As geopolitical tensions are rising in Eastern Europe and the full-fledged war between Russia and Ukraine is imminent, the media coverage focuses mainly on the political aspects of the contemporary […]
Join us for a virtual discussion of: Endurance : Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to […]
Join us for a Zoom discussion of The Outermost House : A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod by Henry Beston Copies of the book will […]
The BFL will be closed on Monday, February 21st in honor of President's Day.
This month, we will read and discuss Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram Kendi. Read more about this book here. We meet in hybrid format. Come to the library […]
In this latest installment of Gorgeous Gardens of New England, Joanne Pearson will feature 12 new gardens including one from her list of secret gardens. This richly illustrated and researched […]
This month, we will discuss The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Era of Color Blindness by Michelle Alexander. In an introduction to a conversation with Michelle Alexander, David […]
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 […]
Did you know that protest quilts date back to 1830? In fact, stories have been quilted into bed coverings as far back as the year 1400. Join quilt historian Pam […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The House on Vesper Sands by Paraic O'Donnell. Copies available at the library, or borrow as an ebook through Overdrive/Libby, or digital audiobook […]
