BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.20//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230308T201343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T141607Z UID:42097-1691577000-1691578800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:CANCELED Jammin With You DESCRIPTION:We’re sad to say that this program has been canceled for 8/9 due to unforeseen circumstances. Sorry for the inconvenience! Jammin With You will be back on 8/23 for some musical fun. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2023-4-5-2-2023-08-09/ 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:20230810T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20221129T215557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T223237Z UID:40431-1691665200-1691668800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Beautiful country : a memoir / by Qian Julie Wang. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nAvailable 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-2023-august/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Beautiful-Country.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T183000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230428T200231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T212208Z UID:42698-1692120600-1692124200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Award-Winning Music - Our Band DESCRIPTION:Join us indoors at the BFL for Our Band which will win your heart. Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter bring their award-winning songwriting and bold interpretations to a rich Americana soundscape. With their airtight harmonies\, irreverent humor\, and astounding instrumental virtuosity\, the pair’s restless creativity knows no bounds – both in concert and in their unique music videos. Together\, they have performed for audiences in some of the world’s greatest venues\, from Carnegie Hall to Lincoln Center to the Smithsonian Museum of American Art. In 2018-19 they toured Poland\, Germany and Estonia as ambassadors of American music for U.S. State Department. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/ourband/ 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/2023/04/NGalicheva-71121.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:20230822T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T183000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230322T174902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T181110Z UID:42219-1692725400-1692729000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Stacey Peasley Concert DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate summer reading with BFL favorite\, Stacey Peasley!  With her creative lyrics\, fun rhythms\, and contagious energy\, Stacey will infuse pure joy into your evening. \nThis concert will be outdoors on the BFL lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy.  Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well! \nIf it rains\, the show will be indoors at the Morse Institute Library. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stacey-peasley-concert-2022-2/ 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/2021/05/SPband-e1754060040158.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:20230822T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T193000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230601T180046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T183616Z UID:43289-1692729000-1692732600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Violeta by Isabel Allende \nWe meet in hybrid format. Join us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE. \nAvailable in Large Print and Spoken CD \nDigital audiobook Available on OVERDRIVE  \nEBOOK available on OVERDRIVE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2023-august/ 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/2023/06/Violeta.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:20230825T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T161500 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230421T155654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T140223Z UID:42605-1692975600-1692980100@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! 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. Please register 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\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-aug25/ 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:20230826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230522T182052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T182052Z UID:43143-1693044000-1693047600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis month\, we will discuss The Address Book: what street addresses reveal about identity\, race\, wealth\, and power by Deirdre Mask.  \nKirkus Reviews describes this book as: “An impressive book-length answer to a question few of us consider: ‘Why do street addresses matter?’ “ \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nThe BFL is not open on summer Saturdays\, therefore our  discussion will be held on Zoom.  Please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - February 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/nfaugust23/ 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:20230828T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230731T221222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T221900Z UID:44021-1693238400-1693242000@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 August 28 \nWe will be discussing: Sweet Bean by Naomi Kawase\, Japan 2015 \nAvailable on Kanopy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-august-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:20230829T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T113000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230717T204429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T204509Z UID:43792-1693305000-1693308600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:(Virtual)Take a Walk in Paris (Live Tour) DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL: Take A Walk In Paris (Live Tour)\nTuesday\, August 29 10:30—11:30 AM Online in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library\n\n\n**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.**   \nFrench tour guide Patrick Herpe will give viewers a live tour of Paris. He’ll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of Notre Dame\, the Pont Neuf\, the river Seine\, Sainte-Chapelle\, and more. He’ll discuss the history of each Paris landmark he spotlights\, and offer tips for traveling to Paris. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Corning Foundation and the Friends of the Library. \nNOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/walkinparis/ 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/2023/07/Notre-Dame.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:20230904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230905 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20221213T155115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T155115Z UID:40860-1693785600-1693871999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Labor Day DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed today\, Monday\, September 4th\, in honor of Labor day. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/labor23/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/labor-day-1628502_1920.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T103000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230503T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T205330Z UID:42805-1693994400-1693996200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Baby Time DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces\, rhymes\, songs\, and simple stories. Geared toward infants and young toddlers with their grownups. \n**NEW DAY! Now on Wednesdays** URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time-2/2023-09-06/ 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/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;VALUE=DATE:20230907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230816T202636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T235606Z UID:44284-1694044800-1697673599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Featured Artist - Barbara Levine DESCRIPTION:Barbara paints in oils and in gouache. She loves the texture and fluidity of oil paints and the ease with which you can layer the paint. She says that although gouache is a water based paint and can be used in ways similar to watercolors\, it is more opaque and can be layered as well. She notes that these days both have an enormous variety of colors available to use and to mix.  \nBarbara learned to paint primarily “en plein air” in a New England impressionist tradition and she says that it has been a wonderful adventure for her. She comments that being outside trying to capture in paint the light at particular moments as it flows onto or around the forms one is looking at can be extremely exhilarating. \n  \nBarbara has a Masters Degree in Social Work and many\, many years of postgraduate trainings in the field of psychotherapy. She says that she is sometimes tempted to say her work is somewhat disconnected from painting but realizes that it has taught her to be especially observant and aware of subtle visual nuances which has helped in her painting. Her training in painting has been through years of local\, national and international workshops. Her teachers have included: Gloucester artist David Curtis\, Boston artists George Nick\, Charlotte Gibbs\, Robert Cormier\, and Michael Dowling\, Israeli artist Elie Shamir\, and nationally and internationally known artists Kelly Carmody\, Victor Butko\, Scott Christenson\, Ann Blair Brown\, Lori Putnam\, and Kevin Macpherson. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/barbaralevine-2-2/ 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/2023/08/Barbaralevine.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:20230907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230713T202115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T202115Z UID:43745-1694091600-1694095200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook on Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-harry-quebert/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Harry-Quebert.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T183000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230816T194513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T202800Z UID:44279-1694539800-1694543400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art Reception: Barbara Levine - Here and There DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception to welcome Barbara Levine and her art show entitled “Here and There” at the Bacon Free Library. Barbara paints in oils and in gouache. She learned to paint primarily “en plein air” in a New England impressionist tradition and she says that it has been a wonderful adventure for her. She comments that being outside trying to capture in paint the light at particular moments as it flows onto or around the forms one is looking at can be extremely exhilarating. \nBarbara’s paintings will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from September 6th – October 18th. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/barbaralevine/ 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/2023/08/Barbaralevine.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:20230914T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20221129T220439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T223450Z UID:40435-1694689200-1694692800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: River of doubt : Theodore Roosevelt’s darkest journey / Candice Millard. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nAvailable 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-2023-september-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/river-of-doubt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230916T111500 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230731T192032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T193129Z UID:44009-1694858400-1694862900@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! 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 and opens one month before the program. Please register 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\n \n \n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-sept16/ 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:20230919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230824T182041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T193529Z UID:44384-1695150000-1695153600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ZOOM discussion of:\nSlow Birding : The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard by Joan E. Strassmann \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-2023-sept/ 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/2023/08/Slow-Birding.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:20230921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230817T183226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141431Z UID:44297-1695322800-1695326400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:(Virtual) James Herriot: The Simple Life of the World's Most Famous Veterinarian DESCRIPTION:Join Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans as she recounts the life and times of Alf Wight\, an unassuming country veterinarian who practiced for 50 years in one of England’s most beautiful places\, the Yorkshire Dales. He rose to international fame later in life under the pen name James Herriot as he recounted the heartwarming animal stories and colorful characters of a bygone era\, inspiring films and multiple television series. Of the latest TV adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small\, shown on PBS’ Masterpiece\, The Guardian said\, “Switching it on was the television equivalent of taking your brain out and dunking it into a bucket of warm tea (Yorkshire\, obviously).” \nBask in the visual beauty of Claire’s recent Yorkshire Dales visit and learn the surprising story of the vet whose books still entertain millions. \nThis program will be held on Zoom.  Please register to receive the Zoom link via email.  \n\n \n\n \n \n James Herriot\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Comments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n  \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jamesherriot-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/2023/08/claire-craig-evans-scaled-e1692626905204.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:20230923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230717T184224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T184224Z UID:43778-1695463200-1695466800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis month\, we will discuss Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard by Laura Bates.   \nAuthor Laura Bates has spent many years working as a volunteer and as an instructor in prisons in Chicago and Indiana.  In this book\, she chronicles her experience teaching Shakespeare to inmates in the solitary confinement unit. Starting out\, she hoped to interest at least one inmate; eventually\, she would have as many as fifty prisoners on her waiting list.  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held in a hybrid format.  The host will be in person at the BFL\, while some members will join over zoom.  You are welcome to join either way.  For zoom\, please register here to receive the meeting details: \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/nfsept23/ 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:20230925T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230901T202147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T154302Z UID:44505-1695657600-1695661200@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 September 25 \nWe will be discussing: La Ciénaga by Lucrecia Martel\, Argentina 2001 \nDVD Available in the Minuteman Network HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-september-5/ 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:20230926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230710T152431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T142118Z UID:43678-1695747600-1695751200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Pure and Simple Flower Design DESCRIPTION:The class is open to adults who want to learn more about floral design. The class will include\, ideas on basic floral designs\, sustainable\nmechanics\, and floral conditioning. We will provide a vase\, and you will be able to select and share flowers from the flower table for greens/\nfiller flowers/focal flowers/and branches. You will be able to take home your finished arrangement in a box.\n \nThe instructor Monica Foley has been learning about Floral Design for the past 10 years through classes\, lectures\, and local art in bloom\nevents.\n \nPlease bring some special flowers/greens etc. from your garden if you want them in your design\, but there will be enough flowers for the\nclass. If you have a favorite pair of floral scissors please bring them too. We will have a variety of scissors and hand clippers for your use.\n \nThis is event is geared towards ages 16 years and up. Please register in advance. If you are registering more than one person\, please fill out a form for each one. Our supplies are limited to 8 people in total.\n\n \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\n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/flowerdesign-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/2023/05/IMG_2280-scaled-e1684333040472.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:20230926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230929T201007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T201007Z UID:44769-1695747600-1695751200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Pure and Simple Flower Design DESCRIPTION:The class is open to adults who want to learn more about floral design. The class will include\, ideas on basic floral designs\, sustainable\nmechanics\, and floral conditioning. We will provide a vase\, and you will be able to select and share flowers from the flower table for greens/\nfiller flowers/focal flowers/and branches. You will be able to take home your finished arrangement in a box.\n \nThe instructor Monica Foley has been learning about Floral Design for the past 10 years through classes\, lectures\, and local art in bloom\nevents.\n \nPlease bring some special flowers/greens etc. from your garden if you want them in your design\, but there will be enough flowers for the\nclass. If you have a favorite pair of floral scissors please bring them too. We will have a variety of scissors and hand clippers for your use.\n \nThis is event is geared towards ages 16 years and up. Please register in advance. If you are registering more than one person\, please fill out a form for each one. Our supplies are limited to 8 people in total.\n\n \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\n \n \n \n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/flowerdesign-2-2/ 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/2023/05/IMG_2280-scaled-e1684333040472.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:20230926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230601T180224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T153553Z UID:43295-1695753000-1695756600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Ms. Demeanor: A Novel by Elinor Lipman \nJoin us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion.  \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 URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2023-september/ 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/2023/06/MsDemeanor.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:20230927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T193000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230817T190135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T181729Z UID:44300-1695839400-1695843000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors DESCRIPTION:Join Tory Stephens of Grist magazine\, an independent non-profit media organization focused on the climate crisis\, and learn how he created Imagine 2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors. \nImagine is a storytelling initiative that calls for fiction writers to envision the next 180 years of equitable climate progress\, imagining intersectional worlds of abundance\, adaptation\, reform\, and hope. The initiative also seeks narratives that center solutions from the communities most impacted by the climate crisis\, and stories that are rooted in cultural authenticity (a deep sense of place\, customs\, cuisine\, and more). \nOver the course of three years the project has encouraged 3\,000 plus writers from 91 countries to submit stories\, and of which 700\,000 people have read. Writers and readers alike will enjoy this climate justice romp. \nThis program will be held virtually;  Click here to join the Zoom program URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/climatefiction/ 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/2023/08/Imagine2200.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:20231003T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T180000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230830T191502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T191502Z UID:44477-1696345200-1696356000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Statewide Read-In: Let Freedom Read! DESCRIPTION:Libraries across the Commonwealth are celebrating the freedom to read with a Statewide Read-In. Come together on the BFL lawn and read anything you want! All ages – kids and adults – are welcome. Stop by anytime between 3:00 and 6:00pm and enjoy apple cider and doughnuts while you read. \nThis program will take place outdoors\, weather permitting. Bring a blanket or chair for sitting on the grass. \nThe Statewide Read-In is supported by the Joint Task Force for Intellectual Freedom with members from the Massachusetts Library Association (MLA)\, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC)\, the Massachusetts Library System (MLS)\, and the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/statewide-read-in-let-freedom-read/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ca71740b_let-freedom-read-social-media-graphic_preview.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:20231004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230811T165653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T180352Z UID:44242-1696446000-1696449600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mass Audubon's The Nature of Fall with Patti Steinman (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Nature of Fall with Patti Steinman \nAutumn in Massachusetts is filled with seasonal wonders and mysteries unique to our state. Why do leaves change color and fall off their trees? What animals are rustling through those crunchy\, fallen leaves\, and what are they doing? Why don’t we hear birds\, crickets\, and bees anymore? This online program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of the nature of Massachusetts in fall\, including the plants and animals that experience it. You’ll also leave with ideas and suggestions for observing\, appreciating\, and supporting nature near home. \nPatti Steinman is the Senior Teacher/Naturalist at Arcadia and the Connecticut River Valley Wildlife Sanctuaries. Patti has worked at Mass Audubon for over 30 years\, overseeing and teaching environmental education programs for all ages. Patti has an MS from Antioch New England in Environmental Studies. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link.  \n  \n\n \n \n Mass Audubon's The Nature of Fall with Patti Steinman\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\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/natureoffall/ 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/2015/03/leaves.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:20231005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230817T175604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T175745Z UID:44291-1696510800-1696514400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. 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-vera-wong/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Vera-Wong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T111500 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20230731T192708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T193043Z UID:44011-1696672800-1696677300@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! 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 and opens one month before the program. Please register for each child attending. \n\n \n \n Read to a Dog July 18 at the Morse\n \n \n Child's Name*Child's Age*Email*\n \n Choose a time slot*3:20-3:353:40-3:55\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-oct7/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20231009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231010 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20221213T155650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T155650Z UID:40862-1696809600-1696895999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed today\, Monday\, Oct 9th\, in honor of Indigenous Peoples day. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/indigpeo23/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/corn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T161312 CREATED:20221129T220905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T222119Z UID:40438-1697108400-1697112000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: An indigenous peoples’ history of the United States / Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nAvailable 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-2023-october/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/indi.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR