Minuteman Library Crawl

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

You're invited to spend the day visiting Minuteman libraries! A “crawl,” or tour, is a fun way to visit multiple libraries in your area.  The challenge is to visit as many as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item in each library – it’s a 21st century scavenger hunt! Show […]

Professor Bugman’s Insect Safari

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

**This program will be held INDOORS due to wet weather. Professor Bugman will be bringing lots of cool bugs for us to see!** Come explore the arthropod biodiversity outside in your own community with a real entomologist! Professor Bugman will bring the equipment and expertise; you bring the curiosity! Registration is required.

Mary Weafer Photography Exhibit

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

  Mary 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 […]

History Book Club

Join us for a virtual discussion of: Four Lost Cities: a secret history of the urban age by Annalee Newitz 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 […]

Buildwave Workshop

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

Build and have fun in this creative, hands-on workshop that encourages play and collaboration. Participants will be given wave after wave of kits filled with different building materials to explore. Watch this video to learn more! Geared toward kids entering grades K to 6. Registration is required.

PJ Story Time

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

Put on your jammies, grab a favorite stuffed animal, and join us for a cozy evening story time! All ages are welcome.

Button Making

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

Stop by anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 to create your own cool button using our button maker! You can draw your own design or use a page from a discarded book or magazine. All ages are welcome.

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.  

Stacey Peasley Concert

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

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 outdoors on the BFL lawn, so bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well. If it […]

VIRTUAL: Maine Destinations For Stephen King Fans

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

The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library to bring you author Sharon Kitchens, who will discuss her new book, Stephen King's Maine: A History & Guide. Explore Maine locations that serve as the basis for Stephen King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem’s Lot, Derry, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials […]

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