Alan Feldman recieves this year’s Massachusetts Book Award for Poetry
Congratulations to our very own Poetry Workshop leader Alan Feldman, recipient of this year's Massachusetts Book Award for Poetry for his collection Immortality.
Library and Community News
The Framingham Public Library Foundation Seeks Board Member
The Framingham Public Library Foundation is looking for a CPA to join the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization formed to raise funds in support of the Main and McAuliffe Libraries. The FPLF meets at 7:00pm on the last Monday of the months of January, April, July, and October.
For more information, please email Ruth Winett (rwinett@rcn.com) or Jo-Anne Thompson (jot167@aol.com).
New Microfilm Reader!
We are pleased to present our new digital microfilm reader! It is located on the top floor in the Periodicals Department. To see what we have on microfilm, please click here.
The Framingham Beat - Rockets at the Library
Check out this video by Access Framingham showing the Museum of Science's "Rockets" program at the McAuliffe Library.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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…
Friends receive donation from Chestnut Hill Realty!
On Thursday, June 2, Edward Zuker, Founder and CEO of Chestnut Hill Realty, presented the Friends of the Framingham Library with a donation of $2,500. This presentation…