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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230327T145009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T154536Z UID:42267-1685467800-1685471400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Author Talk: Dick Lehr DESCRIPTION:We are happy to welcome author\, journalist\, and professor Dick Lehr back to the BFL to talk about his latest book\, White Hot Hate.  This book details the gripping true story of an averted domestic terrorist attack against a Kansas farming town’s immigrant Somali community. Crucial to this story is the FBI informant who exposed the murderous plot.  Dan Day\, an average guy who went to the police with his concerns\, became an FBI informant.  Lehr also narrated the podcast adaptation of this story\, ABC News Truth and Lies: The Informant.  Copies of this book will be available to purchase for $15; cash only please.  \n \n  \nDick Lehr\, a professor of journalism at Boston University\, is the author of seven award-winning works of nonfiction and fiction. Lehr previously wrote for the Boston Globe\, where he was a member of its Spotlight Team\, a special projects reporter and a magazine writer. While at the Globe he was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in investigative reporting.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/authordlehr/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured 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:20230601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230420T141714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T141714Z UID:42576-1685624400-1685628000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Last Detective by Peter Lovesey. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook on Libby or digital audiobook on Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-last-detective/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/last-detective.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230302T193537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T151706Z UID:42008-1686074400-1686078000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO RAIN - Fantastical Folktales of Flowers with Diane Edgecomb DESCRIPTION:Fantastical Folktales of Flowers with Oracle award winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain will be HELD IN THE LEBOWITZ ROOM OF THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\nFrom the dramatic to the sublime to the wildly humorous\, world stories of flowers and their origins are deeply entertaining. Retold in a dramatic storytelling by award-winning storyteller and theatre artist\, Diane Edgecomb\, this evocative tapestry of story and song conjures a magical world bringing new meaning to favorite garden flowers. Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain the one hour performance event is surrounded by a weave of song and music completing the storytelling magic. \n“A storyteller in the grand tradition\, Edgecomb is a virtuoso of the spoken word. An entire cast rolled into one.” Publisher’s Weekly. \nThis program is geared primarily towards adults and children ages 8+. It will be held outdoors\, so bring a blanket or chair and a picnic if you like. In the event of inclement weather\, this event will be held at the Morse Institute Library. \n  \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council. \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/fantasicalfolktales/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Diane-Edgecomb-Fantastical-Flowers-scaled-e1677785693822.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:20230608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20221029T155147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T222013Z UID:39827-1686222000-1686225600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of:  The Island of sea women / by Lisa See. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nAvailable on Overdrive HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-2023-june/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Island-of-Sea-Women.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230508T185653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T144721Z UID:42997-1686650400-1686652200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy.  We are looking forward to seeing you! \n  \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23/2023-06-13/ 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/2023/05/animalsreading.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:20230613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230512T204742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T141748Z UID:43066-1686675600-1686681000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Pure and Simple Flower Design DESCRIPTION:The class is open to adults who want to learn more about floral design. The class will include\, ideas on basic floral designs\, sustainable\nmechanics\, and floral conditioning. We will provide a vase\, and you will be able to select and share flowers from the flower table for greens/\nfiller flowers/focal flowers/and branches. You will be able to take home your finished arrangement in a box.\n \nThe instructor Monica Foley has been learning about Floral Design for the past 10 years through classes\, lectures\, and local art in bloom\nevents.\n \nPlease bring some special flowers/greens etc. from your garden if you want them in your design\, but there will be enough flowers for the\nclass. If you have a favorite pair of floral scissors please bring them too. We will have a variety of scissors and hand clippers for your use.\n \nThis is event is geared towards ages 16 years and up. Please register in advance. If you are registering more than one person\, please fill out a form for each one. Our supplies are limited to 7 people in total.\n\n \nThis program is full\, if you would like you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\n\n \n \n Event Waiting List\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/flowerdesign/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_2280-scaled-e1684333040472.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:20230617T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20221029T161300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T214510Z UID:39839-1687001400-1687008600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:For our last meeting before the summer we will meet in person on Saturday June 17 at the Bacon free library. \nJoin us for a discussion of The End of Nature (2006 edition) by Bill McKibben \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-2023-june/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/end-of-nature.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:20230619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230620 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20221213T154722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T154722Z UID:40856-1687132800-1687219199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed today\, Monday\, June 19th\, in honor of Juneteenth URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/junet23/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/juneteenth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T164500 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230405T180841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175044Z UID:42487-1687276800-1687279500@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summer Reading with some running\, jumping\, and bubble-popping fun! With his giant\, homemade bubble wands\, Mr. Vinny gets kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. Silly\, interactive entertainment for all ages! \nThis program will be held outdoors. If it rains\, the fun will move inside and Mr. Vinny will share his shadow puppet show instead. \n  \nSponsored by the Charles River School URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/big-bubbles-with-mr-vinny-the-bubble-guy/ 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/2023/04/1-BUBBLE-GUY-COLLAGE--e1686592433257.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:20230621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230322T144317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T203606Z UID:42210-1687374000-1687377600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:How to Steal a Masterpiece DESCRIPTION:How to Steal a Masterpiece \nJoin us for another great talk with art historian and educator\, Mallory Mortillaro. Enter the underworld of stolen art as we examine the little known stories of some of history’s greatest art heists.  This lecture will review some of the most significant art theft in the last century and a half\, while also questioning and discussing how the legitimate art market has managed to pique the interest of so many criminals.   \nMallory Mortillaro  has ten years of teaching experience\, and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area.  She studied at Drew University.  Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/masterpiece/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Mallory-Mortillaro.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T161500 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230421T155245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T155812Z UID:42601-1687532400-1687536900@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 and opens one month before the program. Please register for each child attending. \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-june23/ 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:20230624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230404T165908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T165908Z UID:42412-1687600800-1687604400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis month\, we will discuss West with the Night by Beryl Markham.  Although born in England\, Markham & her father moved to Africa\, where she would spend most of the rest of her life as an adventurer\, a racehorse trainer\, and an aviatrix. She became the first person to fly nonstop from Europe to America\, and the first woman to fly solo east to west across the Atlantic. \nUpon reading this memoir\, Ernest Hemingway praised Markham’s writing: “She has written so well\, and marvelously well\, that I was completely ashamed of myself as a writer . . .” \n  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nYou can download the ebook through Hoopla. \n  \nThe BFL is not open on summer Saturdays\, therefore our  discussion will be held on Zoom.  Please register here to receive the meeting details: \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/nfjune23/ 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:20230626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20221129T224721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T220233Z UID:40471-1687795200-1687798800@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 26 \nWe will be discussing: Citizen Kane by Orson Welles\, USA 1941 \nAvailable on DVD in the Minuteman Network HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-june-4/ 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:20230627T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230505T192147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T192657Z UID:42893-1687885200-1687888800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Family Trivia - Share your Patriotism! DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of July 4th\, join us for a star-spangled trivia event on the BFL lawn!  \nFrom patriotic songs to famous Americans this trivia game has something for people of all ages\, so gather your family and friends and join in the fun.  Bring a blanket and some snacks and get comfy on the lawn.  (If the weather is rainy\, we will move this program inside.) \nThe top two teams will receive prizes! \nPlease register (walk-ins are okay\, too): \n\nflag image by Chrystal Elizabeth from Pixabay \ngnome image by Mahamadou Oumarou from Pixabay URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/july4trivia/ 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/2023/05/american-flag.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:20230627T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20221029T153240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T193229Z UID:39815-1687890600-1687894200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill.   \nWe meet in hybrid format. Join us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE. \nAvailable in Large Print and Spoken CD \nEBOOK Available on OVERDRIVE  \nDigital audiobook  instantly available on HOOPLA \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2023-june/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/woman-lib.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:20230628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230508T202835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T151340Z UID:43011-1687978800-1687982400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nancy Horan in Conversation with Therese Fowler (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Nancy Horan\, author of the million-copy New York Times bestseller Loving Frank\, returns with her new book The House of Lincoln\, a sweeping historical novel\, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s ascendance from rumpled lawyer to U.S. president to the Great Emancipator through the eyes of a young asylum-seeker who arrives in Lincoln’s home of Springfield from Madeira\, Portugal.  \nJoin Nancy Horan and Therese Fowler as they discuss The House of Lincoln\, which will be published June 6. \n \nNancy Horan’s previous books include Loving Frank (2007)\, which chronicles a little-known chapter in the life of legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright\, and his client\, Mamah Cheney; and Under the Wide and Starry Sky (2014)\, which explores the unlikely relationship of Robert Louis Stevenson and his spirited American wife\, Fanny Van de Grift Stevenson.  A native Midwesterner\, Nancy Horan was a Chicago journalist before turning to fiction writing. She now lives with her husband on an island in Puget Sound.                                            \nPhoto of Nancy Horan; Credit to Kevin Horan \nTherese Anne Fowler is the New York Times bestselling author of It All Comes Down To This (2022)\, A Good Neighborhood (2020)\, A Well-Behaved Woman (2018)\, and Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald (2013). Raised in the Midwest\, she migrated to North Carolina in 1995. She holds a B.A. in sociology/cultural anthropology and an MFA in creative writing from North Carolina State University.          \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register here to receive the meeting link.  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nancyhoran/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/unnamed-e1683644624169.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:20230704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230705 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20221213T154905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T154923Z UID:40858-1688428800-1688515199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Independence Day DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed today\, Tuesday\, July 4th\, in honor of independence day. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/july423/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/july-4-sparklers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230626T192821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T192821Z UID:43545-1688644800-1688648400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Chickens in the Garden with Gretel Anspach (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Chickens are a wonderful addition to any garden because they provide eggs\, wonderful fertilizer\, and lots of company! Learn the ins and outs of housing\, feeding\, and tending chickens\, and meet a couple of the ladies (hens). Led by Gretel Anspach\, a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association. \nIn collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register here to receive the meeting link.  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/chickensinthegarden/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/chicken_2091_md.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:20230706T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230511T160737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T160737Z UID:43030-1688648400-1688652000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Midcoast by Adam White. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook on Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-midcoast/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Midcoast.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230421T170949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T152632Z UID:42607-1689091200-1689094800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Kids DESCRIPTION:Families will create mindful moments together in this outdoor workshop with Traci McCubbin from The Mindful Squirrel. Traci shares\, “At The Mindful Squirrel we believe that mindfulness is for everyone at all times of day and in all environments. We support all ages in developing a mindful practice that evokes a sense of gratitude\, acceptance\, joy\, play\, and peace.” \nThis program is geared toward children ages 4-10 with a parent/caregiver. We will meet outside on the library lawn\, or inside if it rains. Registration is required. Please register for each child attending. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mindfulness-for-kids/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/rsw_400h_533cg_true-e1682096972973.webp 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:20230712T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230607T210234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T172643Z UID:43411-1689188400-1689192000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Bestselling Author Lisa See (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Join New York Times bestselling author Lisa See as she talks about her new book Lady Tan’s Circle of Women\, a captivating story of women helping other women. See’s latest historical novel was inspired by the true story of a woman physician from 15th-century China and is a triumphant reimagining of the life of a woman who was remarkable in the Ming dynasty and would be considered remarkable today. \nThis program is hosted by the Burlington Public Library and 49 other area libraries – thanks for joining us! \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register here to receive the meeting link.  \n  \nIf you wish to purchase a book with a book plate signed by Lisa See\, or for more information\, please visit the Concord Bookshop website. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/lisasee/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/lady-tans-circle-of-friends_435_md1.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:20230714T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230321T224730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T165829Z UID:42165-1689350400-1689354000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Trevor the Games Man! DESCRIPTION:Join Trevor the Games Man for an uproarious\, participatory show featuring stilt-walking and cooperative games! All ages welcome. \nThis program will take place outdoors\, weather permitting\, so bring a blanket or chair for sitting on the grass. If it rains\, the program will move indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis until we reach our building capacity. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/trevor-the-games-man/ 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/2023/03/trevor-the-games-man-e1679438364913.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:20230718T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T171500 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230217T211935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T143312Z UID:41821-1689697800-1689700500@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Learn Ukulele (for Kids) DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided for use during the program! \nThis session is recommended for children ages 6 and up (click here if you’re looking for the adult ukulele class instead). Outdoors\, weather permitting. 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/learn-ukulele-kids/ 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/2023/02/juliestepanek-scaled-e1676668736696.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:20230718T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T181500 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230217T212308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T153208Z UID:41826-1689701400-1689704100@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Learn Ukulele (for Adults) DESCRIPTION:Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided for use during the program! \nThis session is geared toward adults (click here if you’re looking for the children’s ukulele class instead). Outdoors\, weather permitting. Registration is required. \n\n \n \n Learn Ukulele (Adults)\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/learn-ukulele-adults/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/juliestepanek-scaled-e1676668736696.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:20230720T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20221129T215239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T164516Z UID:40428-1689850800-1689854400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across  America/ Clint Smith \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nAvailable on Overdrive HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-2023-july/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/How-the-Word.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T153000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230627T174235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T174457Z UID:43563-1689948000-1689953400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:(Virtual) A Look at the Life and Works of Agatha Christie DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL: Great Writers – A Look at the Life and Works of Agatha Christie\nFriday\, July 21st 2:00—3:30 PM Online in Collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library\n\n**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**   \nAgatha Christie is the most famous mystery writer in the world. In fact\, the Guinness Book of World Records goes further and lists Christie as the best-selling novelist of all time. Her novels have sold roughly 2 billion copies\, and her estate claims that her works come third in the rankings of the world’s most-widely published books\, behind only Shakespeare’s works and the Bible. Who was this remarkable woman? How did she come to write her indelible works? Why is she still such a popular literary figure? These and other questions will be explored along with a real life mystery about Christie’s dramatic disappearance in 1926 that remains substantially unsolved to this day. Led by Dr. Bill Thierfelder\, a retired college professor who taught a variety of Arts and Humanities courses for 32 years at several New York universities and colleges\, including St. John’s University and Dowling College. He holds a Ph.D. in English\, with minors in theater\, art history and music history. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \n  \n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/agathachristie/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/agatha-christie.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:20230722T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230722T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230404T172145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T172145Z UID:42458-1690020000-1690023600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis month\, we will discuss Chasing the Thrill: Obsession\, Death\, and Glory in American’s Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt by Daniel Barbarisi.   \nWhen Forrest Fenn was given a fatal cancer diagnosis\, he came up with a bold plan: He would hide a chest full of jewels and gold in the wilderness\, and publish a poem that would serve as a map leading to the treasure’s secret location. But he didn’t die\, and after hiding the treasure in 2010\, Fenn instead presided over a decade-long gold rush that saw many thousands of treasure hunters scrambling across the Rocky Mountains in pursuit of his fortune. \n \nIn 2017\, reporter Daniel Barbarisi began to document this hunt. Over the course of four chaotic years\, several searchers would die\, endless controversies would erupt\, and one hunter would ultimately find the chest.  But the mystery didn’t end there. \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nThe BFL is not open on summer Saturdays\, therefore our  discussion will be held on Zoom.  Please register here 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/nfjuly23/ 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:20230725T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20220523T154223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T192122Z UID:38195-1690304400-1690308000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:CANCELED Into the Woods DESCRIPTION:This program has been canceled due to rain. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/intothewoods/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Into-the-Woods.webp 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:20230725T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230601T175850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T181333Z UID:43284-1690309800-1690313400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Afterlife by Julia Alvarez \nWe meet in hybrid format. Join us at the library or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE. \nLarge Print Available in Large Print and Spoken CD \nEBOOK Available on OVERDRIVE  \nDigital audiobook  instantly available on HOOPLA \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2023-july/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Afterlife.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:20230726T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230726T111500 DTSTAMP:20260419T060026 CREATED:20230127T205348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T135834Z UID:41438-1690367400-1690370100@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Rockabye Beats DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors on the library lawn for some musical fun with Rockabye Beats! We’ll sing\, dance\, play instruments\, and learn a little Spanish. Geared toward ages 0-5. \nIf it rains\, the program will move indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis until we reach our building capacity. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/rockabye-beats/ 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/rockabyebrainbowlogo.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