BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bacon Free Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T123000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220930T173442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221001T154053Z UID:39445-1665831600-1665837000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Ask a Muslim Anything DESCRIPTION:Join us for coffee and one-on-one conversation with Robert Azzi. He has been traveling throughout the Northeast and beyond at the invitation of local communities to speak about his life and what it’s like to be Muslim in America\, how he came to convert to Islam and about the religion of Islam and it’s history – especially in America – and about the Middle East\, terrorism and associated political and social issues. Nothing is off the table except rudeness and disrespect.  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/askamuslimanything/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Robert-Azzi.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220804T184100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T184649Z UID:38822-1666119600-1666123200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of The brilliant abyss : exploring the majestic hidden life of the deep ocean and the looming threat that imperils it / Helen Scales.  \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive \nInstantly available on Hoopla \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-october-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/abyss.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220111T180255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T185802Z UID:36514-1666432800-1666436400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss Home Made: a story of grief\, groceries\, showing up – and what we make when we make dinner by Liz Hauck. \nAccording to Goodreads.com\, here’s what Home Made is about: \n Liz Hauck and her dad had a plan to start a weekly cooking program in a residential home for teenage boys in state care\, which was run by the human services agency he co-directed. When her father died unexpectedly\, Liz decided to attempt the cooking project without him. This is the story of what happened around the table\, and how one dinner became one hundred dinners.  Home Made is a powerful memoir about the small acts of showing up that transform our lives and how making food can make community.  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held in a hybrid format.  The host will be in person at the BFL\, while some members will join over zoom.  You are welcome to join either way.  For zoom\, please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - October 2025\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nfoct2022/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/homemade.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T133000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220616T152224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T152224Z UID:38385-1666614600-1666618200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Using E-Resources From the Library DESCRIPTION:Learn about all the e-resources offered to any library card holder including ebooks for your tablet\, kindle or phone\, magazines\, movies and more! Join librarians from the Bacon Free Library for a Zoom presentation on how to access library e-resources including Libby\, Hoopla\, and Kanopy\, and how to sign up for a Boston Public Library ecard.  \nThis free program is presented with the Natick Community Senior Center. To register and receive the Zoom link\, please email skirby@natickma.org at the Council on Aging. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/using-e-resources-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/laptop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20211228T232311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T232311Z UID:35988-1666724400-1666728000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure. \nWe meet in hybrid format.  Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom.  Fill out the form below to receive the link. \nThe Paris Architect: “A beautiful and elegant account of an ordinary man’s unexpected and reluctant descent into heroism during the second world war.”  Read more about this book here.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. The library is open for browsing.  Or call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730.   \nGet the ebook here.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\nSee the November book here. \nJoin us live or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nRegister here and get the Zoom link in a return email. \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2022-10/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ParisArchitect.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221031T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20211028T194430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T220043Z UID:35346-1667232000-1667235600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Cinéphile Mondays DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs such\, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant as a tribute to the film art around the world\, from the days of silent cinema to the new waves and beyond\, our cinephile Mondays is a slow and tasteful appreciation of the First Century of Cinema.  The films will be selected on the basis of their relevance for the development of the film art.  On the last Monday of the month\, cinephiles of the world unite!  \nWatch a movie at home and then join Film history & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion. \nFor Monday October 31\nwe will be discussing: \nLe Mépris by Jean-Luc Godard\, France 1963 \nDVD available on the Minuteman Network HERE \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-october/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220915T205812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T160604Z UID:39321-1667480400-1667484000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-drive-your-plow-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/plow-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220602T204712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T204832Z UID:38306-1668078000-1668081600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: The secret history of food : strange but true stories about the origins of everything we eat / Matt Siegel. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nAvailable on Overdrive HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-november/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/History-of-Food.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220930T203520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T165905Z UID:39448-1668535200-1668538800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:A History of Plants and People with Master Gardener\, Gretel Anspach DESCRIPTION:The science of agriculture is approximately 25\,000 years old. The development of agriculture has influenced civilization\, impacted the environment\, and dictated food supplies. Master Gardener Gretel Anspach will discuss significant agricultural changes in the last century and look at the future of the science based on the choices we are making today. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/historyofplantsandpeople/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/agriculture.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220804T184341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T232105Z UID:38825-1668538800-1668542400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:We meet in hybrid format: join us at the Library or on Zoom for a discussion of An immense world : how animal senses reveal the hidden realms around us / Ed Yong. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-november-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Immense-World-1.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220111T190313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T185844Z UID:36519-1668852000-1668855600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:**Please note that this month we will meet on the 3rd Saturday (rather than the 4th — Happy Thanksgiving!) \nThis month\, we will discuss As Long as Grass Grows: the Indigenous fight for environmental justice\, from colonization to Standing Rock by Dina Gilio-Whitaker. \nAccording to Goodreads.com: \nIndigenous researcher and activist Dina Gilio-Whitaker explores the fraught history of treaty violations\, struggles for food and water security\, and protection of sacred sites\, while highlighting the important leadership of Indigenous women in this centuries-long struggle. As Long As Grass Grows gives readers an accessible history of Indigenous resistance to government and corporate incursions on their lands and offers new approaches to environmental justice activism and policy. \n  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held in a hybrid format.  The host will be in person at the BFL\, while some members will join over zoom.  You are welcome to join either way.  For zoom\, please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - Nov/Dec 2025\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nfnov2022/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/aslongasgrass.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221203T220000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221013T175930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T162830Z UID:39541-1668934800-1670104800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring our World - award-winning documentary DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Natick Historical Society\, the Town of Natick’s Department of Sustainability and the Town of Natick’s Department of Community and Economic Development to bring you this award-winning documentary which follows five Native American communities as they restore their traditional land management practices in the face of a changing climate. For millennia Native Americans successfully stewarded and shaped their landscapes\, but centuries of colonization have disrupted their ability to maintain these processes. From deserts\, coastlines\, forests\, mountains\, and prairies\, Native communities across the US are restoring their ancient relationships with the land. The five stories include sustaining traditions of Hopi dryland farming in Arizona; restoring buffalo to the Blackfeet reservation in Montana; maintaining sustainable forestry on the Menominee reservation in Wisconsin; reviving native food forests in Hawaii; and returning prescribed fire to the landscape by the Karuk Tribe of California. As the climate crisis escalates\, these time-tested practices of North America’s original inhabitants are becoming increasingly essential in a rapidly changing world. \nPlease register below to view the film. You will receive the link the screen the film on November 20th. The link will be good through December 3rd. \nAfter viewing the film\, join us for a Q & A with the film’s producer. This program will be held over Zoom\, please register to receive the link. \n  \n\nThe streaming link may not be shared with anyone outside of your class\, campus event or community event\, or posted on any website or social media page that is accessible to the public. Do not post this on Youtube\, Facebook or any public platform. GOOD DOCS film and video content is protected by United States copyright law. Duplication\, reproduction\, alteration\, television broadcast or cablecast\, (except for on- campus closed circuit)\, loaning for a fee\, leasing\, sublicensing to others or use for any commercial purposes (i.e. charging admission) is strictly prohibited without express written permission from GOOD DOCS. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/inhabitants/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/InhabitantsPoster_360x.webp GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221122T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20211228T231002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T193917Z UID:35985-1669141800-1669145400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian.   \nWe meet in hybrid format.  Join us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nFlight Attendant\, “Cassandra Bowden is no stranger to hungover mornings. She’s a binge drinker\, her job with the airline making it easy to find adventure\, and the occasional blackouts seem to be inevitable. She lives with them\, and the accompanying self-loathing. “.   Read more about this book here.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. The library is open for browsing.  Or call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730.   \nGet the ebook here.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\nSee the December book here. \n\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2022-11/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FlightAttendant.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20211028T194519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221029T212124Z UID:35348-1669651200-1669654800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Cinéphile Mondays DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs such\, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant as a tribute to the film art around the world\, from the days of silent cinema to the new waves and beyond\, our cinephile Mondays is a slow and tasteful appreciation of the First Century of Cinema.  The films will be selected on the basis of their relevance for the development of the film art.  On the last Monday of the month\, cinephiles of the world unite!  \nWatch a movie at home and then join Film history & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion. \nFor Monday November 28\nwe will be discussing: \nJourney to Italy\, also known as Voyage to Italy\, directed by Roberto Rossellini\, Italy 1954. \nAvailable on KANOPY \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-november/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221013T160458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T160047Z UID:39459-1669834800-1669838400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World Q&A with Documentary Producer Ben-Alex Dupris DESCRIPTION:Join the Natick Historical Society\, Natick’s Office on Sustainability\, Natick’s Planning and Economic Development Office and the Bacon Free Library at 7:00pm on November 30th for a Q&A with the producer of the award-winning documentary\, Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring Our World. Screen the movie at home at your convenience any time from November 20th – December 3rd and then join us for the Zoom Q&A by registering below.  \n\nBen-Alex Dupris is an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes\, where he grew up. Over the years he has worked in commercial entertainment\, tribal language preservation\, youth media training\, and most recently\, documenting front-line environmental activism. His is currently a 2018 Concordia Studios Artist-In-Residence\, headed by Academy-Award winner Davis Guggenheim. He is also newly awarded a prestigious 2018 Firelight Impact Producer’s Fellow\, 2017 Sundance Institute “Rauschenburg” Producer’s Fellow\, and a 2016 Redford Center Grantee for the project formerly named Oceti Sakowin. \n\nTo receive the link to view the movie\, register here. It will not be available prior to November 20th. \nThe streaming link may not be shared with anyone outside of your class\, campus event or community event\, or posted on any website or social media page that is accessible to the public. Do not post this on Youtube\, Facebook or any public platform. GOOD DOCS film and video content is protected by United States copyright law. Duplication\, reproduction\, alteration\, television broadcast or cablecast\, (except for on- campus closed circuit)\, loaning for a fee\, leasing\, sublicensing to others or use for any commercial purposes (i.e. charging admission) is strictly prohibited without express written permission from GOOD DOCS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here for URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/inhabitantsqa/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ben-Alex_Dupris_-_IPOROW-e1666022436526.webp GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221024T143003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T150927Z UID:39643-1669899600-1669903200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook through Hoopla or Libby\, or a digital audiobook through Hoopla or Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-woman-library/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/woman-library-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220602T205135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T205135Z UID:38317-1670497200-1670500800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Facing the mountain : a true story of Japanese American heroes in World War II / Daniel James Brown. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nAvailable on Overdrive HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-december/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Facing-the-Mountain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221031T185901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T194539Z UID:39896-1670954400-1670958000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jewelry Making - create your own stretch beaded bracelet DESCRIPTION:At this workshop you will learn to design and create your own stretch beaded bracelet. Stretch bracelets are versatile and easy to wear. Jewelry maker Monica Foley will teach you how to design and measure your bracelets\, as well as how to hide the knot inside the bracelet.  All the materials will be supplied and you will leave the program with two lovely bracelets made by your own hands! This is event is geared to adults.\n \nMonica Foley has been making jewelry for several years.  She is also a life-long floral designer and gardener (ask her about all the seeds she has saved from her garden).\n \nThank you for your interest in Jewelry Making. This class is full. Please email bfl@minlib.net to be put on a waiting list in case of cancellations.\n \nThis program is full\, if you would like you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\n \n \n Event Waiting List\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/beads1222/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Monica_beads.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220804T185003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T185003Z UID:38832-1671562800-1671566400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Embrace fearlessly the burning world : essays / Barry Lopez. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-december-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Embrace.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221128T223058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T224247Z UID:40391-1672070400-1672074000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Cinéphile Mondays DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs such\, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant as a tribute to the film art around the world\, from the days of silent cinema to the new waves and beyond\, our cinephile Mondays is a slow and tasteful appreciation of the First Century of Cinema.  The films will be selected on the basis of their relevance for the development of the film art.  On the last Monday of the month\, cinephiles of the world unite!  \nWatch a movie at home and then join Film history & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion. \nFor Monday December 26\nwe will be discussing: \nAfter Life directed by Hirokazu kore-eda\, Japan 1998. \nDVD Available on the Minuteman Network (Criterion) HERE \nand HERE \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-december-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220819T181742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T234506Z UID:38968-1672165800-1672169400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Club DESCRIPTION:There will be NO meeting for December. \nHAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2022-12/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221219T151841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T184504Z UID:40836-1672824600-1672831800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Morning Meetings DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month\, from 9:30am to 11:30am\, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking\, underemployed\, seeking a new career direction\, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap\, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career”\, this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember\, 85% of jobs are found through networking!\n \nJoin us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access to hiring managers\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.\n \nBelow is a list of meetings and the topic that will be discussed at each one. Click on a topic below to register for one or more session.\n \nNote: If you are unable to attend morning meetings\, there will also be meetings in the evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm. \n \n\n\nWednesday\, January 4\, 9:30am-11:30am — Self-Assessment & Transferrable Skills\nWednesday\, January 18\, 9:30am-11:30am — Create Your “Career Story” Pitch\nWednesday\, February 1\, 9:30am-11:30am — Create A Marketing Plan & Marketing Brief\nWednesday\, February 15\, 9:30am-11:30am — Applications\, Cover Letters & Negotiation\nWednesday\, March 1\, 9:30am-11:30am — Develop Your Resume (Pt. 1)\nWednesday\, March 15\, 9:30am-11:30am — Develop Your Resume (Pt. 2)\nWednesday\, April 5\, 9:30am-11:30am — Create A LinkedIn Profile\nWednesday\, April 19\, 9:30am-11:30am — LinkedIn and Personal Branding\nWednesday\, May 3\, 9:30am-11:30am — Interview Preparation & Strategy\nWednesday\, May 17\, 9:30am-11:30am — Interview Practice\nWednesday\, June 7\, 9:30am-11:30am — Meet Hiring Employers\nWednesday\, June 21\, 9:30am-11:30am — Networking 2.0\n\n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/50jobseekers-2/2023-01-04/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/debbi-hope-outside-photo-4-_1386_md.jpeg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221103T194007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T194007Z UID:39927-1672923600-1672927200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Marple: Twelve New Mysteries. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-marple/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/marple.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221118T155824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T162551Z UID:40179-1673089200-1673092800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Weaving Natural Fibers with Farmer Emma DESCRIPTION:Join Farmer Emma from The Natick Community Organic Farm and learn about how to identify\, collect\, and weave with natural fibers. Emma will talk about which grasses\, stalks\, and leaves are found in the area that are best to dry and weave.  \nAlso\, you will start a weaving project of your own! We will include all materials needed for this workshop\, and it is recommended for learners aged 10 and up. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \nRegistration is required; this workshop is limited to 8 participants. \nThis program is full\, if you would like you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\n \n \n Event Waiting List\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/weavingnaturalfibers/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/weaving-with-natural-fibers-scaled-e1669749075874.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221201T211711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T162655Z UID:40510-1673278200-1673283600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Paper Bag Snowflake DESCRIPTION:Drop-in at the Bacon any time between 3:30-5:00pm to make a paper bag snowflake to take home with you. \nPaula will guide you through the process of creating beautiful paper snowflakes. \nThis craft is for all ages and all materials will be provided. \nSponsored by The Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/paperbagsnowflakes/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/papersnowflake.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221029T154607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T222235Z UID:39817-1673521200-1673524800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Hotel on the corner of bitter and sweet : a novel / Jamie Ford. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOrder your own copy HERE  \nAvailable on Overdrive HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-2023-january/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hotel-on.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221029T160743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T182155Z UID:39829-1673982000-1673985600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War by Lisa Brooks \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-2023-january/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/beloved-kin.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221212T191823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T183536Z UID:39705-1674068400-1674072000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Indoor Mushroom Growing DESCRIPTION:Indoor mushroom farmer\, Isaiah Chavez from Mighty Mountain Mushrooms in Colorado\, will teach us about growing mushrooms indoors.  From choosing the ideal location and proper soil to nurturing and harvesting your edible fungi\, Mr. Chavez will cover all the basics.   \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link. \n  \nPlease register here: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mushroomgrowing-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/images.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20220819T181853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T185406Z UID:38972-1674585000-1674588600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict.   \nWe meet in hybrid format. Join us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nLady Clementine\, ” Lady Clementine is the ferocious story of the ambitious woman beside Winston Churchill\, the story of a partner who did not flinch through the sweeping darkness of war\, and who would not surrender either to expectations or to enemies” — Publisher’s website.”  Read more about this book here.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. The library is open for browsing.  Or call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730.   \nGet the ebook here.  \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2023-01/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Lady-Clementine.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T105258 CREATED:20221108T192537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T192537Z UID:40002-1674900000-1674903600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The White Darkness by David Grann. \nDavid Grann tells the remarkable story of Henry Worsley\, a devoted husband and father and a decorated British special forces officer who believed in honor and sacrifice. Worsley was fascinated with Ernest Shackleton\, the 19th-century polar explorer\, who never completed his journeys\, but repeatedly rescued his men from certain death\, and emerged as one of the greatest leaders in history. \nIn 2008\, Worsley set out across Antarctica with two other descendants of Shackleton’s crew\, battling the freezing\, desolate landscape\, life-threatening physical exhaustion\, and hidden crevasses. Yet when he returned home he felt compelled to go back. On November 2015\, at age 55\, Worsley embarked on his most perilous quest: to walk across Antarctica alone.  In The White Darkness\, David Grann chronicles Worsley’s incredible journey.  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held in a hybrid format.  The host will be in person at the BFL\, while some members will join over zoom.  You are welcome to join either way.  For zoom\, please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - January 2026\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nfjan2023/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WhiteDarkness_cover.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR