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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231208T160623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T191719Z UID:47314-1702720800-1702731600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Wintry Storytime with the Natick Historical Society DESCRIPTION:The Natick Historical Society and the Bacon Free Library are excited to invite you to create a snowflake ornament. Roll up your sleeves\, unleash your creativity\, and make an ornament using eclectic materials–from paints and brushes to glitter and ribbon. All ages are encouraged to drop in between 10am and 1pm to decorate a snowflake ornament. Bring the family! \nA Bacon Free Library librarian will lead a wintry storytime for all ages at 11:30am. \nThis event takes place in person at the Natick History Museum (downstairs from the Bacon Free Library). \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/wintrystorytime/ 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/2018/03/snowflakes-in-blizzard.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:20231216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20230828T195547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T182538Z UID:44458-1702735200-1702738800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:The Boston Tea Party -- 250 Years Later (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The story of tea has always been infused with intrigue\, particularly when it became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America. On the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party (December 16\, 1773)\, learn about the brewing political problems tea presented in its history with Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans. Then\, author\, genealogist\, librarian\, and former UK resident Debra Dudek examines the history of the Boston Tea Party’s most famous partiers (and phonies)\, as well as how to trace bona fide participants through lineage societies and historical groups. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE \n \n\n**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.**   \n  \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bostonteaparty/ 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/2023/08/boston-tea-party_2292_md.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:20231218T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20230901T203111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T235131Z UID:44515-1702915200-1702918800@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 18 \nWe will be discussing:  \nBeau Travail by Claire Denis\, France 1999 \nDVD available in the Minuteman Network HERE and HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-december/ 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:20231219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231125T200719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T200719Z UID:47227-1703012400-1703016000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of:\nPlanta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence by Paco Calvo \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nAlso instantly 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-2023-december/ 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/2023/08/Planta-Sapiens.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:20231226T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20230601T180411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T181447Z UID:43297-1703615400-1703619000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:NO Book Club DESCRIPTION:There will be no meeting in December. \nThank you for your patronage. \nHAPPY HOLIDAYS. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2023-december/ 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:20240104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231109T173347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T173347Z UID:47144-1704373200-1704376800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Open Season by C.J. Box. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook on Libby\, or digital audiobook on Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-open-season/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Open-Season.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20230807T151322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T191209Z UID:44182-1704817800-1704821400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Sourdough Starter Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for a presentation by Sourdough Brandon on how to make\, maintain\, and store a sourdough starter with this free sourdough starter workshop! Leave with a piece of Brandon’s sourdough starter.\n \nPlease register below to reserve your seat at this special presentation.\nThis program is full\, if you would like you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\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/sourdoughworkshop/ 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/2023/08/How-to-Make-a-Sourdough-Starter.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:20240111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T213850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T202754Z UID:45145-1704970800-1704974400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Countdown 1945 by Chris Wallace \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-january-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/countdown.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20230811T180625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T194708Z UID:44248-1705426200-1705429800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mass Audubon's The Nature of Winter with Doug Lowry (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The nature of Massachusetts is filled with seasonal mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Have you ever wondered which animal left tracks in the snow? What happens to pond animals under a layer of ice? Or what trees are lining the trails on your winter walks? This online program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of nature in winter\, and provide ideas and resources for observing\, appreciating\, and supporting wildlife near home this winter. \nDoug Lowry is the Senior Teacher/Naturalist for Mass Audubon’s South East Region\, Senior Field Instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School\, and a Master Educator for the Leave No Trace program. He has spent over 3\,000 days on wilderness expeditions and is a grateful student of life-long bird study. \n \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link.  \n(Image by Jörg Vieli from Pixabay) \n\n \n \n Mass Audubon's The Nature of Winter with Doug Lowry\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/natureoffall-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/2023/08/snowtrees.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:20240116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231125T200527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T195352Z UID:47224-1705431600-1705435200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of: \nThe Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution\, Night Ecology\, and the Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life by Johan Eklöf \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-2024-january-3/ 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/2023/08/Darkness-Manifesto.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:20240123T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T180724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T214735Z UID:45111-1706034600-1706038200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The invisible life of Addie Larue (2020) by Victoria Schwab \nJoin us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy  HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2024-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/2023/10/Invisible.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:20240127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231030T141320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T141320Z UID:45161-1706349600-1706353200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \nThis month\, we will discuss Boom Town: the fantastical saga of Oklahoma City\, its chaotic founding\, its apocalyptic weather\, its purloined basketball team\, and the dream of becoming a world-class metropolis\, by Sam Anderson. \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 - 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/nfjan2024/ 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:20240201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231214T172200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T172200Z UID:47388-1706792400-1706796000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook on Libby\, or digital audiobook on Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-flicker-dark/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/A-Flicker-in-the-Dark.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T213253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T005650Z UID:45132-1707148800-1707152400@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 February 5 \nWe will be discussing: Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock\, USA 1958 \nDVD available HERE\n \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-january/ 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:20240208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231209T205322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T210805Z UID:47331-1707390000-1707393600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: \nUntil I am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer’s enduring message to America  / Keisha M Blain \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 \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-february-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/until.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20240129T152847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T153407Z UID:47741-1708448400-1708452000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Winter Sowing - In-person DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow seeds from winter sowing. Winter sowing is a\nprocess of using a milk jug\, filling it with soil and seeds\, and then\nsetting it outside in a sunny but protected area. In the class you will\nselect one seed packet for your winter sowing jug. All material will be\nprovided – jug\, seeds\, soil\, water\, tape\, and pen – so you will leave with\none completed winter sowing jug. There will be time for questions\, on\nwhere to place your winter sowing jug\, how to manage seedlings\, best\nseeds for winter sowing\, paper versus plastic pots\, etc.. Also everyone\nin class is invited back to the EcoNatick/Earth Day celebration on\n4/27/24 at BFL to take part in a seedling exchange. \nMonica Foley has been gardening since she was a little girl. She is\ninterested in native plants\, herbs\, flowers\, wildlife habitats\, floral\ndesigns and has been winter sowing for the past ten years. \n\n \n\n \n \n Winter Sowing - In-Person\n \n \n Name*Email*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/wintersowinginperson/ 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/2024/01/wintersowing-scaled-e1732638982810.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:20240220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T173916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T195300Z UID:45093-1708455600-1708459200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Otherlands : A Journey Through Earth’s Extinct Worlds: Thomas Halliday. \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-2024-february-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/2023/10/Otherlands.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:20240222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20240117T163701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T155358Z UID:47614-1708624800-1708628400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Winter Sowing with Milk Jugs - Virtual DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom February 22nd at 6:00pm for a workshop on using milk jugs as mini-green houses. Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will be talking about using this easy\, effective method of planting seedlings without indoor lighting or a greenhouse. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n Winter Sowing with Milk Jugs\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/wintersowing/ 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/2022/03/saveseeds.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:20240224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231030T142421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T143944Z UID:45166-1708768800-1708772400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \nThis month\, we will discuss Longitude: the true story of a lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time\, by Dava Sobel. \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 \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - February 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/nffeb2024/ 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:20240226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T213330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T234257Z UID:45134-1708963200-1708966800@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 February 26 \nWe will be discussing: Little Otik by Jan Švankmajer\, Czech Republic 2000 \nAvailable on DVD HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-february/ 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:20240227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T180902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T182054Z UID:45115-1709058600-1709062200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. \nJoin us at the library for the discussion.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nAudio BOOK instantly available on HOOPLA \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2024-february/ 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/2023/10/Alice-Network.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:20240307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20240104T210638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T210638Z UID:47516-1709816400-1709820000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Mr. Churchill’s Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal. 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-mr-churchill/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Mr-Churchills-Secretary.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T214038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T211251Z UID:45149-1710414000-1710417600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: \nUntold Power: the fascinating rise and complex legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson / Rebecca Bogg Roberts \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 \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-march-24/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untold-Power.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T175549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T195153Z UID:45104-1710874800-1710878400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Witness Tree : Seasons of Change with a Century-Old Oak by Linda V. Mapes \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-2024-march-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/2023/10/Witness-Tree.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:20240320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20240110T203311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T200900Z UID:47557-1710957600-1710961200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Exciting Discoveries in Art History with Mallory Mortillaro (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:Art Historian\, Mallory Mortillaro is back to share with us Exciting Discoveries in Art History. From Mallory…. \nWho doesn’t love learning about a priceless painting found in an attic? Or a sculpture sitting for decades in a public garden\, only to be found out as an Italian treasure?  After finding myself in the middle of my own art history discovery when I uncovered the provenance of a Rodin sculpture sitting in New Jersey town hall\, I learned just how many times this has happened before.  This lecture explores the stories of several different important and valuable works of art that have been rediscovered in unexpected places.  The program reviews a brief background of each piece\, artist\, and how the piece got to be lost\, and then found. \nPlease register below to receive the Zoom link. \n\n \n \n Exciting Discoveries in Art History with Mallory Mortillaro\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/excitingdiscoveries/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Mallory-Mortillaro.png 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:20240321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20240117T170247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T184049Z UID:47622-1711044000-1711047600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Raised Bed Gardening DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom March 21st at 6:00pm to learn about raised bed gardening. Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will be talking about raised beds\, including how to build\, fill\, site and plant them. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n Raised Bed Gardening\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  \nImage by congerdesign from Pixabay URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/raisedbedgardening/ 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/2024/01/raisedbedgarden.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:20240323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20221129T193701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T152115Z UID:40409-1711188000-1711191600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Dragons\, the Giant\, the Women: a memoir by Wayétu Moore. \nAccording to Gray Wolf  Press: \nWayétu Moore’s home country of Liberia is thrown into war when she is a young child. Her family is forced to flee their home\, are smuggled across the border to Sierra Leone\, and eventually to the US.  \nSpanning this harrowing journey in Moore’s early childhood\, her years adjusting to life in Texas as a black woman and an immigrant\, and her eventual return to Liberia\, The Dragons\, the Giant\, the Women is a deeply moving story of the search for home in the midst of upheaval. Moore shines a light on the great political and personal forces that continue to affect many migrants around the world\, and calls us all to acknowledge the tenacious power of love and family. \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \n  \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 - March 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/nfmarch24/ 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/dragonsgian.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:20240325T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T213407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T135857Z UID:45136-1711382400-1711386000@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 March 25 \nWe will be discussing:  Le Charme discret de la bourgeoisie by Luis Buñuel\, France/Spain/Italy 1972 \nAvailable on DVD HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-march/ 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:20240326T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20231027T180953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T182200Z UID:45117-1711477800-1711481400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick 2019 \nJoin us at the library for the discussion.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nDigital Audiobook Instantly available on HOOPLA \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2024-march/ 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/2023/10/Library-of-Lost.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:20240330T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T153825 CREATED:20240229T161111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T161902Z UID:48198-1711796400-1711801800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Paper Quilling - Quilled Heart Greeting Card DESCRIPTION:Introducing our paper quilling workshop\, perfect for beginners! In this 90 minute interactive session\, we’ll delve into the world of paper quilling\, exploring various tools and the endless possibilities that simple strips of paper hold. Participants will embark on a journey of coiling and shaping\, experimenting with different random forms. Then\, using the paper shapes they’ve mastered\, they’ll have the opportunity to create their own one-of-a-kind collages. Whether you choose to transform your masterpiece into a stunning greeting card (an envelope is included!) or keep it as a captivating picture\, the approximate finished size of your creation will be 5.50” x 4.25”. \n\nAges 12+\n \n\n \n\n \n \n Paper Quilling Workshop\n \n \n Name*Email*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/paperquilling/ 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/2024/02/quilled-heart-greeting-card.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