manualidad mexicana de papel para hacer banderines decorativos que suelen usarse para celebraciones y festivales.
Join the Framingham Library, Parks & Rec, with James Parr and Kevin Swope, co-authors of Murder and Mayhem, representatives of the Framingham History Center for a night of storytelling and local lore by the fire. Bring your own chairs and blankets. We’ll bring the s’mores! Children’s stories at 6:30PM. Teen & Adult stories to follow.
RAIN DATE: 10/15/2025
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.
Make your own salt dough, then press leaves into them to make cute charms!
Ages 2-4
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore.
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.
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)
Spooky Season is here, so you need your very own Mini Monster Pumpkin to watch scary movies with.
Walk-ins are welcome while supplies last, or you can register here to reserve your pumpkin and get a reminder email: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/Mini-Monster-Pumpkins
Grades 6-12
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
Guest Speaker: Ken Mahan, Lead Meteorologist, The Boston Globe
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, communities, governments, and organizations are ramping up efforts to safeguard lives and property across New England and beyond. Hear about improved early warning systems, updated infrastructure, emergency preparedness plans, and climate-resilient policies aimed at reducing the devastating impacts of floods, wildfires, hurricanes, coastal erosion, and heatwaves.
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.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making coquís, a frog native to and a national symbol of Puerto Rico.
Ven a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana haciendo coquís, una rana originaria y símbolo nacional de Puerto Rico.
Ages 5+
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
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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)
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!
Join us in repurposing old library materials into new works of art. Books & other supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Register here.
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.
Experiment with lights and shadows using a variety of everyday objects. Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your baby explore! Ages 0-4
A New York City advertising executive goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and falls for a woman whose loyalties he begins to doubt.
1959, NR, 2h 16m
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.
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
Join the Craft Ladies for an Adult Crafting night! We will use fall-themed templates and sheets of cork to make trivets. Materials will be provided and space is limited. Registration will open on October 1.
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.
All month long, donate your gently used and clean costumes or accessories for ages 0-100 to either branch, or stop by the Main Library to choose a costume to keep! All Ages!
Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch
Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s Room
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)
A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. | 2019, PG, 1h 50m
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
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
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.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Planning to make your own Halloween costume this year? Come to any of our DIY Drop-In sessions to make use of Makerspace equipment (such as sewing machines, hot glue guns, and 3Doodler pens) and various materials (such as cardboard, duct tape, fabric, and glitter). All Ages!
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.
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 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.
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.
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.
Attend one (or both!) drop-in pumpkin decorating sessions at McAuliffe to use the Library’s craft supplies to deck out your pumpkin for the No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
October 18, 1-4PM & October 23, 5-8PM
Learn a few basic hand stitches to create spooky and haunted patterns. All materials provided. Registration required; Space is limited. Please register in person or call (508) 532-5570 x4.
All month long, donate your gently used and clean costumes or accessories for ages 0-100 to either branch, or stop by the Main Library to choose a costume to keep! All Ages!
Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch
Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s Room
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
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)
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
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
Planning to make your own Halloween costume this year? Come to any of our DIY Drop-In sessions to make use of Makerspace equipment (such as sewing machines, hot glue guns, and 3Doodler pens) and various materials (such as cardboard, duct tape, fabric, and glitter). All Ages!
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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)
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!
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.
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
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.
Do you have a surplus of craft supplies you no longer want? Would you like free materials to try a new hobby? Bring your supplies and swap them for new ones! You may drop them off during the week of October 13th or bring them with you to the swap.
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.
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.
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)
It’s an October early release day, so that means that we’ll have a stack of scary movies, and you’ll get to pick what we watch!
Join us at either the Main or McAuliffe Branch Libraries.
Grades 6-12
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
Attend one (or both!) drop-in pumpkin decorating sessions at McAuliffe to use the Library’s craft supplies to deck out your pumpkin for the No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
October 18, 1-4PM & October 23, 5-8PM
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Try and survive the annual zombie invasion of Framingham! Team up for a supply scavenger hunt, take down some zombie targets with Nerf darts, and make sure to avoid getting eaten.
Registration strongly recommended: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/Zombie-Night-2025
Grades 6-12
Improve your reading skills by reading aloud to your new Book Buddy. Registration required. Call 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.
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.
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
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.
Dig out your Dr. Frank-N-Furter costume and join us for a 18+ interactive Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-a-long. Part campy musical, part horror film, the movie details the travails of a squeaky-clean couple stranded at a creepy castle where the inhabitants sing and dance through madcap, musical mayhem.
1975, R, 1h 38m
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
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.
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)
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
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
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.
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
4th Monday of the month at 6:30PM. This month we'll be teaching ‘Betrayal at House on the Hill’ but all games and gamers are welcome.
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.
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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)
Use straws, string, and other materials provided to engineer a moving hand model! Grades 4-8
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!
Personalize your very own bath bombs and infuse them with enchanting scents and sparkles! These spooky treats turn your bath into a festive potion of color and fizz, perfect for an at-home spa day for even the witchiest witches. No tricks, just treats! Supplies provided but are limited.
B.Y.O.Book! All reading formats are welcome. Join us for an hour of dedicated reading time.
All month long, donate your gently used and clean costumes or accessories for ages 0-100 to either branch, or stop by the Main Library to choose a costume to keep! All Ages!
Drop off locations: Main Library and McAuliffe Branch
Pick up location: Main Library, Children’s Room
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.
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
Step into a chilling night at the Library! Local author Bracken MacLeod—nominated for the Bram Stoker, Splatterpunk, and Shirley Jackson Awards—will share his haunting stories and insights into the craft of horror. After his talk, stay for a screening of George Romero's Night of the Living Dead (Not Rated) on the lawn out back! Bring your own lawn chair/blankets for a cozy night out. We'll have snacks for you during the movie.
One night only—enter… if you dare.
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.
It may be during 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 3-5
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)
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
Planning to make your own Halloween costume this year? Come to any of our DIY Drop-In sessions to make use of Makerspace equipment (such as sewing machines, hot glue guns, and 3Doodler pens) and various materials (such as cardboard, duct tape, fabric, and glitter). All Ages!
Manolo embarks on an adventure where he must face his greatest fears on the Day of the Dead. Rated: PG; Runtime: 95 mins. Closed Captions in English will be provided.
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
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
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.
"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
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
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)
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
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.
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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)
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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)
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
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
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.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
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
In celebration of Veterans Day, enjoy a USO-style concert with local band the Mick Fritz Quartet. Doors open at 2:30. Refreshments provided.
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
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)
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
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.
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!
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
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)
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
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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)
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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
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.
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
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."
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
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
Do you love K Pop Demon Hunters and the fusion between classic Korean myths and modern day storytelling? Prairie Schooner Book Prize winner Jihyun Yun and Freeman Award-winner Ryan Estrada discuss their favorite myths, their books, and everything from tigers to tokkaebi, sharing their love of the stories that captivated Korea for thousands of years.
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.
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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.
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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
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.
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.
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
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.
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)
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."
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
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.
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
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.
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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)
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!
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.
B.Y.O.Book! All reading formats are welcome. Join us for an hour of dedicated reading time.
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.
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
Grab your Golden Girl bestie & join us for cheesecake, mocktails and bingo while watching some classic Golden Girl episodes.
