BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.17.1//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: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;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTSTAMP:20260723T203032Z CREATED:20260723T203032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T203032Z UID:55364-1785369600-1788911999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lynda Goldberg: Monotypes Inspired by Nature DESCRIPTION:Lynda Goldberg’s art exhibit Monotypes Inspired by Nature will be on display from July 30th\, 2026 – September 8th\, 2026 \nLynda Goldberg’s Artist Statement: \n\nMy work is informed by nature.  To capture a moment\, scene or feeling and to express it through my artwork.  \nMy monotypes (one-of-a-kind works on paper) are inspired by nature. I start with an idea or feeling which I express in textures and colors using natural and manmade found objects. I am a tactile person\, always touching things and feeling their texture. Because I am a printmaker I see an item’s potential by how it might appear after color and pressure have been applied. One can also paint directly on the plate using printing inks with brushes\, palette knives\, and other tools/implements. I employ monotype\, collagraph\, chine colle\, stencil\, stamping\, and other techniques to create my work.   \nIn my pieces I use leaves\, grasses\, ferns\, seaweed\, eggshells\, small flat metal objects\, meshes\, string\, and other items. These objects are inked and placed on an inked plexi-glass plate\, then a damp piece of paper is placed on top and it is run through an etching press. \nAfter pulling the original print one can continue to use the ”ghosted” plate as is\, or add/subtract/rearrange items and pull another print\, or one can remove the objects and use that “ghosted” image. Also as the plate is being prepared\, one can use what is on the brayer and roll that on a plate\, or use the reverse side of an object that was already printed. It is the unlimited possibilities and uncertainty of what exactly will appear (in addition to the image being the reverse of what one worked on) that makes the monotype process so exciting. Each print is unique and the result of an adventure. My goal is to transmit my enthusiasm for the printmaking process and its creativeness to others. \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Goldberg_Lynda_Autumn Day at Crane's BeachGoldberg_Lynda_EnchantmentGoldberg_Lynda_Seed PodsGoldberg_Lynda_Mixed Emotions \n\n \n \n \n \n\n  \nArt has always been an important part of Lynda’s life. It allows her to share her love and wonder of nature and life with others.  \nShe has exhibited in New England in both solo and group shows\, and have received numerous awards.  Her work is in many corporate\, private\, and non-profit collections in the U.S. and abroad.   \nShe is a member of the: Monotype Guild of New England (MGNE);  Nature Printing Society (NPS); New England Experimental Art Group (NEEAG); Newton Art Association (NAA)\, North Shore Art Association (NSAA)\, and Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M). She splits her time between Newton and Rockport\, MA. \nFor more information about her work – please visit her website www.lyndagoldberg.com\, or email her at lynda@lyndagoldberg.com. She also teaches “Monotype Printing With a Press” at the New Art Center in Newtonville\, MA and Eliot School in Jamaica Plain\, MA. \nLynda’s art will be on display in an accessible location at TCAN in November & December. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/lgoldberg/ 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:20260901T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T103000 DTSTAMP:20260713T162903Z CREATED:20260203T192355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T162903Z UID:54981-1788256800-1788258600@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/stspring26-2026-07-21/2026-09-01/ 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:20260902T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T103000 DTSTAMP:20250324T204946Z CREATED:20250324T204946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T204946Z UID:55030-1788343200-1788345000@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/lapsit625/2026-09-02/ 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:20260903T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T140000 DTSTAMP:20260709T211118Z CREATED:20260709T211118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T211118Z UID:55323-1788440400-1788444000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews. Copies available at the library\, or borrow through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-who-is-maud/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/maud.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906 DTSTAMP:20260630T154632Z CREATED:20260630T154632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T154632Z UID:55278-1788566400-1788652799@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed: Summer Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-summer-hours/2026-09-05/ CATEGORIES:Closings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260630T154834Z CREATED:20260630T154834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T154834Z UID:55282-1788739200-1788825599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Labor Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-labor-day-3/ CATEGORIES:Closings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T161742Z CREATED:20260608T161742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T161742Z UID:54956-1788949800-1792602000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:David Parish: Thoughtful Animals DESCRIPTION:David Parish’s photography exhibit Thoughtful Animals will be on display in an accessible space at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick from June 29th – Sept 4th.  Then\, his exhibit comes to the BFL from Sept 9th – October 21st.  \n  \nDavid began his travels as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkey and\, when possible\, has continued to travel with his wife\, Shirley.  He enjoys observing and photographing animals in their natural settings\, and his wish is that the photos on display will appeal to children\, and perhaps even some adults. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n liongorillalemurchimp \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nDavid Parish is a long-term resident of Natick.  He has been involved with several organizations within the town\, most recently as Chair of the Bacon Free Library’s Board of Trustees.    \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/dparish/ 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:20260910T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T163310Z CREATED:20260516T163254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T163310Z UID:54783-1789038000-1789041600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of:  TBA \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy \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-september/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000 DTSTAMP:20260722T210219Z CREATED:20260518T190719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T210219Z UID:54828-1790101800-1790105400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: The Lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin. \nCopies of the book are available at the library. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact us at bflprogramming@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-september/ 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/2026/05/TheLionessofBoston.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:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTSTAMP:20260627T165103Z CREATED:20260627T164805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T165103Z UID:55231-1790416800-1790420400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \nThis month\, we will discuss The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander\, New Foundland by Jim DeFede.  \nFrom Goodreads.com: \nWhen 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11\, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10\,300 to nearly 17\,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. \nOver the course of four days\, many of the passengers developed friendships with Gander residents that they expect to last a lifetime. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander\, Canada\, whose acts of kindness have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill. \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 - September 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/nfsept26/ 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:20261008T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T163348Z CREATED:20260516T163340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T163348Z UID:54785-1791457200-1791460800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of:  TBA \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy \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-october-2/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260721T175257Z CREATED:20260721T175257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T175257Z UID:55355-1791543600-1791547200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Harvest Pumpkin Party Concert DESCRIPTION:Join Elijah T. Grasshopper & Friends for a fun-filled Harvest Pumpkin Party Concert! *Keep an eye on this post and our Facebook for weather updates* URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/harvest-pumpkin-party-concert/ CATEGORIES:Kids Events,Kids Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260630T155217Z CREATED:20260630T155217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T155217Z UID:55284-1791763200-1791849599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Indigenous People's Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-indigenous-peoples-day/ CATEGORIES:Closings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T193000 DTSTAMP:20260722T210524Z CREATED:20260518T190807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T210524Z UID:54830-1793125800-1793129400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: Counterfeit by Kristin Chen. \nCopies of the book are available at the library. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact us at bflprogramming@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-october/ 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/2026/05/counterfeit.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:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP:20260630T155408Z CREATED:20260630T155408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T155408Z UID:55286-1794355200-1794441599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Veteran's Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-veterans-day/ CATEGORIES:Closings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T163434Z CREATED:20260516T163425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T163434Z UID:54787-1794481200-1794484800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of:  TBA \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy \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-november/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP:20260630T155540Z CREATED:20260630T155540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T155540Z UID:55288-1795651200-1795823999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-thanksgiving/ CATEGORIES:Closings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260616T174851Z CREATED:20260518T190849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T174851Z UID:54832-1796754600-1796758200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: Atmosphere: a love story by Taylor Jenkins Reid \nCopies of the book are available at the library. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact us at bflprogramming@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-december/ 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/2026/05/atmosphere.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:20261210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260516T163520Z CREATED:20260516T163512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T163520Z UID:54789-1796900400-1796904000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of:  TBA \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy \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-december/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTSTAMP:20260630T155619Z CREATED:20260630T155619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T155619Z UID:55290-1798156800-1798243199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Christmas DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-christmas/ CATEGORIES:Closings END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR