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: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:20230503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230503T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230403T154858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T181743Z UID:42334-1683115200-1683118800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:(Virtually) Explore the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library invites you to a lunchtime excursion\, without needing to leave your home or office.  Each Wednesday through the end of May\, enjoy a virtual talk given by the National Park Service about a local historic site. \n\n**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**   \nIn the 1600’s\, on the banks of the Saugus River\, something extraordinary happened — the birth of the American Iron and Steel Industry! Explore the place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a young Massachusetts colony. Saugus Iron Works is a twelve-acre National Historic Site that includes working waterwheels\, forges\, mills\, a historic 17th century home\, and a lush river basin. Learn about this National Historic Site with Supervisory Park Ranger Andrew Donovan. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nNOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. \nThis National Park Service series is presented by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nationalparks-2023-05-03/ 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/2023/04/national-park-service_1919_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:20230504T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230309T154434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T154434Z UID:42112-1683205200-1683208800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. 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-everyone-in-my-family/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/41sX2sMgjHL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221122T164318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T172905Z UID:40281-1683540000-1683541800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us at the BFL for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   We are looking forward to seeing you! \nIf it is 55 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 or less than 55 degrees\, the story time will be moved indoors. \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mon-stories/2023-05-08/ 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:20230510T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230308T201343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T150006Z UID:42090-1683714600-1683716400@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. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2023-4-5-2/2023-05-10/ 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:20230510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230403T171506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T181711Z UID:42385-1683720000-1683723600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:(Virtually) Explore the Adams National Historic Park DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library invites you to a lunchtime excursion\, without needing to leave your home or office.  Each Wednesday through the end of May\, enjoy a virtual talk given by the National Park Service about a local historic site. \n\n**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**   \nFrom the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field\, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes\, statesman\, philosophers … and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation. Learn about this National Historical Park with Supervisory Park Ranger Jessica Pilkington. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nNOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. \nThis National Park Service series is presented by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nationalparks-2023-05-10/ 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/2023/04/national-park-service_1919_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:20230511T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221029T155113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T222826Z UID:39825-1683802800-1683806400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: Seabiscuit : an American legend / Laura Hillenbrand. \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-may/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Seabiscuit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T111500 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230217T202643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T202643Z UID:41819-1683972000-1683976500@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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-26-2-2/ 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:20230515T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230318T143330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T164122Z UID:42148-1684170000-1684173600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:In the Newsroom with NBC10 Boston/NECN's Susan Tran DESCRIPTION:Meet Susan Tran\, on-air reporter for NBC10Boston/NECN! We’ll be discussing how Susan got to where she is\, her experiences in TV media\, esp as an Asian American woman\, and how local news impacts our perceptions of the world around us. Bring your questions\, this is sure to be a fascinating and enlightening conversation! \nIn collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/newsroomtran/ 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/2023/03/Document-e1682440851540.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:20230516T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230414T183149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T174809Z UID:42548-1684258200-1684261800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Art Opening Reception: Shannon Slattery DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception to welcome Shannon Slattery to the BFL and to view her stunning artwork.  Shannon Slattery will be exhibiting semi-abstract landscape paintings inspired by mid-coast Maine from May 4th through June 14th here at the BFL. These works are painted in acrylic paint on reclaimed masonite panels. Inspired by the woods and coastline of the mid coast\, they exist in the space between drawing and painting\, representation and abstraction. \n \nShannon reflects on her work and her process: “The trees are sentinels\, bell weathers and guardians\, if we protect them they will care for us. It is critical that we preserve and protect the natural world\, it is our home. More recently I have been drawn to the places where the rocks meet the sea. I continue to find inspiration in the shapes and textures of those rocks\, and how they have been shaped by the ocean waves. I am intrigued by the idea that the rocks have been there for so long and will continue to be long after we are gone. As a painter I am guided by process\, I apply paint by any and all means and will just as often wipe\, sand\, or scrape the board as paint with a brush. At the intersection of drawing and painting\, color\, line\, and texture are the means to describe what I see and how I connect to my environment.” \nShannon is an artist and a teacher. She has a Bachelor of Studio Art from Skidmore College and a Masters of Art Education from Massachusetts College of Art. She is on the Board of the Newton Art Association and has been teaching Fine Art at Newton North High School for the last 24 years. She is an avid birder\, hiker\, and enjoyer of the outdoors. \nTo learn more about Shannon and to see her work\, visit her website at https://sslattery.com/ \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/slatteryartopening/ 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/2023/04/Slattery_IfThisisGoodbye-e1683049679571.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:20230516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221029T161227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T184206Z UID:39837-1684263600-1684267200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of Fen\, bog & swamp: a short history of peatland destruction and its role in the climate crisis by Annie Proulx \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-may/ 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/2022/09/fen.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:20230517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230403T171730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T181627Z UID:42387-1684324800-1684328400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:(Virtually) Explore the Springfield Armory National Historic Park DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library invites you to a lunchtime excursion\, without needing to leave your home or office.  Each Wednesday through the end of May\, enjoy a virtual talk given by the National Park Service about a local historic site. \n\n**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**   \nFor nearly two centuries\, the U.S. Armed Forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovative engineering and superior firearms. The Springfield Armory commemorates the critical role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world’s largest historic US military small arms collection\, along with historic archives\, buildings and landscape. Learn about this National Historic Site with Park Ranger and Historic Weapons Supervisor Susan Ashman. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE . \n  \nNOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. \n\nThis National Park Service series is presented by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nationalparks-2023-05-17/ 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/2023/04/national-park-service_1919_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:20230520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230227T153918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T154033Z UID:41923-1684576800-1684580400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n*Please note: this month we are meeting on the 3rd Saturday (the 4th Saturday is on Memorial day weekend and the library is closed) \n\nThis month\, we will discuss Beautiful Country: a memoir of an undocumented childhood by Qian Julie Wang.   \nAbout this memoir\, from Penguin Random House:  “In Chinese\, the word for America\, Mei Guo\, translates directly to ‘beautiful country.’ Yet when seven-year-old Qian arrives in New York City in 1994 full of curiosity\, she is overwhelmed by crushing fear and scarcity. In China\, Qian’s parents were professors; in America\, her family is ‘illegal’ and it will require all the determination and small joys they can muster to survive.” \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \n  \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 \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - August 23\, 2025\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/nfmay23/ 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:20230523T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T193000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221029T152200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T213241Z UID:39813-1684866600-1684870200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss Fresh Water for Flowers by Valérie Perrin.   \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. \nEbook and Audiobook instantly available on HOOPLA \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2023-may/ 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/fresh.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:20230524T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230403T171935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T181546Z UID:42389-1684929600-1684933200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:(Virtually) Explore the Lowell National Historic Park DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library invites you to a lunchtime excursion\, without needing to leave your home or office.  Each Wednesday through the end of May\, enjoy a virtual talk given by the National Park Service about a local historic site. \n\n**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**   \nLowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later\, the changes that began there still reverberate in our shifting global economy and serve as a living testament to the dynamic human story of the industrial revolution. Learn about this National Historical Park with Supervisory Park Ranger Tess Shatzer. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nNOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. \n\nThis National Park Service series is presented by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nationalparks-2023-05-24/ 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/2023/04/national-park-service_1919_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;VALUE=DATE:20230527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230525T160908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T160908Z UID:43202-1685145600-1685231999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Memorial Day weekend DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed today\, May 27th\, in honor of Memorial Day weekend.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/memday23-2/ CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MemorialDay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230530 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221213T154431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T154431Z UID:40854-1685318400-1685404799@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed today\, Monday\, May 29th\, in honor of Memorial Day.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/memday23/ CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MemorialDay.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230529T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221129T224644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T212539Z UID:40469-1685376000-1685379600@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 May 29\nwe will be discussing: La Règle du jeu by Jean Renoir\, France 1939 \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-may-3/ 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:20230530T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230327T145009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T154536Z UID:42267-1685467800-1685471400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Author Talk: Dick Lehr DESCRIPTION:We are happy to welcome author\, journalist\, and professor Dick Lehr back to the BFL to talk about his latest book\, White Hot Hate.  This book details the gripping true story of an averted domestic terrorist attack against a Kansas farming town’s immigrant Somali community. Crucial to this story is the FBI informant who exposed the murderous plot.  Dan Day\, an average guy who went to the police with his concerns\, became an FBI informant.  Lehr also narrated the podcast adaptation of this story\, ABC News Truth and Lies: The Informant.  Copies of this book will be available to purchase for $15; cash only please.  \n \n  \nDick Lehr\, a professor of journalism at Boston University\, is the author of seven award-winning works of nonfiction and fiction. Lehr previously wrote for the Boston Globe\, where he was a member of its Spotlight Team\, a special projects reporter and a magazine writer. While at the Globe he was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in investigative reporting.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/authordlehr/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured GEO:42.2722016;-71.3161492 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot St Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot St:geo:-71.3161492,42.2722016 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230420T141714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T141714Z UID:42576-1685624400-1685628000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Last Detective by Peter Lovesey. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook on Libby or digital audiobook on Hoopla. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-last-detective/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/last-detective.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T190000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230302T193537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T151706Z UID:42008-1686074400-1686078000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO RAIN - Fantastical Folktales of Flowers with Diane Edgecomb DESCRIPTION:Fantastical Folktales of Flowers with Oracle award winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb and Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain will be HELD IN THE LEBOWITZ ROOM OF THE MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\nFrom the dramatic to the sublime to the wildly humorous\, world stories of flowers and their origins are deeply entertaining. Retold in a dramatic storytelling by award-winning storyteller and theatre artist\, Diane Edgecomb\, this evocative tapestry of story and song conjures a magical world bringing new meaning to favorite garden flowers. Accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain the one hour performance event is surrounded by a weave of song and music completing the storytelling magic. \n“A storyteller in the grand tradition\, Edgecomb is a virtuoso of the spoken word. An entire cast rolled into one.” Publisher’s Weekly. \nThis program is geared primarily towards adults and children ages 8+. It will be held outdoors\, so bring a blanket or chair and a picnic if you like. In the event of inclement weather\, this event will be held at the Morse Institute Library. \n  \nThis program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council. \n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/fantasicalfolktales/ 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/2023/03/Diane-Edgecomb-Fantastical-Flowers-scaled-e1677785693822.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:20230608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221029T155147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T222013Z UID:39827-1686222000-1686225600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of:  The Island of sea women / by Lisa See. \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-june/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Island-of-Sea-Women.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T103000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230508T185653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T144721Z UID:42997-1686650400-1686652200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy.  We are looking forward to seeing you! \n  \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23/2023-06-13/ 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:20230613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T183000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230512T204742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T141748Z UID:43066-1686675600-1686681000@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 7 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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/flowerdesign/ 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:20230617T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221029T161300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230506T214510Z UID:39839-1687001400-1687008600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:For our last meeting before the summer we will meet in person on Saturday June 17 at the Bacon free library. \nJoin us for a discussion of The End of Nature (2006 edition) by Bill McKibben \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-june/ 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/end-of-nature.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:20230619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230620 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221213T154722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221213T154722Z UID:40856-1687132800-1687219199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed today\, Monday\, June 19th\, in honor of Juneteenth URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/junet23/ CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/juneteenth.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T164500 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230405T180841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175044Z UID:42487-1687276800-1687279500@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy DESCRIPTION:Kick off Summer Reading with some running\, jumping\, and bubble-popping fun! With his giant\, homemade bubble wands\, Mr. Vinny gets kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. Silly\, interactive entertainment for all ages! \nThis program will be held outdoors. If it rains\, the fun will move inside and Mr. Vinny will share his shadow puppet show instead. \n  \nSponsored by the Charles River School URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/big-bubbles-with-mr-vinny-the-bubble-guy/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1-BUBBLE-GUY-COLLAGE--e1686592433257.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:20230621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230322T144317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T203606Z UID:42210-1687374000-1687377600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:How to Steal a Masterpiece DESCRIPTION:How to Steal a Masterpiece \nJoin us for another great talk with art historian and educator\, Mallory Mortillaro. Enter the underworld of stolen art as we examine the little known stories of some of history’s greatest art heists.  This lecture will review some of the most significant art theft in the last century and a half\, while also questioning and discussing how the legitimate art market has managed to pique the interest of so many criminals.   \nMallory Mortillaro  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. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/masterpiece/ 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:20230623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230623T161500 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230421T155245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T155812Z UID:42601-1687532400-1687536900@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  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-june23/ 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:20230624T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20230404T165908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T165908Z UID:42412-1687600800-1687604400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis month\, we will discuss West with the Night by Beryl Markham.  Although born in England\, Markham & her father moved to Africa\, where she would spend most of the rest of her life as an adventurer\, a racehorse trainer\, and an aviatrix. She became the first person to fly nonstop from Europe to America\, and the first woman to fly solo east to west across the Atlantic. \nUpon reading this memoir\, Ernest Hemingway praised Markham’s writing: “She has written so well\, and marvelously well\, that I was completely ashamed of myself as a writer . . .” \n  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nYou can download the ebook through Hoopla. \n  \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 - June 2025\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/nfjune23/ 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:20230626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T144207 CREATED:20221129T224721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T220233Z UID:40471-1687795200-1687798800@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 June 26 \nWe will be discussing: Citizen Kane by Orson Welles\, USA 1941 \nAvailable on DVD 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-june-4/ CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR