McAuliffe Branch Library

What began as a nostalgic tribute to growing up in Quincy during the 1960s and 1970s became a deeply personal, years-long quest for answers about an absent parent. In his new memoir, Quincy Boy: A City of Presidents Memoir, author and long-time Framingham resident Brett Peruzzi traces his coming-of-age in the city that shaped him—while uncovering the story of the father who wasn’t there to see it happen.

Local Event: Author Talk: Quincy Boy: A City of Presidents | FPL McAuliffe

Middlesex County

Framingham

Massachusetts

Author Talk: Quincy Boy: A City of Presidents |...

What began as a nostalgic tribute to growing up in Quincy during the 1960s and 1970s became a deeply personal, years-long quest...

Author Talk: Quincy Boy: A City of Presidents | FPL McAuliffe

Framingham Public Library

Draw what you see in this self-guided creative session! The table will be set with still life objects and all materials for sketching and drawing will be provided (or bring your own!). No experience needed.

Local Event: Open Spark Lab for Adults & Teens: Still Life Drawing | FPL Main

Open Spark Lab for Adults & Teens: Still Life...

Draw what you see in this self-guided creative session! The table will be set with still life objects and all materials for...

Open Spark Lab for Adults & Teens: Still Life Drawing | FPL Main

Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests will guide this community storytelling session focused on the recipes, food traditions, and cultural roots that inspire our gardening journeys. Participants will gather in a welcoming circle to share stories, recipes, and memories connected to food and culture. Community guest speaker Samela will join the conversation, offering cultural insight and helping create space for shared learning and connection. This session deepens the series by centering culture, voice, and community—no gardening experience required

Local Event:  Story Circle – Recipes, Roots & Traditions | FPL McAuliffe

 Story Circle – Recipes, Roots & Traditions |...

Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests will guide this community storytelling session focused on the recipes, food traditions, and...

 Story Circle – Recipes, Roots & Traditions | FPL McAuliffe

Cushing Memorial Park

Meet us at Cushing Park for a casual walk and friendly conversation. Share what you’ve been reading or simply enjoy the company. Walk at your own pace for as long as you’d like. No assigned reading, no pressure.
Look for a library sign by the parking lot. In the event of rain, we will cancel. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Library Walk & Talk | Cushing Memorial Park

Library Walk & Talk | Cushing Memorial Park

Meet us at Cushing Park for a casual walk and friendly conversation. Share what you’ve been reading or simply enjoy the...

Before the echoes of gunfire at Lexington and Concord had faded, American rebels and the Crown were plotting and vying for control of the Hudson River - a crucial passageway from the Canadian and Northern Departments to the South. Join author Kiersten Marcil in discussion of Iron in the Water: How American Rebels Blocked British Control of the Hudson River for a glimpse into the people and politics of such a weighty endeavor. Registration Link: tinyurl.com/iron070626

Local Event: Celebrating America’s 250th: Iron in the Water with Adventurer in History Kiersten Marcil | FPL Zoom

Celebrating America’s 250th: Iron in the Water...

Before the echoes of gunfire at Lexington and Concord had faded, American rebels and the Crown were plotting and vying for...

Celebrating America’s 250th: Iron in the Water with Adventurer in History Kiersten Marcil | FPL Zoom

Whether you're new to cross stitch or have been stitching for years, join us for a beginner-friendly cross stitch workshop! Participants will learn or get a refresh on cross stitching basics including techniques, materials, and best practices, all while working on a sweet, summer-y mini pattern. All materials included. Registration opens July 1st.

Local Event: Craft Workshop: Beginner-Friendly Cross Stitch | FPL Main

Craft Workshop: Beginner-Friendly Cross Stitch...

Whether you're new to cross stitch or have been stitching for years, join us for a beginner-friendly cross stitch workshop!...

Craft Workshop: Beginner-Friendly Cross Stitch | FPL Main

We kick off our summer FPL Jazz series with the Mike Fritz Quartet! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for another unforgettable jazz concert.

Local Event: FPL Jazz: Mike Fritz Quartet | FPL McAuliffe

FPL Jazz: Mike Fritz Quartet | FPL McAuliffe

We kick off our summer FPL Jazz series with the Mike Fritz Quartet! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for...

Love music? Love prizes? Join us for Music Bingo! It’s just like the classic game, but we’ve swapped the numbers for your favorite hits and hidden gems. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just looking for a new favorite playlist, come hang out, socialize, and compete for a prize. Don't know the song? No problem! Shazam is welcome and encouraged.&nbsp;

Local Event: Music Bingo | FPL McAuliffe

Music Bingo | FPL McAuliffe

Love music? Love prizes? Join us for Music Bingo! It’s just like the classic game, but we’ve swapped the numbers for your...

Summer Bachata is Back! Come out to Cushing Park for a one-hour dance lesson with J&amp;L Dance Studio followed by 30 minutes of social dancing and light refreshments.&nbsp;
Next event on August 11, same time and location.

Local Event: Bachata by the Bookmobile | Cushing Memorial Park

Bachata by the Bookmobile | Cushing Memorial Park

Summer Bachata is Back! Come out to Cushing Park for a one-hour dance lesson with J&L Dance Studio followed by 30 minutes of...

Most of us agree that we want safe, healthy gardens that benefit us and wildlife. Organic gardening sounds ideal, but does that mean? Entomologist and gardener Natalie Tessicini will teach you the basic concepts of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a systematic approach to gardening that will help you achieve your goals and live by your values.

Local Event: Organic Gardening: An Intro to Integrated Pest Management | FPL Main

Organic Gardening: An Intro to Integrated Pest...

Most of us agree that we want safe, healthy gardens that benefit us and wildlife. Organic gardening sounds ideal, but does that...

Organic Gardening: An Intro to Integrated Pest Management | FPL Main

Join Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar and Author, in discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence. We hope you can join us for this fascinating and important conversation!&nbsp;Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Zoom072026

Local Event:  Celebrating America’s 250th: The Black Experience of the Revolution with Herstorian Gracia Rich 

 Celebrating America’s 250th: The Black...

Join Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar and Author, in discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose...

 Celebrating America’s 250th: The Black Experience of the Revolution with Herstorian Gracia Rich 

Do some of your craft supplies need a new home? Would you like free supplies to try something new? Bring supplies to donate and swap them for new ones! Please bring your donated items to the library between July 13-21.

Local Event:   Craft Supply Swap | FPL McAuliffe

  Craft Supply Swap | FPL McAuliffe

Do some of your craft supplies need a new home? Would you like free supplies to try something new? Bring supplies to donate and...

Don’t miss the next jazz concert in our series featuring jazz bassist Alison Keslow! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. In the event of rain, the concert will move indoors.

Local Event: FPL Jazz: Alison Keslow | FPL McAuliffe

FPL Jazz: Alison Keslow | FPL McAuliffe

Don’t miss the next jazz concert in our series featuring jazz bassist Alison Keslow! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. In...

Join author and historian Gregory E. O'Malley in discussing The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution, which reveals a remarkable, untold experience of the American revolutionary period—a Black man’s quest for the freedom espoused by our Founders, but denied him and other enslaved people. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation!&nbsp;

Local Event: Celebrating America’s 250th: The Escapes of David George with Author Gregory E. O’Malley | Zoom

Celebrating America’s 250th: The Escapes of...

Join author and historian Gregory E. O'Malley in discussing The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and...

Celebrating America’s 250th: The Escapes of David George with Author Gregory E. O’Malley | Zoom

Looking for a fun, low-stress way to add some greenery to your space and provide a treat your furry friend at the same time? Come get your hands dirty at the McAuliffe Branch Library.&nbsp;
We’ll use thin cloth, soil, and pet-safe cat grass seed to sculpt a quirky grass head creation. After some water and sun you’ll get a wild head of green hair that you can style, trim, or let your cat happily munch on! Supplies provided.

Local Event: Make it Tuesday: Cat Grass Heads | FPL McAuliffe

Make it Tuesday: Cat Grass Heads | FPL McAuliffe

Looking for a fun, low-stress way to add some greenery to your space and provide a treat your furry friend at the same time?...

Preserve the beauty of the garden long after the growing season has passed. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of drying flowers before creating your own floral shadow box arrangement. Using a selection of dried blooms and natural materials, you'll design a unique piece of botanical art that captures the color, texture, and charm of the natural world.
Your finished shadow box will be ready to display in your home for years to come or can be given as a thoughtful handmade gift. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided. Participants will leave with a completed arrangement and the knowledge to continue preserving flowers at home.

Local Event: Shadow Box Botanical Arrangement  | FPL Main

Shadow Box Botanical Arrangement  | FPL Main

Preserve the beauty of the garden long after the growing season has passed. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the...

Kelly Cashman

William Hall

Boston Metropolitan Area

Natick

Jessie Castellano

Wayland

Sudbury

Marlborough

Holliston-Hopkinton

Dover-Sherborn

Norfolk County

Wellesley

Weston

Worcester County

Westborough

Needham

Natick Common

Join Charles River Rotary Club as we celebrate our 13th Annual Scoopapalooza All You Can Eat Ice Cream Fundraiser on Natick Common Saturday June 27 from 11:30 am to 3pm, rain or shine. Tickets are $8. Enjoy many ice cream flavors provided by our major sponsor Hood Ice Cream. Scoopapalooza raises significant funds for Charles River Rotary’s programs including youth scholarships and many nonprofits. &nbsp;We expect to draw over 2,000 people for frozen treats, community connecting, music and fun for the whole family. &nbsp;

Local Event: Charles River Rotary Scoopapalooza 2026 Ice Cream Fundraiser June 27

Charles River Rotary Scoopapalooza 2026 Ice...

Join Charles River Rotary Club as we celebrate our 13th Annual Scoopapalooza All You Can Eat Ice Cream Fundraiser on Natick...

Charles River Rotary Scoopapalooza 2026 Ice Cream Fundraiser June 27

New England Sci-Tech, Inc.

Public hours: Sat June 27, noon to 5 pm 
Family Friendly Event for 3rd grade and up! Amateur Radio educational demonstrations and STEM activities! Hosted by members of Sci-Tech&nbsp;Amateur Radio Society (STARS). &nbsp;
In the United States there are approximately 750,000 FCC-licensed amateurs. There is no age limit,&nbsp;so even youngsters enjoy learning to merge amateur radio with their interests in computers, Bluetooth&nbsp;devices, Arduinos, model rocketry, and robotics.
STARS radio club meets at New England Sci-Tech, a non-profit, family oriented STEM education center and maker space, 16 Tech Circle, Natick. New England SciTech also provides amateur radio license courses, FCC license testing, and&nbsp;training sessions for severe weather spotters. 
The Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS) is made up of students, parents, teachers, and&nbsp;supportive amateur radio operators from around greater Boston, the metro-west suburbs, and New&nbsp;England. STARS was founded with a mission to spark youth interest in electronics, physics,&nbsp;rocketry, astronomy, and other sciences through club activities and the use of the Amateur Radio&nbsp;Service.

Local Event: Amateur Radio Field Day

Amateur Radio Field Day

Public hours: Sat June 27, noon to 5 pm 
Family Friendly Event for 3rd grade and up! Amateur Radio educational demonstrations...

Main Street

Celebrate 250! 
Join the Marlborough community for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Community groups, businesses, artists, cultural organizations, clubs, residents and visitors are invited to take part in a parade down Main Street featuring fife and drum corps, militia groups and tributes to our nation's history. 
The festivities continue at Ward Park with live musket drills, a skirmish between the Lexington Militia and British Red Coats, food and drinks, cannon fire and family-friendly entertainment. 
Come honor the men and women who helped build this nation and celebrate 250 years of the American spirit right here in Marlborough.The event begins at 4 p.m. with the parade on Main Street.&nbsp;The fife and drum/militia muster then starts at 5:30 PM at Ward Park.
For more information: <a href="https://250comm@historicmarlborough.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">250comm@historicmarlborough.org</a>

Local Event: Marlborough's America 250 Parade & Festivities

Marlborough's America 250 Parade & Festivities

Celebrate 250! 
Join the Marlborough community for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Community...

Join us for Music of America’s Foundation, an afternoon celebrating the soundtrack of America’s history, authentically performed by The Red Horse Oldtime Stringband.
On Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 PM, gather on the Town Green at Wayland Center for this free outdoor concert experience. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of live traditional music in a relaxed, community setting. Guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments.
Presented by Arts Wayland in partnership with WaylandRev250, Wayland Museum Historical Society, Wayland Park and Rec, and Wayland Town Center, this program brings history and music together on the Green.
Please reserve your free ticket in advance at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.artswayland.com" rel="nofollow noopener">www.artswayland.com</a> in case the concert needs to be moved indoors to the gallery.

Local Event: Music of America's Foundation

Music of America's Foundation

Join us for Music of America’s Foundation, an afternoon celebrating the soundtrack of America’s history, authentically...

First Baptist Church of Sudbury

This summer, children are welcome to attend the Basketball Summer Clinic at FBC Sudbury. Throughout the day, we will focus on developing basketball skills and good character both on and off the court.
We have two weeks of the clinic, one for younger elementary students, and one for older elementary &amp; middle school students.
9:00 am–12:00 pm July 6–10: Grades 4–8 (Completed) July 20–24: Grades 1–3 (Completed)

Local Event: FREE Basketball Clinic for Kids!

FREE Basketball Clinic for Kids!

This summer, children are welcome to attend the Basketball Summer Clinic at FBC Sudbury. Throughout the day, we will focus on...

Shining a light on who Jesus is at VBA's Illumination Station!
All children, completed Kindergarten—5th grade, are welcome to join us at Illumination Station VBA for the brightest week of the year! While many people claim to know about Jesus, many are in the dark about who He really is. During this year’s VBA kids will explore all the ways light brightens, illuminates, reflects, and reveals through a variety of activities from games and music to Bible lessons and so much more!

Local Event: FREE Vacation Bible Adventure for Kids!

FREE Vacation Bible Adventure for Kids!

Shining a light on who Jesus is at VBA's Illumination Station!
All children, completed Kindergarten—5th grade, are welcome to...

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Author Talk: Quincy Boy: A City of Presidents | FPL McAuliffe

JUN

29

7:00 PM

McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St, Framingham, MA

Open Spark Lab for Adults & Teens: Still Life Drawing | FPL Main

JUN

30

6:00 PM

Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington St, Framingham, MA

Story Circle – Recipes, Roots & Traditions | FPL McAuliffe

JUL

1

7:00 PM

McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St, Framingham, MA

Library Walk & Talk | Cushing Memorial Park

JUL

6

9:30 AM

Cushing Memorial Park, 80 Dudley Rd, Framingham, MA

Celebrating America’s 250th: Iron in the Water with Adventurer in History Kiersten Marcil | FPL Zoom

JUL

6

7:00 PM

Framingham, MA

Craft Workshop: Beginner-Friendly Cross Stitch | FPL Main

JUL

7

6:00 PM

Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington St, Framingham, MA

FPL Jazz: Mike Fritz Quartet | FPL McAuliffe

JUL

9

7:00 PM

McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St, Framingham, MA

Music Bingo | FPL McAuliffe

JUL

13

7:00 PM

McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St, Framingham, MA

Bachata by the Bookmobile | Cushing Memorial Park

JUL

14

9:00 AM

Cushing Memorial Park, 80 Dudley Rd, Framingham, MA

Organic Gardening: An Intro to Integrated Pest Management | FPL Main

JUL

16

7:00 PM

Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington St, Framingham, MA

Celebrating America’s 250th: The Black Experience of the Revolution with Herstorian Gracia Rich

JUL

20

7:00 PM

Framingham, MA

Craft Supply Swap | FPL McAuliffe

JUL

22

6:00 PM

McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St, Framingham, MA

FPL Jazz: Alison Keslow | FPL McAuliffe

JUL

23

7:00 PM

McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St, Framingham, MA

Celebrating America’s 250th: The Escapes of David George with Author Gregory E. O’Malley | Zoom

JUL

27

7:00 PM

Framingham, MA

Make it Tuesday: Cat Grass Heads | FPL McAuliffe

JUL

28

9:00 PM

McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St, Framingham, MA

Shadow Box Botanical Arrangement | FPL Main