Summer Reading Program for All Ages Extended Through End of September
Our Summer Reading Program for adults, children, and teens has been extended until the end of September. Read more about Summer Reading here!
Library and Community News
Updates on Free COVID-19 Testing in Framingham
Free, drive-through COVID-19 testing at Keefe Tech has been extended through Friday, August 21, and a new testing location begins Tuesday, August 18 at Amazing Things Arts Center. The City is in discussion with a new location to continue the free program after August 21.
Location: Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter Street (Please note that only the parking area of Keefe Tech will be used for testing, and the building will not be accessible during the testing program.)
Dates: Through Friday, August 21
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 2- 6 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday – 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Eligibility: Open to everyone; symptomatic and asymptomatic
Appointment: No appointment required
Format: Drive-through only
Cost: FREE; no insurance required
Test Results: People will receive results in approximately 72 hours from Fallon Ambulance, who is conducting the tests.
Free, walk-up COVID-19 testing at Amazing Things Art Center, starting Tuesday, August 18
Location: Amazing Things Arts Center - 160 Hollis St, Framingham, MA 01702
Dates: Starting Tuesday, August 18
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday – 3-6 p.m.
Eligibility: Open to everyone; symptomatic and asymptomatic
Appointment: No appointment required
Format: Walk-up testing only
Cost: FREE; no insurance required
Test Results: People will receive results in approximately 72 hours from Fallon Ambulance, who is conducting the tests.
Thank you to the Governor's Office, Senate President Spilka and Framingham's Legislative delegation, for providing Framingham residents with access to free COVID-19 testing.
Watch Framingham High School Class of 2020 graduation LIVE tonight at 6pm on Access Framingham!
Where to watch:
• RCN Channel 3 & HD Channel 1100
• Comcast Channel 9
• Verizon Channel 43
• Click HERE to stream it from the Access Framingham website
• Roku PEG.TV App
Framingham Community Mental Health Seminar
Wed, August 26, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
An introduction to resources available to Framingham residents in identifying and responding to residents facing mental health challenges. To register, click HERE.
Sponsored by the City of Framingham, Framingham Health Department, Office of the Mayor, City Council, Advocates Inc., Framingham Police Department, Senate President Karen Spilka, State Representatives Maria Robinson, Jack Lewis, and Carmine Gentile.
Program:
- Introduction (10 min) Program Led by Katelyn Dehey of Advocates Inc. and Officer Jason Ball of Framingham Police Department
- Overview of Co-Response Jail Diversion Program Collaboration with Framingham Police Department (10 min)
- Identifying Signs & Symptoms of Mental Illness (20 min)
- Mental Health First Aid Overview (MHFA) (15 min)
- Overview of Framingham Community Mental Health Resources (5 min)
- Questions (30 min)
- Closing Remarks by Mayor Spicer (3 minutes)
Community Hour Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m., Focused on Voting in Framingham
Mayor Spicer will be joined by Framingham’s City Clerk Lisa Ferguson to discuss voting in Framingham. Attendees will be able to pose questions/comments during the hour via the chat function. If people cannot attend and have questions, please email ajewell@framinghamma.gov with the subject line: Aug. 11 Community Hour. Click here for information on how to join.
The Community Hour will be available on the Framingham Government Channel and live on Access Framingham TV on RCN channel 3, RCN HD channel 1100, Verizon channel 43, and Comcast channel 9. A video recording of the Zoom will be available following for those who cannot attend.
Coronavirus and Family Mental Health: The Discovery Museum Speaker Series
Speaker: Gene Beresin, M.D., Executive Director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Location: Presented virtually via Zoom webinar
Registration Required: Register here. FREE!
This event is offered by The Discovery Museum Lecture Series.
FREE COVID-19 Testing August 5-14: Information in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Thanks to the Governor's Office, Senate President Spilka and Framingham's Legislative delegation, residents will have access to FREE, Drive-up COVID-19 testing, starting Wednesday, August 5 at Keefe Tech.
Location: Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham
Dates and Times
* August 5-14, 2020, Monday - Friday
* Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 2-6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday – 8am -12pm
Eligibility: Open to everyone; symptomatic and asymptomatic
Appointment :No appointment required
Format: Drive-through only
Cost: FREE; no insurance required
Test Results: People will receive results in approximately 72 hours from Fallon Ambulance, who is conducting the tests
FREE Drive-up COVID-19 Testing, Starting Wednesday at Keefe Tech
Thanks to the Governor's Office, Senate President Spilka and Framingham's Legislative delegation, residents will have access to FREE, Drive-up COVID-19 testing, starting Wednesday, August 5 at Keefe Tech.
Location: Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham
Dates and Times
* August 5-14, 2020, Monday - Friday
* Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 2-6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday – 8am -12pm
Eligibility: Open to everyone; symptomatic and asymptomatic
Appointment :No appointment required
Format: Drive-through only
Cost: FREE; no insurance required
Test Results: People will receive results in approximately 72 hours from Fallon Ambulance, who is conducting the tests
DVDs Can Now Be Requested for Curbside Pickup!
You can now request feature film DVDs and Blu-Rays and TV series for curbside pickup for free! To place your requests please go to the Minuteman online catalog and search for the DVD of your choice.
Or sign up for Wowbrary, our weekly email about the latest additions to our collection with links to the catalog to request them.