BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bacon Free Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260307T181257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T163344Z UID:54407-1776439800-1776445200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art for All: Poetry Crafts DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month! Blend art and writing to make a poem. Pick your favorite technique: \nAcrostic – Create a poem out of someone’s name;\nOR\nBlackout – Create a blackout poem by circling some words on a page\, and crossing out the rest;\nOR\nConcrete – Create a poem by crafting your words in the shape of an object;\nOR\nPuzzle – Create a new poem by rearranging existing lines\, or make a poem out of first lines of famous poems\nOR\nRansom Note – Cut and collage words to create a found poem; \nDrop-in to do this craft in the library or call ahead for curbside pickup “take & make.” \nArt for All is for ages 4 through adult.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-poetry-crafts-2026-04-17/2026-04-17/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/poetry-e1770135683476.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260302T170905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T175440Z UID:54333-1776366000-1776369600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Laughter Yoga with Robert Rivest DESCRIPTION:Free your laughter with Robert Rivest! Laughter yoga is a fun\, effective way to exercise and socialize while receiving the mind-body health benefits of laughing. Laughter yoga was created in 1995\, when a medical doctor\, Dr. Madan Kataria\, first combined breathing exercises from yoga with improvised laughter exercises. Laughter Yoga has turned into an international health movement that has quickly traveled around the world. \nRobert Rivest is the creator and founder of Wellbeing Laughter and The Rivest Method of Joyful Living. He is an internationally admired performer\, teacher and public speaker. Robert is a talented mindfulness & stress relief educator\, an engaging corporate wellness presenter\, a comic mime artist and a gifted laughter yoga master trainer. Since 1990 Robert Rivest has given over 8\,000 presentations in Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, and across the United States. His mission is to use mindfulness\, laughter and the performing arts to bring greater health\, happiness\, and joy to individuals and organizations around the world. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. \n\n\n \n \n VIRTUAL: Laughter Yoga with Robert Rivest\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/virtual-laughter-yoga-with-robert-rivest/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LaughterYoga.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260320T135437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T154717Z UID:54473-1776106800-1776110400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Cyber Safety - Tips for Protecting your Privacy DESCRIPTION:Neil will introduce basic steps to keep yourself safe in your digital life! Key topics include: Your Digital Footprint (How many accounts do you really have on the Internet?)\, Cyber Awareness (who can you trust?)\, The Exploitation of Trust (phishing and other scams)\, Malware (virus & more!)\, Passwords\, Multi Factor Authentication\, and Updating. We will leave time for questions via chat at the end. \nBio: Neil Plotnick is a computer specialist with over 40 years of experience. He is also an author and YouTuber\, host of Learn IT with Mr. P. Neil is also a nationally recognized leader in computer science education. He was selected for the Presidential Award for Math And Science Education. The PAEMST is the nations’ highest recognition for STEM K-12 teachers. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n VIRTUAL: Cyber Safety - Tips for Protecting your Privacy with Neil Plotnick\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/virtual-cyber-safety-tips-for-protecting-your-privacy/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260307T181257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T163553Z UID:54406-1776094200-1776099600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art for All: Canceled Today! DESCRIPTION:Today’s craft is canceled; Visit us on Friday afternoon for the poetry craft.  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-poetry-crafts/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/poetry-e1770135683476.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20251020T185156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T185210Z UID:53338-1775901600-1775905200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/francais-a-la-bibliotheque-2026-april/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parlez-vous.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260228T145542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T145542Z UID:54342-1775835000-1775840400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art for All: Paper Quilling DESCRIPTION:Use strips of paper to create intricate three-dimensional art! Make a greeting card\, a centerpiece for your spring holiday table\, or a piece of art to hang. \nDrop-in to do this craft in the library or call ahead for curbside pickup “take & make.” \nArt for All is for ages 4 through adult.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-paper-quilling/2026-04-10/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/51642415986_448eb3a14f_c.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:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20251020T183402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T210727Z UID:53318-1775732400-1775736000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: A land so strange : the epic journey of Cabeza de Vaca : the extraordinary tale of a shipwrecked Spaniard who walked across America in the sixteenth century by Andrés Reséndez. \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-2026-april/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/land.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20250730T170432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T152830Z UID:52803-1775212200-1775214000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather\, Jammin is cancelled. \nThis program will be held outdoors\, so bring a blanket or chairs.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-fall2025-spring2026-2026-04-03/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20260402T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T140000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260108T204924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T204924Z UID:53910-1775134800-1775138400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala. Copies available at the library\, or borrow through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-arsenic/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/arsenic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T201500 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T173912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T200647Z UID:54273-1775070000-1775074500@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Behind the Judicial Curtain -- Secrets of a Trial Judge DESCRIPTION:Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran will discuss the behind-the-scenes process by which judges make their decisions: how bail is set\, how sentencing decisions are made\, how a criminal trial works\, whether Massachusetts juries are “giving away the store\,” how judges are selected\, the difference between appointed versus elected judges\, how jurors are chosen\, specialty courts (such as drug and gun courts)\, and the challenges of being fair while also adhering to the law. \nDennis J. Curran served as a Massachusetts judge for 16 years\, including in the Superior Court from 2006 to 2018. Prior to his time on the bench\, Curran worked as an Assistant District Attorney and First Assistant Legal Counsel to the Governor\, in addition to work in private practice. A graduate of Boston Latin School\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and the University of Virginia School of Law\, Curran has taught law at Tufts University\, Roger Williams University School of Law\, and Brown University. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \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. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-behind-the-judicial-curtain-secrets-of-a-trial-judge/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3706645002_13122aa450_c-e1773691451365.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T103000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20251027T172927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T183206Z UID:53452-1774951200-1774953000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:All Together: Preschool Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs!  \nNote: 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/stwinter2526/2026-03-31/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/storytime-owl.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:20260330T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T173000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20251020T175848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T204944Z UID:53279-1774886400-1774891800@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 March 30\, we will be discussing: \nThe passenger by Michelangelo Antonioni\,  Italy 1975. \n(Italian title: Professione: reporter) \nDVD available in the MLN 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-2026-march-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:20260328T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T160556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T135545Z UID:54249-1774697400-1774702800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Take & Make Art for All: Tissue Paper Flowers DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring by crafting tissue paper and pipe cleaner flowers! \nDrop-in or call ahead for curbside pickup “take & make!” \nArt for All is for ages 4 through adult. \nUpcoming projects include: \nWeek of April 6: Paper Quilling — Mon 4/6 & Fri 4/10\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 4/11\, 11:30am-1:00pm URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-tissue-paper-flowers/2026-03-28/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/15528055583_78d40c88d9_c.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:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20251117T174344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T174344Z UID:53623-1774692000-1774695600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis month\, we will discuss Dropkick Murphy: a legendary life by Emily Sweeney.  \n \nFrom Hamilcar Publications: \nNewspapers called him the “the man with the cast-iron toes\,” “the best drop-kicker in wrestling\,” and “one of the mat game’s biggest box office attractions.” But Dr. John “Dropkick” Murphy’s legacy extends far beyond the wrestling ring. Decades before the Betty Ford Center became a household name — and long before the band the Dropkick Murphys named themselves in his honor — the phrase going to Dropkick’s meant a person struggling with addiction needed help and would soon get some. \nThis book chronicles for the first time the unbelievable life of Dr. “Dropkick” Murphy\, a professional wrestler who put himself through medical school during the Great Depression and then opened Bellows Farm\, a one-of-a-kind institution that served as both a facility where elite athletes could train as well as a secluded place where down-on-their-luck alcoholics could go to sober up discreetly. \nThe celebrities who frequented Dropkick Murphy’s farm were many\, and numerous professional athletes would go there to focus on their training and work out in his state-of-the-art gymnasium. As a result\, Bellows Farm featured an unrivaled and revolving cast of colorful characters who brought it to life. Drawing on years of research and interviews\, author Emily Sweeney goes behind the scenes to reveal the untold story of Murphy’s life\, his farm\, and the legendary events that unfolded there. \n  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \n  \nOur discussion will be on Zoom.  Please register here to receive the meeting details: \n  \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - March 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/nfmarch26/ 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:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260213T160413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T194140Z UID:54174-1774551600-1774555200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Paintings of the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial\, Mallory Mortillaro presents Paintings of the American Revolution. \nWe all know the story of the Revolutionary War\, but how much of our understanding is colored by the way the war was depicted by artists? Paintings of the American Revolution have been essential in the way that the war was understood\, both at the time of the conflict and for generations after. This lecture will explore well-known paintings such as Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware\, John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence\, and Asher Durand’s The Capture of Major André. \nMallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n VIRTUAL: Paintings of the American Revolution w/Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro\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/virtua-paintings-of-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T173220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190953Z UID:54270-1774465200-1774468800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Johann Sebastian Bach -- A Genius Revived DESCRIPTION:Johann Sebastian Bach is on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest composers who have ever lived. However\, he was not always seen as the musical giant that he is today. Follow the timeline of Bach’s misunderstood life and learn how future composer Felix Mendelssohn revived his reputation and reestablished the legacy of this extraordinary composer. \nIn this incredible music education program\, musician Dan Lupo will chronicle the life and achievements of one of music history’s greatest composers. You’ll be treated to live piano performances along with the discussion.  \nDan Lupo is the creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com\, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers. \n  \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister here to receive 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. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-johann-sebastian-bach-a-genius-revived/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BachMendelssohn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20251020T182053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T205604Z UID:53303-1774377000-1774380600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of:\nThe art thief: a true story of love\, crime\, and a dangerous obsession by Michael Finkel \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. \nThis program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2026-march/ 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/2025/10/art.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:20260321T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T150412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T192449Z UID:54226-1774092600-1774098000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art for All: Embroidered Bookmark DESCRIPTION:Create a corner bookmark from felt\, and use simple stitches to embellish with a flower or initial.  \nDrop-in to do this craft in the library or call ahead for curbside pickup “take & make.” \n  \nArt for All is for ages 4 through adult. \nUpcoming projects include: \nWeek of March 23: Tissue Paper Flowers  — Mon 3/23 & Fri 3/27\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 3/28\, 11:30am-1:00pm \nWeek of April 6: Paper Quilling — Mon 4/6 & Fri 4/10\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 4/11\, 11:30am-1:00pm URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-embroidered-bookmark-2-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bookmark.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:20260320T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T150309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T192413Z UID:54224-1774020600-1774026000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art for All: Embroidered Bookmark DESCRIPTION:Create a corner bookmark from felt\, and use simple stitches to embellish with a flower or initial.  \nDrop-in to do this craft in the library or call ahead for curbside pickup “take & make.” \n  \nArt for All is for ages 4 through adult. \nUpcoming projects include: \nWeek of March 23: Tissue Paper Flowers  — Mon 3/23 & Fri 3/27\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 3/28\, 11:30am-1:00pm \nWeek of April 6: Paper Quilling — Mon 4/6 & Fri 4/10\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 4/11\, 11:30am-1:00pm URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-embroidered-bookmark-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bookmark.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:20260320T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20250919T205947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T210700Z UID:53139-1774002600-1774004400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You @ CSSC DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7\, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes\, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. \nRegistration is required. Please note that this event will be held at the Common Street Spiritual Center at 13 Common Street in Natick Center. \n\n \n \n Jammin With You 3/20/26 @ CSSC\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\n \n \n\n \nFrom December through March\, this program is offered at the Bacon Free Library on the 1st Friday of the month and also in an accessible location at the Common Street Spiritual Center on the 3rd Friday of the month. View our event calendar for date and registration information. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2026-3-20/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260312T194417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T173738Z UID:54410-1773912600-1777483800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Karin Rosenthal: Reflections on the Human Journey DESCRIPTION:Photographer Karin Rosenthal’s exhibit Reflections on the Human Journey will be on display at the BFL from March 19 to April 29. This exhibit draws from two of her series: In Reflection and Tide Pool.  You can also enjoy this exhibit (with even more of Karin’s photographs) at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) in May.  \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Dancer Triptych\, 2007Primordial Soup\, 2006Conversation\, 2022Granite Woman I\, 20103. Phantom\, 2020 \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nKarin Rosenthal’s abstract photographs of nudes in nature have been exhibited internationally\, collected widely\, and reside in 17 museum collections\, including Boston’s MFA\, the Brooklyn Museum\, the International Center of Photography (ICP)\, and the Yale University Art Gallery (YUAG). These photos have won numerous international awards and have been shown and sold at the prestigious Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) exposition in NYC.  Karin’s photographic submission in First Doubt: Optical Confusion in Modern Photography at YUAG was selected to represent the show of 100 images by famous 20th Century photographers and was featured in the New York Times review.  \nAt the Griffin Museum of Photography in 2016\, she curated 37 Photographers/One Model with nudes in nature by her and her workshop students of a male dancer in his fifties\, overturning conventions of nude photography.  As a Resident Artist/Scholar at Brandeis University’s Women’s Studies Research Center\, she initiated and oversaw an exhibition of photographs by Vivian Maier in 2013.  In 2018-2019\, she exhibited at Brandeis’ Kniznick Gallery in a two-person show\, Half-Silvered. A book entitled Karin Rosenthal: Twenty Years of Photographs was published in conjunction with a retrospective of her Nudes in Water series at the Danforth Museum in 2000. \nLearn more about Karin on her website\, Facebook\, and Instagram. \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/krosenthalart/ 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:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T171456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182517Z UID:54266-1773860400-1773864000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Amalia Kussner's Paintings & The Characters Of The HBO Series "The Gilded Age" DESCRIPTION:Amalia Kussner was one of the preferred artists of Gilded Age New York\, especially in the 1890s when she painted miniature portraits of the elites. Fans of the critically acclaimed HBO series\, The Gilded Age\, will appreciate Kussner’s portraits of several key characters\, including Mrs. Astor\, the reigning matriarch of the social scene and her two daughters; famed actress Lillian Russell; English soprano Marie Tempest; and wealthy socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt.  Kussner even met Ward McAllister\, the arbiter of Gilded Age society. He advised her not to pursue her career as an artist and\, thankfully\, she ignored him. \nIn this program\, author and historical researcher Kathleen Langone will reveal how Kussner’s portraits and interactions with these famous people can provide more insights into their extravagant lives. \nKathleen Langone is the host of the podcast People Hidden In History and the author of the book Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \nPlease register to receive 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. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-amalia-kussners-paintings-the-characters-of-the-hbo-series-the-gilded-age/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MinaturePainterRevealed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260219T181530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T181530Z UID:54292-1773774000-1773777600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of:\nThe Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer \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-2026-march/ 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/2025/10/berry.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:20260316T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T145931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T191734Z UID:54220-1773675000-1773680400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art for All: Embroidered Bookmark DESCRIPTION:Create a corner bookmark from felt\, and use simple stitches to embellish with a flower or initial. Don’t sew? Use construction paper and markers to make a bookmark! \nDrop-in to do this craft in the library or call ahead for curbside pickup “take & make.”  \n  \nArt for All is for ages 4 through adult. \nUpcoming projects include: \nWeek of March 23: Tissue Paper Flowers  — Mon 3/23 & Fri 3/27\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 3/28\, 11:30am-1:00pm \nWeek of April 6: Paper Quilling — Mon 4/6 & Fri 4/10\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 4/11\, 11:30am-1:00pm URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-embroidered-bookmark/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bookmark.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:20260314T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260202T171233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T192320Z UID:54036-1773487800-1773493200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art for All! Friendship Bracelets DESCRIPTION:Weave embroidery floss or string beads to create a friendship bracelet for yourself\, and one to swap with a friend. \nDrop-in to do this craft in the library or call ahead for curbside pickup “take & make.” \n  \nArt for All is for ages 4 through adult.  \nUpcoming projects include: \nWeek of March 16: Embroidered Felt Bookmarks — Mon 3/16 & Fri 3/20\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 3/21\, 11:30am-1:00pm \nWeek of March 23: Tissue Paper Flowers  — Mon 3/23 & Fri 3/27\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 3/28\, 11:30am-1:00pm \nWeek of April 6: Paper Quilling — Mon 4/6 & Fri 4/10\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 4/11\, 11:30am-1:00pm URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-friendship-bracelets/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/frbracelet-e1770139148940.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:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20251020T185118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T185125Z UID:53336-1773482400-1773486000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/francais-a-la-bibliotheque-2026-march/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parlez-vous.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T145412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T192243Z UID:54218-1773415800-1773421200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art for All! Friendship Bracelets DESCRIPTION:Weave embroidery floss or string beads to create a friendship bracelet for yourself\, and one to swap with a friend. \nDrop-in to do this craft in the library or call ahead for curbside pickup “take & make.” \n  \nArt for All is for ages 4 through adult. \nUpcoming projects include: \nWeek of March 16: Embroidered Felt Bookmarks — Mon 3/16 & Fri 3/20\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 3/21\, 11:30am-1:00pm \nWeek of March 23: Tissue Paper Flowers  — Mon 3/23 & Fri 3/27\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 3/28\, 11:30am-1:00pm \nWeek of April 6: Paper Quilling — Mon 4/6 & Fri 4/10\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 4/11\, 11:30am-1:00pm URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-friendship-bracelets-2-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/frbracelet-e1770139148940.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:20260312T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20251020T183949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T210425Z UID:53322-1773313200-1773316800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Boston Massacre: a family history by Serena Zabin \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-2026-march/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/boston.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T165139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T222649Z UID:54261-1773255600-1773261000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Life & Career Of Rob Reiner DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nRob Reiner was an award winning American filmmaker\, actor\, director and writer. Some of us think of Archie Bunker & how Archie called his character “Meathead.” But most of us think of his movies. This is Spinal Tap\, The Princess Bride\, Stand By Me\, When Harry Met Sally\, A Few Good Men\, and Misery are just a few of the classic movies he directed. Enjoy a look at the life and career of this Academy Award-nominated director and Emmy Award-winning actor. Led by Frank Mandosa\, a film historian and Massachusetts high school Film and English teacher. He is the host of “Reels of Cinema” podcast and co-host of the “Movies Across The Pod” podcast. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nPlease register directly via Zoom. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-the-life-career-of-rob-reiner/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4ReinerFilms.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T013710 CREATED:20260214T145316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T192202Z UID:54216-1773070200-1773075600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art for All! Friendship Bracelets DESCRIPTION:Weave embroidery floss or string beads to create a friendship bracelet for yourself\, and one to swap with a friend. \nDrop-in to do this craft in the library or call ahead for curbside pickup “take & make.” \n  \nArt for All is for ages 4 through adult.  \nUpcoming projects include: \nWeek of March 16: Embroidered Felt Bookmarks — Mon 3/16 & Fri 3/20\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 3/21\, 11:30am-1:00pm \nWeek of March 23: Tissue Paper Flowers  — Mon 3/23 & Fri 3/27\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 3/28\, 11:30am-1:00pm \nWeek of April 6: Paper Quilling — Mon 4/6 & Fri 4/10\, 3:30-5:00pm; Sat 4/11\, 11:30am-1:00pm URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/art-for-all-friendship-bracelets-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/frbracelet-e1770139148940.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 END:VCALENDAR