Join us for a reception to welcome Shannon Slattery to the BFL and to view her stunning artwork. Shannon Slattery will be exhibiting semi-abstract landscape paintings inspired by mid-coast Maine from May 4th through June 14th here at the BFL. These works are painted in acrylic paint on reclaimed masonite panels. Inspired by the woods […]
Join us for a Zoom discussion of Fen, bog & swamp: a short history of peatland destruction and its role in the climate crisis by Annie Proulx 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 […]
The Bacon Free Library invites you to a lunchtime excursion, without needing to leave your home or office. Each Wednesday through the end of May, enjoy a virtual talk given by the National Park Service about a local historic site. **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will […]
*Please note: this month we are meeting on the 3rd Saturday (the 4th Saturday is on Memorial day weekend and the library is closed) This month, we will discuss Beautiful Country: a memoir of an undocumented childhood by Qian Julie Wang. About this memoir, from Penguin Random House: "In Chinese, the word for […]
Join us at the BFL for stories, songs, and rhymes. We are looking forward to seeing you! If it is 55 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or chair. Look for us around back! If it is rainy or less than 55 degrees, the story […]
It's fun to learn about the beautiful colors in the world! Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs highlighting a different color each week. Kiddos (and their grownups!) are encouraged to bring or wear something that goes with the color of the week. Here's the schedule: March 21st - red March 28th - orange […]
This month, we will read and discuss Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin. We meet in hybrid format. Join us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE. Ebook and Audiobook instantly available on HOOPLA If you are […]
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 […]
The Bacon Free Library invites you to a lunchtime excursion, without needing to leave your home or office. Each Wednesday through the end of May, enjoy a virtual talk given by the National Park Service about a local historic site. **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will […]
Join us for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Geared toward infants and young toddlers with their grownups.
The library will be closed today, May 27th, in honor of Memorial Day weekend.
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