• From Just a Snapshot to Art – Creating Beautiful Photographs

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    In this virtual program, landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will guide you through the art of seeing as a professional photographer does. You will learn about framing and creating dramatic compositions; balance and movement; leading lines and paths; depth of field; and the nuances of natural light. This program teaches you about what the pros call […]

  • Hula Hooping with Wildkat Hoops

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    All Ages

    It's time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic with Wildkat Hoops. Hooping promotes exercise, exploration, expression, movement, dance, and FUN! This intergenerational workshop is open to both kids and adults and is best for ages 5 and up. Hoops are provided.

  • Pure and Simple Flower Design – July

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    For adults who want to learn about floral design, this class will cover the basics of design as well as sustainable mechanics and floral conditioning.  We will provide you with a supermarket bouquet and mason jar vase. Then, you can select and share items from the flower table for greens, filler flowers, focal flowers, and […]

  • VIRTUAL: World War II & Massachusetts

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library to bring you author James L. Parr, who will discuss his new book, World War II Massachusetts. Over 500,000 Massachusetts residents answered the call to military duty in the Second World War, while the rest of the state's citizens fought the war on the […]

  • Kids’ Poetry Workshop

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Kids Special Events

    Use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th, 17th, and 24th), participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. Geared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions, […]

  • Messy Play Time

    Recurring
    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Kids Special Events

    Join us outdoors for some messy, creative fun! Explore simple, open-ended projects like making oobleck, experimenting with baking soda and vinegar, or fingerpainting with shaving cream. Geared toward ages 1-6 with adult supervision. Remember to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! If it rains, we'll offer a less-messy craft indoors and save the […]

  • Book Club

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    Join us at the library for the discussion of: Hell of a book by Jason Mott Copies of the book are available at the library.  Order your own copy HERE eBOOK and eAUDIOBOOK available HERE If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net

  • Kids’ Poetry Workshop

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Kids Special Events

    Use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th, 17th, and 24th), participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. Geared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions, […]

  • Sun Prints with Marie Craig – NOTE NEW DATE AND TIME

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    DUE TO EXPECTED RAIN, THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, JULY 26TH AT 1:00 PM. Join Marie Craig to learn how to make your own cyanotype (sun print). She will explain what cyanotype (sun printing) is and describe the process. Participants will be asked to collect items from their garden that they can use […]

  • Nonfiction Book Club

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    This month, we will discuss Harry Truman's Excellent adventure: the true story of a great American road trip by Matthew Algeo. A synopsis of this book from Chicago Review Press: From Missouri to New York and back again, this recounting of an amazing journey chronicles the road trip of a former president and his wife […]