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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20240813T160928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T133802Z UID:49710-1740738600-1740740400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You 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 due to space limitations. \n\n\n \n \n Jammin With You 2/20/26 at 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 \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2025-02-28/ 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:20250306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250103T020225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T020225Z UID:50718-1741266000-1741269600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Full Dark House by Christopher Fowler. 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/myst-fulldark/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/71wvWdfOKgL._SL1200_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20240813T161149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T161150Z UID:49712-1741343400-1741345200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You 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 due to space limitations. \n\n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2025-03-07/ 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:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20240425T220225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T231204Z UID:50159-1741428000-1741431600@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-3/2025-03-08/ 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:20250313T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241024T191755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T230255Z UID:50132-1741863600-1741867200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: American Jezebel: the uncommon life of Anne Hutchinson\, the woman who defied the Puritans by Eve LaPlante. \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-march/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/A.-jezebel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T111500 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241029T202927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T140033Z UID:50240-1741948200-1741950900@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Music & Movement at Walnut Hill DESCRIPTION:Join Miss Katie from the Community Theater Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts for a fun program that emphasizes the bond between children and their caregivers\, while enriching their musical\, cognitive\, and physical development. Caregivers are led in enjoyable\, simple rhythmic patterns\, dances\, and activities. Instruments like rhythm sticks\, bells\, shakers\, and drums are used\, as well as scarves\, balls\, bubbles\, and more. \nGeared toward ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration is required. \nLocation: Walnut Hill School for the Arts (12 Highland Street in Natick) \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 URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/music-with-walnut-hill-mar/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-scaled-e1708120365396.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250110T192222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T193947Z UID:50773-1742238000-1742241600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Irish Whiskey - History & Recommendations with Travis Ireland of the Friskey Whiskey Podcast DESCRIPTION:  \nHow perfect is this for St. Paddy’s Day? Travis IRELAND of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast will join us to discuss the history of Irish whiskeys and the best he’s encountered! \n  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.   \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout Travis:\nTravis Ireland\, co-host of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast\, is an IT professional by day and a whiskey aficionado by passion. He brings his knowledge and expertise to the podcast\, discussing various distilleries\, tasting notes\, and industry trends. Through The Friskey Whiskey\, Travis aims to educate\, entertain\, and share his profound appreciation for whiskey. \n\n\n\n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program \n\n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/irishwhiskey/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/friskey-whiskey_133_md.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:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241024T200407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T201351Z UID:50186-1742324400-1742328000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future by Gloria Dickie \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-2025-03-18/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bookcover-6.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:20250319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250123T182242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T194035Z UID:51073-1742407200-1742410800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: W.F.K. Travers' Lincoln Portrait DESCRIPTION:At nine feet tall\, Travers’ Lincoln portrait is impressive. This portrait of the 16th president has been praised by those who knew him as more lifelike than any other. Exhibited at the US Capitol\, the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia\, and the Union League Club in New York\, among other important places\, this portrait eventually found a home in the Hartley Dodge Memorial in Madison\, NJ. Mallory Mortillaro will share her first-hand account of researching this painting and the stories she uncovered as she leads the audience through this painting’s fascinating provenance. The portrait is currently on loan to the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. \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. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n W.F.K. Travers' Lincoln Portrait\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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/lincolnportrait/ 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:20250321T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20240813T165108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T161038Z UID:49714-1742553000-1742554800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:CANCELED Jammin With You DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to weather. \nWe hope you can join us next time\, on 4/4 at 10:30am! \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2025-03-21/ 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:20250322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241028T184658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T154230Z UID:50217-1742637600-1742641200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \nThis month\, we will discuss Strength in What Remains: A journey of remembrance and forgiveness by Tracy Kidder. \nTracy Kidder\, author of BFL nonfiction book club favorites Mountains Beyond Mountains and Rough Sleepers\, brings us the heart-wrenching story of Deo.  \nFrom Tracykidder.com: Deo grew up in the mountains of Burundi\, and survived a civil war and genocide before seeking a new life in America. In New York City he lived homeless in Central Park before finding his way to Columbia University. But Deo’s story really begins with his will to turn his life into something truly remarkable; he returns to his native country to help people there\, as well as people in the United States. \n  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held over 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/nfmarch25/ 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:20250325T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250108T175502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T214841Z UID:50751-1742925600-1742929200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Grow your Leafy Greens DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn how to grow the most nutritionally dense food on the planet?  The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens have you covered.  In this virtual program\, they’ll teach you how to successfully grow kale\, spinach\, chard\, and lettuce using a variety of methods.\n \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link.  \n\n \n \n Grow your Leafy Greens\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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/growyourleafygreens/ 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/2024/01/raisedbedgarden.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:20250325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241024T194526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T201052Z UID:50149-1742927400-1742931000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of:  How to read a book: a novel  by Monica Wood \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. A book discussion 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/book-club-2025-march-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bookcover.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:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T111500 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241112T213600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T194443Z UID:50328-1743242400-1743246900@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog at the MORSE DESCRIPTION:Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! This program will be held at the Morse Institute Library this month. 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 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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-3-15-25/ LOCATION:Morse Institute Library\, 14 E Central St.\, Natick\, MA\, 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:42.2845031;-71.3458215 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Morse Institute Library 14 E Central St. Natick MA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14 E Central St.:geo:-71.3458215,42.2845031 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241024T195917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T215854Z UID:50172-1743436800-1743442200@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 31\, we will be discussing: \nSAFE  by Todd Haynes\, USA 1995.\n \nAvailable on Criterion DVD HERE \nAvailable on the Internet Archive HERE \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-march-2025/ 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:20250401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250203T202724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T163850Z UID:51183-1743501600-1743503400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:All Together: Preschool Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join us on Mondays and Tuesdays for stories and songs! Outdoors\, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. \nNote: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this storytime indoors. 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/stspring25/2025-04-01/ 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/2023/05/animalsreading.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:20250401T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250207T202713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T160055Z UID:51339-1743526800-1743532200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Zentangle - NEW LOCATION DESCRIPTION:The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn\, relaxing\, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns (called tangles). In this workshop\, learn the history of Zentangle\, the basic steps of the method\, and the tools used. Through step-by-step instructions\, you will be immersed in creating an original Zentangle tile.\n \nNo artistic talent or experience is required. All supplies will be provided. \n \nPLEASE NOTE: TO MAKE THIS PROGRAM MORE ACCESSIBLE\, WE WILL BE HOLDING IT IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM AT THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY AT 14 E. CENTRAL STREET\, NATICK. Click HERE for more information about the Morse Institute.\n \nRachel Slate-Ziman is a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT)\, educated by the creators of Zentangle\, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. She has been learning and practicing the Zentangle Method for many years.\nRegistration required. \n  \n\n \n \n Zentangle - New Location\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 URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/zentangle-april/ 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/2024/04/zentangle.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:20250403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250130T210011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T210011Z UID:51126-1743685200-1743688800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. 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/myst-mistress/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/91Qdgc9EYGL._SL1500_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20240813T165245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T210314Z UID:49716-1743762600-1743764400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You 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. \nThis program will be held outdoors.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2025-04-04/ 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:20250407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250203T201426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T193714Z UID:51177-1744052400-1744056000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Local Farms (Metrowest) - Produce\, Meats\, & Dairy DESCRIPTION:Join the growing number of people who are buying their produce\, meats\, and dairy products from local farms. Not only is local food fresher than many options in the supermarket\, but supporting our local farms creates a more sustainable ecosystem. Sure\, you might not get raspberries in December\, but when you get them in August\, they will be the best tasting raspberries you could ever have! \nWorking with Ashland’s Town Sustainability Coordinator\, Samantha Riley\, we’ll have a panel of farmers who will help us understand the benefits of shopping for locally grown foods AND give us suggestions for reputable growers in our area.  We hope you can join us for this important discussion as climate change affects the way we live our daily lives.  \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \nRecording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. It will also be available to view on the Ashland Library’s YouTube Channel. \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/localfarms/ 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/2025/02/locally-grown-produce-and-meat_268_md.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:20250407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250320T202013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T170641Z UID:51923-1744052400-1744056000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Behind the Headlines: Understanding Bird Flu 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.** \nDr. Catherine (“Katie”) Brown is the Massachusetts State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian\, and current President of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She plays a key role at the state and national level in monitoring and responding to infectious disease threats\, and has been involved with avian influenza for over 20 years. She will give a clear and authoritative overview of the nation’s current situation and the risk that avian influenza presents. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nThis program is sponsored by the Public Health Museum\, in recognition of National Public Health Week\, and presented with support from 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. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/birdflu/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/understanding-bird-flu_3648_md.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:20250410T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241024T191835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T230432Z UID:50134-1744282800-1744286400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Cause: the American Revolution and its discontents by Joseph J. Ellis. \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-april/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/the-cause.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250123T210636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T190329Z UID:51078-1744308000-1744311600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Lost Treasures of the Titanic with Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro DESCRIPTION:James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean–a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship’s famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sank? For over a century\, the world has been intrigued by the story of the Titanic. When tragedy struck on April 14\, 1912\, in addition to the incredible loss of life\, a nearly incalculable amount of goods plummeted into the ocean\, never to be seen again. This lecture takes a closer look at and tells the stories of some of the more interesting and valuable treasures lost on that fateful night. \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. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n Lost Treasures of the Titanic - virtual - 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 \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/titanictreasures/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Mallory-Mortillaro.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:20250415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250108T191833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T191041Z UID:50756-1744738200-1744741800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Composting 101 DESCRIPTION:Join the Bacon Free Library and Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to learn the basics of composting. Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? We’ve got it all covered from the “how to” to the “how much.” \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n Vanish - Disappearing Icons of a Rural America\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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/composting101/ 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/2021/02/compost-e1612543782686.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:20250415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241024T200407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T201703Z UID:50187-1744743600-1744747200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World by Edward Humes \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-2025-04-15/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/total-garbage.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:20250417T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T114500 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250320T201419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T171010Z UID:51920-1744885800-1744890300@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: John Muir\, Ansel Adams and the National Parks 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.**  \nJohn Muir — celebrated naturalist\, promoter of the natural parks\, and founder of The Sierra Club — led an interesting life focused on conserving nature’s beauty. Ansel Adams is perhaps the greatest American landscape photographer. Learn and see how their lives and works intersected and overlapped at Yosemite National Park. \nThis program will be led by Eric J. Simon\, Ph.D.\, a professor at New England College in Henniker\, New Hampshire\, who leads international biology-themed travel courses and teaches online lifelong learning classes at a variety of institutions. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and is held in partnership with the Bacon Free Library and 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. \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nationalparks-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/john-muir_3673_md.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:20250418T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20240813T165330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T210416Z UID:49718-1744972200-1744974000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You 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. \nThis program will be held outdoors.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2025-04-18/ 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:20250421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20250203T203255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T203328Z UID:51299-1745222400-1745254800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Patriots' Day DESCRIPTION:The BFL will be closed today in honor of Patriots’ Day. \nBest wishes to all of the marathoners today! \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/patday25/ CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/patriotsday.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241024T194850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T200513Z UID:50151-1745346600-1745350200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:For its 100th anniversary\, join us at the library for a discussion of: The Great Gatsby  by F. Scott Fitzgerald \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. A book discussion 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/book-club-2025-april/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bookcover-2.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:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T035337 CREATED:20241104T214509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T162851Z UID:50264-1745661600-1745665200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \nThis month\, we will discuss Thunderstruck by Erik Larson.  \nAccording to eriklarsonbooks.com\, Thunderstruck is:  \nThe saga of how the lives of the inventor of wireless and of Britain’s second most famous murderer (after Jack the Ripper) intersected during one of the greatest criminal chases of all time. The inventor was Guglielmo Marconi\, the young Italian genius; the killer was Hawley Harvey Crippen\, who murdered his overbearing wife and fled Britain with his mistress\, unaware that Scotland Yard was hot on his heels. The book—an instant New York Times bestseller—brings to life a host of forgotten characters\, including spirit mediums\, ghost-hunting physicists\, Scotland Yard inspectors\, and one of the great pioneers of forensic science. The climax occurs during a trans-Atlantic chase which\, thanks to the miracle of Marconi’s invention\, was followed by millions of people around the world—with Crippen and his mistress completely unaware. \n  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held on Zoom.  Please register here to receive the meeting details: \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/nfapril25/ 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 END:VCALENDAR