Phone Extension
McAuliffe Branch: 508-532-5636
Address

Framingham Public - Main Library
49 Lexington Street
Framingham, MA 01702
United States

Christa McAuliffe Branch Library
746 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01701
United States

Resource Type
Autism Welcoming Initiative
Regions
MetroWest Boston
Age Ranges
Infants and Toddlers (0-4) /
School-Age (5-13) /
Transition-Age (14-21) /
Adulthood (22+)
Languages Spoken
English
Age Ranges (AW)
Adults
Youth

About Framingham Public Library

The Framingham Public Library, with its Main Library on Lexington Street and Christa McAuliffe Branch on Water Street, serves Framingham and nearby communities as a welcoming hub for learning, culture, and connection. The library offers a diverse collection of books, digital resources, technology, and community programs for children, teens, adults, and families. Services include educational workshops, story times, sensory-based activities, museum passes, meeting spaces, a Library of Things, and a bookmobile, all designed to make the library accessible to everyone.

Autism Welcoming Information

Framingham Public Library is Autism Welcoming℠ certified and dedicated to supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families. Staff have completed specialized Autism Welcoming training, and the library provides sensory tools, visual supports, communication resources, and assistive technology. Sensory-friendly programming, including the Sensory Series for young children, helps make library visits enjoyable for all. The Main Library features accessible ramps, an elevator, and assistive technology stations. The library is committed to accessibility, inclusion, and creating a comfortable experience for every visitor.