BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210713T152812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T152812Z UID:34295-1626778800-1626782400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Beneficial Bugs DESCRIPTION:Learn about our local flyers and what brings them to our neighborhoods. \n \n  \n  \n* Experience the sights of some of our smaller seasonal visitors!\n* Meet some dragonflies and damselflies\n* Learn what bees do and where they live \n* Learn how to attract these beneficial flyers into your gardens? \n  \nThis program will start on the grounds of the library and proceed across the street to view these critters in their habitat.  Best for kids 5 and up.  All participants must wear a mask and keep social distancing.  Space is limited for this program and registration is necessary. \n  \nPresented by Joy Marzolf\,  naturalist\, educator\, and photographer. \nRegistration is required for this in-person event.   URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nature-bugs-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dragonflypix-e1595899829999.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210511T182011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T182011Z UID:33595-1626861600-1626865200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Puppy Love - Meet Therapy Dogs DESCRIPTION:Aroof\, aroof\, bow-wow-wow\, bow-wow-wow: calling all dog lovers!  Come to the BFL grounds to meet and greet a variety of therapy dogs.   Since these dogs have received extensive training to help people in need\, they are very smart\, mellow\, and sweet.  They can handle a lot of love from dog lovers of all ages.  These pups can also help people who are fearful or unsure of dogs to learn how to safely approach and pet a dog.  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/puppy-love-meet-therapy-dogs/ 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/2021/05/therapydog.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:20210721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210518T152030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T160821Z UID:33669-1626890400-1626894000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Bilingual Story Time DESCRIPTION:Would you and your niña or niño like to habla Español?   Ven a biblioteca — come to the library!  (virtually\, that is) \nExposing children to a second language is wonderful for their developing minds\, according to the Cornell Language Acquisition Lab.  And it can be fun\, too.  Through familiar stories and songs\, Miss Fran and Señorita Susan will help families to learn un poco Español.   \nThis 3-part program is not intended to be a formal class\, but rather a fun opportunity to learn a few common Spanish words.  Join us for one\, two\, or all three!   \nWe plan to hold this program over Zoom\, so please register here to receive the Zoom meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bilingual-story-time/2021-07-21/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dragon-hola.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:20210724T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210413T160945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T160945Z UID:32973-1627120800-1627124400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction book club DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a discussion of  Summer World: A Season of Bounty by Bernd Heinrich. \nBernd Heinrich is an emeritus professor of biology at the University of Vermont and according to the New York Times book review\, “has an uncanny ability to find something intellectually stimulating whenever he steps out the door.   While Heinrich considers insects magical for doing so much with a pinpoint-size brain\, the entomologist himself is a Dumbledore of the forest — magical himself for his ability to conjure a riot of life from what others less attuned might consider your standard Northern woodlot.” \nCopies of this book are available at the library; please call (508-653-6730) or email (bflpickups@gmail.com) to arrange for curbside pickup. \nOur discussion will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting information. \n\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/nfjuly2021/ 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/2021/04/summerworld.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:20210726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210511T160501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T165849Z UID:33583-1627293600-1627297200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tails and Tales with Diane Edgecomb DESCRIPTION:Who has the best tales in the world? Animals do!  And who is fantastic at telling these tales?  Diane Edgecomb is! \nFrom folktales about adventurous monkeys to a true tale of a neighborhood squirrel that drives everyone nuts\, master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings us engaging stories about four-legged capers.  \nBeloved storyteller Diane Edgecomb is known for transforming into the characters in her tales\, bringing stories to vibrant life.  Diane’s warmth and invitation to participate brings today’s family audiences into the heart of the moment. Diane has been featured on NPR and is the winner of the ORACLE award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast as well as five Storytelling World awards.  \n \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council\, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural council\, a state agency.  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/detales/ 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/2021/05/DEtailstales-3.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:20210726T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210329T171913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T141214Z UID:32774-1627315200-1627318800@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 July 26\nwe will be discussing: \nThe Passion of Joan of Arc by Theodor Dreyer\, 1928 \nRequest your own DVD copy  HERE  \nAvailable on Kanopy for a few libraries. Check 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-june-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:20210727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210413T173900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T174017Z UID:32990-1627412400-1627416000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, as part of the Natick Community Read\, we’ll be discussing How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery.  In this memoir\, Montgomery draws on her experience as a naturalist and adventurer to reflect on the unique personalities of 13 specific animals and the truths revealed by their grace. She explores much larger themes as well: the otherness and sameness of people and animals; the various ways we learn to love and become empathetic; how we find our passion; how we create our families; coping with loss and despair; gratitude; forgiveness; and most of all\, how to be a good creature in the world. (From symontgomery.com) \nCopies of the book are available at the library for curbside pickup.  \nGet the ebook here. \nGet the audio book here. \n**See next month’s book here. \n  \nThis discussion will be held over Zoom meeting. Please register to receive the meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bookclubjulycreature/ 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/2021/04/BeGoodCreature-e1618335602534.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:20210802T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210511T184037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T184037Z UID:33600-1627929000-1627932600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Music for the Whole Family: Two of a Kind DESCRIPTION:Bring along a blanket\, some chairs\, and maybe a picnic dinner\, too\, and join us on the lawn for some fun family tunes! \nTwo of a Kind is a musical duo specializing in high-energy\, interactive performances for children and families. David and Jenny get audiences of all ages involved in the show through singing\, movement\, sign language\, lyrics-on-the-spot\, puppets\, and more.   \nTwo of a Kind has released 10 CDs and 1 DVD\, garnering over 20 national awards. David & Jenny have written an environmental musical for kids\, entitled “The World is Not Your Garbage Can”. Visit their website here. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/2ofakind-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/twoKindJump-e1610554094645.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:20210803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210804 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210802T192253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T192656Z UID:34483-1627948800-1628035199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Esther Day DESCRIPTION:August 3rd is Esther Earl’s birthday.  Esther was a bright\, talented\, and cheerful girl.  She passed away in 2010 at age 16\, four years after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer.   Before her death\, author and friend John Green told Esther that he and his brother Hank would celebrate her birthday in any way she wished through their YouTube channel (Vlogbrothers).  After some reflection\, Esther decided she wanted it to be a day to celebrate love for family and friends by telling those who we are close to that we love them.  \nTo celebrate Esther’s generous and positive spirit\, you can: \n \n\nTell someone how much you care for them\nMake a card to show someone how much you care for them \nRead This Star Won’t Go Out: The Life and Words of Esther Grace Earl\, by Esther Earl with Lori and Wayne Earl (copies are available at the BFL)\nRead The Fault in our Stars by John Green (copies are available at the BFL)\nVisit Esther Day — This Star Won’t Go Out to be inspired\nCheck out our Esther Day display in the library\n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/esther-day/ 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/2021/08/esther-day.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:20210803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210518T172753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T172753Z UID:32465-1627984800-1627988400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:The Hoopoe Show: Mime and Magic DESCRIPTION:Hoopoe the Clown! \nHoopoe blends silent pantomime comedy\, movement illusions\, sleight of hand magic tricks\, and balloon wizardry to create an original vaudeville show that is funny\, imaginative\, and full of surprises. The unexpected is to be expected when audience volunteers are invited to join him on stage to assist with illusions! Young and old unite through laughter as they follow the non-verbal antics of this unique performer to their humorous ends. \nChris Yerlig is originally from England and began performing on the streets of France and Spain. He has been performing and teaching around the world for over 20 years. \nPlease note: This event will take place on the Library lawn\, so bring a chair or blanket. \n\n*This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library\n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/hoopoe-2021/ 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/2017/04/illusionshow-e1613768621934.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:20210805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210426T001648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T154533Z UID:33154-1628168400-1628172000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn. Contact the library at 508-653-6730 to arrange pickup of the book or audiobook\, or borrow as an ebook. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-a-curious-beginning/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/91gesYReZ1L.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210806T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210802T180345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T180645Z UID:34475-1628276400-1628283600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual Author Visit with Sy Montgomery DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual conversation with the fascinating bestselling author\, Sy Montgomery!  \nWhile researching articles\, films\, and her 21 books for adults and children\, nationally bestselling author Sy Montgomery has been chased by an angry silverback gorilla in Rwanda\, hunted by a tiger in India\, and swum with piranhas\, electric eels\, and pink dolphins in the Amazon. Her work has taken her from the cloud forest of Papua New Guinea (for a book on tree kangaroos) to the Altai Mountains of the Gobi (for another on snow leopards). For The Soul of an Octopus (a National Book Award finalist)\, she befriended octopuses at the New England aquarium and scuba dived and snorkeled with wild octopuses in Mexico and French Polynesia; next she drew on her scuba skills to cage dive with great white sharks. Ms. Montgomery lives in New Hampshire with her husband\, the writer Howard Mansfield\, their border collie Thurber\, and their flock of free-range laying hens. \nThis event will be held via Zoom webinar.  Please register to receive the link.  \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Morse Institute Library.  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/symontgomery/ LOCATION:Morse Institute Library\, 14 E Central St.\, Natick\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SyMont_cheetah.jpg GEO:42.2845031;-71.3458215 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Morse Institute Library 14 E Central St. Natick MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14 E Central St.:geo:-71.3458215,42.2845031 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210518T170823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T170823Z UID:33689-1628532000-1628537400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:All-ages Trivia Night on the BFL Lawn: Animal Tails & Tales DESCRIPTION:For this all-ages trivia event\, team up with your family or friends to test your knowledge of animals and beloved stories about animals.  Each team will record their own answers\, so no need to race to buzz in before others.  At the end of each round\, we’ll review the answers and track scores.    \nJoin us for this in-person\, outdoor trivia event on the grounds of the BFL.   Bring along chairs or blankets to get comfortable\, and maybe some dinner or snacks\, as well.  \nRegistration is required: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/triviatales/ 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/2021/05/tales.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:20210810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210426T184836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T144743Z UID:33334-1628589600-1628593200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Special Outdoor Story Time: Dog Tales DESCRIPTION:Join us for in-person\, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library.  \nThis week\, the furry and lovable Lorcan\, and his human Cheryl\, are joining us.  Kids are welcome to pet Lorcan while we share some of our favorite dog stories. \nTo help us all feel safe and comfortable\, here is how it works: \n\nHula hoops will be placed 6 feet apart on the back lawn; each family can choose a hula hoop to sit in (and around). Please feel free to bring a blanket or chairs as well. \nMiss Fran or Miss Karen will wear a microphone so everyone can hear.  After story time\, kids are welcome to take a closer look at the books read that day.  \nIf there is rainy weather\, the story time will be moved to Zoom. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/outdoorsttues-2021-06-29-2021-08-10/ 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/2020/01/Lorcan_1025-e1581696311940.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:20210811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210224T220137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T180306Z UID:32532-1628704800-1628708400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Special Story Time - Wild about Horses DESCRIPTION:First we’ll enjoy a few stories about horses and then Joy Marzolf will teach us about these amazing animals. \nWe’ll see photos and videos of horses and learn about the different types and what makes each of them special.  From the small Icelandic horse to a large Cheval Canadien\, horses are found around the world and come in many colors\, patterns and sizes. \nThe informational segment is brought to us by Joy Marzolf\,  a naturalist\, educator\, and photographer.  Visit Joy’s website for more information. \nWe’ll be using Zoom for this special 1-hour story time.  Use the form below to register and get an email containing the link to join. \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/special-story-horses/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/JoyHorse-e1614203971982.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210329T170332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T170538Z UID:32766-1628766000-1628769600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: \nIsaac’s Storm: a man\, a time\, and the deadliest hurricane in history by Erik Larson (NF) \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive HERE \nAnd Hoopla 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-june-2-2-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/isaac.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210518T173538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T173538Z UID:33695-1629194400-1629198000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn for running\, jumping\, and bubble-popping fun!  Mr. Vinny is bringing his hand-made\, giant bubble wand to create floating blobs of soapy goodness. The kids can chase and pop to their heart’s delight\, while Mr. Vinny tells jokes and answers questions.  It will be good clean fun! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bubblesvinny/ 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/2018/02/Vinny-Bubbles-4-980x653.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:20210824T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210824T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210120T174838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T174838Z UID:32047-1629831600-1629835200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Still Life\,  by Louise Penny.   Read more about this book here. \nThe residents of a tiny Canadian village called Three Pines are shocked when the body of Miss Jane Neal is found in the woods. Miss Neal\, the village’s retired schoolteacher and a talented amateur artist\, has been a good friend to most of the townsfolk\, so her loss is keenly felt. At first\, her death appears to be a tragic accident–it’s deer-hunting season\, and it looks a stray hunter’s arrow killed her. But some folks are suspicious….. \nCopies of the book are available at the library. Please call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730. \nGet the ebook here.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\n** See next month’s book here. \nJoin us on Zoom for the discussion.  \nRegister here and get the Zoom link in a return email. \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2021-08/ 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/2021/01/StillLife.Penny_.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:20210825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210518T174722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T174914Z UID:33697-1629914400-1629918000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Stacey Peasley Concert DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate summer reading with BFL favorite\, Stacey Peasley and her band!  With her creative lyrics\, fun rhythms\, and contagious energy\, Stacey will infuse pure joy into your evening.  \nThis concert will be on the BFL lawn so bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy.  Feel free to bring food and drinks as well. Treat yourselves to dinner and music alfresco! \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stacey-peasley-concert-2/ 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/2021/05/SPband-e1754060040158.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:20210828T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210828T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210413T172356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T172441Z UID:32984-1630144800-1630148400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, as part of the Natick Community Read\, we’ll be discussing How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery.  In this memoir\, Montgomery draws on her experience as a naturalist and adventurer to reflect on the unique personalities of 13 specific animals and the truths revealed by their grace. She explores much larger themes as well: the otherness and sameness of people and animals; the various ways we learn to love and become empathetic; how we find our passion; how we create our families; coping with loss and despair; gratitude; forgiveness; and most of all\, how to be a good creature in the world. (From symontgomery.com) \nCopies of the book are available at the library for curbside pickup.  \nThis discussion will be held over Zoom meeting. Please register to receive the meeting details. \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - July 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/nonfictionaug/ 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/2021/04/BeGoodCreature-e1618335602534.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:20210830T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210329T172005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T160902Z UID:32777-1630339200-1630342800@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 August 30\nwe will be discussing: \nPoetry by Lee Chang-dong South Korea 2010\n \nAvailable on KANOPY \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-june-2-2/ 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:20210831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210426T184836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T185945Z UID:34677-1630404000-1630407600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:In-person\, Outdoor Story Time DESCRIPTION:We have missed you!  Come and join us for in-person\, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library.  To help us all feel safe and comfortable\, here is how it works: \n\nHula hoops will be placed 6 feet apart on the back lawn; each family can choose a hula hoop to sit in (and around). Please feel free to bring a blanket or chairs as well. \nMiss Fran or Miss Karen will wear a microphone so everyone can hear.  After story time\, kids are welcome to take a closer look at the books read that day.  \nIf there is rainy weather\, the story time will be moved to Zoom. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/outdoorsttues-2021-06-29-2021-08-31/ 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/2021/04/hedgehog_outside.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:20210902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210426T002344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T205744Z UID:33160-1630587600-1630591200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-thursday-murder-club/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/81AAF4cgENL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20200906T225056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T184553Z UID:30277-1630922400-1630944000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Labor Day DESCRIPTION:Bacon Free Library will be closed on Monday\, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-labor-day/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Closings,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/labor-day-1628502_1920.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:20210907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210426T184836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T165148Z UID:34682-1631008800-1631012400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:In-person\, Outdoor Story Time DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for in-person\, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library.  To help us all feel safe and comfortable\, here is how it works: \n\nBring a blanket or chairs to get comfy (maybe a snack\, too!)\nMiss Fran will wear a microphone so everyone can hear.  After story time\, kids are welcome to take a closer look at the books read that day.  \nIf there is rainy weather\, the story time will be moved to Zoom (check our website or call if the weather is uncertain). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/outdoorsttues-2021-06-29-2021-08-31-2021-09-07/2021-09-07/ 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/2021/04/hedgehog_outside.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:20210909T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210503T125515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T130752Z UID:33387-1631185200-1631188800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: \nAgent Zigzag: a true story of Nazi espionage\, love\, and betrayal / Ben MacIntyre (NF) \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available 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-sept-4/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/agent.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210807T150831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210807T153553Z UID:34581-1632250800-1632254400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Gathering moss : a natural and cultural history of mosses / by Robin Wall Kimmerer \nAlso available on Overdrive Gathering moss : A natural and cultural history of mosses / Robin Wall Kimmerer \n  \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-june-2-2-2/ 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/2021/08/Gathering.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:20210925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210413T180747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T180747Z UID:32994-1632564000-1632567600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper.  \nIn this memoir\, Harper\, a graduate of Harvard University and the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University\, relates memorable stories from her work as an ER physician.  She details how  she’s grown emotionally and learned from her patients as she struggled to overcome pain in her own life\, growing up with an abusive father and coping with the breakup of her marriage. \nCopies of the book are available at the library. Please call to arrange for curbside pickup. \nYou can also access the ebook or the audio book through the Minuteman network. \nOur discussion will be held over zoom. Please register to receive the meeting details. \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - September 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/nfsept/ 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/2021/04/beautybreaking.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:20210927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210808T180721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210829T180202Z UID:34602-1632758400-1632762000@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 September 27\nwe will be discussing: \n11’09″01 September 11 \nIt is a 2002 international film composed of 11 contributions from different filmmakers\, each from a different country. They give their own vision of the events in New York City during the September 11 attacks\, in a short film of 11 minutes\, 9 seconds\, and 1 frame.  \nAvailable on KANOPY \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-september/ 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:20210928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T200000 DTSTAMP:20260405T100458 CREATED:20210120T180250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T180250Z UID:32050-1632855600-1632859200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Wife Between Us\,  by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.   Read more about this book here. \nWhen you read this book\, you will make many assumptions. You will assume you are reading about a jealous wife and her obsession with her replacement. You will assume you are reading about a woman about to enter a new marriage with the man she loves. You will assume the first wife was a disaster and that the husband was well rid of her. You will assume you know the motives\, the history\, the anatomy of the relationships. Assume nothing. \nCopies of the book are available at the library. Please call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730. \nGet the ebook here.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\n** See next month’s book here. \nJoin us on Zoom for the discussion.  \nRegister here and get the Zoom link in a return email. \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2021-09/ 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/2021/01/WifeBetween.Hendricks.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 END:VCALENDAR