Library and Community News

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Food Drive at the Main Library

Please consider donating to our food drive to support the Hope Worldwide Framingham Food Pantry! The Pantry’s most-needed items are: canned tuna, rice, oatmeal, canned fruit, pasta & pasta sauce. Please, no glass containers. If you prefer to write a check, you can it mail it to: Hope Worldwide Food Pantry, 214 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702. THANK YOU for helping to stamp out hunger in our community!

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The Homework Center

The Homework Center opens for the school year on Monday September 12. We offer free tutoring for all Framingham students K-12.

We are open Monday-Thursday from 2:30-5:30pm. The Homework Center Student Advisory Board will also have their first meeting of the year, that afternoon at 4:00pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact jgatlin@minlib.net.

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Christa McAuliffe Branch Library Brick Engraving

Buy an engraved brick to honor or remember family and friends. But hurry as the deadline is September 15. We will install your brick to the left of the center walkway as you face the Christa McAuliffe Branch Library.


To purchase, go to www.brick.fplf.org or pick up a brochure at either library.

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Discover a World of Resources on Our New Website!

As part of Renewal@FPL, explore our informative, fun and easy-to-navigate new website. Enhanced search functions allow you to uncover treasures in our catalog and you can quickly delve into our Digital Collection, browse new arrivals, and spot events of interest. Easily unearth history, find your ancestors, check Consumer Reports, reserve a museum pass, and so much more, from your computer or mobile device. Start exploring now with our 24/7 resource!

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The Seed Lending Library

We have a variety of seeds that can be planted now for a fall crop. Thinking of expanding or re-designing your garden next year? Join…

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Soar 55

Since 2009 the SOAR 55 satellite office and Lois Levick have been a part of the Framingham Public Library and the greater Framingham community. Lois has brought…

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Hindi Language Books

Do you know someone who reads Hindi? We now have Hindi language books in our International Collection. Thank you to the Morse Institute Library for…