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: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:20240323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 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 \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:20260406T140708 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/ 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:20260406T140708 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:20260406T140708 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240125T201119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T201119Z UID:47731-1712235600-1712239200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Down the River Unto the Sea by Walter Mosley. 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-down-the-river/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/51b9FNjdHGL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T214121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T194955Z UID:45151-1712833200-1712836800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: A spy among friends : Kim Philby and the great betrayal by Ben Macintyre \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-april-24/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/a-spy-among.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240409T212424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T213953Z UID:48584-1713002400-1713006000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/francais-a-la-bibliotheque/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parlez-vous.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T180120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T195104Z UID:45108-1713294000-1713297600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Works by Helen Czerski \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-april-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/Blue-Machine.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:20240418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240117T171827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T185658Z UID:47626-1713463200-1713463200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Gardening DESCRIPTION:Join the Virtual Bacon Free Library and Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to learn about Sustainable Gardening. Become a more efficient gardener by learning how to elongate your growing season and maximize your output\, all while preserving resources.\n \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link.  \n\n \n \n Sustainable 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  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/sustainablegardening/ 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:20240423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T181033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T182253Z UID:45119-1713897000-1713900600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Perfect Nanny: A Novel by Leila Slimani 2018 (translated from French) \nJoin us at the library for the discussion.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nDigital Audiobook available on OVERDRIVE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2024-april/ 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/Perfect-Nanny.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:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20221206T195935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T154036Z UID:40418-1714212000-1714215600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald.   \nAccording to Grove Atlantic: \nWhen Helen Macdonald’s father died suddenly on a London street\, she was devastated. An experienced falconer—Helen had been captivated by hawks since childhood—she’d never before been tempted to train one of the most vicious predators\, the goshawk. But in her grief\, she saw that the goshawk’s fierce and feral temperament mirrored her own. Resolving to purchase and raise the deadly creature as a means to cope with her loss\, she adopted Mabel\, and turned to the guidance of The Once and Future King author T.H. White’s chronicle The Goshawk to begin her challenging endeavor. Projecting herself “in the hawk’s wild mind to tame her” tested the limits of Macdonald’s humanity and changed her life. \nHeart-wrenching and humorous\, this book is an unflinching account of bereavement and a unique look at the magnetism of an extraordinary beast\, with a parallel examination of a legendary writer’s eccentric falconry. Obsession\, madness\, memory\, myth\, and history combine to achieve a distinctive blend of nature writing and memoir from an outstanding literary innovator. \n  \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 - April 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/nfapril24/ 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:20240429T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T213452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T221507Z UID:45138-1714406400-1714410000@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 April 29\nWe will be discussing:  \nLast Year at Marienbad by Alain Resnais\, France 1961. \nAvailable on DVD HERE\nAlso available on CRITERION \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-april/ 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:20240502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240229T205458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T205458Z UID:48206-1714654800-1714658400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Mastering the Art of French Murder by Colleen Cambridge. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook through Hoopla\, or an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mastering-art-french-murder/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/81ZqLae1fOL._SL1500_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240408T183418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T152258Z UID:48571-1715101200-1715106600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Zentangle DESCRIPTION:The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn\, relaxing\, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns (called tangles). In this workshop\, learn the history of Zentangle\, the basic steps of the method\, and the tools used. Through step-by-step instructions\, you will be immersed in creating an original Zentangle tile.\n \nNo artistic talent or experience is required. All supplies will be provided. \n \nRachel Slate-Ziman is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT)\, educated by the creators of Zentangle\, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. She has been learning and practicing the Zentangle Method for many years.\nRegistration required. \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/zentangle/ 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/2024/04/zentangle.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:20240509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T214202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T195326Z UID:45153-1715252400-1715256000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: The girl with seven names : a escape from North Korea by Hyeonseo Lee \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-may-24/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Girl-with.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240425T190011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T190011Z UID:48633-1715421600-1715425200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/francais-a-la-bibliotheque-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parlez-vous.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240226T155843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T161853Z UID:48117-1716026400-1716030000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:*Please note: this month we are meeting on the 3rd Saturday (the 4th Saturday is part of Memorial day weekend) \n\nThis month\, we will discuss Maid: hard work\, low pay\, and a mother’s will to survive by Stephanie Land.   \nStephanie Land is an author and activist whose writing focuses on social and economic justice\, as well as parenting under the poverty line. Her debut book\, Maid: Hard Work\, Low Pay\, and a Mother’s Will to Survive\, was a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a limited series on Netflix. The book details Land’s personal experience with poverty\, relying on government assistance programs to support herself and her daughter. — From Stepville.com \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 - August 23\, 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/nfmay24/ 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:20240521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T174414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T193231Z UID:45097-1716318000-1716321600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility\nby Rebecca Solnit (Editor) and Thelma Young Lutunatabua (Editor) \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-may-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/Not-Too-Late.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:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240322T152246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T170413Z UID:48325-1716400800-1716404400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Decoding the Mysteries of Cats\, or Why Cats Do What They do DESCRIPTION: \n\nThe BFL is happy to host Certified Feline Training and Behavior Specialist Stephen Quandt for a virtual discussion of cat behavior.  Why does your kitty launch drive-by ankle biting attacks?  Does she really have to wake you up so early for food?  And what is with the overly aggressive play-fighting between the two tabbies? \nStephen Quandt\, behavior expert who has worked with the Animal Care Centers of NYC and the ASPCA\, will explain these common cat behaviors from the perspective of the evolutionary and adaptive forces that help shape their furry lives.  For example\, he’ll explain the influence of the mother/kitten relationship on the kittens’ innate needs for food\, attention\, and comfort. \nThis discussion will include a Q& A portion where you can seek guidance for your feline friends. \n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link.  \n  \n\n \n \n Decoding the Mysteries of Cats\, or Why Cats Do What They Do\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/mysteriesofcats/ 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/2024/03/stephen.blur_-e1712075560680.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:20240527T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T213535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T231905Z UID:45140-1716825600-1716829200@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 May 27 \nWe will be discussing:  \nJeanne Dielman\, 23 Quai du Commerce\, 1080 Bruxelles by Chantal Akerman\, Belgium/France 1975.  \n\n \nDVD available on the Minuteman HERE\n \n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-may/ 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:20240528T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T181117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T182335Z UID:45121-1716921000-1716924600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss H is for hawk  by Helen Macdonald 2014 \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-may/ 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/H-Is-for-Hawk.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:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240425T190105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T195015Z UID:48635-1717236000-1717239600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/francais-a-la-bibliotheque-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parlez-vous.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240321T143742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T143742Z UID:48316-1717678800-1717682400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Cover Her Face by P.D. James. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cover-her-face/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cover-Her-Face.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T214259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T195610Z UID:45155-1718276400-1718280000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: My life in France by Julia Child \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-june-24/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/life-in.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240523T200659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T201750Z UID:48935-1718301600-1718305200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:The Dogs of Chernobyl: a Story of Hope and Resilience DESCRIPTION:Animal welfare expert Stephen Quandt was part of a group that traveled to Chernobyl\, 35 years after the nuclear accident\, to participate in a spay/neuter and research campaign for the dogs that were descended from the pets left behind after the nuclear plant disaster of 1986.  \nIn this presentation\, Stephen chronicles his experiences in the Exclusion Zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.  Through photos and videos\, Stephen tells his story of meeting the inhabitants of the mostly abandoned town of Chernobyl City (you will meet 2 squatters\, one a hero of the disaster)\, the totally abandoned city of Pripyat\, and the dogs (and some cats!) that his group encountered. He will discuss the presence of radiation in this environment as well as its effects on the dogs’ lives.  You will also meet some inhabitants of the town of Slavutych\, which was built in the year following the accident to house the inhabitants of Pripyat after they were belatedly evacuated. \nThe Dogs of Chernobyl is a story of resilience\, hope\, life\, and even heroism.  Stephen will answer your questions at the end of the presentation.  \n  \nStephen Quandt\, Feline Behaviorist\, FFCP\, most recently with the Animal Care Centers of NYC (nycacc.org) and also of the ASPCA.org\, has worked in animal welfare for more than 20 years.  \n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link.  \n  \n\n \n \n The Dogs of Chernobyl\, A Story of Hope and Resilience\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/dogsofchernobyl-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/2024/03/dogs2.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:20240615T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20231027T174515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T195512Z UID:45099-1718452800-1718456400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us in person at the Bacon Free Library for a discussion of The Guide To Walden Pond: An Exploration of the History\, Nature\, Landscape\, and Literature of One of America’s Most Iconic Places by Robert M. Thorson \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-june-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/walden.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:20240622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240312T174017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T165412Z UID:48250-1719050400-1719054000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Feather Thief: beauty\, obsession\, and the natural history heist of the century by Kirk Wallace Johnson.   \nPraise for this book from Eva Holland of Outside: “The best compliment I can give a nonfiction writer is that they make me care deeply about an obscure topic I would otherwise never have been interested in. That’s the case with Kirk Wallace Johnson’s The Feather Thief.” \nThe obscure topic at hand is the Victorian art of salmon fly-tying and the brazen theft–by a passionate fly-tier–of hundreds of bird skins from the Tring Museum in 2009.  Located about an hour outside of London\, the Tring Museum is an outpost of the British Museum of Natural History and home to one of the largest ornithological collections in the world. \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held over zoom.  Please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - June 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/nfjune24/ 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:20240624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240425T190534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T221001Z UID:48637-1719244800-1719248400@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 June 24 \n\n\nWe will be discussing: \nMulholland Drive by David Lynch\, USA 2001\n\n\n\n\nDVD available on the Minuteman HERE\nAlso available On Criterion\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-june-2/ 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:20240625T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240516T170936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T170950Z UID:48674-1719340200-1719343800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Inheritance : a memoir of genealogy\, paternity\, and love by Dani Shapiro \nJoin us at the library for the discussion.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nDIGITAL AUDIOBOOK available on OVERDRIVE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2024-june-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/2023/10/Inheritance.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:20240702T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T140708 CREATED:20240531T173834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T205934Z UID:48994-1719940500-1719945000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Zentangle DESCRIPTION:The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn\, relaxing\, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns (called tangles). In this workshop\, learn the history of Zentangle\, the basic steps of the method\, and the tools used. Through step-by-step instructions\, you will be immersed in creating an original Zentangle tile.\n \nNo artistic talent or experience is required. All supplies will be provided. \n \nRachel Slate-Ziman is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT)\, educated by the creators of Zentangle\, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. She has been learning and practicing the Zentangle Method for many years.\nRegistration required. \n  \n\n \n \n Zentangle - July\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Comments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/zentangle-july/ 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/2024/04/zentangle.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