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 […]

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).

Cinéphile Mondays

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. As such, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant […]

Zentangle – NEW LOCATION

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

The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns (called tangles). In this workshop, learn the history of Zentangle, the basic steps of the method, and the tools used. Through step-by-step instructions, you will be immersed in creating an original Zentangle tile.   No artistic talent […]

Mystery Book Club

Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. Copies available at the library, or borrow through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.

Jammin With You

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

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. This program will […]

Virtual: Local Farms (Metrowest) – Produce, Meats, & Dairy

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

Join the growing number of people who are buying their produce, meats, and dairy products from local farms. Not only is local food fresher than many options in the supermarket, but supporting our local farms creates a more sustainable ecosystem. Sure, you might not get raspberries in December, but when you get them in August, […]

Virtual: Behind the Headlines: Understanding Bird Flu

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

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Dr. Catherine (“Katie”) Brown is the Massachusetts State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian, and current President of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She plays a key role at […]

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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).

History Book Club

Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Cause: the American Revolution and its discontents by Joseph J. Ellis. 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 The Zoom link to the […]

Virtual: Lost Treasures of the Titanic with Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro

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

James Cameron's Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean--a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship's famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sank? For over a century, the world has been intrigued by the story of the Titanic. When tragedy struck […]

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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! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse […]

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