Library Book Drops Closed During Library Closure
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Book drops are closed while the buildings are closed.
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Hold on to your materials; fines during this period will be waived.
Library and Community News
Donations: A Message from the Friends of the Library
Due to COVID-19 and the closure of the Library, the Friends are unable to accept any donations at this time. We will update you when we are up and running again. Please do not leave donations outside Library doors or near book drops. Thank you.
Limited Time! Kanopy Kids for Free
Starting Monday March 16th we’ve opened free, unlimited access to Kanopy Kids to all of our partnering libraries. Your community’s kids can enjoy quality educational content like Sesame Street, Arthur, and even benefit from language learning series. Free access will be available for 30 days. If you don't know about Kanopy, click here.
Online Library Events
We are working on ramping up our online events using the web-based video conferencing tool Zoom. Try attending an online event! Click here for a listing of scheduled online events.
Hoopla Increases the Number of Items You May Borrow
While we are in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, our Collection Development Librarian and Library Director have worked with Hoopla to increase the number of items you can borrow from five to ten per calendar month. Digital books, comics and audiobooks from Hoopla are available for 21 days. There are no holds and everything may be downloaded instantly. Use on a computer or download the app. Hoopla access is reserved for Framingham residents. Click here to go to Hoopla.
The Framingham Public Library Foundation meets its $150K goal for the Bookmobile
Thanks to the help of more than 250 generous families and institutions, the Framingham Public Library Foundation has met its $150K goal to purchase and equip an accessible bookmobile. In November, the Foundation plans to hold a donor appreciation event for those who helped make the Bookmobile a reality. The Bookmobile will begin service in Framingham in April, 2019.
Citizenship Corner Opening
Over 50 people showed up to celebrate the opening of the Library's new Citizenship Corner! For more information on the Citizenship Corner, click here.
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Don’t Miss the Brown Bag Learning Series!
Have you heard about the Brown Bag Learning Series? Every first Friday from 12-1pm at the Main Library, we host a short talk on a myriad of topics while you enjoy your lunch! In February, Donna Brock spoke to the audience about Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel), America’s first and the world’s largest educational travel organization for adults. Ms. Brock, a seasoned Road Scholar participant, gave an informative and enthusiastic presentation about the educational travel adventures available in 150 countries and all 50 states.
For more information about Brown Bag and recordings of several past presentations, look here.
SCORE: Free and Confidential Business Advice at FPL
Starting or running a small business? You can get free and confidential business advice from SCORE of Boston! Click here to make an appointment at Framingham Public Library with a SCORE volunteer.
Courtney Thraen Discusses The Framingham Downtown Renaissance
As part of the Library's Brown Bag Learning Series, Courtney Thraen, Executive Director of the Framingham Downtown Renaissance discussed the mission of the Framingham Downtown Renaissance, its current projects and future plans.
If you missed the presentation, click here for a video recording by Ron Rego of the Framingham Government Channel.