BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bacon Free Library 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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221114T194152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T160023Z UID:40132-1673949600-1673953200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:While the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \n  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is S.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimes/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20230117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221029T160743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T182155Z UID:39829-1673982000-1673985600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War by Lisa Brooks \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-2023-january/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/beloved-kin.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:20230118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221130T205541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T211051Z UID:40478-1674037800-1674039600@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 for 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 your way all the way home. See you soon! \nPlease register below for each child attending: \n\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 the Friends of the Bacon Free Library \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share songs and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jamminoct1-2022-10-26-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 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:20230118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221212T191823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T183536Z UID:39705-1674068400-1674072000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Indoor Mushroom Growing DESCRIPTION:Indoor mushroom farmer\, Isaiah Chavez from Mighty Mountain Mushrooms in Colorado\, will teach us about growing mushrooms indoors.  From choosing the ideal location and proper soil to nurturing and harvesting your edible fungi\, Mr. Chavez will cover all the basics.   \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link. \n  \nPlease register here: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mushroomgrowing-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/images.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:20230124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221114T194359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T160137Z UID:40137-1674554400-1674558000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:While the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \n  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is T.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimet/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20230124T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20220819T181853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T185406Z UID:38972-1674585000-1674588600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict.   \nWe meet in hybrid format. Join us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nLady Clementine\, ” Lady Clementine is the ferocious story of the ambitious woman beside Winston Churchill\, the story of a partner who did not flinch through the sweeping darkness of war\, and who would not surrender either to expectations or to enemies” — Publisher’s website.”  Read more about this book here.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. The library is open for browsing.  Or call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730.   \nGet the ebook here.  \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2023-01/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Lady-Clementine.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:20230128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230128T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221108T192537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T192537Z UID:40002-1674900000-1674903600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The White Darkness by David Grann. \nDavid Grann tells the remarkable story of Henry Worsley\, a devoted husband and father and a decorated British special forces officer who believed in honor and sacrifice. Worsley was fascinated with Ernest Shackleton\, the 19th-century polar explorer\, who never completed his journeys\, but repeatedly rescued his men from certain death\, and emerged as one of the greatest leaders in history. \nIn 2008\, Worsley set out across Antarctica with two other descendants of Shackleton’s crew\, battling the freezing\, desolate landscape\, life-threatening physical exhaustion\, and hidden crevasses. Yet when he returned home he felt compelled to go back. On November 2015\, at age 55\, Worsley embarked on his most perilous quest: to walk across Antarctica alone.  In The White Darkness\, David Grann chronicles Worsley’s incredible journey.  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held in a hybrid format.  The host will be in person at the BFL\, while some members will join over zoom.  You are welcome to join either way.  For zoom\, please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - January 2026\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nfjan2023/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WhiteDarkness_cover.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:20230130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221129T224346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T210347Z UID:40461-1675094400-1675098000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Cinéphile Mondays DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs such\, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant as a tribute to the film art around the world\, from the days of silent cinema to the new waves and beyond\, our cinephile Mondays is a slow and tasteful appreciation of the First Century of Cinema.  The films will be selected on the basis of their relevance for the development of the film art.  On the last Monday of the month\, cinephiles of the world unite!  \nWatch a movie at home and then join Film history & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion. \nFor Monday January 30\nwe will be discussing: Dead Man directed by Jim Jarmusch\, USA 1996. \nDVD available on the Minuteman Network HERE and Criterion HERE \nAlso available on the Criterion Channel.\n \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-january-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221121T193810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T160223Z UID:40210-1675159200-1675162800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:While the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \n  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is U.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimeu/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20230131T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221205T210100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T163153Z UID:40514-1675184400-1675189800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Cozy Night In Crafts DESCRIPTION:We’ll be embracing Hygge\, the Norwegian word for “cozy” this evening at the Bacon Free Library. Please register to join us for this adult craft program. We will be making decoupaged glass cylinder candles with paper napkins that look like birch bark. And\, while they are drying\, we will be doing a second activity – filling muslin bags with “simmering spices” which can be used for mulled cider\, mulled wine or stove top simmering. This class is limited to 8 adults (ages 16+). All materials will be provided. Please register in advance below. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library.\n\n \n \n Learn to Play the Ukulele for Adults\n \n \n Name*Email\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/cozynightincrafts/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/candles-ga06e84888_640.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:20230201T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221130T205658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T211152Z UID:40480-1675247400-1675249200@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 for 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 your way all the way home. See you soon! \nPlease register below 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 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share songs and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jamminoct1-2022-10-26-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 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:20230202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221222T162153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T162153Z UID:41089-1675342800-1675346400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Late Show by Michael Connelly. 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. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-late-show/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/late-show.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T111500 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20230109T170850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T162022Z UID:41216-1675504800-1675509300@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. Please register below 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/ 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:20230207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221121T193909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T160350Z UID:40222-1675764000-1675767600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:While the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is V.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimev/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20230207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221220T185133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T191750Z UID:41061-1675792800-1675796400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Upcycled Magazine Bracelet Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turn discarded magazine pages into a unique woven bracelet! Open to adults and kids (ages 8 and up). All materials will be provided. Registration is required. \n\n \n \n Upcycled Magazine Bracelet Workshop\n \n \n 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/upcycled-magazine-bracelets/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_1431-e1671562687962.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:20230209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221029T154815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T222403Z UID:39819-1675940400-1675944000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: All that she carried : the journey of Ashley’s sack\, a Black family keepsake / Tiya Miles. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nAvailable on Overdrive HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-2023-february/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/All-That-She-Carried.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221024T172852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T163738Z UID:39661-1676113200-1676118600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Seed Swapping at the Bacon DESCRIPTION:Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will be at the Bacon for a seed swap on Saturday\, February 11th at 11:00am. Bring your favorite seeds to share. We will be providing some of our own seeds as well. Don’t forget to check out our Seed Library! \nSponsored by The Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/seedswapping/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/istockphoto-585608376-612x612-1.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:20230213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20230123T211727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T211727Z UID:41377-1676300400-1676307600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Valentine Making DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime between 3:00 and 5:00pm to make some Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and family! We’ll provide an assortment of craft materials. All ages are welcome. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/drop-in-valentine-making/ 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/valentines-e1706300308797.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:20230214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221121T194038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T160443Z UID:40225-1676368800-1676372400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:While the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is W.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimew/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20230214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20230127T180105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T180105Z UID:41432-1676386800-1676394000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:What's In Your Heart Natick - Public Art Project DESCRIPTION:A new public art project\, dubbed “What’s In Your Heart? NATICK ” has been launched\, with the goal of displaying 2\,023 red wooden hearts featuring words and drawings from anyone inspired. The hearts will cover the MBTA pedestrian bridge fencing in Natick Center come April. \nParticipants will be asked to dig deep and define what or who is most important to them and paint that feeling/idea/person/thing onto a     4” x 4” red wood heart.  All materials will be supplied. No registration required. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/whatsinyour-heart/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Whats-in-your-heart-natick.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:20230214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230214T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20230112T212938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T141946Z UID:41289-1676394000-1676399400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Joyful Words with Beads DESCRIPTION:At this workshop you will learn to design and create your own stretch beaded bracelet with a focal bead and letters. Jewelry maker Monica Foley will teach you how to design and measure your bracelets\, as well as how to hide the knot inside the bracelet.  All the materials will be supplied and you will leave the program with two lovely bracelets made by your own hands! This is event is geared towards ages 16 years and up. Please register in advance.\n\n \n \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/joyfulwords/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Joyful-Words-scaled.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:20230215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221130T205815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T211223Z UID:40482-1676457000-1676458800@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 for 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 your way all the way home. See you soon! \nPlease register below 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 \nSponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share songs and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jamminoct1-2022-10-26-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20230220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230221 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221129T194937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T194937Z UID:40414-1676851200-1676937599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for President's Day DESCRIPTION:The BFL will be closed today in honor of President’s Day. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pres23/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/presdient.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221121T194208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T160552Z UID:40229-1676973600-1676977200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:While the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is X. (Psst… you can also bring in words that END with the letter X) \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimex/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20230221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221029T160822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T182941Z UID:39831-1677006000-1677009600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Life Between the Tides by Adam Nicolson \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-2023-february/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/life-between.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:20230222T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221122T213213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T213213Z UID:40314-1677078000-1677085200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Family Crafternoon: "Not a Box" DESCRIPTION:Calling children of all ages and their grown-ups: bring a cardboard box to the library and transform it into a robot\, a racecar\, or anything else you can imagine\, just like the rabbit in Not a Box by Antoinette Portis. Drop in anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 and please bring your own box! We’ll provide an assortment of craft supplies. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/family-crafternoon-not-a-box/ 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/2022/11/Family-Crafternoon-for-website-e1669152616880.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:20230222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221118T163413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T164526Z UID:40183-1677092400-1677096000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:The Photography of Weegee DESCRIPTION:Art Historian\, Mallory Mortillaro is back with a new program. She’ll take us into the world of the photographer Weegee\, born Arthur Fellig\, who captured some of the grittiest scenes of New York City in the middle of the 20th century.  Much of Weegee’s work comes from his years trailing the city’s emergency service teams and documenting their crime scenes\, fires\, and day to day life.  He had success as a freelance news photographer\, yet was also taken seriously as an artist\, with his work being shown in the most prestigious museums of the time.  This lecture explores the mythology behind the photographer\, how a Ukrainian born man went on to be one of New York City’s most important artists. \nThis program is sponsored by The Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/weegee/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Mallory-Mortillaro.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:20230225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221129T192627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T192704Z UID:40400-1677319200-1677322800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis month\, we will discuss I’m possible: a story of survival\, a tuba\, & a small miracle of a big dream by Richard Antoine White.  From the streets of Baltimore to the halls of the New Mexico Philharmonic\, a musician shares his remarkable story in this inspiring memoir of perseverance and possibility. \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \n  \nOur discussion will be held in a hybrid format.  The host will be in person at the BFL\, while some members will join over zoom.  You are welcome to join either way.  For zoom\, please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - August 23\, 2025\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nffeb23/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured 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:20230225T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221121T165057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T191958Z UID:40197-1677322800-1677326400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Hands on Nature: Winter Hibernation DESCRIPTION:How do your favorite animals spend the winter? Come find out\, as we learn about hibernation and the amazing adaptations animals have for surviving through the harshest temperatures in New England. \nBring a small stuffed animal and create a cozy hibernation den to take home! \nThis program is presented by Hands on Nature and is for children of all ages with their grown-ups. Please register below. \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/hands-on-nature-winter-hibernation/ 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/2022/11/winter-hibernation-e1669049383781.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:20230227T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T072214 CREATED:20221129T224438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T140334Z UID:40463-1677513600-1677517200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Cinéphile Mondays DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs such\, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant as a tribute to the film art around the world\, from the days of silent cinema to the new waves and beyond\, our cinephile Mondays is a slow and tasteful appreciation of the First Century of Cinema.  The films will be selected on the basis of their relevance for the development of the film art.  On the last Monday of the month\, cinephiles of the world unite!  \nWatch a movie at home and then join Film history & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion. \nFor Monday February 27\nwe will be discussing: \nHistorias Mínimas directed by Carlos Sorin\, Argentina 2002\, (US release 2005). \nDVD available on the Minuteman Network HERE \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-february-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR