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Cinéphile Mondays
Cinéphile Mondays
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 […]
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Personal Story Time
Personal Story Time
The BFL is happy to offer you a personal, indoor story time: just you, your kiddos, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen. We'll gather in a corner of the children's area to read stories for about 20 minutes. We will choose the books--feel free to make requests!--or you are welcome to bring or select your […]
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A Culture Marker: The Story of Kōlam in Natick Center
A Culture Marker: The Story of Kōlam in Natick Center
How did Kōlam, a ritualistic floor art practiced by generations of Tamil Hindu women across South India, find its way to Natick Center? Join us for a conversation with Swati Dave to learn more about this beautiful art form and how its presence in Natick nurtures a sense of identity and belonging in our community. […]
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Mystery Book Club with Author Erica Ferencik
Mystery Book Club with Author Erica Ferencik
Join us for a special virtual Mystery Book Club discussion of Girl in Ice, where we will be joined by author Erica Ferencik! This event will be held over Zoom. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. Award-winning novelist Erica Ferencik has received glowing critical praise for her literary thrillers featuring women who […]
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Outdoor Story Time
Outdoor Story Time
We have missed you! Come and join us for in-person, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. If there is rainy weather, the story time will be moved indoors.
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History Book Club
History Book Club
Join us for a virtual discussion of: Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. Or request your own copy HERE Also available on Overdrive HERE For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact mking@minlib.net […]
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Dog Tales Outdoor Story Time
Dog Tales Outdoor Story Time
Join us on the back lawn for a special story time with our furry friend Lorcan and his human Cheryl! We will read books that are doggie approved, while kids can take turns petting Lorcan. No registration required.
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Create Your Own Kōlam
Create Your Own Kōlam
Join the Natick Historical Society and the BFL at 2:00 at Shaw Park (across the street from the BFL) for a free hands-on program on how to draw a Kōlam, a traditional decorative floor art practiced by generations of Tamil Hindu women across South India. Supplies will be provided. To know the history and cultural […]
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Outdoor Story Time
Outdoor Story Time
We have missed you! Come and join us for in-person, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. If there is rainy weather, the story time will be moved indoors.
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Art Exhibit: Rob Dunlavey
Starting today, visit the Bacon to view the beautiful work of local artist and children’s book illustrator Rob Dunlavey. Rob's landscape drawings and paintings will be displayed until September 28. An opening reception will be held on June 21st at 5:30 P.M. It's free and open to the public. Rob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of […]
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Let’s Get Growing
Let’s Get Growing
Presented by Tower Hill Botanic Gardens: Explore the wide world of plants as we sing songs, read, play, investigate, and plant our own beans to care for at home. Materials Soil, seeds Best for Grades PreK-K This program will be held on the grounds of the library. Space is limited. Registration required. Each child must […]
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Outdoor Story Time
Outdoor Story Time
We have missed you! Come and join us for in-person, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. If there is rainy weather, the story time will be moved indoors.
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Environmental Book Club
Environmental Book Club
Join us for a Zoom discussion of Under a white sky : the nature of the future / Elizabeth Kolbert Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Or request your own copy HERE Also available on Overdrive Join environmental enthusiast, Arthur Ensroth, in discussing current, historical and future environmental issues through […]
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View the art of Rob Dunlavey – June 16 to September 28, 2022
View the art of Rob Dunlavey – June 16 to September 28, 2022
June 16 – September 28 You are welcome to view the art of Natick artist and children’s book illustrator, Rob Dunlavey. His landscape drawings and paintings will grace the walls of the BFL from June 16 - September 28. Rob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of the South Natick dam capture the plant and animal life […]
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Diane Edgecomb: Trail Mix
Diane Edgecomb: Trail Mix
Diane Edgecomb is back! Bring your blanket and snacks and hear stories from one of the best. Step off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. We’ll go on a fossil dig in Montana to discover a new dinosaur and take on the world’s sassiest bugs all […]
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Nonfiction Book Club
Nonfiction Book Club
This month, we will discuss The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande. According to Malcolm Gladwell's review of The Checklist Manifesto, Gawande is a gorgeous writer and storyteller, and the aims of this book are ambitious. Gawande thinks that the modern world requires us to revisit what we mean by expertise: that experts need help, and […]
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Cinéphile Mondays
Cinéphile Mondays
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 […]
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Outdoor Story Time
Outdoor Story Time
We have missed you! Come and join us for in-person, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. If there is rainy weather, the story time will be moved indoors.
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Book Club
Book Club
This month, we will read and discuss Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. We meet in hybrid format. Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom. Fill out the form below to receive the link. Yellow Wife tells the tale of Pheby, "a woman whose struggle to survive and to protect the […]
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Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy
Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy
Join us on the lawn for running, jumping, and bubble-popping fun! Mr. Vinny is bringing his hand-made, giant bubble wand to create floating blobs of soapy goodness. The kids can chase and pop to their heart's delight, while Mr. Vinny tells jokes and answers questions. It will be good clean fun!
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