Learn about our local flyers and what brings them to our neighborhoods. * Experience the sights of some of our smaller seasonal visitors! * Meet some dragonflies and damselflies * Learn what bees do and where they live * Learn how to attract these beneficial flyers into your gardens? This program will […]
Bacon Free Library
58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
Aroof, aroof, bow-wow-wow, bow-wow-wow: calling all dog lovers! Come to the BFL grounds to meet and greet a variety of therapy dogs. Since these dogs have received extensive training to help people in need, they are very smart, mellow, and sweet. They can handle a lot of love from dog lovers of all ages. These […]
Bacon Free Library
58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
Bring along a blanket, some chairs, and maybe a picnic dinner, too, and join us on the lawn for some fun family tunes! Two of a Kind is a musical duo specializing in high-energy, interactive performances for children and families. David and Jenny get audiences of all ages involved in the show through singing, movement, […]
Bacon Free Library
58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
August 3rd is Esther Earl's birthday. Esther was a bright, talented, and cheerful girl. She passed away in 2010 at age 16, four years after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Before her death, author and friend John Green told Esther that he and his brother Hank would celebrate her birthday in any way she wished […]
Bacon Free Library
58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
Hoopoe the Clown! Hoopoe blends silent pantomime comedy, movement illusions, sleight of hand magic tricks, and balloon wizardry to create an original vaudeville show that is funny, imaginative, and full of surprises. The unexpected is to be expected when audience volunteers are invited to join him on stage to assist with illusions! Young and old […]
Morse Institute Library
14 E Central St., Natick, MA, United States
Join us for a virtual conversation with the fascinating bestselling author, Sy Montgomery! While researching articles, films, and her 21 books for adults and children, nationally bestselling author Sy Montgomery has been chased by an angry silverback gorilla in Rwanda, hunted by a tiger in India, and swum with piranhas, electric eels, and pink dolphins in the […]
Bacon Free Library
58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
For this all-ages trivia event, team up with your family or friends to test your knowledge of animals and beloved stories about animals. Each team will record their own answers, so no need to race to buzz in before others. At the end of each round, we’ll review the answers and track scores. Join […]
Bacon Free Library
58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
Let's celebrate summer reading with BFL favorite, Stacey Peasley and her band! With her creative lyrics, fun rhythms, and contagious energy, Stacey will infuse pure joy into your evening. This concert will be on the BFL lawn so bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. Feel free to bring food and drinks as well. […]
Bacon Free Library
58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
Chase the blues away with the crowd-pleasing jazz of John Birt and Dylan Harley. This dynamic duo of dueling guitars performs the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, the blues of Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong, original music, and reworkings of pop/classic rock. Bring a blanket or chair and relax on the lawn of the BFL […]
Bacon Free Library
58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
Join the Natick Historical Society and the BFL at 2:00 at Shaw Park (across the street from the BFL) for a free hands-on program on how to draw a Kōlam, a traditional decorative floor art practiced by generations of Tamil Hindu women across South India. Supplies will be provided. To know the history and cultural […]