The Bacon Free Library welcomes musical artist Cornell Coley to perform his lively, interactive show entitled Fascinating Rhythms. Mr. Coley combines drums, dance, instruments, and story telling to engage his listeners in a thrilling cultural journey. Check his website for more info. Audience members are encouraged to participate in a way that is comfortable for […]
This month, we will read and discuss Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. We meet in hybrid format. Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom. Fill out the form below to receive the link. Orphan Train is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience, of second chances, and unexpected friendship. Between 1854 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We have missed you! Come and join us for in-person, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. If there is rainy weather, the story time will be moved indoors.
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Copies available at the library, or borrow as an ebook through Hoopla or Libby, or digital audiobook through Hoopla or Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
As the bigger kiddos head off to school, here's a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C's. We'll start outside with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week. Then we'll head inside for some simple crafts with the special letter - tracing, stamping, cutting, gluing, and coloring. Feel free 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 […]
Join us for a virtual discussion of: Hamnet : a novel of the plague / Maggie O'Farrell. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact mking@minlib.net The Zoom link to the discussion […]
Lorcan and his human Cheryl are back for a fun and furry story time! Join us out on the lawn for some dog-approved stories and a chance to pet this calm, sweet, and soft therapy dog.
Join us for a high-energy story time! We'll mix things up with a combination of stories for listening and songs for dancing. If it is 50 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 […]
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