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 […]
Join us at the library for a discussion of: Erotic stories for Punjabi widows by Jaswal Balli Kaur Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net
The BFL will be closed in honor of Labor Day
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Fury by Alex Michaelides. 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.
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. Registration is required for each child attending.
Who among us hasn't spent time in a bookstore just meandering around and finding hidden treasures? As we love all things books, we can't wait to chat with author Evan Friss about "The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore" - an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in […]
Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Wager: a tale of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder (NF) by David Grann. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Order your own copy HERE For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please contact mking@minlib.net The Zoom link to […]
BONJOUR ! Vous parlez français ? un peu, beaucoup, pas de problèmes. Venez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter.
The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock in Wellesley to bring you this instrument petting zoo. B2R will bring a variety of musical instruments to the Bacon for 60 minutes of instrument exploration to give people of all ages a chance to learn about instruments and experience playing them. Please stop by […]
NOTE: September meeting will be in person at the Bacon Free Library. Join us for a discussion of Crossings: how road ecology is shaping the future of our planet / […]
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