Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Events Calendar
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!
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Arden)
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.
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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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 for this event is FULL.
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 for this event is now full. We have created a waitlist in the event that any seats open up.
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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)
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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
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Cosmo)
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.
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
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
BIG REVEAL PARTY!
New library cards, logo, and benefactors sign—oh my! Big changes are coming to the Library, so we’re celebrating with a big reveal party at the Main Library! Find out which designs won our Library Card Design Contest. See our new logo as well as our new sign honoring the benefactors who helped make all of this—and more—possible for us.
Baby Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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!
Main Library Book Discussion: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
"Taken from the poverty of her parents' home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. During her uncle's absence in Antigua, the Crawford's arrive in the neighbourhood bringing with them the glamour of London life and a reckless taste for flirtation. Mansfield Park is considered Jane Austen's first mature work and, with its quiet heroine and subtle examination of social position and moral integrity, one of her most profound."
The Main Library Book Discussion meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Books chosen are generally literary fiction or narrative nonfiction. Participants take turns leading the discussion. This discussion currently meets online via Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/fpl-adultbookdiscussion.
Sensory Series: Pompom Bins
Scoop, squeeze, and squish some colorful pompoms! Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help your child explore. Ages 0-4
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.
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
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.
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ajax)
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.
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
Celebrating Austen’s 250th: Dr. Helen Heineman on Emma
Revisit Jane Austen’s masterpiece Emma as Dr. Heineman describes the three continuations that she’s published:
Emma Redux 1: Happily Ever After
Emma Redux 2: Family Secrets
Emma Redux 3: Matchmaking Madness.
Learn about the inspiration that began this enterprise.
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Garden Series: Milk Jug Winter Native Flower Seed Project
Get a head start on next year's garden! Bring a translucent gallon jug or use one of ours (supplies limited) to sow winter seeds with us. Make planters out of gallon jugs to be placed outdoors over winter and transplant the seedling in the spring. No gardening experience needed. All ages are 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.
Garden Series: Milk Jug Winter Native Flower Seed Project
Get a head start on next year's garden! Bring a translucent gallon jug or use one of ours (supplies limited) to sow winter seeds with us. Make planters out of gallon jugs to be placed outdoors over winter and transplant the seedling in the spring. No gardening experience needed. All ages are welcome.
Little Innovators Big Dreams: Snow Flulff
Learn about the science of snow by creating “snow fluff” experiments! Ages 8+
Intro to Bullet Journaling
Discover the art of Bullet Journaling in this fun and hands-on workshop! Learn how to organize your schedule, track goals, and explore your creative side through layouts, doodles, and calligraphy. Perfect for anyone curious about turning planning into a personal expression. Led by Navya M.
Space is limited, registration strongly recommended: https://framinghamlibrary.short.gy/Intro-Bullet-Journaling
Grades 6-12
Bob Dodd Sunday Concert: Roman Rudnytsky
Join us for the Bob Dodd Sunday Concert, featuring concert pianist Roman Rudnytsky. 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.
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
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
Tea Light Snowman Craft
Turn a battery-powered tea light into a glowing snowman face! Add a body and accessories with cut paper, foam shapes, and ribbon. All Ages!
Baby Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
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!
Upcycling Books Craft
Join us in repurposing old library materials into new works of art. Books & other supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Register here.
Local News Listening Session
What kind of local news and information are you looking for? Where do you want to receive it? This listening session is designed to have your voice be heard in shaping local news? Find out more about The Frame, Access Framingham’s local news initiative, and contribute to its growth. What issues do you value, what stories need more attention? We want to hear from you. Register for the Zoom link.
McAuliffe Book Discussion (Evening): Persuasion by Jane Austen
"At twenty-seven, Anne Elliot is no longer young and has few romantic prospects. Eight years earlier, she had been persuaded by her friend Lady Russell to break off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome naval captain with neither fortune nor rank. What happens when they encounter each other again is movingly told in Jane Austen's last completed novel. Set in the fashionable societies of Lyme Regis and Bath, Persuasion is a brilliant satire of vanity and pretension, but, above all, it is a love story tinged with the heartache of missed opportunities."
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: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
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: Pride & Prejudice
When Elizabeth Bennet meets the handsome Mr. Darcy, she believes he is the last man she could ever marry, but as their lives become intertwined, she finds herself captivated by the man she has sworn to hate forever.
(2005 | 2h 8m | PG)
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: Metallic Realms by Lincoln Michel
"Perennially single, socially awkward, and drowning in debt, Michael Lincoln finds his life has turned out nothing like the intergalactic lives of the pulp heroes of his youth. But these are pedestrian concerns—he has a higher calling, and that is to preserve for all posterity the greatest series in the history of the written word: The Star Rot Chronicles.
Written collectively by Michael’s best (and perhaps only) friend Taras K. Castle and his misfit science fiction writing group, the Orb 4, the stories follow Captain Baldwin and his fearless crew on their mind-bending adventures across the Metallic Realms, from solar whales swallowing suns at the edge of spacetime to extraterrestrial romances and interstellar wars. These masterpieces have gone tragically unpublished—until now.
But the most urgent story Michael must tell takes place in the more intimate (if no less dramatic) confines of literary Brooklyn. Behind the greatest universe ever created, there are the all-too-mortal people who wrote it. As Michael chronicles the personal melodramas of the Orb 4 as well as the fun house reflections in their fiction, the line between real and unreal becomes dangerously thin, and the true reasons for the group’s fallout begin to emerge. As he labors away in hiding, Michael has just one mission: to bring the Metallic Realms to the world. No matter the cost."
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
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.
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
Book Buddies: Reading to Dogs (Ajax)
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.
DIY Holiday Sweaters
Be ready for those holiday parties with a custom DIY sweater. You bring a sweater, sweatshirt or shirt of your choice; we supply the crazy decorations. Adults, Teens, and kids are welcome!
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Life-Size Gingerbread Kids
Trace your body on paper, then use markers and paper shapes to turn yourself into a giant gingerbread kid! Ages 2+
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Friday Night “Silent” Film with Pianist Richard Hughes: The Gold Rush
Experience the magic of silent film the way audiences did a century ago! Don’t miss this special cinematic evening as we screen a Charlie Chaplin classic, brought to life by live piano performance!
1925, NR, 1h 36m
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.
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
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.
Puffy Paint
Use puffy paint to make fun wintery designs.
Fun, safe, and simple sensory activities to help with exploration.
Ages 0-4
Yuletide Holiday Card Making
Drop in and create your very own Yuletide Holiday cards to hang in your living room or send out to friends and family.
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. Registration required.
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!
Community Connection Hour
Meet our new Social Work Intern, Day! Ask questions and learn about community resources and partners while engaging in calming activities, like coloring pages and crafts!
Queer Reads: Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
"Arek hadn’t thought much about what would happen after he completed the prophecy that said he was destined to save the Kingdom of Ere from its evil ruler. So now that he’s finally managed to (somewhat clumsily) behead the evil king (turns out magical swords yanked from bogs don’t come pre-sharpened), he and his rag-tag group of quest companions are at a bit of a loss for what to do next.
As a temporary safeguard, Arek’s best friend and mage, Matt, convinces him to assume the throne until the true heir can be rescued from her tower. Except that she’s dead. Now Arek is stuck as king, a role that comes with a magical catch: choose a spouse by your eighteenth birthday, or wither away into nothing.
With his eighteenth birthday only three months away, and only Matt in on the secret, Arek embarks on a desperate bid to find a spouse to save his life—starting with his quest companions. But his attempts at wooing his friends go painfully and hilariously wrong…until he discovers that love might have been in front of him all along."
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: https://bit.ly/fpl-queerbookdiscussion
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.
Winter Themed Process Art
Pick out some chilly colors and use all sorts of supplies to create a one-of-a-kind Winter Wonderland!
Ages 2+
McAuliffe Matinee: Murder on the Orient Express
Returning home from Istanbul on the Orient Express, renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is called upon to solve the murder of an American businessman aboard the train. The suspects are numerous and the clues confusing.
(1974 | 2h 8m | PG)
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:The Second Chance Year by Melissa Wiesner
"Sadie Thatcher’s life has fallen apart in spectacular fashion. In one fell swoop, she managed to lose her job, her apartment, and her boyfriend—all thanks to her big mouth. So when a fortune teller offers her one wish, Sadie jumps at the chance to redo her awful year. Deep down, she doesn’t believe magic will fix her life, but taking a leap of faith, Sadie makes her wish, opens her eyes, and . . . nothing has changed. And then, in perhaps her dumbest move yet, she kisses her brother’s best friend, Jacob.
When Sadie wakes up the next morning, she’s in her former apartment with her former boyfriend, and her former boss is expecting her at work. Checking the date, she realizes it's January 1 . . . of last year. As Sadie navigates her second-chance year, she begins to see the red flags she missed in her relationship and in her career. Plus, she keeps running into Jacob, and she can’t stop thinking about their kiss . . . the one he has no idea ever happened. Suddenly, Sadie begins to wonder if her only mistake was wishing for a second chance."
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
Craft Ladies: Craft Closet Cleanout
Come meet the Craft Ladies and help us clean out the craft closet! Supplies will be provided from a variety of past projects. Supplies and space are limited. Registration is encouraged and opens on December 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): Emma by Jane Austen
"Beautiful, clever, rich—and single—Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protegee Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected. With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships, Emma is often seen as Jane Austen's most flawless work."
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: https://bit.ly/mca-bookdiscussions
Musicals at McAuliffe: Fiddler on the Roof
In 1905 Russia, a traditionalist Jewish peasant contends with marrying off three of his daughters with modern romantic ideals, all while anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village.
(1971 | 3h 21m | G)
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
A Reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Join us on Zoom for this annual tradition! Don’t miss this opportunity to see Charles Dickens’ masterpiece come to life! Dickens prepared a special version of A Christmas Carol used during reading tours in England and the United States. See Dr. Helen Heineman perform a dramatized reading of this version, enhanced by a slideshow of over 200 illustrations! Register for the Zoom link.
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.
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 (Daisy)
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: Make Your Own Gift Trimmings
Make gift giving uniquely yours by making your own paper, tags, cards, or gift toppers!
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.
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Monday Matinee: Muppets Treasure Island
A reworking of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale in which the Muppets take to the high seas in search of buried treasure. Young Jim Hawkins is given a treasure map by a mysterious sailor and sets sail with his friends the Great Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat. Among the crew is the mutinous seadog Long John Silver, who has his own plans for the loot.
(1996 | 1h 40m | PG)
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
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
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.
Winter Crafts Drop-In
Drop in and make some winter crafts, color in coloring pages, fill out winter activity sheets and even bring home some take-and-make kits!
All Ages
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!
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
Baby Storytime at Main
Come sing and play with words, rhyme, and puppets!
Ages 0-2 and their caregivers, all welcome.
Winter Fox Painting with Julie Harrold
Join Art Educator Julie Harrold in an instructional step by step painting of a Winter Fox! Participants will learn to see shapes and utilize blending and layering techniques. Painting done on an 11x14 canvas board with acrylic paint. No painting experience necessary, dress for mess!
Get a ticket from the Children’s Desk within 30 minutes of the program to secure your spot. Space is limited.
Ages 8+
Storytime at the McAuliffe Branch
Drop in every week for themed stories and a craft.
Ages 3-5 and Caregivers.
Movie: Smurfs (2025)
When evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel take Papa Smurf, the Smurfs embark on a mission to the real world to save him. Rated PG; Runtime 92 minutes; Closed Captions provided in English.
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.
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!
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.
Noon Years Eve Celebration: Sensory Friendly!
Welcome in the New Year at noon! Perfect for kids and those who won’t stay up till midnight! Make crafts, dress up, and get ready for a balloon countdown drop at noon!
Join us at the McAuliffe Branch for a sensory friendly program, or enjoy some loud fun (all the same fun activities!) at the Main Library!
All Ages
Noon Years Eve Celebration
Welcome in the New Year at noon! Perfect for kids and those who won’t stay up till midnight! Make crafts, dress up, and get ready for a balloon countdown drop at noon!
Join us at the Main Library for some loud fun, or enjoy the sensory friendly program (all the same fun activities!) at the McAuliffe Branch!
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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