BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210329T172005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T160902Z UID:32777-1630339200-1630342800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY: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. \nFor Monday August 30\nwe will be discussing: \nPoetry by Lee Chang-dong South Korea 2010\n \nAvailable on KANOPY \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-june-2-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210426T184836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T185945Z UID:34677-1630404000-1630407600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:In-person\, Outdoor Story Time DESCRIPTION:We have missed you!  Come and join us for in-person\, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library.  To help us all feel safe and comfortable\, here is how it works: \n\nHula hoops will be placed 6 feet apart on the back lawn; each family can choose a hula hoop to sit in (and around). Please feel free to bring a blanket or chairs as well. \nMiss Fran or Miss Karen will wear a microphone so everyone can hear.  After story time\, kids are welcome to take a closer look at the books read that day.  \nIf there is rainy weather\, the story time will be moved to Zoom. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/outdoorsttues-2021-06-29-2021-08-31/ 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/2021/04/hedgehog_outside.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:20210902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210426T002344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T205744Z UID:33160-1630587600-1630591200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-thursday-murder-club/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/81AAF4cgENL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20200906T225056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T184553Z UID:30277-1630922400-1630944000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Labor Day DESCRIPTION:Bacon Free Library will be closed on Monday\, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-labor-day/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Closings,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/labor-day-1628502_1920.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:20210907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210426T184836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T165148Z UID:34682-1631008800-1631012400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:In-person\, Outdoor Story Time DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for in-person\, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library.  To help us all feel safe and comfortable\, here is how it works: \n\nBring a blanket or chairs to get comfy (maybe a snack\, too!)\nMiss Fran will wear a microphone so everyone can hear.  After story time\, kids are welcome to take a closer look at the books read that day.  \nIf there is rainy weather\, the story time will be moved to Zoom (check our website or call if the weather is uncertain). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/outdoorsttues-2021-06-29-2021-08-31-2021-09-07/2021-09-07/ 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/2021/04/hedgehog_outside.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:20210909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210503T125515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T130752Z UID:33387-1631185200-1631188800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: \nAgent Zigzag: a true story of Nazi espionage\, love\, and betrayal / Ben MacIntyre (NF) \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive 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-sept-4/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/agent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210807T150831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T153553Z UID:34581-1632250800-1632254400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Gathering moss : a natural and cultural history of mosses / by Robin Wall Kimmerer \nAlso available on Overdrive Gathering moss : A natural and cultural history of mosses / Robin Wall Kimmerer \n  \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 the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-june-2-2-2/ 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/2021/08/Gathering.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:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210413T180747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T180747Z UID:32994-1632564000-1632567600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper.  \nIn this memoir\, Harper\, a graduate of Harvard University and the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University\, relates memorable stories from her work as an ER physician.  She details how  she’s grown emotionally and learned from her patients as she struggled to overcome pain in her own life\, growing up with an abusive father and coping with the breakup of her marriage. \nCopies of the book are available at the library. Please call to arrange for curbside pickup. \nYou can also access the ebook or the audio book through the Minuteman network. \nOur discussion will be held over zoom. Please register to receive the meeting details. \n\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/nfsept/ 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/2021/04/beautybreaking.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:20210927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210808T180721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210829T180202Z UID:34602-1632758400-1632762000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY: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. \nFor Monday September 27\nwe will be discussing: \n11’09″01 September 11 \nIt is a 2002 international film composed of 11 contributions from different filmmakers\, each from a different country. They give their own vision of the events in New York City during the September 11 attacks\, in a short film of 11 minutes\, 9 seconds\, and 1 frame.  \nAvailable on KANOPY \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210120T180250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T180250Z UID:32050-1632855600-1632859200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Wife Between Us\,  by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.   Read more about this book here. \nWhen you read this book\, you will make many assumptions. You will assume you are reading about a jealous wife and her obsession with her replacement. You will assume you are reading about a woman about to enter a new marriage with the man she loves. You will assume the first wife was a disaster and that the husband was well rid of her. You will assume you know the motives\, the history\, the anatomy of the relationships. Assume nothing. \nCopies of the book are available at the library. Please call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730. \nGet the ebook here.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\n** See next month’s book here. \nJoin us on Zoom for the discussion.  \nRegister here and get the Zoom link in a return email. \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2021-09/ 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/2021/01/WifeBetween.Hendricks.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:20211006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210924T142840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T143356Z UID:35064-1633536000-1633539600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tree & Garden Tour of the BFL Grounds DESCRIPTION:At the BFL\, we take pride in our natural surroundings.  From the trees that have stood for decades to the colorful annuals that the Friends Group so carefully tends\, our property is full of natural wonder.  In fact\, the grounds have recently been named a Certified Wildlife Habitat® by the National Wildlife Federation.  \nJoin arborist Jen Kettell of Radiant Leaf Consulting as she leads us on a walkabout among the library’s trees and gardens.  You’ll learn all about the plant and tree species growing on our property as well as some tips on creating a beautiful and nurturing wildlife habitat.  \n  \nPlease register below: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/tree-garden-tour-of-the-bfl-grounds/ 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:20211007T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210426T002023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210829T175657Z UID:33157-1633611600-1633615200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook on Hoopla or Overdrive/Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-christie/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/81xozyRvsL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211012 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20180710T214358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T192751Z UID:19048-1633910400-1633996799@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples Day DESCRIPTION:The BFL will be closed on Monday\, October 11th in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/octclosed/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Closings,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/fall.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:20211014T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210503T125849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T130853Z UID:33391-1634209200-1634212800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: \nBook of Ages: the life and opinions of Jane Franklin / Jill Lepore (NF) \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive 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-oct-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Book-of-Ages.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210807T152351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T153102Z UID:34587-1634670000-1634673600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of The home place : memoirs of a colored man’s love affair with nature / J. Drew Lanham \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 the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-october/ 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/2021/08/home-place.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:20211020T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210802T183947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T183947Z UID:34480-1634749200-1634752800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Elijah T. Grasshopper & Friends: Somethin' Bout a Pumpkin DESCRIPTION:Join us on the leaf-covered lawn of the library for a harvest-themed musical show!  \nElijah T. Grasshopper & Friends are a children’s music group featuring Emma “Go-Go Green” Bean and their puppet pals\, Willa the Worm and Weatherbee Frog.  Today they will bring a special guest — the Orange Farmer — to perform her interactive dance song\, Somethin’ Bout a Pumpkin.  \nThis program is best suited for children ages 2 through 8\, but can be enjoyed by all ages.  Elijah T. Grasshopper and Friends have received multiple grants through the Mass Cultural Council in the past few years and are excited to bring their music to local communities. Join Elijah & Friends for some super-duper interactive kids’ music and a hopping good time! \n \nYou can learn more about us at www.ElijahTGrasshopper.com  \nThis show is sponsored in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/elijah-t-grasshopper-friends-somethin-bout-a-pumpkin/ 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/2021/08/ElijahGrass_fall.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:20211023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210429T153640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T183449Z UID:33342-1634983200-1634986800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss Hands of My Father: A Hearing Boy\, His Deaf Parents\, and the Language of Love by Myron Uhlberg.  \nAccording to Lou Ann Walker\, author of A Loss for Words\, “Myron Uhlberg captures the essence of one exceptional family’s life in Brooklyn in the 30’s\, 40’s and 50’s.” \nCopies of the book are available at the library. Please call to arrange for curbside pickup. \nYou can also access the ebook through the Minuteman network. \nOur discussion will be held over zoom. Please register to receive the meeting details. \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - October 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/nfsept-2/ 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/2021/04/handsfather-e1619710236506.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:20211025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210808T180824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T123432Z UID:34605-1635177600-1635181200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY: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. \nFor Monday October 25\nwe will be discussing: \nYeelen by Souleymane Cissé\, Mali 1987. \nAvailable on KANOPY \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-september-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210120T182128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T182128Z UID:32053-1635274800-1635278400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Book of Lost Friends  by Lisa Wingate.   Read more about this book here. \nLouisiana\, 1875: In the tumultuous aftermath of Reconstruction\, three young women set off as unwilling companions on a perilous quest: each carrying private wounds and powerful secrets as they head for Texas… “– Provided by publisher. \n \nCopies of the book are available at the library. Please call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730. \nGet the ebook here.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\n** See next month’s book here. \nJoin us on Zoom for the discussion.  \nRegister here and get the Zoom link in a return email. \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2021-10/ 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/2021/01/BookLostFriends.Wingate.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:20211101T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20211018T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T175442Z UID:35208-1635759900-1635766200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:As the days get a little too chilly for outdoor story time\, the BFL is happy to offer you a personal\, indoor story time: just you\, your kiddos\, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen.   We’ll gather in a corner of the children’s area to read stories for about 20 minutes.  We will choose the books–feel free to make requests!–or you are welcome to bring or select your own.   \n  \nPlease register below: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/personal-story-time/2021-11-01/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210429T141802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T211720Z UID:33336-1636030800-1636034400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-firekeeper/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9781250766571.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20211018T183652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T183652Z UID:35213-1636364700-1636371000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:As the days get a little too chilly for outdoor story time\, the BFL is happy to offer you a personal\, indoor story time: just you\, your kiddos\, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen.   We’ll gather in a corner of the children’s area to read stories for about 20 minutes.  We will choose the books–feel free to make requests!–or you are welcome to bring or select your own.   \n  \nPlease register below: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/personal-story-time-2/2021-11-08/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210503T130259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T130327Z UID:33395-1636628400-1636632000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: \nCaleb’s Crossing / Geraldine Brooks (FIC)  \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive HERE \nInstantly available on Hoopla 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-nov-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Calebs-Crossing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20211018T184042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T180325Z UID:35218-1637055900-1637062200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:As the days get a little too chilly for outdoor story time\, the BFL is happy to offer you a personal\, indoor story time: just you\, your kiddos\, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen.   We’ll gather in a corner of the children’s area to read stories for about 20 minutes.  We will choose the books–feel free to make requests!–or you are welcome to bring or select your own.   \n  \nPlease register below: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/personal-story-time-2-2-2021-11-16/2021-11-16/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210807T152630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T153259Z UID:34591-1637089200-1637092800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of The nation of plants / Stefano Mancuso\, translated from the Italian by Gregory Conti \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 the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-november/ 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/2021/08/nation-plants.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:20211119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20211102T181425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T181425Z UID:35410-1637316000-1637323200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Dog Tales Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a special story time with Lorcan and his human Cheryl!   Miss Fran will read a couple books that are doggie approved\, while your kiddo can cozy up with Lorcan.   \nPlease register for a time slot below: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/dog-tales-personal-story-time/ 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/2020/01/Lorcan_1025-e1581696311940.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:20211120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20201117T182917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T175824Z UID:31346-1637402400-1637406000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction book club DESCRIPTION:Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. We explore it all in this book club. \n**Please note this month we are meeting on the 3rd Saturday. \nJoin us for a discussion of One Day: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary 24 Hours in America by Gene Weingarten. \nAccording to goodreads.com “On New Year’s Day 2013\, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Gene Weingarten asked three strangers to\, literally\, pluck a day\, month\, and year from a hat. That day–chosen completely at random–turned out to be Sunday\, December 28\, 1986\, by any conventional measure a most ordinary day. Weingarten spent the next six years proving that there is no such thing.” \nOur discussion will be held over Zoom.  Please register to receive the Zoom link: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - July 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/nonfiction-book-club-6/ 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/2020/11/OneDay.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:20211122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20211018T184245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T153713Z UID:35219-1637575200-1637582400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:As the days get a little too chilly for outdoor story time\, the BFL is happy to offer you a personal\, indoor story time: just you\, your kiddos\, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen.   We’ll gather in a corner of the children’s area to read stories for about 20 minutes.  We will choose the books–feel free to make requests!–or you are welcome to bring or select your own.   \n  \nPlease register below: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/personal-story-time-2-2-2/2021-11-22/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20210120T184125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T001154Z UID:32057-1637694000-1637697600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Glass Hotel  by Emily St. John Mandel.   Read more about this book here.  With traditional Cookie Swap beforehand. \nThe Glass Hotel is “… a captivating novel of money\, beauty\, white-collar crime\, ghosts\, and moral compromise in which a woman disappears from a container ship off the coast of Mauritania and a massive Ponzi scheme implodes in New York\, dragging countless fortunes with it”– Provided by publisher. \nCopies of the book are available at the library. Please call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730. \nGet the ebook here.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\n** No meeting in December. \nJoin us on Zoom for the discussion.  \nRegister here and get the Zoom link in a return email. \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2021-11/ 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/2021/01/GlassHotelMandel.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:20211129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T051429 CREATED:20211115T154442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T170759Z UID:35485-1638180000-1638187200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:As the days get a little too chilly for outdoor story time\, the BFL is happy to offer you a personal\, indoor story time: just you\, your kiddos\, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen.   We’ll gather in a corner of the children’s area to read stories for about 20 minutes.  We will choose the books–feel free to make requests!–or you are welcome to bring or select your own.   \n  \nPlease click here to register.  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pstnov29/2021-11-29/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR