VIRTUAL: The Indigenous Old World — An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

The BFL is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library for this exploration of Pre-Colombian North America. Christoph Strobel, Department Chair and Professor of History at UMASS Lowell, will bring us into the Indigenous Old World.  Before European colonization, North America was filled with cities, towns, and villages. Across the continent, Indigenous peoples produced architecture and […]

Nonfiction Book Club

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

    This month, we will discuss Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert changed movies forever by Matt Singer. Before there was Rotten Tomatoes, there was Siskel and Ebert.  These two film critics from rival Chicago newspapers reluctantly joined forces in 1975 for a new movie review show on PBS.  Over the next 20+ years, while […]

Cinéphile Mondays

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 […]

Book Club

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

Join us at the library for a discussion of: Erotic stories for Punjabi widows by Jaswal Balli Kaur Copies of the book are available at the library.  Order your own copy HERE If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net

Mystery Book Club

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.

Read to a Dog

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

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.  

Circus Tots Class

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

Take your first steps into the magical world of circus with this class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! Kids ages 3-6 will learn some simple and fun circus skills outdoors on the BFL lawn. Registration is required.

VIRTUAL: Author Evan Friss Discusses “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore”

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

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 […]

History Book Club

Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder (NF) by David Grann. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  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 […]

Juggling Class

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

Learn some basic juggling skills in this fun class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! Geared toward ages 7 and up. Outdoors, weather permitting. Registration is required.

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