Young Adult Space at Framingham Public Library

04/21/2015

Guys Read!
Friday, May 8, 4-7:00pm
Main Library
Do you know a middle school guy who would rather do anything but read? Or likes to read but is having trouble finding books that appeal to him? Bring him to the first ever Guys Read! event at the Framingham Public Library on Friday, May 8! We’ll be featuring: Mark Peter Hughes, author of Lemonade Mouth, which was adapted as a Disney movie; a “Mind and Muscle” contest; plus raffle prizes including a GoPro camera! I will also bring along a stockpile of books covering themes likely to appeal to middle school guys: sports, humor, coming of age from a boy’s perspective, along with graphic novels and nonfiction. And of course we’ll have plenty of pizza!

Please encourage your middle school guy to read Lemonade Mouth before attending the event. Multiple copies are available for borrowing at the Framingham Public Library main and Christa McAuliffe branch locations. If you purchase a copy of Lemonade Mouth or any other book by Mr. Hughes, he will be happy to autograph it at the event.

To register, please contact Marcy Maiorana, 508-532-5570, ext. 4335 or email [email protected].

04/16/2015

Thursday, April 23 6:30pm
McAuliffe Branch Library
Please call the McAuliffe Branch at 508-532-5636 to register.

Join us for a book talk, Red Queen Crown making,
and treats! Win our trivia contest and you will receive your very own copy of the book no one can stop talking about!

03/06/2015

Tea Time for Teens Book Share
Wednesday, March 18 4-5pm
Sometimes I forget that my job is about BOOKS! That's why I became a librarian, right? So, let's talk about new and exciting or old and exciting reads over tea and yummies.

03/06/2015

It's time for the next Teen Spirit Coffeehouse! Come sing and/or play an instrument on Friday, March 13 from 6-8:30pm. The featured act will be Dulce de Leche, a band made up of FHS students. A really free, fun way to spend (or begin) your Friday evening.

03/06/2015

In honor of Black History Month, the Library invited Ms. Imani McFarlane of House of Tafari in Boston to lead a workshop on adinkra! Adinkra refers to beautiful symbols, each one with a distinct meaning, from Ghana. Workshop participants learned about the history of adinkra and then used carvings made from gourds to place stamps on cloth. Check out the photos!

01/17/2015

Teen Spirit Coffeehouse
Friday, January 23rd, 6-8:30pm
Framingham Public Library
Do you sing or play an instrument? Express your musical talents in a no pressure, supportive environment for performers ages 11-19. Gabi Roque from Framingham High School will be the featured act! Thanks to Centre Music of Framingham for providing sound. Refreshments of course.

12/09/2014

Yoga Workshop for Teens
Thursday, Dec. 18th, 2:30-3:45pm, Framingham Public Library, Costin Room

Unwind after school with a yoga class led by Eve Costarelli, instructor of youth yoga classes at the Open Spirit Center in Framingham. Here's her description of the workshop:

This class specifically designed for teens promotes inner peace and outer strength. Yoga helps empower teens & inspires self-awareness and body confidence, as well as being fun, upbeat, and non-competitive. Yoga poses, philosophy, breath work, and meditation will be explored. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel, water, and wear stretchy clothing you can move in.

12/08/2014

Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) on our big screen WITH PIZZA!
Friday, December 12 6-8:30pm

12/02/2014

2nd Youth Poetry Slam !
Are you burning to say something in a poetic way? Bring your words and be HEARD in a safe and friendly environment. If you want to test the waters without any pressure, read your poem during the open mic from 6-7 or if you want to compete, stay for the slam from 7:30-9pm. Poets Melissa Lozada-Oliva and Zenaida Peterson will perform their poetry from 7-7:30.

12/02/2014

Photos of the 1st Youth Poetry Slam at FPL, courtesy of Susan Petroni at patch.com. It was a fantastic event and we're doing another one on Wednesday, December 17th from 6-9pm again at the Framingham Public Library.

Full report on Framingham Patch this week. Apologies for the delayed posting. I
had a technical issue with the SD card, that has been fixed.
Young Adult Space at Framingham Public Library & Framingham Public Library
-- Susan.
Photo Credit: Susan Petroni

11/15/2014

Thank you to everyone who made this a successful event! And special kudos to Centre Music for providing an excellent and professional sound system. We hope to do this again in January!

Thanks to Framingham Patch reader Cheryl Elkins for the slideshow of photos! -- Susan.

11/13/2014

The main Framingham Library hosted a Doctor Who party for middle school and high school teens Monday night.