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.
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez. Copies available at the library, or borrow through Hoopla as an ebook or digital audiobook, or Libby as an ebook or digital audiobook. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
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. During the colder […]
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 and opens one month before the program. Please register […]
Join us for a reception to welcome Elizabeth Cohen and her new art exhibit at Bacon Free Library, which will be on display from October 20 to December 13. Elizabeth Cohen is an artist in the Boston area, creating wheel-thrown and altered functional and sculptural work in porcelain, as well as mixed media with natural […]
What do the following buildings have in common:? Boston Public Library Bigelow Library in Clinton, MA Biltmore Estate in North Carolina Cathedral of St. John the Divine Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square many others... Each of these magnificent structures was designed and/or built by Rafael Guastavino or using the Guastavino Technique. In this program, […]
Join us for a virtual discussion of: First friends : the powerful, unsung (and unelected) people who shaped our presidents / by Gary Ginsberg. 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 […]
Join us for some stories, songs, and rhymes. All ages are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
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