Stop by the BFL to view a selection of Natick Historical Society’s maps of Natick, on display May 21st to June 30th. These fascinating reproductions show the streets, properties, and bodies of water of Natick, while some also display sketches of trees & buildings, and in one case, the handwritten names of property owners. Among […]
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
Why do some people lose their lives in America’s national parks? Randi Minetor, author of seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series, will explore the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Some forget critical steps in their preparation, forging off into wild lands far too challenging for […]
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
Stories, bounces, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates, times, and more information).
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of A Death in Brittany by Jean-Luc Bannalec. Copies available at the library, or borrow through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 - 7, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children's classics and classic original tunes, you'll be humming and bopping all the way home. This program will […]
Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! This program will be held at the Bacon Free Library this month. Children ages 5 and up can sign up for a 15 minute reading session with Sophie, a gentle golden retriever who loves belly rubs, stories, and cuddles. […]
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
Take your first steps into the magical world of circus with this class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! Kids ages 3-6 will learn some simple and fun circus skills outdoors on the BFL lawn. Registration is required for each child attending.
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
LOCATION CHANGE: Due to rain, the class will be held at Eastern Acrobatics (28 Eliot St.). Learn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! Geared toward kids ages 7 and up. Registration is required.
LOCATION CHANGE: Due to rain, the program will be held at Eastern Acrobatics (28 Eliot St.). Learn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! This session is for adults. Registration is required.
Stories, bounces, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates, times, and more information).
Join us for a virtual discussion of Countdown 1960: the behind-the-scenes story of the 312 days that changed America's politics forever by Chris Wallace. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Order your own copy HERE For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact director@natickhistoricalsociety.org […]
Vanish chronicles the “visual preservation” adventures of fine art photographer, Jim Westphalen, as he travels across the country seeking out and creating stunning imagery of America’s disappearing rural structures. Equal parts art, history, and storm chasing, this film takes you on a road-trip with Westphalen as he races against time and the unrelenting elements to […]
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
If you know romance, you probably know Lorelei! Affectionately referred to as a passionate romance ambassador, Lorelei has been offering book recommendations through social media since 2010. In this program, Lorelei will chat about the books she's looking forward to reading this summer -- the best of romance beach reads! If your TBR pile isn't […]
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
Stories, bounces, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates, times, and more information).
Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 - 7, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children's classics and classic original tunes, you'll be humming and bopping all the way home. This program will […]
Join us for a Zoom discussion of A city on Mars: can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? by Kelly Weinersmith Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Order your own copy HERE Join environmental enthusiast, Arthur Ensroth, in discussing current, historical […]
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
In June 1977, Renee Freer, nicknamed Giggles, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most others, E.C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old […]
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
Kick off Summer Reading with some running, jumping, and bubble-popping fun! With his giant, homemade bubble wands, Mr. Vinny gets kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. Silly, interactive entertainment for all ages! This program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library. If it rains, the fun will move to the Morse […]
Join us at the library for a discussion of: Hello beautiful: a novel by Ann Napolitano Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. A book discussion program is also […]
Stories, bounces, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates, times, and more information).
Come explore the arthropod biodiversity outside in your own community with a real entomologist! Professor Bugman will bring the equipment and expertise; you bring the curiosity! Geared toward ages 4-12. Registration is required. If it rains, this program will be held indoors at the Morse Institute Library.
This month, we will discuss In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri. In this book, Pulitzer prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri details her passion project -- achieving fluency in Italian. Jhumpa and her family moved to Italy to fully immerse themselves in the culture and the language. In this book, she documents and reflects […]
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. (Other locations may be considered as well.) All levels of painters, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided, so please bring your own equipment including: easels, paints, brushes, any solvents or […]
Cinephilia is an academic word literally meaning “love of cinema,” but it also contains hints of nostalgia and passion for a film art that was undoubtedly the defining media experience of the twentieth century. As such, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with. Meant […]
The photography of Joshua Mondshein will transport you to beautiful and magical places. Come to the BFL to view his work, which will be on display from July 1st through August 27th. You can also enjoy this collection of photography at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) during the month of October. […]
Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]
Stories, bounces, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates, times, and more information).
