Join us for a virtual discussion of: Into Siberia : George Kennan's epic journey through the brutal, frozen heart of Russia by Gregory Wallance. 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 […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins. Copies available at the library, or borrow through Libby and Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
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Join us for a conversation with author Heather B. Moore about her recent release, Julia: a novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Julia Child. We'll chat with Heather about the book, her writing and research process, and if she found any surprises when researching the iconic Julia Child. This program is offered in […]
Winter sowing is a simple way to start seeds outdoors during the wintertime. All you need is a milk jug, potting soil, seeds, and a sunny, protected location. Once you've sown your seeds, you can practically forget about them until it is time to transplant the seedlings into your spring garden bed. At this in-person […]
Author Sharon Udasin will discuss her new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. Learn how PFAS -- a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of -- poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters’ own files, Poisoning […]
Join us for a Zoom discussion of: Arctic dreams: imagination and desire in a northern landscape by Barry Lopez 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 finding ways to […]
Now you can enjoy Pop up Art School’s projects in your home! Sign up to take home a kit and watch the how-to video any time within a 30-day period […]
Author Elyse Graham will discuss her new book, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II, the true untold story of the academics who became OSS spies, invented modern spycraft, and helped turn the tide of the war to defeat the Nazis. At the start of WWII, […]
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 […]
We'll be chatting with modern day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett about her book Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life. Victoria will walk us through many aspects of homesteading, such as cooking from scratch, food preservation, backyard chickens, gardening, natural pest control, and more. You'll gain some understanding of […]
Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of the Faroe Islands. The rugged and remote Faroe Islands--an archipelago of 18 islands located in the North Atlantic between Iceland, Norway, and the Hebrides--have a long and rich history. Settled by Irish monks around 600 AD, colonized by Vikings in the ninth […]
Author Christina Hillsberg will discuss her new bestselling book Agents of Change: the Women Who Transformed the CIA. Explore the pioneering women who changed the insulated world of international espionage — from the barrier-crashing challenges of the 1960s to the present-day reckoning — told through the eyes of a former intelligence operative herself. This program […]
This month, we will discuss The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers. From daveeggers.net: Monk of Mokha is the true story of a young Yemeni-American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana'a by civil war. Copies of this book […]
The BFL, in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library, presents this virtual conversation with authors and animal lovers Melanie Kaplan and E.B. Bartels about their new books. In Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research, author Melanie Kaplan investigates the breeding and use of beagles for biomedical research, drug […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby. Copies available at the library, or borrow through Libby and Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
In this virtual program, author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the […]
Join us for a virtual discussion of: Night flyer: Harriet Tubman and the faith dreams of a free people by Tiya Miles. 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 […]
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DISCUSSION POSTPONED TO MARCH 17 Join us for a Zoom discussion of: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer 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 […]
Now you can enjoy Pop up Art School’s projects in your home! Sign up to take home a kit and watch the how-to video any time within a 30-day period in the comfort and convenience of your home. Kits are limited, so please don't sign up unless you will watch the Pop up Art School's […]
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 […]
Join us at the library for a discussion of: The Guest Book by Sarah Blake (Postponed to March 24th) 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. This program is […]
**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.** The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre, and so are the Curators of Crime, mystery authors Connie Berry, Lane Stone, Nina Wachsman, and M.A. Monnin. […]
This month, we will discuss Driving Mr. Albert: A trip across America with Einstein's brain by Michael Paterniti. From Penguin Random House: Albert Einstein’s brain floats in a Tupperware bowl in a gray duffel bag in the trunk of a Buick Skylark barreling across America. Driving the car is journalist Michael Paterniti. Sitting […]
Grow houseplants to make you happy, clean your air and beautify your home. We will review several of the easiest plants to grow and will also learn to identify common plant-growing problems. Presentation by Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens. This program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.
**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.** Author Kate White will discuss her new thriller, I Came Back For You, in conversation with Barbara Butcher, host of "The Death Investigator" on Peacock and the author of What […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell. Copies available at the library, or borrow through Libby and Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
Frank Mandosa discusses The Life & Career Of Rob Reiner
Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Boston Massacre: a family history by Serena Zabin 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 discussion will be […]
BONJOUR ! Vous parlez français ? un peu, beaucoup, pas de problèmes. Venez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter.
Join us for a Zoom discussion of: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer 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 finding ways […]
Kathleen Langone discusses Amalia Kussner's Paintings & The Characters Of The HBO Series 'The Gilded Age'
Join us at the library for a discussion of: The art thief: a true story of love, crime, and a dangerous obsession by Michael Finkel 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 […]
Johann Sebastian Bach is on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest composers who have ever lived. However, he was not always seen as the musical giant that he is today. […]
In celebration of America's Semiquincentennial, Mallory Mortillaro presents Paintings of the American Revolution. We all know the story of the Revolutionary War, but how much of our understanding is colored by the way the war was depicted by artists? Paintings of the American Revolution have been essential in the way that the war was understood, […]
This month, we will discuss Dropkick Murphy: a legendary life by Emily Sweeney. From Hamilcar Publications: Newspapers called him the “the man with the cast-iron toes,” “the best drop-kicker in wrestling,” and “one of the mat game’s biggest box office attractions.” But Dr. John “Dropkick” Murphy’s legacy extends far beyond the wrestling ring. […]
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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