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Nonfiction Book Club

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

This month, as part of the Natick Community Read, we'll be discussing How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery.  In this memoir, Montgomery draws on her experience as a naturalist and adventurer to reflect on the unique personalities of 13 specific animals and the truths revealed by their grace. […]

Cinéphile Mondays

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-person, Outdoor Story Time

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

We have missed you!  Come and join us for in-person, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library.  To help us all feel safe and comfortable, here is how it works: Hula hoops will be placed 6 feet apart on the back lawn; each family can choose a hula hoop to sit in […]

Mystery Book Club

Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Copies available at the library, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.

Closed for Labor Day

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

Bacon Free Library will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day. 

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In-person, Outdoor Story Time

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

Come and join us for in-person, outdoor story time on the beautiful grounds behind the library.  To help us all feel safe and comfortable, here is how it works: Bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy (maybe a snack, too!) Miss Fran will wear a microphone so everyone can hear.  After story time, kids […]

History Book Club

Join us for a virtual discussion of: Agent Zigzag: a true story of Nazi espionage, love, and betrayal / Ben MacIntyre (NF) 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 […]

Environmental Book Club

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

Join us for a Zoom discussion of Gathering moss : a natural and cultural history of mosses / by Robin Wall Kimmerer Also available on Overdrive Gathering moss : A natural and cultural history of mosses / Robin Wall Kimmerer   Join environmental enthusiast, Arthur Ensroth, in discussing current, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re […]

Nonfiction Book Club

Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States

This month, we will discuss The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper.  In this memoir, Harper, a graduate of Harvard University and the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, relates memorable stories from her work as an ER physician.  She details how  she's grown emotionally and learned from her patients as she struggled […]

Cinéphile Mondays

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 […]

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