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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20240930T184135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T170956Z UID:49962-1737972000-1737973800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:All Together: Preschool Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! \nThe 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). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stwinter2425/2025-01-27/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.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:20250127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241024T195917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T131824Z UID:50170-1737993600-1737999000@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 27\, we will be discussing:  \nLate Spring by Yasujirō Ozu\, Japan 1949 \nAvailable on DVD (Criterion) HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-2025-january/ 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:20250127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241105T171521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T213823Z UID:50281-1738004400-1738008000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Encounters with Killers with True Crime Author & Professor of Forensic Psychology Katherine Ramsland DESCRIPTION:In this virtual program\, Dr. Katherine Ramsland will recount her most memorable interactions with serial killers\, and describe how these experiences have shaped her career in forensic psychology.  Notorious criminals A Pied Piper\, two Coed Killers\, a Candy Man’s handyman\, and BTK\, among others\, have left their marks on her research and writing\, both fiction and nonfiction.\n\n \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. \n \n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \n\n  \n  \n\nAbout the Author:\nDr. Katherine Ramsland taught forensic psychology and criminology at DeSales University in Pennsylvania\, where she was the Assistant Provost.  She has appeared as an expert in criminal psychology on more than 250 crime documentaries and magazine shows\, is an executive producer of Murder House Flip\, and has consulted for CSI\, Bones\, and The Alienist.  Katherine has written more than 1\,800 articles and 73 books\, including The Forensic Science of CSI\, The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds\, How to Catch a Killer\, The Psychology of Death Investigations\, The Serial Killer’s Apprentice\, and Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader\, The BTK Killer.  She was also co-executive producer for the Wolf Entertainment/A&E four-part documentary based on the years she spent talking with Rader.  Katherine consults on death investigations\, pens a blog for Psychology Today\, and is currently writing a fiction series based on a female forensic psychologist who manages a private investigation agency.  Dead-handed is book #3. \nAbout Dead-Handed:\nForensic psychologist Annie Hunter runs the Nut Crackers investigation agency. They accept unique\, twisted\, and complex cases\, including those with paranormal aspects. As an expert\, she performs psychological autopsies and court assessments\, but she can also evaluate a psychic\, exhume a body\, and connect with any forensic expert she might need for her cases.   \n\nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Katherine’s book\, you can do so through Aesop’s Fable.  In the comment section of checkout\, note that you would like your book to come with a signed bookplate. \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/encounterswithkillers/ 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:20250128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241024T193923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T163859Z UID:50143-1738089000-1738092600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: Demon Copperhead: a novel by Barbara Kingsolver. \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2025-january-2/ 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/2024/10/demon-copper.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:20250129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20230503T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171200Z UID:49988-1738144800-1738146600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lapsit Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, bounces\, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! \nThe 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). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time-2-2023-12-06/2025-01-29/ 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/2022/10/Baby-Time-for-website-e1670943351162.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:20250131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20250113T200401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T200401Z UID:50779-1738317600-1738324800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Penguin Craft DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 to make a fun penguin craft. No registration required. All ages are welcome. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/drop-in-craft-2025-1/ 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/2025/01/paper-plate-penguin-craft-e1736799495949.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:20250201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T111500 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241112T213306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T213306Z UID:50326-1738404000-1738408500@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 for each child attending. \n\n\n \n \n Read to a Dog Aug. 15\n \n \n Child's Name*Child's Age*Email*\n \n Choose a time slot*3:00-3:154:00-4:15\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-2-1-25/ 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:20250204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241213T205842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T185756Z UID:50611-1738688400-1738693800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:In-person: Felted Koala for Adults DESCRIPTION:Learn how to needle felt a koala holding a heart using wool roving and a barbed needle. Pop up Art School will show you the basics of needle felting. You’ll leave the class with the knowledge and basic supplies you need to continue felting on your own! Ages 13+ only please. \n\nRegistration required. \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 URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/feltedkoala/ 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/2024/12/felted-koala-Pic-scaled-e1736011888278.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:20250206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241121T220205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T220622Z UID:50429-1738846800-1738850400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. Copies available at the library\, or borrow through Libby or Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystyellow/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/61pZ0M900BL._SL1500_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20240813T160815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T144403Z UID:49708-1738924200-1738926000@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 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. \nRegistration is required due to space limitations.  Please register separately for each child attending.  \n\n \n \n Jammin With You 3/20/26 @ CSSC\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 Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2025-02-07/ 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:20250208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20240425T220225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T231203Z UID:50158-1739008800-1739012400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/francais-a-la-bibliotheque-3/2025-02-08/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parlez-vous.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20250117T184238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T163553Z UID:51054-1739145600-1739577599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Valentine's Day - Take & Make Craft for Kids of All Ages DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library during the week of February 10th and pick up your free Take & Make Valentine’s Day “Bee Mine” card craft. Pick up a craft and make a card for someone you love!!  \nThis easy to make craft is for kids of all ages. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/valentinetakemake/ 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/2025/01/Bee-Mine.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:20250213T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241024T191505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T230202Z UID:50130-1739444400-1739448000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Up Home: One Girl’s Journey by Ruth Simmons. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact director@natickhistoricalsociety.org \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-february-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/up-home.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241213T211543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T185840Z UID:50616-1739469600-1739473200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual Garden Travel - Gardens of the Pacific Northwest DESCRIPTION:Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of gardens in the Pacific Northwest. \nJoanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Prior to her career in photography\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years. Her photographs of gardens and landscapes have been featured in magazines and calendars that have included Yankee\, Northshore Magazine\, Vermont Life\, Offshore\, BrownTrout Publishers Inc. and Willow Creek Press. She is the solo photographer for four calendars produced by Mahoney Publishing including Flowers and Gardens of New England.  In addition to her garden photography\, Joanne photographs architecture\, landscapes\, lifestyle\, and food for the hospitality industry\, architects and builders throughout the northeast. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n Gardens of the Pacific Northwest\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/gardenspacificnorthwest/ 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/2024/12/Garden_9058-e1736877853101.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:20250214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241115T155418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T155439Z UID:50330-1739527200-1739534400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Valentine Making DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 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-2025/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20250217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250218 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241028T190117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T190117Z UID:50223-1739750400-1739836799@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:closed for President's Day DESCRIPTION:The BFL will be closed today\, Monday\, February 17th in honor of President’s Day.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/presday25/ 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:20250218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20240930T184135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T171725Z UID:49968-1739872800-1739874600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time - CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:We’re sorry to cancel today!   \nPlease join us next week. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stwinter2425-2025-02-18/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.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:20250218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241024T200407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T211436Z UID:50185-1739905200-1739908800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl \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-2025-02-18/ 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/2024/10/bookcover-5.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:20250221T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T111500 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241022T171146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T171146Z UID:50121-1740133800-1740136500@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Puppet Story Time DESCRIPTION:Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for some story time fun! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show\, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton and even play with some of the puppets during a hands-on free play session. \nAll ages welcome. Registration is required. \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/puppet-story-time-feb2025/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Publicity-Photo-for-Puppet-Story-Time-CAR2-no-words-e1729615676920.jpeg 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:20250222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241028T183848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T162714Z UID:50212-1740218400-1740222000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \nThis month\, we will discuss Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to change the world in quiet ways by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun. \nFrom the book’s front flap: \nSocial justice work \, we often assume\, is raised voices and raised fists. It involves leading\, advocating\, and organizing wherever it is required… But what does social justice work look like for those of us who aren’t comfortable battling in the trenches? Sensitive souls… have much to contribute to bringing about a more just and equitable world.  \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 - February 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/nffeb24/ 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:20250224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241024T195917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T154029Z UID:50171-1740412800-1740418200@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 24 \n\nwe will be discussing: 35 Rhums/ 35 Shots of Rum by Claire Denis\, France 2008. \n\nAvailable on DVD  HERE\nAvailable on KANOPY HERE\n\n  \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20250103T205316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T185925Z UID:50730-1740506400-1740510000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Indoor Seed Starting DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to learn about indoor seed starting. There are so many more varieties of vegetables than what the garden centers offer. Eric Bromberg from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will show you everything you need to know. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n Indoor Seed Starting\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  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/indoorseedstarting/ 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/2022/03/saveseeds.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:20250225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241024T193038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T171611Z UID:50141-1740508200-1740511800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: Tom Lake: a novel by Ann Patchett \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2025-march/ 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/2024/10/bookcover-1.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:20250228T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20240813T160928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T133802Z UID:49710-1740738600-1740740400@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 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. \nRegistration is required due to space limitations. \n\n \n \n Jammin With You 2/20/26 at CSSC\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 Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2025-02-28/ 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:20250306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20250103T020225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T020225Z UID:50718-1741266000-1741269600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Full Dark House by Christopher Fowler. Copies available at the library\, or borrow through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/myst-fulldark/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/71wvWdfOKgL._SL1200_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20240813T161149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T161150Z UID:49712-1741343400-1741345200@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 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. \nRegistration is required due to space limitations. \n\n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2025-03-07/ 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:20250313T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241024T191755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T230255Z UID:50132-1741863600-1741867200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: American Jezebel: the uncommon life of Anne Hutchinson\, the woman who defied the Puritans by Eve LaPlante. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact director@natickhistoricalsociety.org \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-march/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/A.-jezebel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T111500 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241029T202927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T140033Z UID:50240-1741948200-1741950900@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Music & Movement at Walnut Hill DESCRIPTION: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 are used\, as well as scarves\, balls\, bubbles\, and more. \nGeared toward ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration is required. \nLocation: Walnut Hill School for the Arts (12 Highland Street in Natick) \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/music-with-walnut-hill-mar/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-scaled-e1708120365396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20250110T192222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T193947Z UID:50773-1742238000-1742241600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Irish Whiskey - History & Recommendations with Travis Ireland of the Friskey Whiskey Podcast DESCRIPTION:  \nHow 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! \n  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.   \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout Travis:\nTravis Ireland\, co-host of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast\, is an IT professional by day and a whiskey aficionado by passion. He brings his knowledge and expertise to the podcast\, discussing various distilleries\, tasting notes\, and industry trends. Through The Friskey Whiskey\, Travis aims to educate\, entertain\, and share his profound appreciation for whiskey. \n\n\n\n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/irishwhiskey/ 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/2025/01/friskey-whiskey_133_md.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:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205608 CREATED:20241024T200407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T201351Z UID:50186-1742324400-1742328000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future by Gloria Dickie \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-2025-03-18/ 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/2024/10/bookcover-6.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 END:VCALENDAR