BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bacon Free Library X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bacon Free Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240715T205546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T214425Z UID:49334-1723075200-1726703999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mary Weafer Photography Exhibit DESCRIPTION: \nMary Weafer is a local photographer\, interior designer\, nature enthusiast\, and visual storyteller.  She focuses on the simplicity of nature’s textures and patterns to highlight the beauty found in everyday objects and spaces. Mary often travels throughout her home state to capture this beauty. “I want the viewer to see things they may have overlooked\,” she said. “You don’t have to travel far to find it.” \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n bookshelfbookspinesbullcemetarygraffitilakepaintpaintbrushespencilsseaweedstonestree \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nMary earned an associate’s degree in visual arts at Dean College and a bachelor’s of science in interior design at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She spends much of her time designing interior spaces for her clients. Mary lives in Medway\, MA  where she has raised her family for the last 20 years. She finds photography to be a creative outlet. \nTo learn more about Mary and her work:  \nwww.weaferphotography.com \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/weafer/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145350Z UID:49486-1725357600-1725359400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-09-03/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20230503T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171150Z UID:49581-1725444000-1725445800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lapsit Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, bounces\, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates\, times\, and more information). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time-2-2023-12-06/2024-09-04/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Baby-Time-for-website-e1670943351162.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240711T202014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T202014Z UID:49319-1725541200-1725544800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Fury by Alex Michaelides. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/the-fury/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Fury.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240223T221700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T210617Z UID:49557-1725618600-1725620400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program will be held outdoors.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-04-12-2/2024-09-06/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T111500 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240809T210554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T210554Z UID:49681-1725703200-1725707700@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. \n\n\n \n \n Read to a Dog Aug. 15\n \n \n Child's Name*Child's Age*Email*\n \n Choose a time slot*3:00-3:154:00-4:15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-9-7-24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7858-scaled-e1682700542191.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145350Z UID:49487-1725876000-1725877800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-09-09/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240710T182324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T173225Z UID:49308-1725908400-1725912000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Author Evan Friss Discusses "The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore" DESCRIPTION:Who among us hasn’t spent time in a bookstore just meandering around and finding hidden treasures? As we love all things books\, we can’t wait to chat with author Evan Friss about “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore” – an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life\, from department stores to indies\, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors\, and from chains to special-interest community destinations. We hope all of our book lovin’ friends will join us for this special conversation! \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/evanfriss/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Friss.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145350Z UID:49488-1725962400-1725964200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-09-10/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20230503T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171151Z UID:49582-1726048800-1726050600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lapsit Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, bounces\, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates\, times\, and more information). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time-2-2023-12-06/2024-09-11/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Baby-Time-for-website-e1670943351162.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240425T192614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T160022Z UID:48665-1726138800-1726142400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Wager: a tale of shipwreck\, mutiny\, and murder (NF) by David Grann. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-september-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Wager.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240530T174322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T182100Z UID:48988-1726313400-1726317000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will bring 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. \nPlease stop by to try out an instrument\, or two\, that you’re curious about. No registration required. \n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/instrumentpettingzoo-september/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/instrument-petting-zoo-e1706030345580.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145351Z UID:49489-1726480800-1726482600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-09-16/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145351Z UID:49490-1726567200-1726569000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-09-17/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240725T193401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T195005Z UID:49398-1726599600-1726603200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:NOTE: September meeting will be in person at the Bacon Free Library. \nJoin us for a discussion of  Crossings: how road ecology is shaping the future of our planet /  Ben Goldfarb. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for more information. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-2024-september/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/crossings.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20230503T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171151Z UID:49583-1726653600-1726655400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lapsit Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, bounces\, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates\, times\, and more information). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time-2-2023-12-06/2024-09-18/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Baby-Time-for-website-e1670943351162.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240724T163037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T175642Z UID:49391-1726686000-1726689600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Eastern European Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join Konstantin Starikov on Zoom for the first book of our new Eastern European Book Club\, with a discussion of: Maybe Esther: A Family Story by Katia Petrowskaja (Author)\, Shelley Frisch (Translator). “Maybe Esther is the inventive\, unique\, and extraordinarily moving debut memoir that pieces together the fascinating story of one woman’s family across twentieth-century Russia\, Ukraine\, Poland\, and Germany.”\n \nKonstantin Starikov is a librarian and user experience designer with a focus on digital accessibility. Born in Ukraine\, Konstantin lived in New England for over 30 years. He is a resident of Framingham and enjoys learning about local histories of New England towns. Konstantin has received a doctorate in Slavic Literatures and Languages from Brown University.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Konstantin at: konstantin.starikov@gmail.com URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/easterneuropeanbookclub/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/maybeesther.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240903T182649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T184414Z UID:49801-1726704000-1730332799@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Quilts by Frances Caruso Daneault DESCRIPTION:The BFL  is thrilled to welcome back former Assistant Director and Children’s Librarian extraordinaire Fran Daneault to exhibit her spectacular collection of quilts. Along with raising her two sons in Natick and working at the Bacon\, Fran has also spent years perfecting her crafting skills. She applies the same energy\, creativity\, joy\, and humor to her artistic works that she brought to working with children and families at the Bacon\, where she frequently wore and gifted some of her handmade creations. \nA longtime resident of Natick\, Fran and her husband recently relocated to New Hampshire\, where Fran can be found walking on the beach\, volunteering in her local library\, and quilting up a storm. \nJoin us for an Art Reception on Tuesday\, October 8 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm! \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n My HouseGrownBambooHidden AlphabetFirst Trip \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n  \nFran’s work\, in her own words:\n \nI am a scrappy\, wonky\, modern\, art quilter who sometimes makes traditional quilts. \nI like learning in classes and workshops but have trouble sticking to a pattern. \nFor fabric\, I collect randomly spaced dots\, paisleys\, loudly busy prints and happy colors. I think\, perhaps wrongly\, that they all go together. \nI own way too much fabric but still feel the need to give orphaned fabrics a home. \nI hope you enjoy this collection of quilts. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/franquilt/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240223T221700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T144333Z UID:49558-1726828200-1726830000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:CANCELED Jammin With You DESCRIPTION:This program has been canceled due to a schedule conflict. We apologize for the inconvenience! Please join us next time on Oct. 4 at 10:30. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-04-12-2-2024-09-20/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jammin-canceled.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145352Z UID:49491-1727085600-1727087400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-09-23/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240710T183753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T152122Z UID:49311-1727118000-1727121600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find & Identify More Birds: How to Pick a Patch" DESCRIPTION:The BFL is partnering with the Ashland Library to bring you bestselling author Heather Wolf\, who will discuss how to find and identify more birds by picking a “patch\,” a place close to home where you can watch birds often. She’ll give tips on how to pick a patch and how to use it not only as a “classroom” to become a better birder\, but also as a way to connect more deeply with the nature that surrounds you. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nAbout Heather’s book\, Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are: \nA gorgeously photographed trove of 111 ingenious tips for seeing more birds wherever you are—from crowd favorites (hummingbirds\, owls\, eagles) to species you’ve never spotted before. Seeing more birds than you ever imagined and witnessing exciting avian drama is possible—whether you’re on the go or in your own neighborhood\, local park\, or backyard. As Heather Wolf explains\, it all comes down to how you tune in to the show happening around you\, the one in which birds—highly skilled at staying under the radar—are the stars. In Find More Birds\, Heather shares her very best tactics—and the jaw-dropping photographs they helped her capture: \n\n\n\nLook for birds at their favorite “restaurants”— from leaf litter to berry bushes\, and ball fields to small patches of mud\nWatch for “tree bark” that moves . . . you may find it has feathers\nTry simply sitting on the ground for a revealing new perspective\n\n\n\nAs your senses sharpen and “noticing” becomes second nature\, Find More Birds will turn your daily routines into bird-finding adventures\, too. Whether you’re strolling down the block or parking your car\, you never know what will surprise you next! \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/heatherwolf/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/heatherwolf.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145352Z UID:49492-1727172000-1727173800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-09-24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240425T193358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T181119Z UID:48679-1727202600-1727206200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: The cemetery of untold stories by Alvarez Julia. \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2024-september-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/alvarez.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20230503T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171152Z UID:49584-1727258400-1727260200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lapsit Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, bounces\, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates\, times\, and more information). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time-2-2023-12-06/2024-09-25/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Baby-Time-for-website-e1670943351162.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240731T145542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T152545Z UID:49440-1727287200-1727290800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Canning\, Freezing\, & Dehydrating with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Got way too much production from your garden this year?  No problem!  We’ll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it all. \nWe are happy to welcome the experts from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach us about canning\, freezing\, and dehydrating. \n\n \nThis program will be held over Zoom. \n\n \n \n Canning\, Freezing\, Dehydrating\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/canningfreezingdehydrating/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/canning.webp GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240826T194412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T155757Z UID:49753-1727290800-1727294400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Changing Weather in MetroWest: Extreme Heat\, Flooding\, & Wind (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Climate change is here and impacting our weather systems. \nJoin us for this virtual program to learn how weather systems are changing in MetroWest\, how extreme heat has impacted MetroWest\, and how we can prepare for extreme weather. \nLast summer\, Natick\, Ashland\, Framingham\, and Holliston took part in a heat study conducted by the McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University. The findings of that study are helping to explain the relationship between nature and heat islands located in MetroWest.  This program is presented by the sustainability staff from Ashland\, Natick\, and Framingham in partnership with Dr. Irene Porro\, the Director of the McAuliffe Center. \n\n\n\n\nThe BFL is partnering with the Ashland Public Library\, the Framingham Public Library\, the Holliston Public Library and the Morse Institute to bring you this program. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library in collaboration with the sustainability coordinators in Ashland\, Framingham\, and Natick. \n\n  \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/changingweather/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/heatisland.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240806T154359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T154438Z UID:49564-1727517600-1727521200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis month\, we will discuss Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s urgent mission to bring healing to homeless people by Tracy Kidder. \nFrom the Penguin Random House website: \nIn Rough Sleepers\, Kidder tells the story of Dr. Jim O’Connell\, a gifted man who invented a community of care for a city’s unhoused population\, including those who sleep on the streets—the “rough sleepers.” \nAfter Jim O’Connell graduated from Harvard Medical School and was nearing the end of his residency at Massachusetts General\, the hospital’s chief of medicine made a proposal: Would he defer a prestigious fellowship and spend a year helping to create an organization to bring health care to homeless citizens? That year turned into O’Connell’s life’s calling. Tracy Kidder spent five years following Dr. O’Connell and his colleagues as they work with thousands of homeless patients\, some of whom we meet in this illuminating book. We travel with O’Connell as he navigates the city streets at night\, offering medical care\, socks\, soup\, empathy\, humor\, and friendship to some of the city’s most endangered citizens.  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held in a hybrid format.  The host will be in person at the BFL\, while some members will join over zoom.  You are welcome to join either way.  For zoom\, please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - September 2025\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nfsept24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240919T204753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T204753Z UID:49849-1727523000-1727526600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mind Reader Gregg Dwyer DESCRIPTION:Gregg Dwyer has been involved in the arts for many years and is willing to give you a peek into the magical world which has been hidden from most.  Gregg’s goal is not to trick you\, but to help you see the vast potential that lies deep within your own mind. Gregg started as an escape artist and an illusionist on Doug Henning’s Broadway hit “The Magic Show.”\n \n  \nJoin us outdoors on the lawn for this amazing experience. No reservations necessary. \nIn case of rain\, this event will be held indoors with limited seating. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mindreader-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gregdwyer-e1722964931710.webp GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145353Z UID:49493-1727690400-1727692200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-09-30/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T091636 CREATED:20240425T191912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T204230Z UID:48651-1727712000-1727715600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:NO Cinéphile Mondays DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs such\, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant as a tribute to the film art around the world\, from the days of silent cinema to the new waves and beyond\, our cinephile Mondays is a slow and tasteful appreciation of the First Century of Cinema.  The films will be selected on the basis of their relevance for the development of the film art.  On the last Monday of the month\, cinephiles of the world unite!  \nWatch a movie at home and then join Film history & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion. \nNO CINEPHILES on Monday September 30 \n  \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-september/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR