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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A "crawl" or tour, is a fun way to visit multiple libraries in your area. Travel from library to library; meet the friendly staff, and learn more about what the libraries around have to offer. There are many libraries on the crawl. The challenge is to visit as many as you can and take a […]
Join us for a fabulous performance by the One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase. It's everything you'd expect to see at the circus, all out of one suitcase! Kevin O’Keefe, the One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase gives everyone an opportunity to participate in an enthralling, whimsical celebration of the imagination. From Kevin O’Keefe’s suitcase an entire circus emerges: tent, band, […]
Let's celebrate summer reading with BFL favorite, Stacey Peasley! 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. Treat yourselves to […]
Come celebrate Fran for all of her wonderful years of service! After 14 years at the Bacon Free Library, our beloved children's librarian is retiring. The Friends of the BFL are hosting this reception to honor Fran and wish her well on her next brilliant adventure. Cake and refreshments will be served. If you can't […]
Starting today, visit the Bacon to view the beautiful nature-inspired paintings of local artist and BFL patron Samantha Eio. Samantha's landscape series, In Nature, will be displayed until January 4th. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, October 1st from 12:20-1:30 pm. It's free and open to the public. Samantha Eio is a self-taught […]
Join us for an art opening reception in honor of local landscape artist Samantha Eio, whose painting series, In Nature, will be featured at the BFL from September 28th - January 4th. Samantha Eio is a self-taught landscape artist who works in acrylic and watercolor paint. She enjoys the challenge of capturing the space or […]
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