Creating a Legacy

The Framingham Public Library Foundation (FPLF) was established by the Trustees of the Framingham Public Library to create a legacy for the future of the two Framingham libraries

Our Long Term Goal

The Foundation’s long-term goal is to create an endowment fund that will supplement, but not replace, funds received from the city of Framingham.

About FPLF and the Framingham Public Library

With the support of generous donors, the FPLF has successfully completed several projects

Main Library

The  Main Library serves as a center for learning, enrichment, entertainment, research, and civic engagement. It houses an extensive collection and has five private study rooms and five public meeting spaces. The Foundation raised funds to upgrade the equipment in the Costin Room of the Main Library. With the addition of funds from a grant and the City, the Costin Room now offers state-of-the-art audio-visual and broadcasting.

McAuliffe Library

The Foundation’s initial project was to help pay for a new Christa McAuliffe Branch Library. The McAuliffe Library opened in February, 2016, replacing the original smaller building, which was located on Nicholas Road in Saxonville. The McAuliffe Library and its holdings, plus its study rooms and Community Room, has become a popular destination in North Framingham.

Current Project – the Technology & Learning Center

Located at the Main Library, the Technology & Learning Center (TLC) will be a state-of-the-art classroom for all ages.

Instructor-led classes will include everything from safely shopping online to researching your family tree, to digital photography and graphics, to using databases for research, for students. The TLC will have something for everyone, whether you’re a student learning how to code or a senior learning how to use your new Chromebook.

The TLC will also provide resources for job seekers and budding entrepreneurs. You can learn how to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) as well as sharpen your interview skills and create your resume.

In addition, the TLC’s resources will help expand the library’s Homework Center by providing new breakout spaces, furnishings, and materials to the city’s K-12 students.

McAuliffe Teen Room photo and slider images © Damianos Photography

Makerspace

In 2019 the Foundation raised funds to transform the children’s craft room in the Main Library into a fully-equipped Makerspace for patrons of all ages. Makerspaces are collaborative work spaces for making, learning, exploring and creating using a variety of technology, tools, and materials.  These spaces help people acquire STEAM skills (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math). Makerspaces encourage hands-on learning and critical thinking, and they even help to boost self-confidence. The City of Framingham funded the physical changes to the Makerspace room.

Bookmobile

The fully accessible Bookmobile is a true library on wheels with technology, programming, research help, and of course books, movies and music! The Framingham Public Library is excited to bring the Library to schools, senior centers, daycare centers, homebound patrons, neighborhoods and special events all over the City.

News & Events

Third Space is New Fundraising Goal for 2024

The Framingham Public Library Foundation’s 2024 fundraising goal is for a Third Space project for the Main Library. A Third Space is defined as a place outside of home and work where people gather, build relationships, and exchange ideas. Framingham Public Library’s...

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Literacy Unlimited Needs Your Help to Build a New Space

Literacy Unlimited is a vibrant, active community of volunteers who work with adult ESOL students at the main library to improve their English proficiency through conversation classes, one-to-one tutoring, and citizenship classes. Students speak at least 24 languages...

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Noche De Fiesta event scheduled for Saturday, July 23

Scan the QR code in the flyer below to register for the Framingham Public Library & Framingham Public Library Foundation's Noche de Fiesta on Saturday, July 23. Enjoy music, dancing, arts and crafts, food trucks, and a beer garden, celebrating the library and the...

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