BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bacon Free Library 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T200000 DTSTAMP:20250519T171139Z CREATED:20250407T175042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T171139Z UID:52054-1748890800-1748894400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Death in the National Parks: Who\, How\, and Why with Author Randi Minetor DESCRIPTION:Why do some people lose their lives in America’s national parks? Randi Minetor\, author of seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series\, will explore the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Some forget critical steps in their preparation\, forging off into wild lands far too challenging for their level of experience. Some refuse advice\, ignoring warnings from rangers and more seasoned adventurers. Others are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time\, becoming victims of a lightning strike or a falling rock—or ravenous grizzly bears. And some fall prey to human predators. \nRandi will share highlights of her in-depth research and what it reveals about the people who perish in the parks. Most importantly\, she will provide tips on how to avoid your own disaster in a national park. Be ready for your summer vacation plans with this pertinent and\, probably\, humorous presentation!  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.   \nPlease register here for the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Author\nBorn and raised in Rochester\, NY\, Randi Minetor discovered the backcountry wonders of America’s national parks in 1992 with her husband\, photographer/lighting designer Nic Minetor. That first trip changed her life\, and by 2000\, the Minetors had pledged to see all 391 (now 429) national parks in their lifetimes. They found a way to subsidize this passion in 2006\, when they began writing and photographing books on the parks for The Globe Pequot Press (now Rowman & Littlefield). Today Randi has written more than 90 books\, including seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series\, ten hiking guides in New York State\, several bird-finding guides\, and even reference books on health topics. To date\, they have visited 354 national parks. In addition\, Nic’s photography appears in eight Quick Reference Guides to the Birds\, Trees\, and Wildflowers of New York City and New York State\, and The Trees and Wildflowers of the Mid-Atlantic States. The Minetors live in Rochester\, NY. \n  \nNote: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program. It will be available on YouTube for one month.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/deathinthenationalparks/ 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:20250604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T103000 DTSTAMP:20260630T155321Z CREATED:20250324T204946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T155321Z UID:51943-1749031200-1749033000@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/lapsit625/2025-06-04/ 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:20250605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T140000 DTSTAMP:20250403T194022Z CREATED:20250313T211100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T194022Z UID:51893-1749128400-1749132000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of A Death in Brittany by Jean-Luc Bannalec. 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/myst-brittany/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/818-HeQNa9L._SL1500_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T111500 DTSTAMP:20250325T200348Z CREATED:20250325T200348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T200348Z UID:51984-1749290400-1749294900@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! This program will be held at the Bacon Free Library this month. 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 for each child attending. \n\n\n \n \n Read to a Dog Oct. 18\n \n \n Child's Name*Child's Age*Email*\n \n Choose a time slot*10:40-10:55\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\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). \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-6-7-25/ 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:20250609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T113000 DTSTAMP:20250414T173815Z CREATED:20240722T172612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T173815Z UID:49378-1749466800-1749468600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Circus Tots Class DESCRIPTION:Take your first steps into the magical world of circus with this class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! Kids ages 3-6 will learn some simple and fun circus skills outdoors on the BFL lawn. Registration is required for each child attending. \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/circus-class/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/circus.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:20250610T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T173000 DTSTAMP:20250610T204424Z CREATED:20240722T173230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204424Z UID:49381-1749573000-1749576600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Juggling Class for Kids DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGE: Due to rain\, the class will be held at Eastern Acrobatics (28 Eliot St.). \nLearn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! Geared toward kids ages 7 and up. Registration is required. \n\n \n \n Juggling (ages 7+)\n \n \n Child's 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/juggling-class-kids/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/circus.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:20250610T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T183000 DTSTAMP:20250610T204333Z CREATED:20250414T174432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T204333Z UID:52108-1749576600-1749580200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Juggling Class for Adults DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGE: Due to rain\, the program will be held at Eastern Acrobatics (28 Eliot St.). \nLearn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! This session is for adults. Registration is required. \n\n \n \n Juggling (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/juggling-class-adults/ 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/2024/07/circus.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:20250612T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000 DTSTAMP:20250331T203909Z CREATED:20241024T192002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T203909Z UID:50138-1749726000-1749729600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of Countdown 1960: the behind-the-scenes story of the 312 days that changed America’s politics forever by Chris Wallace. \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-june/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1960.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T220000 DTSTAMP:20250519T173303Z CREATED:20250422T200017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T173303Z UID:52135-1749805200-1751061600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Vanish: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America - streaming documentary film DESCRIPTION:Vanish chronicles the “visual preservation” adventures of fine art photographer\, Jim Westphalen\, as he travels across the country seeking out and creating stunning imagery of America’s disappearing rural structures. Equal parts art\, history\, and storm chasing\, this film takes you on a road-trip with Westphalen as he races against time and the unrelenting elements to capture the extraordinary beauty of aging barns\, one-room schoolhouses\, grain elevators\, prairie churches\, and other classic structures that our country’s rural heritage was built upon. Vanish also features deep-dive interviews with preservation experts as well as the passionate people who strive and struggle to save these fading treasures\, sharing their intimate stories of dreams\, loss\, and triumphs. \nPlease register below to view the film. You will receive the link to screen the film on June 13th. The link will be good through June 27th \n\n \n \n Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\nThe streaming link may not be shared with anyone outside of your class\, campus event or community event\, or posted on any website or social media page that is accessible to the public. Do not post this on Youtube\, Facebook or any public platform. GOOD DOCS film and video content is protected by United States copyright law. Duplication\, reproduction\, alteration\, television broadcast or cablecast\, (except for on- campus closed circuit)\, loaning for a fee\, leasing\, sublicensing to others or use for any commercial purposes (i.e. charging admission) is strictly prohibited without express written permission from GOOD DOCS. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/vanish/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/vanish-e1747675973718.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:20250616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T103000 DTSTAMP:20250613T164341Z CREATED:20250613T164341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T164341Z UID:52490-1750068000-1750069800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Summer 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. The 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/stspring25-2/2025-06-16/ 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:20250616T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T200000 DTSTAMP:20250512T200644Z CREATED:20250407T180720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200644Z UID:52057-1750100400-1750104000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Summer Romance Beach Read Recommendations with Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair DESCRIPTION:If you know romance\, you probably know Lorelei!  Affectionately referred to as a passionate romance ambassador\, Lorelei has been offering book recommendations through social media since 2010.  In this program\, Lorelei will chat about the books she’s looking forward to reading this summer — the best of romance beach reads!  If your TBR pile isn’t already groaning\, it will be!  Grab a cool drink and join us. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.  \nRegister here for the Zoom link \n\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n\n  \nAbout the Speaker\nWith her social media platform\, Lorelei has created a safe and friendly online space for book lovers around the globe. In addition to book recommendations\, she offers author spotlights\, giveaways\, reader-author connections\, and more. \nSince 2015\, Lorelei has hosted sold-out literary events in Orlando\, FL\, partnering with the Orange County Library and\, most recently\, the Winter Park Library for the annual Romancing the Books Festival. \nLorelei is now one of the hosts of Bookspace.world\, the ultimate haven for readers and writers. \nRomance readers can also join Let’s Talk Romance Books\, an exclusive virtual membership where Lorelei brings her signature in-person event experience online. Meet up-and-coming and bestselling authors\, enjoy engaging discussions\, and connect with fellow book lovers—all from the comfort of home. \nWant to stay connected? Join Lorelei’s free community at Lorelei’s Lit Lair! \n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/summerbeachreads/ 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:20250619T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T170000 DTSTAMP:20250203T204450Z CREATED:20250203T204450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T204450Z UID:51304-1750320000-1750352400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:The BFL will be closed today in honor of Juneteenth. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/juneteenth25/ LOCATION:MA 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:20250621T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T133000 DTSTAMP:20250327T192144Z CREATED:20241024T200407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T192144Z UID:50189-1750507200-1750512600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of A city on Mars: can we settle space\, should we settle space\, and have we really thought this through? by Kelly Weinersmith \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-2025-06-17/ 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/2024/10/city-on-Mars.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:20250623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T200000 DTSTAMP:20250512T201751Z CREATED:20250407T181823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T201751Z UID:52060-1750705200-1750708800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: "Dead End Road" with True Crime Author E.C. Hanson DESCRIPTION:In June 1977\, Renee Freer\, nicknamed Giggles\, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later\, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most others\, E.C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old and new guard of detectives\, Hanson forges ahead\, mining what he can from previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood at the time. An unusual yet passionate text\, Dead End Road honors Renee Freer’s memory and asks “how will you help?” \nJoin us for this conversation with E.C. as he discusses this book\, his research\, and his goal in pursuing this cold case.  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.  \nRegister here for the Zoom link \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n  \nAbout the Author\nE. C. Hanson is an author of Western and horror fiction. His books include All Things Deadly: Salem Stories; Wicked Blood; Fake Somebodies/Real Nobodies; The Clairvoyant; The Stepney Green Killer; Mischief Night (with Mark Towse); Mothman Haze; Lone Wolf; Death County; Whiskey Tears; and Scarecrow Slaughter. \nHis works have been positively reviewed by Kirkus\, Phantasmagoria\, and Scream Magazine. \nApplause Books and Smith & Kraus published 8 of his ten-minute plays. Over 35 of his short plays have been developed and produced across the United States. \nE.C. earned his MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU in 2013 and received an “Outstanding Writing For The Screen” certificate.  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/deadendroad/ 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:20250624T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T164500 DTSTAMP:20250623T155412Z CREATED:20250203T204732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T155412Z UID:51306-1750780800-1750783500@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! \n***This program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library. The weather will be very hot! We’ll have bottled water\, plenty of shade\, and a sprinkler for cooling off in the heat.*** URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bubble-guy-2025/ 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:20250624T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T193000 DTSTAMP:20250313T201246Z CREATED:20241024T195002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T201246Z UID:50155-1750789800-1750793400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: Hello beautiful: a novel by Ann Napolitano \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. A book discussion 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/book-club-2025-june/ 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/2024/10/bookcover-4.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:20250627T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T160000 DTSTAMP:20250627T131112Z CREATED:20240227T161535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T131112Z UID:48155-1751036400-1751040000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Professor Bugman's Insect Safari DESCRIPTION:Come explore the arthropod biodiversity outside in your own community with a real entomologist! Professor Bugman will bring the equipment and expertise; you bring the curiosity! \nThis program will be held outdoors at the BFL. Geared toward ages 4-12. Registration is required. \n\n \n \n Professor Bugman's Insect Safari\n \n \n Child's 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/professor-bugmans-insect-safari/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Logo_HD_TEST-1-e1669751311282.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:20250628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000 DTSTAMP:20250324T203228Z CREATED:20250324T203038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T203228Z UID:51933-1751104800-1751108400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \nThis month\, we will discuss In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri.  \n \n  \nIn this book\, Pulitzer prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri details her passion project — achieving fluency in Italian. Jhumpa and her family moved to Italy to fully immerse themselves in the culture and the language.  In this book\, she documents and reflects on her journey to finding a new voice.  Her story is presented in both Italian and English\, on facing pages.   \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 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/nfjune25/ 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:20250630T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T160000 DTSTAMP:20250603T175658Z CREATED:20250506T201139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T175658Z UID:52242-1751290200-1751299200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. (Other locations may be considered as well.) \nAll levels of painters\, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided\, so please bring your own equipment including: easels\, paints\, brushes\, any solvents or mediums used\, painting surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. \nPlease register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \n  \n\n \n \n Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio\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/pleinair/2025-06-30/ 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/2025/05/Plein-Air-Art-Studio1-e1748973409719.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:20250630T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250630T173000 DTSTAMP:20250625T121012Z CREATED:20241024T195917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T121012Z UID:50175-1751299200-1751304600@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 30\, we will be discussing: \nMcCabe & Mrs. Miller by Robert Altman \nUSA 1971. \nAvailable on Kanopy HERE\nCriterion DVD available in the Minuteman network​  HERE\n\n \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-june/ 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:20250701T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T170000 DTSTAMP:20250617T185030Z CREATED:20250617T184537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T185030Z UID:52528-1751328000-1756314000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Joshua Mondshein Photography DESCRIPTION:The photography of Joshua Mondshein will transport you to beautiful and magical places.  Come to the BFL to view his work\, which will be on display from July 1st through August 27th.  You can also enjoy this collection of photography at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) during the month of October.  \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n waterfall2waterleavesgrass2fieldcowestateboardwalk \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nJoshua Mondshein is a Natick resident whose passion for photography has led him to majestic landscapes throughout New England and across the world. Alluring sunsets and flowing waterfalls are two of his favorite subjects\, and Josh is often found exploring local trails\, parks and forests in search of the next striking photo opportunity.   \nJosh lives with his wife and Golden Retriever in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Natick.  He loves playing tennis\, watching baseball\, and making the morning espresso; he currently works as an application developer in higher education.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jmondshein/ 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:20250704T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T170000 DTSTAMP:20250203T211557Z CREATED:20250203T211557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T211557Z UID:51309-1751616000-1751648400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for July 4th DESCRIPTION:The BFL will be closed today in honor of Independence Day. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/july425/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Happy-4th-of-July-e1448655259415.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T200000 DTSTAMP:20250603T174659Z CREATED:20250430T170823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T174659Z UID:52177-1751914800-1751918400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: "Heal the Beasts - A Jaunt through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts" with Author and Veterinarian Philipp Schott DESCRIPTION:  \nAuthor and veterinarian\, Philipp Schott\, DVM will be on hand to discuss his new book\, Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts.  This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre\, funny\, surprising\, and heartwarming anecdotes. Heal the Beasts chronicles human efforts to treat animal illnesses from 14\,000 BCE to today. \nThis virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \n  \n  \nAbout the book Heal the Beasts\nHow and why did humans begin to treat sick and injured animals? And how did those practices\, and the associated attitudes\, evolve from prehistory to the present day? \nTo answer these questions\, Dr. Schott shares stories of 22 different animal healers and veterinarians from across eras and continents\, examining the always fascinating\, often unexpected\, and sometimes hilarious veterinary methods employed by these people and their colleagues.  At the heart of the book lies the evolution of the human-animal bond\, which has been more cyclical than linear.  In many ways\, we are returning to the outlook of our distant ancestors after a centuries-long detour through a more utilitarian approach. \nJames Herriot will be familiar to many people\, but most of the other featured vets will be new.  They range from Palakapya\, who treated fighting elephants in India almost 3\,000 years ago\, to Dr. Louis Camuti\, who had the first feline house call practice anywhere\, tending to the cats of celebrities in mid-20th-century Manhattan.  Along the way\, Dr. Schott introduces every kind of person trying to heal every kind of creature\, from dogs\, cows\, horses\, and cats to canaries\, gorillas\, and even dragons. \nWhether you have a passion for animals\, the history of medicine\, or just quirky history\, this light-hearted exploration of the empathetic relationship between man and beast will entertain and delight. \n  \nAbout the Author\nPhilipp Schott\, DVM was born in Germany in 1965.  A year later his family emigrated to Saskatoon\, Canada\, where he grew up\, with regular family visits to Germany. Philipp studied biology and veterinary medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. After graduation in 1990 he moved to Winnipeg with his classmate and future wife\, Lorraine. Except for a year taken to backpack around the world\, he has been in the same Winnipeg small animal practice since 1990. \nPhilipp’s writing began with blogging about travel and veterinary medicine. His first book\, The Accidental Veterinarian\, was published by ECW Press in 2019. \nLorraine and Philipp live in a creaky old house on the river with two young adult children and a young cat.  Philipp enjoys spending time outdoors in self-propelled activities\, particularly long-distance walking. He has completed the West Highland Way\, Hadrian’s Wall\, the Laugevegurinn\, and the Inca Trail\, among others.  \n  \nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Philipp’s book\, you can do so through Aesop’s Fable.  In the “notes” section of checkout\, write that you would like the book signed. \nNOTE: This program will be recorded and a video link will be sent to all registrants.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/healthebeasts/ 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:20250709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T200000 DTSTAMP:20250610T150636Z CREATED:20250430T175425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T150636Z UID:52182-1752087600-1752091200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: In Conversation with Romance Author Rachel Reid DESCRIPTION:  \n \nDo you love sports romances?  Are you intrigued by the behind-the-scenes of this romance sub-genre?  Well then\, join us for a virtual conversation with Rachel Reid\, Canadian author and hockey fan who explains “I like to write cute smut about hockey players and other people.”  Rachel has been dubbed “the queen of M/M hockey romance” by Ashland Public Library’s romance book club (this is a dedicated crew who knows this genre well!).  Listen in on the conversation with Rachel that is bound to be revealing. \nThis virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \n  \nAbout the Author\nRachel Reid is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Game Changers hockey romance series\, as well as the standalone hockey romance novels Time to Shine and The Shots You Take.  She lives in Nova Scotia\, Canada.  She has always lived there\, and it’s looking like she probably always will.  She has two boring degrees and two interesting kids. \nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of one (or more!) of Rachel’s books\, you can do so through Aesop’s Fable.  In the “notes” section of checkout\, write that you would like the book signed. \nNOTE: This program will be recorded and a video link will be sent to all registrants within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/rachelreid-2/ 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:20250710T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000 DTSTAMP:20250114T214812Z CREATED:20250114T214801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T214812Z UID:51015-1752145200-1752148800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:No History Book Club in July DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-july-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T140000 DTSTAMP:20250605T182638Z CREATED:20250501T201747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T182638Z UID:52200-1752152400-1752156000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Not a Sound by Heather Gudenkauf. 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/not-sound/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/not-a-sound.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T113000 DTSTAMP:20250414T192757Z CREATED:20250414T192645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T192757Z UID:52113-1752229800-1752233400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:The Poop Museum! DESCRIPTION:Are you fascinated by all things relating to poop? If so\, the Poop Museum is the place for you! At the Poop Museum\, Susie Maguire will teach us many fantastic\, fabulous\, and fun facts about human\, animal\, and insect poop. Just a few of the poopers that visitors to the Poop Museum will meet include: \n\nThe world’s messiest pooper\nThe animal that has poop attack powers\nThe animal that uses poop as protection\nThe rainbow pooper\nThe animal that has to hold its poop ALL winter long\n\nScience meets silliness in this program geared toward ages 5-10. \nOutdoors at the BFL. If it rains\, the program will move indoors to the Morse Institute Library. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/the-poop-museum/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/poop-museum.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T120000 DTSTAMP:20250415T144854Z CREATED:20230124T194001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T144854Z UID:41389-1752490800-1752494400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Goats and Giggles! DESCRIPTION:Play and cuddle with some curious and friendly baby goats outside on the library lawn! The Farmer’s Helpers program from Chip-in Farm will be bringing their goats to the BFL for a visit. \nAll ages are welcome. Please note that participants may be required to wait in line\, as the number of people interacting with the goats at a time will be limited for the animals’ comfort and safety. We’ll provide coloring pages and some farm-themed books to browse while waiting. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/goats-and-giggles/ 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/2023/01/goat-1-e1674593537226.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:20250714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T200000 DTSTAMP:20250603T154613Z CREATED:20250430T175902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T154613Z UID:52185-1752519600-1752523200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" with author Samuel Marquis DESCRIPTION:We are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book\, Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal\,  which is both thrilling and tragic.  Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America\, rendering him a unique colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was fascinating\, exciting\, bizarre\, and heartrending.  Doesn’t that sound fascinating? We hope you can join us!  \nThis virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \n  \n  \nAbout the book Captain Kidd\nCaptain William Kidd stands as one of the most notorious “pirate” outlaws ever\, but his legend is tainted by a bed of lies.  Having captivated imaginations for more than 300 years and inspired many stories about pirates\, troubling questions remain.  Was he really a criminal or is the truth more inconvenient: that he was a buccaneer’s worst nightmare\, a revered pirate hunter turned fall guy for scheming politicians? \nIn Captain Kidd\, his ninth-great-grandson\, bestselling author Samuel Marquis\, reveals the real story.  Kidd was an English-American privateer and New York husband and father.  The King of England himself dubbed Kidd “trusty and well-beloved\,” and some historians describe him as a “worthy\, honest-hearted\, steadfast\, much-enduring sailor” who was the “victim of a deliberate travesty of justice.”  With honors far more esteemed than the menacing Blackbeard\, or any other sea rover at the turn of the 17th century\, how can Kidd be considered both gentleman and pirate\, both hero and villain? \nMarquis’ biography recreates Kidd’s perilous world of explosive naval warfare and the daring integrity he exemplified as a pirate hunter\, as well as the political scandal that entangled Kidd in British–American history\, rocking the New World and the Old\, and threatening England’s valuable trade with India. \nAbout the Author\nThe ninth great-grandson of legendary privateer Captain William Kidd\, Samuel Marquis is a Colorado #1 bestselling and award-winning American history and historical fiction author.  He works by day as a VP–Principal Hydrogeologist with an environmental consulting firm in Boulder\, Colorado\, and by night as a writer of the world’s most heralded and entertaining historical works (hyperbole intended).  \nLearn much more about Samuel on his website. \nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Samuel’s book\, you can do so through Aesop’s Fable.  In the “notes” section of checkout\, write that you would like the book signed. \n  \nNOTE: This program will be recorded and a video link will be sent to all registrants.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/redsox-2/ 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:20250715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T200000 DTSTAMP:20250114T213745Z CREATED:20250114T213623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T213745Z UID:50998-1752606000-1752609600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:NO Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Book Club does NOT meet in July and August \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-2025-july/ 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 END:VCALENDAR