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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220617 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220531T171310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T171541Z UID:38280-1655337600-1655423999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Rob Dunlavey DESCRIPTION:Starting today\, visit the Bacon to view the beautiful work of local artist and children’s book illustrator Rob Dunlavey.  Rob’s landscape drawings and paintings will be displayed until September 28. An opening reception will be held on June 21st at 5:30 P.M. It’s free and open to the public. \n \nRob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of the South Natick dam capture the plant and animal life seen over the past dozen years of his daily artistic practice. Rob is also an award-winning children’s book illustrator. His published books can be found in many libraries. His next book\, Whale Fall\, written by Melissa Stewart\, will be published by Random House in Spring 2023. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/artdunlavey/ 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/2022/05/RDunlavey_bench.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:20220617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220214T175400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T182700Z UID:36870-1655460000-1655463600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Let's Get Growing DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tower Hill Botanic Gardens: \nExplore the wide world of plants as we sing songs\, read\, play\, investigate\, and plant our own beans to care for at home.\nMaterials Soil\, seeds\nBest for Grades PreK-K \nThis program will be held on the grounds of the library.  Space is limited.  Registration required.  Each child must be registered separately. \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/towerhill220617/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/plant-pot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20211028T200317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T193012Z UID:35377-1655838000-1655841600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Under a white sky : the nature of the future / Elizabeth Kolbert \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive \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-3/ 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/under-a-white-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:20220622T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220531T170257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T120017Z UID:38275-1655890200-1655919000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:View the art of Rob Dunlavey - June 16 to September 28\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:June 16 – September 28\nYou are welcome to view the art of Natick artist and children’s book illustrator\, Rob Dunlavey.  His landscape drawings and paintings will grace the walls of the BFL from June 16 – September 28.   \n\nRob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of the South Natick dam capture the plant and animal life seen over the past dozen years of his daily artistic practice. Rob is also an award-winning children’s book illustrator. His published books can be found in many libraries. His next book\, Whale Fall\, written by Melissa Stewart\, will be published by Random House in Spring 2023.\n \nBooks illustrated by Rob Dunlavey\n\nIn the Woods by David Elliott\nOwl Sees Owl by Laura Godwin\nCounting Crows by Kathi Appelt\nOver in the Wetlands by Caroline Starr Rose\nThe Dandelion’s Tale by Kevin Sheehan\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/receptiondunlavey/ 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/2022/05/RDunlavey_cattails.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:20220622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220214T163334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T191744Z UID:36850-1655892000-1655895600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Diane Edgecomb: Trail Mix DESCRIPTION:Diane Edgecomb is back!  Bring your blanket and snacks and hear stories from one of the best.  \nStep off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. \nWe’ll go on a fossil dig in Montana to discover a new dinosaur and take on the world’s sassiest bugs all\nbefore we break out our lunch pails. \nJoin in the stories\, songs and FUN that have made Diane Edgecomb one of New England’s favorite storytellers. Diane has been featured on NPR and is a winner of a Parent’s Choice award for her CDs and recordings. \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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/dianeedgecomb-2022/ 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/2022/02/DianeEdgecombTrail.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:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220111T152103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T152103Z UID:36498-1656151200-1656154800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande. \nAccording to Malcolm Gladwell’s review of The Checklist Manifesto\, \nGawande is a gorgeous writer and storyteller\, and the aims of this book are ambitious. Gawande thinks that the modern world requires us to revisit what we mean by expertise: that experts need help\, and that progress depends on experts having the humility to concede that they need help. \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held over zoom. Please register to receive the meeting details. \n\n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - June 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/nfjune2022/ 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/2022/01/checklist.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:20220627T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20211028T194111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T152403Z UID:35338-1656345600-1656349200@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 June 27\n \nwe will be discussing: \nPersona by Ingmar Bergman\, Sweden 1966 \nAvailable on DVD through the Minuteman Network  \nPersona / Janus Films ; Svensk Filmindustri ; en film av Ingmar Bergman \nPersona / en film av Ingmar Bergman ; Svensk Filmindustri \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-3/ 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:20220628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20211227T220059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T215416Z UID:35947-1656442800-1656446400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Yellow Wife  by Sadeqa Johnson.   \nWe meet in hybrid format.  Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom.  Fill out the form below to receive the link. \nYellow Wife tells the tale of Pheby\, “a woman whose struggle to survive and to protect the ones she loves will have readers turning the pages… “– Provided by publisher.   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.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\nSee the July book here. \nJoin us live or 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-2022-06/ 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/2021/12/YellowWife.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:20220629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220208T222945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T222945Z UID:36810-1656496800-1656500400@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/bubblesvinny2022/ 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:20220707T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220505T204408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T204408Z UID:37872-1657198800-1657202400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden. 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-winter-counts/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/winter-counts-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220405T185130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T185425Z UID:37365-1657566000-1657569600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Fragrance in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you have smelled the lovely fragrance of a peony and were immediately transported back to a time long ago in your grandmother’s garden. Have you ever wondered why that is? Joanne Pearson is back to enlighten us about the power of aroma and its importance in the garden. \nIn this program\, we’ll look at the amazing things that scent does for a plant (botanically\, that is\, the scent is not there for our pleasure!). We will discuss specific plants\, shrubs\, and trees with fragrant flowers and foliage that can be grown in New England and where to place them in the landscape to maximize our enjoyment of their fragrance throughout the garden. \nJoanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. Prior to her career as a photographer\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of  Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years.  Her photographs of gardens\, landscapes\, and people have been featured in numerous magazines\, books\, and calendars including Yankee magazine\, Farm and Ranch Living\, and BrownTrout Publishers\, Inc. She is also the solo photographer for Mahoney Publishing’s Flowers and Gardens of New England. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/fragrance/ 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/2022/04/peony.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:20220713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220209T203007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T191541Z UID:36817-1657735200-1657738800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Elijah T. Grasshopper & Friends DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn of the library for a musical show!  \nElijah T. Grasshopper & Friends are a children’s music group featuring Emma “Go-Go Green” Bean and their puppet pals\, Willa the Worm and Weatherbee Frog.   \nThis program is best suited for children ages 2 through 8\, but can be enjoyed by all ages.  Elijah T. Grasshopper and Friends have received multiple grants through the Mass Cultural Council in the past few years and are excited to bring their music to local communities. Join Elijah & Friends for some super-duper interactive kids’ music and a hopping good time! \n \nYou can learn more about us at www.ElijahTGrasshopper.com  \nThis show is sponsored in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council and by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/elijah-t-grasshopper-2022/ 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/2021/08/ElijahGrass_fall.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:20220715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220405T180822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T180822Z UID:37358-1657879200-1657882800@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 & even play with some of his puppets! \nThrough Me To You Puppetry’s mission is to support anyone and everyone who believes in themselves and follows their dreams — and does not let doubt or fear stop them. We are committed to exploring themes of love\, courage\, and compassion through the wonderful and wonder-filled world of puppets. \nThis program will be held on the library lawn\, please bring a blanket or chair.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/puppet-story-time/ 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/2022/04/Puppetry_Newton.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:20220720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220214T180144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T184421Z UID:36875-1658311200-1658314800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Container Gardens DESCRIPTION:Attention kids in grades 1-5: would you like to start your own portable garden?   Join us on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library for this interactive program.  You’ll learn what plants need to survive\, decorate a terracotta pot\, plant a container garden crop\, and start a growing journal.  All materials are provided. \nThis program is presented by Tower Hill Botanic Gardens and sponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \nSpace is limited and registration is required (registration will open 2 weeks before the program). \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/towerhill220720/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/seedlingpots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220602T193809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T120933Z UID:38296-1658401200-1658404800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Please note: this month the History Book Club will meet on Thursday\, July 21.  \nJoin us for a virtual discussion of: \nNarrative of the life of Frederick Douglass\, an American slave\, written by himself . \nNarrative of the life of Frederick Douglass : an American slave / written by himself. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nSeveral editions are available: request your own copy 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-july/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Narrative.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220111T160934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T160934Z UID:36502-1658570400-1658574000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Year of Living Danishly: My Twelve Months Unearthing the Secrets of the World’s Happiest Country by Helen Russell. \nWhen journalist Helen Russell and her husband move to Denmark so her husband can work for Lego\, Russell begins a quest to determine why Denmark is often considered the happiest place on earth.  The result is this memoir: \nFrom childcare\, education\, food and interior design to SAD\, taxes\, sexism and an unfortunate predilection for burning witches\, The Year of Living Danishly is a funny\, poignant record of a journey that shows us where the Danes get it right\, where they get it wrong\, and how we might just benefit from living a little more Danishly ourselves. (www.helenrussell.co.uk) \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held over zoom. 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/nfjuly2022/ 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/2022/01/Danish2.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:20220725T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20211028T194232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T164929Z UID:35340-1658764800-1658768400@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 25\nWe will be discussing: \nLa Double Vie de Véronique by Krzysztof Kieślowski\, France 1991 \nDVD Available in 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-july/ 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:20220726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220411T190017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T184908Z UID:37628-1658829600-1658833200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Special Outdoor Story Time - Illustrator Visit DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a special owl story time with local artist and children’s book illustrator Rob Dunlavey!  Rob will read his book\, Owl Sees Owl\, and Miss Fran will read a few more.  There will also be a craft for the kiddos to enjoy.  \nWe’ll be in our usual shady spot on the lawn behind the library.  Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. \nIf there is rainy weather\, the story time will be moved indoors. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/outdoorstowl/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events 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:20220726T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220726T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220524T203805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T204204Z UID:38209-1658862000-1658865600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous  by Ocean Vuong. \nWe meet in hybrid format.  Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom.  Fill out the form below to receive the link. \nVoung’s debut novel is a sweeping and shattering portrait of a family\, and a testament to the redemptive power of storytelling. — Provided by publisher.   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.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\nSee the August book here. \nJoin us live or 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-2022-07/ 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/2021/12/OnEarthWe.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:20220727T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220214T170355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T191915Z UID:36856-1658944800-1658948400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Henry Lappen: Juggler DESCRIPTION:Henry the Juggler (alias Henry Lappen) is considered armed (and legged) and dangerous. \n \nHe is known to cause spontaneous outbursts of laughter. \nHe speaks little\, but says a great deal through his expression and body language (and road signs!). \nHe has in his possession BALLS\, CLUBS\, RINGS\, TORCHES and other apparatus of his trade. \n  \nHe is capable of walking on a thin wire high above the ground. He is known to change his height through the use of stilts. \n  \nWARNING:\nHenry involves innocent bystanders in his act. \nHenry the Juggler is a professional. He has been seen by tens of thousands up and down the East coast\, appearing at theaters\, schools\, libraries\, festivals\, scout troops\, and business districts. Henry has been performing and teaching juggling for over 30 years.  \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 and by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/henry-lappen/ 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/2022/02/HenryLappen4-e1644860584921.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:20220801T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220208T223840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T192041Z UID:36815-1659376800-1659382200@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”. \nVisit their website here.  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/2ofakind2022/ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20180622T151759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T180138Z UID:18832-1659520800-1659524400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ImagArena DESCRIPTION:ImagArena is a building workshop designed to awaken the imagination of every child! This hands-on program combines the spirit of an art program\, the materials of a building workshop\, and the framework of a video game to provide an experience that all will enjoy.  \nThis program will be held outside\, weather permitting\, so bring a blanket.  This program is best for children ages 6 and up. \nSee the ImagArena website here. \nWe are grateful to the Charles River School for sponsoring this program. \nThis program has a limit of 20 players.  Please register using the form below. \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/imagarena/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/imagination-e1529680045121.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220707T145440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T141437Z UID:38524-1659520800-1659546000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Minuteman Library Crawl DESCRIPTION:A “crawl” or tour\, is a fun way to visit multiple libraries in your area. Travel from library to library; meet the friendly staff\, and learn more about what the libraries around have to offer. \nThere are many libraries on the crawl. The challenge is to visit as many as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item in each library – it’s a 21st century scavenger hunt. Post your pics and tag the libraries #mlncrawl2022. Each library will have handouts and giveaways – show your pictures to a librarian and receive a prize. See how many you can collect. Start where you want and end where you want. It’s a self-guided crawl. \nParticipating libraries: \nArlington: Robbins Library\, 700 Massachusetts Ave.\, Arlington \nArlington: Fox Branch\, 175 Massachusetts Ave.\, Arlington \nAshland: 66 Front St.\, Ashland \nConcord: 151 Main St.\, Concord \nConcord: Fowler Branch\, 1322 Main Street\, Concord \nDedham: Main Library\, 43 Church St.\, Dedham \nDedham: Endicott Branch\, 257 Mt. Vernon St.\, Dedham \nFramingham: Main Library\, 49 Lexington St.\, Framingham \nFramingham: McAuliffe Branch\, 746 Water Street\, Framingham \nLexington: Cary Memorial Library\, 1874 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington \nLincoln: 3 Bedford Rd.\, Lincoln \nMaynard: 77 Nason St.\, Maynard \nNatick: Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St.\, Natick \nNatick: Morse Institute Library\, 14 East Central Street\, Natick \nNeedham: 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham \nNewton: 330 Homer St.\, Newton \nNorwood: Morrill Memorial\, 33 Walpole St.\, Norwood \nSudbury: Goodnow Library\, 21 Concord Rd.\, Sudbury \nWayland: 5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland \nWellesley: Main Library\, 530 Washington St.\, Wellesley \nWellesley: Wellesley Hills Branch\, 210 Washington St.\, Wellesley Hills \nWellesley: Wellesley Fells Branch\, 308 Weston Rd.\, Wellesley Hills \nWestwood: Main Library\, 660 High St.\, Westwood \nWestwood: Islington Branch\, 273 Washington St.\, Westwood \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/crawl22/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/library-love-e1529338608483.png GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220609T173728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T154135Z UID:38358-1659618000-1659621600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Maid by Nita Prose. 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-the-maid/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/the-maid.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220214T154037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T183615Z UID:36842-1660068000-1660068000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Circus in a Suitcase DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fabulous performance by the One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase. It’s everything you’d expect to see at the circus\, all out of one suitcase! \nKevin O’Keefe\, the One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase gives everyone an opportunity to participate in an enthralling\, whimsical celebration of the imagination. \nFrom Kevin O’Keefe’s suitcase an entire circus emerges: tent\, band\, lights\, the boisterous ringmaster Steve Fitzpatrick\, the officious Mervin Merkle\, the incredible Bumbilini Family\, the Magician-to-the-Stars Clyde Zerbini\, and Keefer–an innocent trying to runaway and join the circus. \nHowever\, the most important performers emerge from the audience. Each performance becomes a dialogue between the characters and the audience–a light-hearted collaboration. \nThis show has been performed over 500 times around the globe\, for family theater audiences and school assemblies alike.  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \nLearn more about Circus Minimus here. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/circus-minumus-2022/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/CircusSuitcase-e1524239725205.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220602T202314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T215301Z UID:38299-1660215600-1660219200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Dutch girl : Audrey Hepburn and World War II / Robert Matzen. \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 \nInstantly available on 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-august/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Dutch-Girl.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220815T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20210817T183013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T153530Z UID:37592-1660557600-1660559400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time with Fire Chief Jason Ferschke DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special story time with Natick’s new fire chief Jason Ferschke.   \nThis program will be held outside on the library lawn\, so bring a blanket or chair.  Look for us around back! \nIf there is rainy weather\, the story time will be moved indoors. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/monst-2022-08-15/ 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/2021/08/firemanhat.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:20220819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20200108T185610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T184543Z UID:27320-1660903200-1660906800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Drumming with Cornell Coley DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library welcomes musical artist Cornell Coley to perform his lively\, interactive show entitled Fascinating Rhythms. Mr. Coley combines drums\, dance\, instruments\, and story telling to engage his listeners in a thrilling cultural journey.  Check his website for more info. \nAudience members are encouraged to participate in a way that is comfortable for them. \nThis program will be held on the library lawn\, so please bring chairs or blankets.  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/drumming2020-08-19/ 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/CornellColey.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:20220823T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220823T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220524T205907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T210134Z UID:38215-1661281200-1661284800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Orphan Train  by Christina Baker Kline. \nWe meet in hybrid format.  Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom.  Fill out the form below to receive the link. \n Orphan Train is a powerful novel of upheaval and resilience\, of second chances\, and unexpected friendship. Between 1854 and 1929\, so-called orphan trains ran regularly from the cities of the East Coast to the farmlands of the Midwest\, carrying thousands of abandoned children whose fates would be determined by pure luck. — Provided by publisher.   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. \nSee the September book here. \nJoin us live or 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-2022-08/ 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/2016/03/orphantrain.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:20220824T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035054 CREATED:20220208T223218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T192514Z UID:36813-1661364000-1661367600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Stacey Peasley Concert DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate summer reading with BFL favorite\, Stacey Peasley!  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! \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stacey-peasley-concert-2022/ 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 END:VCALENDAR