This 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 […]
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. As such, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with. Meant […]
In anticipation of July 4th, join us for a star-spangled trivia event on the BFL lawn! From patriotic songs to famous Americans this trivia game has something for people of all ages, so gather your family and friends and join in the fun. Bring a blanket and some snacks and get comfy on the lawn. […]
This month, we will read and discuss The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. We meet in hybrid format. Join us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE. Available in Large Print and Spoken CD EBOOK Available on OVERDRIVE Digital […]
Nancy Horan, author of the million-copy New York Times bestseller Loving Frank, returns with her new book The House of Lincoln, a sweeping historical novel, which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's ascendance from rumpled lawyer to U.S. president to the Great Emancipator through the eyes of a young asylum-seeker who arrives in Lincoln's home of Springfield […]
The library will be closed today, Tuesday, July 4th, in honor of independence day.
Chickens are a wonderful addition to any garden because they provide eggs, wonderful fertilizer, and lots of company! Learn the ins and outs of housing, feeding, and tending chickens, and meet a couple of the ladies (hens). Led by Gretel Anspach, a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and a Lifetime Master Gardener with the […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Midcoast by Adam White. Copies available at the library, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook on Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
Muri and her human Cheryl will be visiting the BFL for a fun and furry storytime! Join us for dog-approved stories and a chance to pet this calm, sweet, and soft therapy dog. If it is 55 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or […]
Families will create mindful moments together in this outdoor workshop with Traci McCubbin from The Mindful Squirrel. Traci shares, "At The Mindful Squirrel we believe that mindfulness is for everyone at all times of day and in all environments. We support all ages in developing a mindful practice that evokes a sense of gratitude, acceptance, […]
