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 Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns (called tangles). In this workshop, learn the history of Zentangle, the basic steps of the method, and the tools used. Through step-by-step instructions, you will be immersed in creating an original Zentangle tile. No artistic talent […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. Copies available at the library, or borrow through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
Join the growing number of people who are buying their produce, meats, and dairy products from local farms. Not only is local food fresher than many options in the supermarket, but supporting our local farms creates a more sustainable ecosystem. Sure, you might not get raspberries in December, but when you get them in August, […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Dr. Catherine (“Katie”) Brown is the Massachusetts State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian, and current President of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She plays a key role at […]
Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Cause: the American Revolution and its discontents by Joseph J. Ellis. 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 The Zoom link to the […]
James Cameron's Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean--a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship's famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sank? For over a century, the world has been intrigued by the story of the Titanic. When tragedy struck […]
Join the Bacon Free Library and Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to learn the basics of composting. Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? We've got it all covered from the "how to" to the "how much." This program will be […]
Join us for a Zoom discussion of Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World by Edward Humes 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 and future environmental issues through books! We’re […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** John Muir -- celebrated naturalist, promoter of the natural parks, and founder of The Sierra Club -- led an interesting life focused on conserving nature’s beauty. Ansel Adams is perhaps […]
For its 100th anniversary, join us at the library for a discussion of: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 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 […]
This month, we will discuss Thunderstruck by Erik Larson. According to eriklarsonbooks.com, Thunderstruck is: The saga of how the lives of the inventor of wireless and of Britain’s second most famous murderer (after Jack the Ripper) intersected during one of the greatest criminal chases of all time. The inventor was Guglielmo Marconi, the young […]
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 […]
Take me out to the ballgame with David Kruh! Based on his research for his musical, The Curse is Reversed!, David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball, when, just like today, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. We will look back at the real story behind Harry Frazee and […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Snowman by Jo Nesbo. Copies available at the library, or borrow through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
