BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.16.2//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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260330T202411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T202619Z UID:54525-1777545000-1781715600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Zachary Melisi: A Fantastical Field Guide DESCRIPTION:Zachary Melisi’s exhibit of acrylic and watercolor painting entitled A Fantastical Field Guide: Artwork exploring fantastical subjects in the style and context of nature painting will be on display from April 30th – June 17th. \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n vase_waitingtomarket_webcontemplation_web1treefolk_bonfire_web2golem_imitatethesculptor_web1alchemical_craftsmanship_web2 \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nZachary Melisi graduated from Colby-Sawyer College in 2017\, with a BS in environmental science. He has since pursued a career in education and the arts\, journeying through the wildest New England suburbs in search of the fantastical. He found it too\, and shares his findings in a variety of media that blend influences from nature and landscape art with folklore and fairy tales. Zachary is currently living in the Boston area and spends his time painting and patiently teaching the local scrubland to read.  \nFollow at zacharymelisi.com  or @druidofsuburbs on social media URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/zmelisi/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages 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:20260604T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260226T183001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T183001Z UID:54327-1780578000-1780581600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters. Copies available at the library\, or borrow through Libby and Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-morbid-taste/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/morbid.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20250730T170432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T170432Z UID:54878-1780655400-1780657200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nThis program will be held outdoors\, so bring a blanket or chairs.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-fall2025-spring2026/2026-06-05/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T103000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260203T192355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T171508Z UID:54123-1780912800-1780914600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:All Together: Preschool Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors\, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. \nNote: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this storytime indoors. \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates\, times\, and more information). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stspring26/2026-06-08/ 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:20260609T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260602T194417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T194450Z UID:54933-1781013600-1781017200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Eat Your Ice Cream: A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing with Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL PROGRAM \nRegister for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute \nJoin us for an empowering conversation with health expert Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel as he shares his vision for living well and aging with purpose. In Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life\, he explores how to embrace health\, happiness\, and longevity without falling for quick fixes or unrealistic promises. \nIn Eat Your Ice Cream\, renowned physician Ezekiel J. Emanuel argues that life is not a competition to live the longest and that “wellness” shouldn’t be difficult; it should be an invisible part of one’s lifestyle that yields maximum health benefits with the least work. Dr. Emanuel cuts through the noise with wit and good humor\, giving readers just what they need: simple\, high-impact\, evidence-based guidelines on such issues as alcohol consumption\, food and nutrition\, exercise\, sleep\, and social engagement. \nResisting the tide of the latest trends to extend life at all costs\, Eat Your Ice Cream reveals that many of the tools for a long\, healthy and meaningful life are already within reach. \nAbout the Author: Ezekiel J. Emanuel\, MD\, PhD\, is the Vice Provost for Global Initiatives\, the Co-Director of the Healthcare Transformation Institute\, and a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. \nEmanuel is an oncologist and world leader in health policy and bioethics. He is a Special Advisor to the Director General of the World Health Organization\, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress\, and member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He was the founding chair of the Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health and held that position until August of 2011. \nDr. Emanuel is the most widely cited bioethicist in history. He has over 350 publications and has authored or edited 15 books. He regularly contributes to the New York Times\, the Washington Post\, the Wall Street Journal\, and The Atlantic. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-eat-your-ice-cream-a-compassionate-and-humorous-roadmap-to-wellbeing-with-dr-ezekiel-j-emanuel/ CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T103000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20250324T204946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T170333Z UID:54592-1781085600-1781087400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lapsit Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, bounces\, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates\, times\, and more information). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/lapsit625/2026-06-10/ 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/2022/10/Baby-Time-for-website-e1670943351162.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260526T173325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132720Z UID:54894-1781118000-1781121600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 - The Intoxicating History Of The American Revolution DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nEighteenth-century Americans consumed a staggering amount of alcohol compared to us today. Drink influenced their politics\, built and sustained their relationships\, and drove the economy. Booze was not a small part of colonial society\, nor covertly consumed in private spaces—it was integral to American life. When the colonists rebelled against the British Empire\, this culture of drink and taverns helped foster revolution. Join historian Brooke Barbier\, author of Cocked and and Boozy: An Intoxicated History of the American Revolution\, for a lively talk about the influence of tavern and drinking culture on the American Revolution. You’ll hear about the way alcohol influenced colonial resistance\, soldiers on both sides of the war\, and the creation of a new nation. You’ll see famous founders and lesser-known Patriots drink their way from British subjects into Americans. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will NOT be recorded. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-celebrating-250-the-intoxicating-history-of-the-american-revolution/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/boozyRev-e1780320431846.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20251020T184629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T211511Z UID:53329-1781175600-1781179200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Declaration: The Nine Tumultuous Weeks When America Became Independent\, May 1-July 4\, 1776 by William Hogeland \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact director@natickhistoricalsociety.org \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-2026-june/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260602T194956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T200712Z UID:54936-1781204400-1781208000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Apocalyptic Mayhem\, Lava-Spitting Llamas\, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL PROGRAM \nRegister for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute \nHold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman\, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series\, joins us to chat about his latest book\, A Parade of Horribles. \nAs chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars\, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor\, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well\, normal for the dungeon. \nRaces. Get from point A to point B\, and don’t come in last. After each race\, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too normal\, a little too simple. \nIgnore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor\, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody\, not even the showrunners\, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.” \nEverything is fine\, Crawler. I repeat\, everything is fine. \nCarl hates that it’s business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do. \nSo Carl is planning a party of his own. It’s a plan so dangerous\, so insane\, he can’t even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong\, it’s not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been. \nRegister now for a fun-filled discussion you won’t want to miss! \nAbout the Author: Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor\, Washington. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series along with several other books about the end of the world. \nHe doesn’t really hate Cocker Spaniels\, and he plays bass in one band. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-apocalyptic-mayhem-lava-spitting-llamas-and-one-very-sassy-cat-surviving-the-universes-most-twisted-rpg-with-matt-dinniman/ CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260526T151504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T151504Z UID:54851-1781278200-1781283600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art For All: Take & Make Pride Friendship Bracelets DESCRIPTION:It’s Pride Month! Help us celebrate by picking up a Pride Friendship Bracelet Take & Make kit.  \nCall ahead for curbside pick-up. \nOr stop in and hang out while you make your bracelet at the library. \n*Available while supplies last URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-take-make-pride-friendship-bracelets/ CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260611T170339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170339Z UID:55120-1781308800-1781395199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed DESCRIPTION:Due to short staffing\, the Bacon Free Library will be closed Saturday\, June 13th. We will reopen at normal hours Monday\, June 15th. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-2/ CATEGORIES:Closings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20251020T185315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T164723Z UID:53342-1781344800-1781348400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:Cancelled. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/francais-a-la-bibliotheque-2026-june/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parlez-vous.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260602T195540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T202608Z UID:54939-1781636400-1781640000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Celebrate What Makes You\, You with Zaila Avant-Garde DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL PROGRAM \nRegister for this author talk: www.libraryc.org/morseinstitute \nJoin us for an uplifting virtual conversation with bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde as we discuss her new picture book\, Weird and Wonderful You\, in which she encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different. \nWe are the weird. The wonderfully weird\, that is. When others blend in\, we stand out. \nYoung readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through a motivating message and a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations\, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It’s a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different\, urging them to stand out\, be proud\, and stay true to themselves. \nThis book is a perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder that being weird is wonderful\, from one of America’s most exciting and unique young voices.  \nAbout the Author: Zaila Avant-garde is a multi-talented powerhouse and a New York Times bestselling author\, with success springing from all her endeavors. She was named SportsKid of the Year 2021 by Sports Illustrated Kids. She won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee\, making her the first African-American to win in almost 100 years of the competition. Avant-garde holds two Guinness World Records for her basketball prowess. \nHer success has been celebrated by the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama\, LeBron James\, and Dr. Jill Biden. Since winning the Bee\, Zaila has appeared in a cameo role in Netflix’s “HUSTLE”\, as well as NBA on TNT\, and Peacock’s “Kid’s Tonight Show”. You can also see her displaying her basketball skills in brand campaigns for Carnival Cruise Lines\, BYJU\, Xbox\, and Gymshark. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-celebrate-what-makes-you-you-with-zaila-avant-garde/ CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T201500 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260526T173530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T203236Z UID:54899-1781722800-1781727300@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 -- Portraits Of A Revolution DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nExplore American portraits painted and sculpted during the years leading up to\, and the decades after\, the Revolution. \nThe ideals\, values\, and virtues expressly stated in our founding documents are easily identifiable in these portraits once we know how to “read” them. We will examine portraits of founding “fathers” and “mothers\,” as well as of lesser-known individuals\, as documents that can be read like texts. In this program\, we’ll also discuss the tradition of portraiture\, and the influences of earlier art movements\, artists\, and artifacts\, that inform these American portraits. \nLed by Inez McDermott\, Professor Emerita of art history at New England College. She is a curator of art and history exhibitions at various museums and galleries throughout New England. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-celebrating-250-portraits-of-a-revolution/ CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RevPortraits-e1780950746913.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260526T173759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T210530Z UID:54902-1781791200-1781794800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 -- American Revolutionary Painter Charles Wilson Peale DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  \nCharles Willson Peale was an exemplary patriot and served under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Many of his earliest portraits were miniatures painted on the battle fields. Peale then went on to paint hundreds of the Revolutionary patriot portraits\, including at least 60 of George Washington. In 1784\, Peale founded the Philadelphia Museum\, one of the oldest museums in America and in 1805\, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, the first art academy in America. \nIn this program\, art historian Martha Chiarchiaro\, owner of Seeing History\, will delve into Peale’s tremendous contribution in documenting the men of the American Revolutionary War.  \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library and the Bacon Free Library. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-celebrating-250-american-revolutionary-painter-charles-wilson-peale/ CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Peale-thumb-e1780952417201.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260602T195933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T204712Z UID:54942-1781791200-1781794800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Nurturing Future Generations: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood with Ted Page DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL EVENT \nRegister for this author talk:libraryc.org/morseinstitute \nJoin us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book highlights his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation. \nWhen author Ted Page found out he was going to be a grandpa\, he did a web search to learn more about the experience in store for him\, but all he could find were references to the movie Bad Grandpa. He couldn’t help but wonder\, “Where are the good ones?” Page started a blog\, GoodGrandpa.com\, and set out to talk with grandfathers across a diverse spectrum. This included an NFL pro athlete\, a priest\, a rabbi\, an imam\, newsman Tom Brokaw\, comedy legend John Cleese\, people of Asian descent\, physicians adapting to disability\, an air force general\, a Vietnam combat vet\, and many more—plus his Aunt Lois and the Dalai Lama\, because why not? \nGood Grandpa is inspiring\, uplifting\, evocative\, and filled with genuine emotion. It is a recipe of hope for a divided America\, and the book that will be on every grandparent’s reading list. \nRegister today and find out why Ted Page says “our greatest generation is to come.” \nAbout the Author: Ted Page is a storyteller and performer. He is the author of Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood (Regalo Press) featured on NBC’s The TODAY Show\, NPR and in Forbes magazine. His nonfiction stories have appeared in Boston Magazine and The Boston Globe Magazine\, and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Florence Henderson. His blog for grandfathers—GoodGrandpa.com—has been featured in The New York Times. Ted’s book of true family stories\, The Willoughby Chronicles\, was published in 2017. He lives in New England and has a bunch of grandchildren. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-nurturing-future-generations-stories-from-the-heart-of-grandfatherhood-with-ted-page/ CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260608T184042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T184042Z UID:55103-1781827200-1781913599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed DESCRIPTION:The BFL is closed today in honor of Juneteenth URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/juneteenth26/ CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/juneteenth-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260519T183234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T194619Z UID:54854-1781865000-1785344400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Bob Parlin: Afterimages DESCRIPTION:Bob Parlin’s photography exhibit Afterimages will be on display from June 19th – July 29th. \nAccording to Bob: \nMy Afterimages photography exhibit centers on experiences\, especially those tied to moments of beauty\, where an image stays with you long after seeing it.  My favorite photographs capture creations of nature and humanity\, revealing how truly breathtaking our world is.  I hope they give the viewer a sense of both wonder and joy.   \nNone of these images has been altered in any way — not even cropped.  Except for the canvases\, every photo was taken with an iPhone 13 Pro.  \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n birdwaterrockvineyardduckantelopecanyon \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nBob Parlin has had a passion for photography since he was given a camera at the age of seven.  Now retired after 35 years as a high school teacher\, Bob travels the world in search of new sights and experiences\, capturing vivid images on film. A lifelong resident of Massachusetts\, Bob has visited all 50 US states and more than 60 countries in his ongoing endeavor to explore beguiling scenes of nature\, colorful locales\, and fascinating people.  \nBob’s photographs will be on display in an accessible location at TCAN in early 2027. \nFollow Bob on Instagram at parlinbob \nIf you are interested in purchasing a piece\, please contact Bob at brobsf@comcast.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bparlin/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages 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:20260620T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260219T180500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T153628Z UID:54284-1781956800-1781960400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of:\nThe Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd \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-2026-june-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/2025/10/living.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:20260623T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260602T200234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T200234Z UID:54945-1782223200-1782226800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Simple\, Sustainable\, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL PROGRAM \nRegister for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute \nJoin us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook\, which celebrates beautiful\, simple\, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms. \nDiaspora Spice Co. sources the most flavorful\, fresh spices in the world from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia—from elders\, indigenous communities\, young changemakers\, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka who are leading the way in sustainable and climate change–resistant agriculture. Filled with culinary storytelling\, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook highlights these farmers and their spices with profiles and evocative photography\, plus 85 recipes for simple\, seasonal\, and powerfully delicious meals. \nCEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy realized that eating with the people who grow our spices unveils a whole new dimension in our cooking. Adapted for a global pantry\, these recipes share the warmth of true South Asian home cooking at its truest and tastiest. \n  \n \n  \nAbout the Authors:\n \nSana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co.\, a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity\, transparency\, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai\, she now lives in Oakland\, California. \nAsha Loupy is a recipe developer and writer with more than a decade of experience in the specialty food industry\, from cheese monger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. She’s written for Bon Appétit\, Food52\, Epicurious\, and more. She’s based in Oakland\, California. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-simple-sustainable-and-powerfully-delicious-meals-with-sana-javeri-kadri-and-asha-loupy/ CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260602T200733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T194102Z UID:54948-1782226800-1782234000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Summer Reading Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Plant a Seed\, Read! \nIt’s summer reading time! Join us to register for summer reading at the BFL. We’ll have face-painting and giveaways!   \nCome back on Thursday for Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/summer-reading-kickoff/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,Kids Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20251020T182243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T204805Z UID:53309-1782239400-1782243000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: \nThe Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. \nThis program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2026-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/2025/10/lost-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:20260623T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T193000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260515T154957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T155207Z UID:54751-1782239400-1782243000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:We Were Always Here: Uncovering Queer History in Every Era DESCRIPTION:Virtual Program – REGISTER HERE \nFrom the Friends of Dorothy to Boston marriages\, LGBTQIA+ people have been living as their authentic queer selves in every era\, in every culture. \nGenderqueer inclusion consultant\, Ali Kane (she/they) will share queer stories from the 1600s to the 1960s. From these accounts\, you will gain a glimpse into queer lives throughout history\, as well as explore how these truths were uncovered and strategies for preserving queer history today. Through case studies\, you will learn how historians continue to grapple with validating these experiences within 21st Century understanding of identity\, gender\, and family. \nThis Pride Month event is sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL and presented in collaboration with the Charlton Public Library\, the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge\, and other Massachusetts libraries. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/we-were-always-here-uncovering-queer-history-in-every-era/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Teen Events LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T131500 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260423T191949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T193830Z UID:54681-1782390600-1782393300@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summer Reading with some running\, jumping\, 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! This program will be held outdoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bubble-guy-2026/ 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:20260626T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260526T202111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202111Z UID:54893-1782487800-1782493200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art For All: Take & Make Pride Mini Tote Bags DESCRIPTION:  \nIt’s Pride Month! Help us celebrate by picking up a Pride Mini Tote Bag Take & Make kit.  \nCall ahead for curbside pick-up. \nOr stop in and hang out while you make your mini tote at the library. \n*Available while supplies last\, this kit does require an iron for some materials URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-take-make-pride-friendship-bracelets-2/ CATEGORIES:All Ages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260427T175903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T175903Z UID:54693-1782554400-1782558000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \nThis month\, we will discuss Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: the inspiring story of the woman who saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery.  \nFrom the book flap:  \n \n  \nEmma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than $200. The next anybody heard from her\, this genteel\, farm-reared\, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 800 miles along the 2\,050-mile Appalachian Trail. And in September 1955\, having survived a rattlesnake strike\, two hurricanes\, and a run-in with gangsters from Harlem\, she stood atop Maine’s Mount Katahdin. There she sang the first verse of America\, the Beautiful and proclaimed: I said I’ll do it\, and I’ve done it.  \n  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \n  \nOur discussion will be on Zoom.  Please register here to receive the meeting details: \n  \n\n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - June 2026\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nfjune26/ 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:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260507T202233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T193720Z UID:54736-1782997200-1783000800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Girl from Greenwich Street by Lauren Willig. Copies available at the library\, or borrow through Libby and Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-girl-greenwich/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/girl-from-greenwich.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260522T192650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T192700Z UID:54884-1783036800-1783209599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for 4th of July DESCRIPTION:Closed Friday July 3rd & Saturday July 4th URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-4th-of-july/ CATEGORIES:Closings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T143000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260529T185700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T173904Z UID:54866-1783431000-1783434600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Flying High Dogs DESCRIPTION:  \nThe BFL is happy to host the dynamic and thrilling Flying High Dogs!  \nTrainer Mike and his four flying high Frisbee dogs are world record holders & multiple-time world finalists in K9 Frisbee.  Mike has appeared on Animal Planet\, ESPN\, commercials\, & magazines\, & has performed for the NFL\, NBA\, minor league baseball\, music festivals\, fairs\, camps\, schools\, libraries\, private events\, parties\, and more.  Their show is educational\, interactive\, dynamic\, family oriented\, & lots of fun. \nFor safety reasons\, the Trainer Mike asks all patrons to avoid brining food or their own dogs to the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/flying-high-dogs/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T092457 CREATED:20260516T162526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T163659Z UID:54776-1783594800-1783598400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:NO MEETING \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-2026-july/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR