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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20211227T220059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T215416Z UID:35947-1656442800-1656446400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Yellow Wife  by Sadeqa Johnson.   \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. \nYellow Wife tells the tale of Pheby\, “a woman whose struggle to survive and to protect the ones she loves will have readers turning the pages… “– Provided by publisher.   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 July 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-2022-06/ 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/YellowWife.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:20220707T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220505T204408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T204408Z UID:37872-1657198800-1657202400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden. 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-winter-counts/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/winter-counts-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220405T185130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T185425Z UID:37365-1657566000-1657569600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Fragrance in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you have smelled the lovely fragrance of a peony and were immediately transported back to a time long ago in your grandmother’s garden. Have you ever wondered why that is? Joanne Pearson is back to enlighten us about the power of aroma and its importance in the garden. \nIn this program\, we’ll look at the amazing things that scent does for a plant (botanically\, that is\, the scent is not there for our pleasure!). We will discuss specific plants\, shrubs\, and trees with fragrant flowers and foliage that can be grown in New England and where to place them in the landscape to maximize our enjoyment of their fragrance throughout the garden. \nJoanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. Prior to her career as a photographer\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of  Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years.  Her photographs of gardens\, landscapes\, and people have been featured in numerous magazines\, books\, and calendars including Yankee magazine\, Farm and Ranch Living\, and BrownTrout Publishers\, Inc. She is also the solo photographer for Mahoney Publishing’s Flowers and Gardens of New England. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/fragrance/ 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/2022/04/peony.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:20220721T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220602T193809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T120933Z UID:38296-1658401200-1658404800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Please note: this month the History Book Club will meet on Thursday\, July 21.  \nJoin us for a virtual discussion of: \nNarrative of the life of Frederick Douglass\, an American slave\, written by himself . \nNarrative of the life of Frederick Douglass : an American slave / written by himself. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nSeveral editions are available: request 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-july/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Narrative.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220111T160934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T160934Z UID:36502-1658570400-1658574000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Year of Living Danishly: My Twelve Months Unearthing the Secrets of the World’s Happiest Country by Helen Russell. \nWhen journalist Helen Russell and her husband move to Denmark so her husband can work for Lego\, Russell begins a quest to determine why Denmark is often considered the happiest place on earth.  The result is this memoir: \nFrom childcare\, education\, food and interior design to SAD\, taxes\, sexism and an unfortunate predilection for burning witches\, The Year of Living Danishly is a funny\, poignant record of a journey that shows us where the Danes get it right\, where they get it wrong\, and how we might just benefit from living a little more Danishly ourselves. (www.helenrussell.co.uk) \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held over zoom. Please register to receive the meeting details. \n\n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - July 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/nfjuly2022/ 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/Danish2.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:20220725T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20211028T194232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T164929Z UID:35340-1658764800-1658768400@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 July 25\nWe will be discussing: \nLa Double Vie de Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski\, France 1991 \nDVD Available in 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-july/ 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:20220726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220524T203805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T204204Z UID:38209-1658862000-1658865600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous  by Ocean Vuong. \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. \nVoung’s debut novel is a sweeping and shattering portrait of a family\, and a testament to the redemptive power of storytelling. — Provided by publisher.   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 August 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-2022-07/ 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/OnEarthWe.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:20220804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220609T173728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T154135Z UID:38358-1659618000-1659621600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Maid by Nita Prose. 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-the-maid/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/the-maid.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220602T202314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T215301Z UID:38299-1660215600-1660219200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Dutch girl : Audrey Hepburn and World War II / Robert Matzen. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive HERE \nInstantly available on Hoopla 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-august/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Dutch-Girl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220524T205907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T210134Z UID:38215-1661281200-1661284800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Orphan Train  by Christina Baker Kline. \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. \n Orphan Train is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience\, of second chances\, and unexpected friendship. Between 1854 and 1929\, so-called orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the East Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest\, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by pure luck. — Provided by publisher.   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. \nSee the September 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-2022-08/ 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/2016/03/orphantrain.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:20220829T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20211028T194311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T154607Z UID:35342-1661788800-1661792400@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 August 29\n \nThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari by Robert Wiene\, Germany 1920 \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-august/ 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:20220901T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220609T172824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T211959Z UID:38355-1662037200-1662040800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook through Hoopla or Libby\, or digital audiobook through Hoopla or Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-guest-list/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/guest.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220602T203633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T204246Z UID:38302-1662634800-1662638400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Hamnet : a novel of the plague / Maggie O’Farrell. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \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-september/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Hamnet.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220804T183654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T185133Z UID:38818-1663700400-1663704000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Silent Earth : averting the insect apocalypse / Dave Goulson. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOr request 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-september/ 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/silent.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:20220924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220111T174808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T185731Z UID:36510-1664013600-1664017200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Boy who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. \nAs a young boy in Malawai\, William Kamkwamba read about windmills and dreamed of building one that would bring electricity and water to his village. Despite famine and poverty\, William persevered to do just that.  In The Boy who Harnessed the Wind\, Kamkwamba and Mealer tell this remarkable story about human inventiveness and its power to overcome crippling adversity. \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 - September 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/nfsep2022/ 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/harnesswind.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:20220926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20211028T194347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T222137Z UID:35344-1664208000-1664211600@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 September 26\nwe will be discussing: \nM  directed by Fritz Lang\, Germany 1931  \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-september-4/ 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:20220927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20211228T225514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T225947Z UID:35981-1664305200-1664308800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zavin.   \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 Storied Life of A.J. Fikry   “When his most prized possession\, a rare collection of Poe poems\, is stolen\, bookstore owner A. J. Fikry begins isolating himself from his friends\, family and associates before receiving a mysterious package that compels him to remake his life. “.   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 October 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-2022-09/ 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/2021/01/StoriedFikry.Zevin_.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:20221004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220923T144917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T173658Z UID:39377-1664899200-1664906400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Calling all Crafters DESCRIPTION:Helpers needed for the Bacon Free Library entry to the Festival of Trees at Mass Horticultural Society. This year’s theme is Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina. The idea is to make cap-like ornaments that will hang on the tree with monkeys from the Barrel of Monkeys game. A copy of the book will be one of the prizes underneath. We are also looking for donations of the game Barrel of Monkeys. If you have one that you do not use we’d be glad to have it. Thank you! \nWe need people who can trace\, cut\, assemble\, fold\, iron\, glue or use a needle. We’ll make an assembly line and hang out around the big table and chat while we work. Fran and the Friends of the Bacon Free Library thank you. Sorry\, this event is for adults only. No registration required. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/callingallcrafters/ 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:20221006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220811T192419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T012715Z UID:38878-1665061200-1665064800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. 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-violin/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/violin-conspiracy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 CREATED:20220806T171714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220806T171714Z UID:38850-1665658800-1665662400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: On her own ground : the life and times of Madam C.J. Walker / A’Lelia Bundles. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOr request 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-september-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/on-her-own.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193158 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:20260406T193158 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:20260406T193158 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 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:20260406T193158 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:20260406T193158 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:20260406T193158 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:20260406T193158 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:20260406T193158 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:20260406T193158 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:20260406T193158 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 END:VCALENDAR