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The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th.

History Book Club

Join us for a virtual discussion of: My life in France by Julia Child Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. Order your own copy HERE For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact mking@minlib.net The Zoom link to […]

The Dogs of Chernobyl: a Story of Hope and Resilience

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

Animal welfare expert Stephen Quandt was part of a group that traveled to Chernobyl, 35 years after the nuclear accident, to participate in a spay/neuter and research campaign for the dogs that were descended from the pets left behind after the nuclear plant disaster of 1986.  In this presentation, Stephen chronicles his experiences in the […]

Baby Sign Language

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. Geared toward pre-verbal babies with an adult caregiver. Registration is required.

Read to a Dog

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

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. Registration is required for each child attending.  

Environmental Book Club

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

Join us in person at the Bacon Free Library for a discussion of The Guide To Walden Pond: An Exploration of the History, Nature, Landscape, and Literature of One of America's Most Iconic Places by Robert M. Thorson Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  Order your own copy HERE […]

Closed for Juneteenth

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

The BFL will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.   Image by khema sok  from Pixabay  

Nonfiction Book Club

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

This month, we will discuss The Feather Thief: beauty, obsession, and the natural history heist of the century by Kirk Wallace Johnson.   Praise for this book from Eva Holland of Outside: “The best compliment I can give a nonfiction writer is that they make me care deeply about an obscure topic I would otherwise never […]

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 […]

Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy

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

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! This program will be held outdoors. If it rains, the fun will move inside and Mr. Vinny will share his shadow […]

Book Club

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

This month, we will read and discuss Inheritance : a memoir of genealogy, paternity, and love by Dani Shapiro Join us at the library for the discussion.  Copies of the book are available at the library.  Order your own copy HERE DIGITAL AUDIOBOOK available on OVERDRIVE If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella […]

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Baby Time

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

Join us for a cozy story time filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Geared toward infants and young toddlers with their grownups.

Instrument Petting Zoo

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

The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will be bringing a variety of musical instruments to the Bacon for 60 minutes of instrument exploration to give people of all ages a chance to learn about instruments and experience playing them. Please stop […]

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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. If the weather […]

Scratch Art Animal Masks

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

Make a colorful animal mask and let your imagination run wild! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Registration is required, as supplies are limited. Please register separately for each child attending. Image is from iREAD

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Story Time

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

Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories, songs, and rhymes.   Bring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! Note:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this story time indoors. 

Zentangle

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 […]

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