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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20230501T185616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T153359Z UID:42729-1708079400-1708081200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required due to space limitations. \n\n\n \n \n Jammin With You 1/16/26 @ CSSC\n \n \n Child's Name*Email*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-2-16/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20231129T195132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T150846Z UID:47265-1708434000-1708437600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Buildwave Workshop DESCRIPTION: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! \nGeared toward kids in grades K to 6. Registration is required. \n\n \n \n Baby Sign\n \n \n Adult's Name*Baby's Name*Email*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/buildwave-workshop/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Buildwave.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20231129T184828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T221746Z UID:47262-1708684200-1708687800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Craft DESCRIPTION:Stop by to make some colorful coffee filter snowflakes during school vacation week. All ages welcome! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/feb-drop-in-craft/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/drop-in-craft.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:20240301T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20230501T185616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T200914Z UID:42730-1709289000-1709290800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required due to space limitations. \n\n \n \n Jammin With You 12/19/25 @ CSSC\n \n \n Child's Name*Email*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-03-01/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240302T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T111500 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240129T171025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T171045Z UID:47749-1709373600-1709378100@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. \n\n \n \n Read to a Dog Aug. 15\n \n \n Child's Name*Child's Age*Email*\n \n Choose a time slot*3:00-3:154:00-4:15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-03-02-24/ 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/2023/01/IMG_7858-scaled-e1682700542191.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:20240322T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20230501T185616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T200121Z UID:42728-1711103400-1711105200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required due to space limitations. \n\n \n \n Jammin With You 12/5/25 @ BFL\n \n \n Child's Name*Email*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-03-22/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240405T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20230501T185616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T180027Z UID:42732-1712313000-1712314800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-04-05/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240406T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240203T160651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T160942Z UID:47894-1712399400-1712403000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Meet an Alpaca! DESCRIPTION:Meet an alpaca at the BFL! Harvard Alpaca Ranch will be bringing one of their alpacas to the library for a visit. After listening to a presentation all about alpacas\, you’ll have the chance to meet the alpaca up close. All ages are welcome. The program will be held outdoors on the library lawn\, weather permitting. \nRegistration is required to ensure that everyone gets a chance to visit with the alpaca. Please register for each child attending. \nThis program is full. If you would like\, you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\n \n \n Event Waiting List\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/meet-an-alpaca/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/alpaca.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:20240412T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20230501T185616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T180127Z UID:42733-1712917800-1712919600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-04-12/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20231129T202633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T192627Z UID:47269-1713276000-1713279600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Ecosystem Explorers with the MHS Plantmobile DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on\, science-based program brought to us by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Plantmobile. Dive into the intricate web of ecosystems and learn how plants play a vital role in our environment. \nOutdoors\, weather permitting. Geared toward kids in grades pre-K to 5. Registration is required. \n\n \n \n Plantmobile\n \n \n Child's Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/ecosystem-explorers-with-the-mhs-plantmobile/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Plantmobile.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:20240419T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240205T192834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T195523Z UID:47920-1713522600-1713526200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Craft: Storybook Flowers DESCRIPTION:Stop by to make a colorful flower with recycled book pages! All ages are welcome. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/drop-in-craft-storybook-flowers/ 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/2023/10/drop-in-craft.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:20240503T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20230308T201343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T150028Z UID:42734-1714732200-1714734000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2023-4-5-2/2024-05-03/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T111500 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240129T171157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T171157Z UID:47751-1716631200-1716635700@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. \nThis program is full. If you would like\, you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\n \n \n Event Waiting List\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-03-02-24-2/ 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/2023/01/IMG_7858-scaled-e1682700542191.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:20240614T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240226T171121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T171324Z UID:48131-1718361000-1718364600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Baby Sign Language DESCRIPTION:Sheryl White of Baby Kneads will introduce caregivers and babies to sign language. Learn how sign language can reduce frustration and help give your baby the ability to communicate before being able to speak! Participants will learn and practice several signs during the class. \nGeared toward pre-verbal babies with an adult caregiver. Registration is required. \n\n \n \n Baby Sign\n \n \n Adult's Name*Baby's Name*Email*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-sign-language/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/baby-kneads.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T161500 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240528T162312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T162312Z UID:48957-1718377200-1718381700@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. \n\n \n \n Read to a Dog Oct. 18\n \n \n Child's Name*Child's Age*Email*\n \n Choose a time slot*10:40-10:55\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-06-14-24/ 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/2023/01/IMG_7858-scaled-e1682700542191.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:20240621T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240223T221700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T210611Z UID:48061-1718965800-1718967600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program will be held outdoors.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-04-12-2/2024-06-21/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240625T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240625T164500 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240223T222009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T225102Z UID:48068-1719331200-1719333900@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summer Reading with some running\, jumping\, and bubble-popping fun! With his giant\, homemade bubble wands\, Mr. Vinny gets kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. Silly\, interactive entertainment for all ages! \nThis program will be held outdoors. If it rains\, the fun will move inside and Mr. Vinny will share his shadow puppet show instead. \nSponsored by the Charles River School URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bubble-guy-2024/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1-BUBBLE-GUY-COLLAGE--e1686592433257.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:20240628T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240327T205335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T210758Z UID:48405-1719588600-1719592200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Scratch Art Animal Masks DESCRIPTION:Make a colorful animal mask and let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 and up. \nRegistration is required\, as supplies are limited. Please register separately for each child attending. \n\n \n \n Scratch Art Animal Masks\n \n \n Child's Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\nImage is from iREAD URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/scratch-art-animal-masks/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/animal-masks.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:20240708T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240326T223147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T223300Z UID:48397-1720452600-1720456200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Messy Play Time DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors for some messy\, creative fun! Explore simple\, open-ended projects like making oobleck\, experimenting with baking soda and vinegar\, or fingerpainting with shaving cream. \nGeared toward ages 1-6 with adult supervision. Remember to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! \nIf it rains\, we’ll offer a less-messy craft indoors and save the messy projects for another day. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/messy-play-time-2/2024-07-08/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/messy-e1679510137923.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:20240709T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240227T163637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T160018Z UID:48158-1720544400-1720548000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Ed the Wizard's Reading Is Magic - INDOORS DESCRIPTION:**This program will be held INDOORS due to the heat. Space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. We recommend arriving a little early to get a spot.** \nEnjoy this family-friendly\, interactive magic show full of comedy and suspense! Ed the Wizard‘s performance will celebrate the importance of reading and entertain an audience of all ages. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/ed-the-wizards-reading-is-magic/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ed-the-wizard.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:20240710T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20230808T180724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T175310Z UID:44220-1720625400-1720630800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Kids' Poetry Workshop DESCRIPTION:Use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \nTHIS WEEK: Heart Mapping. What’s inside your heart? Heart maps help us discover who and what we love. We will create beautiful heart maps and write poems from what we discover inside. \n\n \n \n Kids' Poetry Workshop - week 1\n \n \n Child's Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/kids-poetry/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/poetry.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:20240712T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T161500 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240528T162840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T162840Z UID:48960-1720796400-1720800900@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. \n\n \n \n Read to a Dog July 18 at the Morse\n \n \n Child's Name*Child's Age*Email*\n \n Choose a time slot*3:20-3:353:40-3:55\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-07-12-24/ 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/2023/01/IMG_7858-scaled-e1682700542191.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:20240716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240226T220347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T163818Z UID:48149-1721138400-1721142000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Hula Hooping with Wildkat Hoops DESCRIPTION:It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic with Wildkat Hoops. Hooping promotes exercise\, exploration\, expression\, movement\, dance\, and FUN! \nThis intergenerational workshop is open to both kids and adults and is best for ages 5 and up. Hoops are provided. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/hula-hooping/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-1.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:20240717T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240226T212718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T175443Z UID:48144-1721230200-1721235600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Kids' Poetry Workshop DESCRIPTION:Use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \nTHIS WEEK: My Earth–Myself. Create a Nature Collage and experience the fun of Word Bowl Poems. Using all our senses\, we will explore how you fit into this great planet earth. We will explore our imaginations of what the future world will look like. \n\n \n \n Kids' Poetry Workshop - week 2\n \n \n Child's Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/kids-poetry-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/poetry.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:20240724T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240226T212749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T192459Z UID:48146-1721835000-1721840400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Kids' Poetry Workshop DESCRIPTION:Use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \nTHIS WEEK: “I Am” Poems & Beaded Bracelets \n\n \n \n Kids' Poetry Workshop - week 3\n \n \n Child's Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/kids-poetry-2-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/poetry.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:20240730T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240227T165125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T164757Z UID:48165-1722360600-1722364200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tell Me Again! with Diane Edgecomb DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the world’s most magical tales\, the favorites you always want to hear again and again\, exuberantly brought to life by Library favorite and Parent’s Choice award-winner Diane Edgecomb. \nThis storytelling program will take place outdoors\, so bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grass. If it rains\, we’ll move indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/tell-me-again-with-diane-edgecomb/ 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/2024/02/Tell-me-AGAIN_2-300x200-1.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:20240812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240325T192503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T192503Z UID:48378-1723471200-1723474800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Buildwave Workshop DESCRIPTION: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! \nGeared toward kids entering grades K to 6. Registration is required. \nThis program is full. If you would like\, you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\n \n \n Event Waiting List\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/buildwave-workshop-aug/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Buildwave.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:20240813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240329T193547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T193547Z UID:48422-1723572000-1723573800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:PJ Story Time DESCRIPTION:Put on your jammies\, grab a favorite stuffed animal\, and join us for a cozy evening story time! All ages are welcome. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pj-story-time/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pj-story-time.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:20240814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240329T194444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T194444Z UID:48427-1723644000-1723651200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Button Making DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/button-making-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/button-making.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:20240816T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T161500 DTSTAMP:20260406T121405 CREATED:20240528T162933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T162933Z UID:48962-1723820400-1723824900@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-08-16-24/ 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/2023/01/IMG_7858-scaled-e1682700542191.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