BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.17.1//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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220425T171632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T171632Z UID:37474-1651690800-1651694400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art Across Asia: Masterpieces of the Asian Art Museum DESCRIPTION:What constitutes a “masterpiece?” Why are some objects considered masterworks while others are relegated to lesser positions? Join Linda Shei Lei to explore some answers as illustrated by a few of the very best treasures of the Asian Art Museum. \nLinda Shen Lei is an educator with more than four decades of teaching experience in Mandarin and Chinese culture.  Linda oversees the Community Speakers Program and School Programs in addition to serving on the museum’s Exhibition & Publication and Education Committees. \n\nThis program will be held over Zoom.  It is hosted by Cary Memorial Library in Lexington in partnership with the Morse Institute Library\, Framingham Public Library\, and the BFL.\n \nPlease click here to register:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8016497032763/WN_7xsu3DPZQkyNQc_nTsufiw\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/asianart/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mandala_art.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220310T221356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T193312Z UID:37160-1651755600-1651759200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook through Libby\, or digital audiobook through Hoopla or Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-miracle/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/miracle-creek.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220510T182217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T182333Z UID:38005-1652090400-1652097600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:The BFL is happy to offer you a personal\, indoor story time: just you\, your kiddos\, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen.   We’ll gather in a corner of the children’s area to read stories for about 20 minutes.  We will choose the books–feel free to make requests!–or you are welcome to bring or select your own.   \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pstmay16-3/2022-05-09/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20211028T195728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T193709Z UID:35362-1652353200-1652356800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Mountains Sing by Nguyen Phan Que Mai.. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive HERE \nInstantly available on Hoopla HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-may-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mountains-Sing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220426T181851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T181737Z UID:37754-1652695200-1652702400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:The BFL is happy to offer you a personal\, indoor story time: just you\, your kiddos\, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen.   We’ll gather in a corner of the children’s area to read stories for about 20 minutes.  We will choose the books–feel free to make requests!–or you are welcome to bring or select your own.   \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pstmay16/2022-05-16/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20211028T200242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T192726Z UID:35375-1652814000-1652817600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of A world on the wing : the global odyssey of migratory birds / Scott Weidensaul \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive \nInstantly available on HOOPLA \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-may-3/ 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/2021/03/world-on-wing.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:20220522T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220412T162759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T180858Z UID:37487-1653228000-1653233400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Birt and Harley Jazz Duo DESCRIPTION:Chase the blues away with the crowd-pleasing jazz of John Birt and Dylan Harley. This dynamic duo of dueling guitars performs the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt\, the blues of Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong\, original music\, and reworkings of pop/classic rock.  \nBring a blanket or chair and relax on the lawn of the BFL to enjoy a musical afternoon.  This program is hosted by the Eliot Church and the BFL. Admission is by free-will donation. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/birtharley/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BirtHarley.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:20220523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220510T182029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T182029Z UID:38000-1653300000-1653307200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:The BFL is happy to offer you a personal\, indoor story time: just you\, your kiddos\, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen.   We’ll gather in a corner of the children’s area to read stories for about 20 minutes.  We will choose the books–feel free to make requests!–or you are welcome to bring or select your own.   \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pstmay16-2/2022-05-23/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20211228T215031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T221833Z UID:35946-1653418800-1653422400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Library Book  by Susan Orlean.   \nWe meet in hybrid format.  Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom.  Fill out the form below to receive the link. \nThe Library Book is a nonfiction selection.  “This book chronicles the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) fire\, and its aftermath\, to showcase the crucial role that libraries play in our lives.  “– Provided by publisher.   Read more about this book here.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. The library is open for browsing.  Or call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730.   \nGet the ebook here.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\nSee the June book here. \nJoin us live or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nRegister here and get the Zoom link in a return email. \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2022-05/ 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/2018/10/index-11.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:20220528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220528T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220110T185242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T185242Z UID:36071-1653732000-1653735600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Professor and the Madman: a tale of murder\, insanity\, and the making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester. \nAccording to Simon Winchester\, “The Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness and genius\, and the incredible obsessions of two men at the heart of the Oxford English Dictionary and literary history.” \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held over zoom. Please register to receive the meeting details. \n\n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - April 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/nfapril2022-2/ 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/2022/01/professormad.jpeg 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:20220530T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20211028T194026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T135054Z UID:35336-1653926400-1653930000@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 May 30\nwe will be discussing: \nPersona by Ingmar Bergman\, Sweden 1966 \nAvailable on DVD through the Minuteman Network  \nPersona / Janus Films ; Svensk Filmindustri ; en film av Ingmar Bergman \nPersona / en film av Ingmar Bergman ; Svensk Filmindustri \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-may-2/ 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:20220531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220510T182131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T182131Z UID:38003-1653991200-1653998400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Personal Story Time DESCRIPTION:The BFL is happy to offer you a personal\, indoor story time: just you\, your kiddos\, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen.   We’ll gather in a corner of the children’s area to read stories for about 20 minutes.  We will choose the books–feel free to make requests!–or you are welcome to bring or select your own.   \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pstmay16-2-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FriStory.jpg GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220509T143921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T143921Z UID:37886-1654110000-1654113600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:A Culture Marker: The Story of Kōlam in Natick Center DESCRIPTION:How did Kōlam\, a ritualistic floor art practiced by generations of Tamil Hindu women across South India\, find its way to Natick Center? Join us for a conversation with Swati Dave to learn more about this beautiful art form and how its presence in Natick nurtures a sense of identity and belonging in our community. This event will be held on zoom. \nSwati Dave\, a long-time resident of Natick\, is actively engaged in the town with equity\, inclusion\, and diversity work. She has been the Chair of Natick Cultural Council and is currently a board member of Natick Center Cultural District\, SPARK Kindness\, and Natick is United. \nThis program is jointly sponsored by the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society. It is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. Register using the form here. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/a-culture-marker-the-story-of-kolam-in-natick-center/ 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/2022/05/Kolam.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:20220602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220310T190843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T201134Z UID:37149-1654174800-1654178400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club with Author Erica Ferencik DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special virtual Mystery Book Club discussion of Girl in Ice\, where we will be joined by author Erica Ferencik! This event will be held over Zoom. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. \n  \n \nAward-winning novelist Erica Ferencik has received glowing critical praise for her literary thrillers featuring women who face extreme physical challenges in nature\, even as they grapple with internal struggles. \nDevoted to authenticity in her craft\, Erica spent weeks in the wilderness of northern Maine as research for her debut novel\, The River at Night\, an Indie Next Pick that New York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware called “raw\, relentless\, and heart-poundingly real.” For her “hair-raisingly vivid” (Kirkus) follow-up\, Into the Jungle\, Ferencik journeyed a hundred miles up the Amazon to experience firsthand the lush and perilous Peruvian jungle. \nNow\, inspired and informed by a month-long trip to Greenland\, Ferencik sets the New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, and Wall Street Journal’s editors’ pick\, GIRL IN ICE\, in one of the most unforgiving\, unforgettable landscapes imaginable. \nRaised in New York\, she currently lives in Massachusetts. Learn more at her website. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-book-club-with-author-erica-ferencik/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/girl-in-ice-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220411T190017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T183451Z UID:37472-1654596000-1654599600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Outdoor Story Time DESCRIPTION:We have missed you!  Come and join us for in-person\, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library.  Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. \nIf there is rainy weather\, the story time will be moved indoors. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/outdoor-story-time/2022-06-07/ 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/2018/03/boy_book.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:20220609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20211028T195804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T155620Z UID:35364-1654772400-1654776000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Moloka’i by Alan Brennert. \n  \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-june-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Molokai-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20211123T153907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T165051Z UID:35614-1654855200-1654858800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Dog Tales Outdoor Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the back lawn for a special story time with our furry friend Lorcan and his human Cheryl!   We will read  books that are doggie approved\, while kids can take turns petting Lorcan.   \nNo registration required.  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/dog-tales-2022-06/ 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/2021/12/Lorcan_2215.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:20220611T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220611T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220329T181759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T165947Z UID:37311-1654956000-1654959600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Create Your Own Kōlam DESCRIPTION:Join the Natick Historical Society and the BFL at 2:00 at Shaw Park (across the street from the BFL) for a free hands-on program on how to draw a Kōlam\, a traditional decorative floor art practiced by generations of Tamil Hindu women across South India. Supplies will be provided. \nTo know the history and cultural significance of Kōlams join our online talk with Swati Dave on June 1 at 7:00pm. The Zoom link for the online talk will be provided by registering in advance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here for Create Your Own Kōlam on June 11th: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/kolam/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Kolam.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:20220616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220617 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220531T171310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T171541Z UID:38280-1655337600-1655423999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Rob Dunlavey DESCRIPTION:Starting today\, visit the Bacon to view the beautiful work of local artist and children’s book illustrator Rob Dunlavey.  Rob’s landscape drawings and paintings will be displayed until September 28. An opening reception will be held on June 21st at 5:30 P.M. It’s free and open to the public. \n \nRob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of the South Natick dam capture the plant and animal life seen over the past dozen years of his daily artistic practice. Rob is also an award-winning children’s book illustrator. His published books can be found in many libraries. His next book\, Whale Fall\, written by Melissa Stewart\, will be published by Random House in Spring 2023. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/artdunlavey/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RDunlavey_bench.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:20220617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220214T175400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T182700Z UID:36870-1655460000-1655463600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Let's Get Growing DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tower Hill Botanic Gardens: \nExplore the wide world of plants as we sing songs\, read\, play\, investigate\, and plant our own beans to care for at home.\nMaterials Soil\, seeds\nBest for Grades PreK-K \nThis program will be held on the grounds of the library.  Space is limited.  Registration required.  Each child must be registered separately. \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/towerhill220617/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/plant-pot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20211028T200317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T193012Z UID:35377-1655838000-1655841600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Under a white sky : the nature of the future / Elizabeth Kolbert \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOr request your own copy HERE \nAlso available on Overdrive \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-june-3/ 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/2021/04/under-a-white-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:20220622T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220531T170257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T120017Z UID:38275-1655890200-1655919000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:View the art of Rob Dunlavey - June 16 to September 28\, 2022 DESCRIPTION:June 16 – September 28\nYou are welcome to view the art of Natick artist and children’s book illustrator\, Rob Dunlavey.  His landscape drawings and paintings will grace the walls of the BFL from June 16 – September 28.   \n\nRob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of the South Natick dam capture the plant and animal life seen over the past dozen years of his daily artistic practice. Rob is also an award-winning children’s book illustrator. His published books can be found in many libraries. His next book\, Whale Fall\, written by Melissa Stewart\, will be published by Random House in Spring 2023.\n \nBooks illustrated by Rob Dunlavey\n\nIn the Woods by David Elliott\nOwl Sees Owl by Laura Godwin\nCounting Crows by Kathi Appelt\nOver in the Wetlands by Caroline Starr Rose\nThe Dandelion’s Tale by Kevin Sheehan\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/receptiondunlavey/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/RDunlavey_cattails.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:20220622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220214T163334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T191744Z UID:36850-1655892000-1655895600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Diane Edgecomb: Trail Mix DESCRIPTION:Diane Edgecomb is back!  Bring your blanket and snacks and hear stories from one of the best.  \nStep off the Beaten Path and into the Big Outdoors in this fun-loving Participatory Program with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb. \nWe’ll go on a fossil dig in Montana to discover a new dinosaur and take on the world’s sassiest bugs all\nbefore we break out our lunch pails. \nJoin in the stories\, songs and FUN that have made Diane Edgecomb one of New England’s favorite storytellers. Diane has been featured on NPR and is a winner of a Parent’s Choice award for her CDs and recordings. \nBeloved storyteller Diane Edgecomb is known for transforming into the characters in her tales\, bringing stories to vibrant life.  Diane’s warmth and invitation to participate brings today’s family audiences into the heart of the moment. Diane has been featured on NPR and is the winner of the ORACLE award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast as well as five Storytelling World awards.  \n \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council\, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural council\, a state agency.  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/dianeedgecomb-2022/ 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/2022/02/DianeEdgecombTrail.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:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220111T152103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T152103Z UID:36498-1656151200-1656154800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande. \nAccording to Malcolm Gladwell’s review of The Checklist Manifesto\, \nGawande is a gorgeous writer and storyteller\, and the aims of this book are ambitious. Gawande thinks that the modern world requires us to revisit what we mean by expertise: that experts need help\, and that progress depends on experts having the humility to concede that they need help. \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held over zoom. Please register to receive the meeting details. \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - June 2025\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/nfjune2022/ 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/2022/01/checklist.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:20220627T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20211028T194111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220529T152403Z UID:35338-1656345600-1656349200@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 27\n \nwe will be discussing: \nPersona by Ingmar Bergman\, Sweden 1966 \nAvailable on DVD through the Minuteman Network  \nPersona / Janus Films ; Svensk Filmindustri ; en film av Ingmar Bergman \nPersona / en film av Ingmar Bergman ; Svensk Filmindustri \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-june-3/ 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:20220628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20211227T220059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T215416Z UID:35947-1656442800-1656446400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Yellow Wife  by Sadeqa Johnson.   \nWe meet in hybrid format.  Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom.  Fill out the form below to receive the link. \nYellow Wife tells the tale of Pheby\, “a woman whose struggle to survive and to protect the ones she loves will have readers turning the pages… “– Provided by publisher.   Read more about this book here.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. The library is open for browsing.  Or call the library to arrange curbside pickup. 508-653-6730.   \nGet the ebook here.  \nDownload the audiobook here.\nSee the July book here. \nJoin us live or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nRegister here and get the Zoom link in a return email. \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2022-06/ 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/2021/12/YellowWife.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:20220629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220208T222945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T222945Z UID:36810-1656496800-1656500400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn for running\, jumping\, and bubble-popping fun!  Mr. Vinny is bringing his hand-made\, giant bubble wand to create floating blobs of soapy goodness. The kids can chase and pop to their heart’s delight\, while Mr. Vinny tells jokes and answers questions.  It will be good clean fun! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/bubblesvinny2022/ 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/2018/02/Vinny-Bubbles-4-980x653.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:20220707T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220505T204408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T204408Z UID:37872-1657198800-1657202400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-winter-counts/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/winter-counts-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220405T185130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T185425Z UID:37365-1657566000-1657569600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Fragrance in the Garden DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you have smelled the lovely fragrance of a peony and were immediately transported back to a time long ago in your grandmother’s garden. Have you ever wondered why that is? Joanne Pearson is back to enlighten us about the power of aroma and its importance in the garden. \nIn this program\, we’ll look at the amazing things that scent does for a plant (botanically\, that is\, the scent is not there for our pleasure!). We will discuss specific plants\, shrubs\, and trees with fragrant flowers and foliage that can be grown in New England and where to place them in the landscape to maximize our enjoyment of their fragrance throughout the garden. \nJoanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. Prior to her career as a photographer\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of  Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years.  Her photographs of gardens\, landscapes\, and people have been featured in numerous magazines\, books\, and calendars including Yankee magazine\, Farm and Ranch Living\, and BrownTrout Publishers\, Inc. She is also the solo photographer for Mahoney Publishing’s Flowers and Gardens of New England. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/fragrance/ 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/2022/04/peony.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:20220713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062415 CREATED:20220209T203007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T191541Z UID:36817-1657735200-1657738800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Elijah T. Grasshopper & Friends DESCRIPTION:Join us on the lawn of the library for a musical show!  \nElijah T. Grasshopper & Friends are a children’s music group featuring Emma “Go-Go Green” Bean and their puppet pals\, Willa the Worm and Weatherbee Frog.   \nThis program is best suited for children ages 2 through 8\, but can be enjoyed by all ages.  Elijah T. Grasshopper and Friends have received multiple grants through the Mass Cultural Council in the past few years and are excited to bring their music to local communities. Join Elijah & Friends for some super-duper interactive kids’ music and a hopping good time! \n \nYou can learn more about us at www.ElijahTGrasshopper.com  \nThis show is sponsored in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council and by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/elijah-t-grasshopper-2022/ 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/2021/08/ElijahGrass_fall.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 END:VCALENDAR