From Nintendo Switches to gardening tools, cookie cutters to portable projectors, there’s something for everyone! Join us to learn more about what’s in our Library of Things collections for all ages.
Terrifying Campfire Tales for the Whole Family
Wednesday, July 27, 7pm McAuliffe Branch, Astronaut’s Grove
'Tho’ awful wails of ghosts give fright,
And fearful beasts infest the night,
Don’t be afraid of the storyteller’s power.
Come to the library at the appointed hour
For campfire tales told by Liz Sower.'
Bring your own S’mores Stick.
Liz Sower is the creator and host of “Ghosts in the Burbs,” blog and podcast for grownups about the dark and haunted side of the ‘burbs of Boston, along with several books that will keep readers up all night wondering what if the tales are true?
Webb Space Telescope “First Images” Community Event
A partnership between the Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University and the Framingham Public Library
Friday July 29, 6pm
Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University
Celebrate the delivery of Webb’s spectacular first scientific images, expected to be released on July 12, during an open house at the Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University! Join us for this official NASA Webb Community Event with free-choice learning activities:
Ask NASA Solar System Ambassadors your questions about the Universe.
Take, create, and share amazing space images, and delve into astro imaging technologies with the Observing With NASA Kiosk.
Learn about Webb’s first images during a keynote presentation by a Webb expert.
Explore our night sky by stargazing with telescopes.
Visit the furthest stars via our green screen photos.
Fishing for Beginners
With Jim Lagacy of Mass Fish and Wildlife
Monday August 8, 6pm
Lake Cochichuate State Park
Let’s go fishing! Jim will give us a brief overview of fish and fishing, a discussion on fishing safety, some casting instruction, and then we’ll fish! No license or supplies needed, but space is limited, so registration is required: https://bit.ly/FPL-Beginner-Fishing
All Ages (older than 6 recommended, all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).