How did Kōlam, a ritualistic floor art practiced by generations of Tamil Hindu women across South India, find its way to Natick Center? Join us for a conversation with Swati Dave to learn more about this beautiful art form and how its presence in Natick nurtures a sense of identity and belonging in our community. […]
Join us for a special virtual Mystery Book Club discussion of Girl in Ice, where we will be joined by author Erica Ferencik! This event will be held over Zoom. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. Award-winning novelist Erica Ferencik has received glowing critical praise for her literary thrillers featuring women who […]
We have missed you! Come and join us for in-person, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library. Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. If there is rainy weather, the story time will be moved indoors.
Join us for a virtual discussion of: Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. Or request your own copy HERE Also available on Overdrive HERE For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact mking@minlib.net […]
Join us on the back lawn for a special story time with our furry friend Lorcan and his human Cheryl! We will read books that are doggie approved, while kids can take turns petting Lorcan. No registration required.
Join the Natick Historical Society and the BFL at 2:00 at Shaw Park (across the street from the BFL) for a free hands-on program on how to draw a Kōlam, a traditional decorative floor art practiced by generations of Tamil Hindu women across South India. Supplies will be provided. To know the history and cultural […]
Starting today, visit the Bacon to view the beautiful work of local artist and children’s book illustrator Rob Dunlavey. Rob's landscape drawings and paintings will be displayed until September 28. An opening reception will be held on June 21st at 5:30 P.M. It's free and open to the public. Rob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of […]
Presented by Tower Hill Botanic Gardens: Explore the wide world of plants as we sing songs, read, play, investigate, and plant our own beans to care for at home. Materials Soil, seeds Best for Grades PreK-K This program will be held on the grounds of the library. Space is limited. Registration required. Each child must […]
Join us for a Zoom discussion of Under a white sky : the nature of the future / Elizabeth Kolbert Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Or request your own copy HERE Also available on Overdrive Join environmental enthusiast, Arthur Ensroth, in discussing current, historical and future environmental issues through […]
June 16 – September 28 You are welcome to view the art of Natick artist and children’s book illustrator, Rob Dunlavey. His landscape drawings and paintings will grace the walls of the BFL from June 16 - September 28. Rob’s lyrical and expressionistic drawings of the South Natick dam capture the plant and animal life […]
