Join us for a Zoom discussion of Silent Earth : averting the insect apocalypse / Dave Goulson. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Or request your own copy HERE Join environmental enthusiast, Arthur Ensroth, in discussing current, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become […]
This month, we will discuss The Boy who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. As a young boy in Malawai, William Kamkwamba read about windmills and dreamed of building one that would bring electricity and water to his village. Despite famine and poverty, William persevered to do […]
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 […]
As the bigger kiddos head off to school, here's a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C's. We'll start outside with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week. Then we'll head inside for some simple crafts with the special letter - tracing, stamping, cutting, gluing, and coloring. Feel free to […]
This month, we will read and discuss The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zavin. We meet in hybrid format. Come to the library with your mask or join over Zoom. Fill out the form below to receive the link. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry "When his most prized possession, a rare […]
Jammin With You is thrilled to come to the Bacon Free Library! 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, […]
Starting today, visit the Bacon to view the beautiful nature-inspired paintings of local artist and BFL patron Samantha Eio. Samantha's landscape series, In Nature, will be displayed until January 4th. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, October 1st from 12:20-1:30 pm. It's free and open to the public. Samantha Eio is a self-taught […]
Join us for an art opening reception in honor of local landscape artist Samantha Eio, whose painting series, In Nature, will be featured at the BFL from September 28th - January 4th. Samantha Eio is a self-taught landscape artist who works in acrylic and watercolor paint. She enjoys the challenge of capturing the space or […]
Lorcan and his human Cheryl are back for a fun and furry story time! Join us for some dog-approved stories and a chance to pet this calm, sweet, and soft therapy dog. If it is 50 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or chair. […]
**We'll be inside for story time today, as its a little chilly with a chance of rain. As the bigger kiddos head off to school, here's a chance for the little ones to learn their A-B-C's. We'll start outside with stories and songs that feature our letter of the week. Then we'll head inside for […]
