The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author Madeline Martin. This one is for book lovers everywhere! We're so pleased to be chatting with author Madeline Martin about her newest release, The Booklover's Library, as well as several of her other book-related books such as The Keeper of […]

NOTE: October meeting will be in person at the Bacon Free Library. Join us for a discussion of Wild girls: how the outdoors shaped the women who challenged a nation / Tiya Miles Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  Order your own copy HERE Join environmental enthusiast, Arthur Ensroth, […]

Join us at the library for a discussion of: Roman stories by Jhumpa Lahiri 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

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 […]

Just in time for Halloween, join us for some spooky tales set in the hauntingly beautiful lighthouses of New England. The BFL is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author Jeremy D'Entremont.  Jeremy is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author […]

Helen Bellomo is back with us to teach a class on how to make your own Pebble Art. Pebble art is the art of composing paintings with pebbles as a basic material. Each creation is unique.  All supplies will be provided. Geared towards adults. Registration required.  

Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke. Copies available at the library, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.

Come join us as we get creative with beads. Monica Foley will be hosting this class of up to 10 people at the library. We will be making stretch bead bracelets and you can even gift wrap them for a gift when you're finished! Registration required.  

Join us for a virtual discussion of: Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the rise and fall of the Comanches (NF) by S.C Gwynne. 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 […]

The BFL is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you this scrumptious cooking demonstration.  If you are looking for a sweet treat for the holidays that won’t sabotage your healthy eating goals, join registered dietitian Heidi McIndoo to make mini pumpkin pie tartlets.  Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is a nutrition consultant, spokesperson, […]

Join us at the Bacon Free Library for a presentation by Sourdough Brandon on how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter with this free sourdough starter workshop! Leave with a piece of Brandon's sourdough starter.      

Join us for a Zoom discussion of Fuzz: when nature breaks the law / Mary roach 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 engaged […]