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, […]
The BFL will be closed today in honor of Juneteenth.
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 Copies […]
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 […]
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 at the Bacon Free Library. The weather will be very hot! We'll have bottled water, plenty […]
Join us at the library for a discussion of: Hello beautiful: a novel by Ann Napolitano Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. A book discussion program is also […]
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! This program will be held outdoors at the BFL. Geared toward ages 4-12. Registration is required.
This month, we will discuss In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri. In 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 […]
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.) All 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 […]
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. As such, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with. Meant […]
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