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:20211006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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 \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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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:20260404T075507 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20210808T181001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T174921Z UID:34609-1638201600-1638205200@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 November 29\nwe will be discussing: \nIn the Mood for Love by Wong Kar-Wai\, Hong Kong\, 2000. \nDVD available in the Minuteman HERE (Criterion) and HERE \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-3/ 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:20211201T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20211102T174827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T145939Z UID:35402-1638387000-1638390600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Garden Design: a Deeper Dive DESCRIPTION:Professional photographer Joanne Pearson\, who took us on a tour through many gorgeous gardens in New England\, is here to help you plan for next year’s garden.   \nWhat makes for a great garden?  Through her lush and beautiful photographs of showcase gardens in Europe and across the US\, Joanne will explore and dissect garden design and the hardscape and softscape elements that make a design shine. You’ll learn how to create a concept plan for your own yard as well as ways you can modify and incorporate some of the grand themes seen in showcase gardens into a scale suitable for your own backyard\, your pocketbook\, and your schedule. This presentation is great for gardeners as well as for those who want to broaden their appreciation of great landscape design. \n  \n \nJoanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. Prior to her career as a photographer\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of  Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years.  Her photographs of gardens\, landscapes\, and people have been featured in numerous magazines\, books\, and calendars including Yankee magazine\, Farm and Ranch Living\, and BrownTrout Publishers\, Inc. She is also the solo photographer for Mahoney Publishing’s Flowers and Gardens of New England. \n  \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/gardensne-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/2021/11/Gardendesign.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:20211202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20210429T142110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T200012Z UID:33339-1638450000-1638453600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Windsor Knot by SJ Bennett. 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-windsor-knot/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/windsor.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20211115T155112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T165231Z UID:35489-1638784800-1638792000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION: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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pstdec6/2021-12-06/ 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:20211208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20211108T200048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T145109Z UID:35434-1638990000-1638995400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History of Christmas DESCRIPTION:Did you know that from 1659 to 1681\, the celebration of Christmas was outlawed in Boston\, and law-breakers were fined five shillings for breaking the law?   Irish historian Sean Murphy will explain this oddity and many others in the winding history of Christmas through the ages. From the ancient societies who celebrated the winter equinox to the Roman Christians who built on those traditions to the practices of more modern times\, Mr. Murphy will guide you through it all in his History of Christmas presentation. You’ll also learn about the rich yuletide traditions in Ireland and enjoy music and videos of the season. \nSean Murphy\, is a teacher of Irish history\, music\, and dance. Over the past 12 years he has taught courses at the Irish Cultural Center of New England in Canton\, Cape Cod Sons of Erin\, Cape Cod Cultural Center\, the Cotuit Center for the Arts\, and at venues on Nantucket.  He speaks on Irish cultural\, historic\, and general issues at libraries\, and at private and community events across the Cape and beyond.  \nThe BFL is cohosting this program with the Bigelow Free Public Library and four other libraries. This program will be held over Zoom. Please register at the Bigelow Library website to receive the Zoom meeting link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-of-christmas/ 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/2021/11/christmas-blue.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:20211209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20210503T130631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T130631Z UID:33399-1639047600-1639051200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: \nThe Firebrand and the First Lady: portrait of a friendship: Pauli Murray\, Eleanor Roosevelt\, and the struggle for social justice / Patricia Bell-Scott (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-dec-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Firebrand-and.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20211008T142830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T142830Z UID:35131-1639324800-1639328400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:A Victorian Christmas DESCRIPTION:Join us this holiday season to hear Diane Taraz perform a festive setlist of traditional Victorian Christmas carols. \nMany of our holiday traditions and much of our Christmas music was revived or created during the Victorian era\, in the mid-1800s. Diane will present these beloved carols\, together with fascinating stories about their origins\, as she performs in a hand-sewn 1850s dress and accompanies herself on guitar and dulcimer. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Please register here to gain access to the Zoom link. \nThis program is jointly sponsored by the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/a-victorian-christmas/ LOCATION:Natick Historical Society\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/dulcimer-hug.jpeg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Natick Historical Society 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:20211213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20211115T155543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T165130Z UID:35494-1639389600-1639396800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION: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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pstdec13/2021-12-13/ 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:20211220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211220T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20211115T160925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211215T110548Z UID:35498-1639994400-1640001600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION: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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pstdec20/2021-12-20/ 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:20211221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T075507 CREATED:20210807T152943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T153009Z UID:34595-1640113200-1640116800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Finding the mother tree : discovering the wisdom of the forest / Suzanne Simard \nAlso available on Overdrive Finding the mother tree : Discovering the wisdom of the forest / Suzanne Simard \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-december/ 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/finding-mother.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 END:VCALENDAR