This month, we will discuss The Professor and the Madman: a tale of murder, insanity, and the making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester. According to Simon Winchester, "The Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness and genius, and the incredible obsessions of two men at the heart of the […]
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 […]
The BFL is happy to offer you a personal, indoor story time: just you, your kiddos, and Miss Fran or Miss Karen. We'll gather in a corner of the children's area to read stories for about 20 minutes. We will choose the books--feel free to make requests!--or you are welcome to bring or select your […]
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 […]
