Join us at the BFL for stories, songs, and rhymes. We are looking forward to seeing you! If it is 55 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or chair. Look for us around back! If it is rainy or less than 55 degrees, the story […]
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. As such, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with. Meant […]
Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this story time indoors.
In anticipation of July 4th, join us for a star-spangled trivia event on the BFL lawn! From patriotic songs to famous Americans this trivia game has something for people of all ages, so gather your family and friends and join in the fun. Bring a blanket and some snacks and get comfy on the lawn. […]
This month, we will read and discuss The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. We meet in hybrid format. Join us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE. Available in Large Print and Spoken CD EBOOK Available on OVERDRIVE Digital […]
Nancy Horan, author of the million-copy New York Times bestseller Loving Frank, returns with her new book The House of Lincoln, a sweeping historical novel, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's ascendance from rumpled lawyer to U.S. president to the Great Emancipator through the eyes of a young asylum-seeker who arrives in Lincoln's home of Springfield […]
Join us at the BFL for stories, songs, and rhymes. We are looking forward to seeing you! If it is 55 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or chair. Look for us around back! If it is rainy or less than 55 degrees, the story […]
Chickens are a wonderful addition to any garden because they provide eggs, wonderful fertilizer, and lots of company! Learn the ins and outs of housing, feeding, and tending chickens, and meet a couple of the ladies (hens). Led by Gretel Anspach, a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and a Lifetime Master Gardener with the […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Midcoast by Adam White. Copies available at the library, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook on Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
Muri and her human Cheryl will be visiting the BFL for a fun and furry storytime! Join us for dog-approved stories and a chance to pet this calm, sweet, and soft therapy dog. If it is 55 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or […]
Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this story time indoors.
Families will create mindful moments together in this outdoor workshop with Traci McCubbin from The Mindful Squirrel. Traci shares, "At The Mindful Squirrel we believe that mindfulness is for everyone at all times of day and in all environments. We support all ages in developing a mindful practice that evokes a sense of gratitude, acceptance, […]
Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 - 7, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children's classics and classic original tunes, you'll be humming and bopping all the way home. If the weather […]
Join New York Times bestselling author Lisa See as she talks about her new book Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, a captivating story of women helping other women. See’s latest historical novel was inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China and is a triumphant reimagining of the life of a […]
Join Trevor the Games Man for an uproarious, participatory show featuring stilt-walking and cooperative games! All ages welcome. This program will take place outdoors, weather permitting, so bring a blanket or chair for sitting on the grass. If it rains, the program will move indoors and space will be available on a first come, first […]
Join us at the BFL for stories, songs, and rhymes. We are looking forward to seeing you! If it is 55 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or chair. Look for us around back! If it is rainy or less than 55 degrees, the story […]
Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this story time indoors.
Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided for use during the program! This session is recommended for children ages 6 and up (click here if you're looking for the adult ukulele class instead). Outdoors, […]
Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided for use during the program! This session is geared toward adults (click here if you're looking for the children's ukulele class instead). Outdoors, weather permitting. Registration is […]
Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 - 7, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children's classics and classic original tunes, you'll be humming and bopping all the way home. If the weather […]
Join us for a virtual discussion of: How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America/ Clint Smith Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. Order your own copy HERE Available on Overdrive HERE For details on how to […]
VIRTUAL: Great Writers - A Look at the Life and Works of Agatha Christie Friday, July 21st 2:00—3:30 PM Online in Collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Agatha Christie is […]
This month, we will discuss Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in American's Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt by Daniel Barbarisi. When Forrest Fenn was given a fatal cancer diagnosis, he came up with a bold plan: He would hide a chest full of jewels and gold in the wilderness, and publish a poem […]
Join us at the BFL for stories, songs, and rhymes. We are looking forward to seeing you! If it is 55 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or chair. Look for us around back! If it is rainy or less than 55 degrees, the story […]
Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this story time indoors.
Join us for an outdoor concert on June 26th at 6:00pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs with your dinner and listen to some great folk music with Hungrytown.
This month, we will read and discuss Afterlife by Julia Alvarez We meet in hybrid format. Join us at the library or on Zoom for the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE. Large Print Available in Large Print and Spoken CD EBOOK Available on OVERDRIVE Digital audiobook instantly available […]
Join us outdoors on the library lawn for some musical fun with Rockabye Beats! We'll sing, dance, play instruments, and learn a little Spanish. Geared toward ages 0-5. If it rains, the program will move indoors and space will be available on a first come, first served basis until we reach our building capacity.
Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! Children ages 5 and up can sign up for a 15 minute reading session with Sophie, a gentle golden retriever who loves belly rubs, stories, and cuddles. Registration is required. Please register for each child attending.
Join us at the BFL for stories, songs, and rhymes. We are looking forward to seeing you! If it is 55 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or chair. Look for us around back! If it is rainy or less than 55 degrees, the story […]
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. As such, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with. Meant […]
Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this story time indoors.
Science and stories collide in this interactive STEM program presented by Talewise! Two unlikely heroes must learn to work together to stop a super-polluting mastermind. Throughout the story, you’ll help the performer conduct amazing science experiments all about air pressure, the laws of motion, chemical reactions, and much more! Recommended for ages 3-11. Weather permitting, […]
Join us outdoors for some messy, creative fun! Explore simple, open-ended projects like making oobleck, experimenting with baking soda and vinegar, or fingerpainting with shaving cream. Geared toward ages 1-6 with adult supervision. Remember to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! If it rains, we'll offer a less-messy craft indoors and save the […]
VIRTUAL: Seed Saving with the Mass. Master Gardener Association Thursday, August 3, 12:00—1:00 PM Online in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** During this presentation we will talk about the […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand. Copies available at the library, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook on Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
