BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.17.1//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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20221202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221025T181836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T210540Z UID:39677-1669975200-1669977000@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. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time/2022-12-02/ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221031T173229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T193448Z UID:39878-1670320800-1670324400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:As the bigger kiddos head off to school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is M.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \n  \nImage by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimem/ 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/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20221207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221019T184433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T212717Z UID:39599-1670407200-1670409000@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 for 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 your way all the way home. See you soon! \nIf it is 50 degrees or warmer\, this program will be held outside on the library lawn\, so bring a blanket or chair.  Look for us around back! \nIf  it is rainy\, snowy\, or less than 50 degrees\, the program will be moved indoors and space will be limited\, so please register below: \n\n\n \n \n Jammin With You 2/6/26 @ BFL\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 the Friends of the Bacon Free Library \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share songs and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jamminoct1-2022-10-26-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES: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:20221208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20220602T205135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T205135Z UID:38317-1670497200-1670500800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Facing the mountain : a true story of Japanese American heroes in World War II / Daniel James Brown. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \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-december/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Facing-the-Mountain.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221031T180603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T193534Z UID:39881-1670925600-1670929200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:As the bigger kiddos head off to school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is N.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimen/ 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/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20221213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221031T185901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T194539Z UID:39896-1670954400-1670958000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jewelry Making - create your own stretch beaded bracelet DESCRIPTION:At this workshop you will learn to design and create your own stretch beaded bracelet. Stretch bracelets are versatile and easy to wear. Jewelry maker Monica Foley will teach you how to design and measure your bracelets\, as well as how to hide the knot inside the bracelet.  All the materials will be supplied and you will leave the program with two lovely bracelets made by your own hands! This is event is geared to adults.\n \nMonica Foley has been making jewelry for several years.  She is also a life-long floral designer and gardener (ask her about all the seeds she has saved from her garden).\n \nThank you for your interest in Jewelry Making. This class is full. Please email bfl@minlib.net to be put on a waiting list in case of cancellations.\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 URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/beads1222/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Monica_beads.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:20221220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221031T181513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T193609Z UID:39884-1671530400-1671534000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:As the bigger kiddos head off to school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is O.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimeo/ 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/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20221220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20220804T185003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T185003Z UID:38832-1671562800-1671566400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Embrace fearlessly the burning world : essays / Barry Lopez. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \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-december-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Embrace.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:20221221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221019T184510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T212748Z UID:39601-1671616800-1671618600@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 for 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 your way all the way home. See you soon! \n  \nIf it is 50 degrees or warmer\, this program will be held outside on the library lawn\, so bring a blanket or chair.  Look for us around back! \nIf  it is rainy\, snowy\, or less than 50 degrees\, the program will be moved indoors and space will be limited\, so please register below: \n\n \nSponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share songs and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jamminoct1-2022-10-26-2-2-2-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES: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;VALUE=DATE:20221224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221225 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221031T183106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T183106Z UID:39887-1671840000-1671926399@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed - Christmas Eve DESCRIPTION:  \nThe BFL will be closed today\, Saturday\, December 24th\, in observance of Christmas Eve.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closedcheve22/ CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ChristmasEve.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221227 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221031T183356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T183356Z UID:39890-1672012800-1672099199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed - Christmas DESCRIPTION:The BFL is closed today\, Monday\, December 26th\, in observance of the Christmas Holiday.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-christmas-2/ CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Christmascookies.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221128T223058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T224247Z UID:40391-1672070400-1672074000@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 December 26\nwe will be discussing: \nAfter Life directed by Hirokazu kore-eda\, Japan 1998. \nDVD Available on the Minuteman Network (Criterion) HERE \nand 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-monday-december-2/ 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:20221227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221227T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221108T194546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T155311Z UID:40005-1672135200-1672138800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:As the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is P.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimep/ 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/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20221227T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221227T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20220819T181742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T234506Z UID:38968-1672165800-1672169400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Club DESCRIPTION:There will be NO meeting for December. \nHAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2022-12/ 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:20221228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221115T183511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T192655Z UID:40147-1672239600-1672243200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Winter Crafternoon: Snowflake Art DESCRIPTION:Express your creativity with tape-resist snowflake art! This simple art project is recommended for ages 2-5 with adult supervision. Drop in anytime between 3:00 and 4:00pm (the craft will not take a full hour). \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/winter-crafternoon-snowflake-art/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Winter-Crafternoon-for-website-e1668537255691.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:20221230T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221230T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221115T183911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T203255Z UID:40151-1672412400-1672416000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Winter Crafternoon: Tealight Lanterns DESCRIPTION:Make a colorful tealight lantern to brighten the winter nights! This project is recommended for ages 5-12. Registration is required\, as supplies are limited. \n \n\n \n \n Winter Crafternoon\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/winter-crafternoon-tealight-lanterns/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Winter-Crafternoon-for-website-e1668537255691.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:20221231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230101 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221031T184253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T184253Z UID:39894-1672444800-1672531199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed - New Year's Eve DESCRIPTION:The BFL will be closed today\, Saturday\, December 31st\, in observance of New Year’s Eve. \nWishing you a healthy and happy new year! \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closenye22/ CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Happynewyear.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230103 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221209T222646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T222646Z UID:40823-1672617600-1672703999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed - New Year's Day (observed) DESCRIPTION:The BFL will be closed today\, Monday\, January 2\, in observance of New Year’s Day. \nWishing you a healthy and happy new year! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-new-years-day-observed/ CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Happynewyear.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221108T195251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T155526Z UID:40012-1672740000-1672743600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:While the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is Q.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimeq/ 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/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20230104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T113000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221219T151841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T184504Z UID:40836-1672824600-1672831800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - Morning Meetings DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month\, from 9:30am to 11:30am\, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking\, underemployed\, seeking a new career direction\, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap\, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career”\, this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember\, 85% of jobs are found through networking!\n \nJoin us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access to hiring managers\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.\n \nBelow is a list of meetings and the topic that will be discussed at each one. Click on a topic below to register for one or more session.\n \nNote: If you are unable to attend morning meetings\, there will also be meetings in the evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm. \n \n\n\nWednesday\, January 4\, 9:30am-11:30am — Self-Assessment & Transferrable Skills\nWednesday\, January 18\, 9:30am-11:30am — Create Your “Career Story” Pitch\nWednesday\, February 1\, 9:30am-11:30am — Create A Marketing Plan & Marketing Brief\nWednesday\, February 15\, 9:30am-11:30am — Applications\, Cover Letters & Negotiation\nWednesday\, March 1\, 9:30am-11:30am — Develop Your Resume (Pt. 1)\nWednesday\, March 15\, 9:30am-11:30am — Develop Your Resume (Pt. 2)\nWednesday\, April 5\, 9:30am-11:30am — Create A LinkedIn Profile\nWednesday\, April 19\, 9:30am-11:30am — LinkedIn and Personal Branding\nWednesday\, May 3\, 9:30am-11:30am — Interview Preparation & Strategy\nWednesday\, May 17\, 9:30am-11:30am — Interview Practice\nWednesday\, June 7\, 9:30am-11:30am — Meet Hiring Employers\nWednesday\, June 21\, 9:30am-11:30am — Networking 2.0\n\n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/50jobseekers-2/2023-01-04/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/debbi-hope-outside-photo-4-_1386_md.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:20230104T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230104T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221130T205328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T211017Z UID:40476-1672828200-1672830000@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 for 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 your way all the way home. See you soon! \nPlease register below for each child attending: \n\n \nSponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share songs and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jamminoct1-2022-10-26-2-2-2-2-2/ 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:20230105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230105T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221103T194007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T194007Z UID:39927-1672923600-1672927200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Marple: Twelve New Mysteries. 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-marple/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/marple.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221118T155824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T162551Z UID:40179-1673089200-1673092800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Weaving Natural Fibers with Farmer Emma DESCRIPTION:Join Farmer Emma from The Natick Community Organic Farm and learn about how to identify\, collect\, and weave with natural fibers. Emma will talk about which grasses\, stalks\, and leaves are found in the area that are best to dry and weave.  \nAlso\, you will start a weaving project of your own! We will include all materials needed for this workshop\, and it is recommended for learners aged 10 and up. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \nRegistration is required; this workshop is limited to 8 participants. \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/weavingnaturalfibers/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/weaving-with-natural-fibers-scaled-e1669749075874.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:20230109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221121T214920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T215329Z UID:40260-1673258400-1673260200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Monday Morning Stories and Songs DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high-energy story time! We’ll mix things up with a combination of stories for listening and songs for dancing. \nThis program will be held indoors during the winter\, then move back outdoors when the weather gets warmer. \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/monst-2022-11-14-2022-12-19-2/2023-01-09/ 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/2022/09/KidDance22.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:20230109T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221201T211711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T162655Z UID:40510-1673278200-1673283600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Paper Bag Snowflake DESCRIPTION:Drop-in at the Bacon any time between 3:30-5:00pm to make a paper bag snowflake to take home with you. \nPaula will guide you through the process of creating beautiful paper snowflakes. \nThis craft is for all ages and all materials will be provided. \nSponsored by The Friends of the Bacon Free Library. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/paperbagsnowflakes/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/papersnowflake.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:20230110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221114T193445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T155818Z UID:40056-1673344800-1673348400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:While the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \n  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is R.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimer/ 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/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20230112T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221029T154607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T222235Z UID:39817-1673521200-1673524800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Hotel on the corner of bitter and sweet : a novel / Jamie Ford. \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-january/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Hotel-on.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221114T194152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T160023Z UID:40132-1673949600-1673953200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:ABC Storytime DESCRIPTION:While the bigger kiddos are in school\, here’s a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C’s.  \nWe’ll start with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week.  Then we’ll do some simple crafts with the special letter – tracing\, stamping\, cutting\, gluing\, and coloring.  \n  \nAlso\, each child can bring something with them that starts with the letter of the week – we’ll do a mini show & tell along with stories.  This week’s letter is S.  \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share stories and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! \nImage by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/abc-storytimes/ 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/2019/08/alphabet-storytime-e1565031096925.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:20230117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221029T160743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T182155Z UID:39829-1673982000-1673985600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War by Lisa Brooks \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-january/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/beloved-kin.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:20230118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T234319 CREATED:20221130T205541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T211051Z UID:40478-1674037800-1674039600@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 for 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 your way all the way home. See you soon! \nPlease register below for each child attending: \n\n \n \n Jammin With You 12/5/25 @ BFL\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 the Friends of the Bacon Free Library \nWith cold and flu season in full swing\, let’s share songs and not germs. Thank you for helping to keep our community healthy! URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jamminoct1-2022-10-26-2-2-2-2-2-2/ 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 END:VCALENDAR