Library and Community News

Community Vibes Social Justice Events Postponed to Sunday, August 30

Due to inclement weather predicted for Saturday, August 29, the Community Vibes Conversation and Black Lives Matter events have been postponed to Sunday August 30th:

  • Conversation and Picnic: 1-3pm

  • Black Lives Matter Rally: 4pm

Community Vibes Framingham

Sunday, August 30th, 1-3pm, Framingham Common

Socially distanced picnic and conversation moderated by Rick Utaegbulam

Let's ask ourselves the hard questions, share experiences, and start searching for answers regarding racism locally.

Masks and social distancing will be required. Hand sanitizer will be available, but please feel free to bring your own as well! Also feel free to bring a chair to sit. Rain date is Sunday 8/30.

Puzzle Swap is Back at McAuliffe!

Available Via Curbside Pick-up at McAuliffe Branch Library
Starting September 1st
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, 9am-12pm, Wednesday, 1-4pm, Thursday, 1-7pm

Request a puzzle to pick up at the McAuliffe Branch and take it home! Choose how many pieces you'd prefer the puzzle to contain and bring home some fun. Just like with our in-person Puzzle Swap, you can choose to either keep the puzzle, return it to the Branch when you are finished, or bring back a completely different puzzle (or any extra puzzles you wish to join the swap!).

Click here to request a puzzle.

Community Vibes: Social Justice Event Regarding Racism

Community Vibes Framingham

Saturday, August 29th, 1-3pm, Framingham Common

Socially distanced picnic and conversation moderated by Rick Utaegbulam

Let's ask ourselves the hard questions, share experiences, and start searching for answers regarding racism locally.

Masks and social distancing will be required. Hand sanitizer will be available, but please feel free to bring your own as well! Also feel free to bring a chair to sit. Rain date is Sunday 8/30.

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.

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.