History Book Club

Join us for a virtual discussion of: American Jezebel: the uncommon life of Anne Hutchinson, the woman who defied the Puritans by Eve LaPlante. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  Order your own copy HERE For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact director@natickhistoricalsociety.org […]

Music & Movement at Walnut Hill

Join Miss Katie from the Community Theater Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts for a fun program that emphasizes the bond between children and their caregivers, while enriching their musical, cognitive, and physical development. Caregivers are led in enjoyable, simple rhythmic patterns, dances, and activities. Instruments like rhythm sticks, bells, shakers, and drums […]

Virtual: Irish Whiskey – History & Recommendations with Travis Ireland of the Friskey Whiskey Podcast

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

  How perfect is this for St. Paddy's Day? Travis IRELAND of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast will join us to discuss the history of Irish whiskeys and the best he's encountered!   This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.   […]

Environmental Book Discussion

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

Join us for a Zoom discussion of Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future by Gloria Dickie Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  Order your own copy HERE Join environmental enthusiast, Arthur Ensroth, in discussing current, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more […]

Virtual: W.F.K. Travers’ Lincoln Portrait

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

At nine feet tall, Travers' Lincoln portrait is impressive. This portrait of the 16th president has been praised by those who knew him as more lifelike than any other. Exhibited at the US Capitol, the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, and the Union League Club in New York, among other important places, this portrait eventually […]

CANCELED Jammin With You

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

This event has been canceled due to weather. We hope you can join us next time, on 4/4 at 10:30am! Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank

Nonfiction Book Club

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

  This month, we will discuss Strength in What Remains: A journey of remembrance and forgiveness by Tracy Kidder. Tracy Kidder, author of BFL nonfiction book club favorites Mountains Beyond Mountains and Rough Sleepers, brings us the heart-wrenching story of Deo.  From Tracykidder.com: Deo grew up in the mountains of Burundi, and survived a civil […]

Virtual: Grow your Leafy Greens

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

Would you like to learn how to grow the most nutritionally dense food on the planet?  The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens have you covered.  In this virtual program, they'll teach you how to successfully grow kale, spinach, chard, and lettuce using a variety of methods.   This program will be held over Zoom. […]

Tuesday Book Discussion

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

Join us at the library for a discussion of:  How to read a book: a novel  by Monica Wood Copies of the book are available at the library.  Order your own copy HERE If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. A book discussion […]

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Lapsit Storytime

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

Stories, bounces, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates, times, and more information).

Read to a Dog at the MORSE

Morse Institute Library 14 E Central St., Natick, MA, United States

Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! This program will be held at the Morse Institute Library this month. 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. […]

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All Together: Preschool Storytime

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

Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates, times, and more information).

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