“Alas, my days of photographing the magnificent Great Blue Herons from the cockpit of my kayak floating on the lake have come to an end.” Posted by Babsje on December 20, 2023, shortly before her death in January. babsjeheron.wordpress.com. Babsje was a local photographer who focused her lens on the Great Blue Herons in and […]
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.
This month, we will read and discuss H is for hawk by Helen Macdonald 2014 Join us at the library for the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE Digital Audiobook instantly available on HOOPLA If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net
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.
For the month of June, the BFL is honored to host a multisensory exhibit entitled Native American Reflections – We Are Still Here. Come to the library to enjoy paintings, poetry, baskets, and other works of art created by members of Natick Nipmuc Tribe, Abenaki Nation, Algonquin Nation, Inuk Nation, and Wampanoag Nation. Printing services […]
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 a virtual Zoom discussion of Cover Her Face by P.D. James. Copies available at the library, or borrow as an ebook through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
The Bacon Free Library is hosting an exhibit on Native American Art entitled Native American Reflections - We Are Still Here, throughout the month of June. Artists include members of the Natick Nipmuc tribe, Abenaki Nation, Algonquin, Inuk and Wampanoag tribe. Paintings, poetry, baskets and other works of art will be on display throughout the […]
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 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 a virtual discussion of: My life in France by Julia Child 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 For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact mking@minlib.net The Zoom link to […]
Animal welfare expert Stephen Quandt was part of a group that traveled to Chernobyl, 35 years after the nuclear accident, to participate in a spay/neuter and research campaign for the dogs that were descended from the pets left behind after the nuclear plant disaster of 1986. In this presentation, Stephen chronicles his experiences in the […]
Sheryl White of Baby Kneads will introduce caregivers and babies to sign language. Learn how sign language can reduce frustration and help give your baby the ability to communicate before being able to speak! Participants will learn and practice several signs during the class. Geared toward pre-verbal babies with an adult caregiver. Registration is required.
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 for each child attending.
Join us in person at the Bacon Free Library for a discussion of The Guide To Walden Pond: An Exploration of the History, Nature, Landscape, and Literature of One of America's Most Iconic Places by Robert M. Thorson Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Order your own copy HERE […]
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 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.
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 […]
This month, we will discuss The Feather Thief: beauty, obsession, and the natural history heist of the century by Kirk Wallace Johnson. Praise for this book from Eva Holland of Outside: “The best compliment I can give a nonfiction writer is that they make me care deeply about an obscure topic I would otherwise never […]
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.
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.
Kick off Summer Reading with some running, jumping, and bubble-popping fun! With his giant, homemade bubble wands, Mr. Vinny gets kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. Silly, interactive entertainment for all ages! This program will be held outdoors. If it rains, the fun will move inside and Mr. Vinny will share his shadow […]
This month, we will read and discuss Inheritance : a memoir of genealogy, paternity, and love by Dani Shapiro Join us at the library for the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK available on OVERDRIVE If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella […]
The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will be bringing a variety of musical instruments to the Bacon for 60 minutes of instrument exploration to give people of all ages a chance to learn about instruments and experience playing them. Please stop […]
Marie Craig uses cyanotype photography to explore the overlap between concrete bodies, or still moments, and the life instilled in them. Her photographs capture places of formative choice, incorporating both intention and chance. Cyanotype photographs (sometimes called sunprints) are made without a camera by placing objects on paper or fabric that is coated with […]
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 […]
Make a colorful animal mask and let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Please register separately for each child attending. Image is from iREAD
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 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.
The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns (called tangles). In this workshop, learn the history of Zentangle, the basic steps of the method, and the tools used. Through step-by-step instructions, you will be immersed in creating an original Zentangle tile. No artistic talent […]
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