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Esther Day

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 […]

The Hoopoe Show: Mime and Magic

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 […]

Virtual Author Visit with Sy Montgomery

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 […]

All-ages Trivia Night on the BFL Lawn: Animal Tails & Tales

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 […]

Stacey Peasley Concert

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. […]

Birt and Harley Jazz Duo

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 […]

Create Your Own Kōlam

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 […]

Art Exhibit: Rob Dunlavey

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

Starting today, visit the Bacon to view the beautiful work of local artist and children’s book illustrator Rob Dunlavey.  Rob's landscape drawings and paintings will be displayed until September 28. An opening reception will be held on June 21st at 5:30 P.M. It's free and open to the public. Rob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of […]

View the art of Rob Dunlavey – June 16 to September 28, 2022

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

June 16 – September 28 You are welcome to view the art of Natick artist and children’s book illustrator, Rob Dunlavey.  His landscape drawings and paintings will grace the walls of the BFL from June 16 - September 28.   Rob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of the South Natick dam capture the plant and animal life […]

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