BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bacon Free Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240226T220347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T163818Z UID:48149-1721138400-1721142000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Hula Hooping with Wildkat Hoops DESCRIPTION:It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic with Wildkat Hoops. Hooping promotes exercise\, exploration\, expression\, movement\, dance\, and FUN! \nThis intergenerational workshop is open to both kids and adults and is best for ages 5 and up. Hoops are provided. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/hula-hooping/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/unnamed-1.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240612T183437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T185305Z UID:49120-1721149200-1721152800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Pure and Simple Flower Design - July DESCRIPTION:For adults who want to learn about floral design\, this class will cover the basics of design as well as sustainable mechanics and floral conditioning.  We will provide you with a supermarket bouquet and mason jar vase. Then\, you can select and share items from the flower table for greens\, filler flowers\, focal flowers\, and branches. Feel free to bring favorite flowers or greens from your garden if you want to include them in your design (this is optional as there will be enough flowers for the class.)  You will take home your finished arrangement in a box.\n \n\nWe will have a variety of scissors and hand clippers for your use. If you have a favorite pair of floral scissors please bring them.\n\n \nThe instructor\, Monica Foley\, has been learning and practicing floral design for the past 10 years through classes\, lectures\, and local Art in Bloom events.\n\n \nThis is event is geared towards ages 16 years and up. Please register in advance. If you are registering more than one person\, please fill out a form for each one. Our supplies are limited to 10 people in total.\n\n \nThis program is full\, if you would like you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\n\n \n \n Event Waiting List\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n \n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/flowerdesign-july/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_3105-1-scaled-e1719252945555.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240621T185347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T162959Z UID:49178-1721156400-1721156400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: World War II & Massachusetts DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library to bring you author James L. Parr\, who will discuss his new book\, World War II Massachusetts. Over 500\,000 Massachusetts residents answered the call to military duty in the Second World War\, while the rest of the state’s citizens fought the war on the home front. Everyone in the family\, including pets\, found creative and essential ways to contribute. Thousands worked in factories\, volunteered for Civil Defense\, watched for enemy aircraft\, and took part in salvage collections and bond drives\, all while dealing with rationing\, blackouts\, rumors and a host of other wartime inconveniences. And while thousands of service members left to fight overseas\, the Bay State also welcomed thousands more to serve on its military bases that were such an important part of our nation’s defense. Learn some of the stories of these brave and dedicated citizens — from the famous to the ordinary — as they faced wartime challenges. James L. Parr taught elementary school for 34 years before retiring in 2022. A longtime volunteer at several local historical organizations\, Parr is the author of three additional books for The History Press.  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/wwii/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/james-l-parr_2844_md.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240226T212718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T175443Z UID:48144-1721230200-1721235600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Kids' Poetry Workshop DESCRIPTION:Use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \nTHIS WEEK: My Earth–Myself. Create a Nature Collage and experience the fun of Word Bowl Poems. Using all our senses\, we will explore how you fit into this great planet earth. We will explore our imaginations of what the future world will look like. \n\n \n \n Kids' Poetry Workshop - week 2\n \n \n Child's Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/kids-poetry-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/poetry.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240425T193254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T203020Z UID:48675-1721759400-1721763000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for the discussion of: Hell of a book by Jason Mott \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \neBOOK and eAUDIOBOOK available HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2024-july/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hell.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240226T212749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T192459Z UID:48146-1721835000-1721840400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Kids' Poetry Workshop DESCRIPTION:Use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \nTHIS WEEK: “I Am” Poems & Beaded Bracelets \n\n \n \n Kids' Poetry Workshop - week 3\n \n \n Child's Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/kids-poetry-2-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/poetry.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240628T190648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T162203Z UID:49246-1721998800-1722002400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Sun Prints with Marie Craig - NOTE NEW DATE AND TIME DESCRIPTION:DUE TO EXPECTED RAIN\, THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY\, JULY 26TH AT 1:00 PM. \nJoin Marie Craig to learn how to make your own cyanotype (sun print). She will explain what cyanotype (sun printing) is and describe the process. Participants will be asked to collect items from their garden that they can use to make prints of. Prepared paper and black envelopes (to keep prints from being exposed further) will be provided. Participants will arrange their found materials on the paper and place them in the sun for about 10 minutes and take them home to wash with water.  Registration required. Limited to 30 participants. \n\nGeared towards adults and children 7 and up. Please register each person separately to ensure we have enough supplies to go around.\n \n\n \n\n \n \n Sun Prints\n \n \n Name*Email*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/sunprints/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/x8_FM2Cw-e1719341133685.jpeg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240312T185155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T205310Z UID:48255-1722074400-1722078000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss Harry Truman’s Excellent adventure: the true story of a great American road trip by Matthew Algeo. \nA synopsis of this book from Chicago Review Press: \nFrom Missouri to New York and back again\, this recounting of an amazing journey chronicles the road trip of a former president and his wife and their amusing\, failed attempts to keep a low profile. Diners\, bellhops\, and cabbies shouted out “Hiya\, Harry!” whenever they recognized the former president\, and\, out for his daily constitutional on the streets of New York\, Harry even stumbled into the sidewalk shot of the newly launched Today show. Along the way there are brief detours into relevant topics\, such as the postwar American auto industry\, McCarthyism\, the development of the nation’s highway system\, and the decline of Main Street America. \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held over Zoom (the BFL is closed on Saturdays in the summer).  Please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - July 2025\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nfjuly24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240425T190902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T135212Z UID:48641-1722268800-1722272400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Cinéphile Mondays DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs such\, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant as a tribute to the film art around the world\, from the days of silent cinema to the new waves and beyond\, our cinephile Mondays is a slow and tasteful appreciation of the First Century of Cinema.  The films will be selected on the basis of their relevance for the development of the film art.  On the last Monday of the month\, cinephiles of the world unite!  \nWatch a movie at home and then join Film history & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion. \nFor Monday July 29\nWe will be discussing:  \n\nWaking Life by Richard Linklater\, USA 2001\nDVD available on the Minuteman HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-july/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240227T165125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T164757Z UID:48165-1722360600-1722364200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Tell Me Again! with Diane Edgecomb DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the world’s most magical tales\, the favorites you always want to hear again and again\, exuberantly brought to life by Library favorite and Parent’s Choice award-winner Diane Edgecomb. \nThis storytelling program will take place outdoors\, so bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grass. If it rains\, we’ll move indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/tell-me-again-with-diane-edgecomb/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Tell-me-AGAIN_2-300x200-1.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240509T144131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T144131Z UID:48846-1722517200-1722520800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri. 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. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/shape-of-water/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Shape-of-Water.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240613T184449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T170745Z UID:49138-1722967200-1722970800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Garden Travel - England: The Cotswolds\, Cornwall and Devon DESCRIPTION:Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of 11 gardens in southwestern England. Among the highlights are the much revered Arts and Crafts style garden at Hidcote; the last surviving rococo garden in England at Painswick; the inspiring gardens at Drogo Castle\, the last castle ever built in England; and the remarkable Eden Project.  The Eden Project is the radical and inspirational transformation of an abandoned clay pit to outdoor gardens and multiple biomes housing rainforest\, temperate\, and arid plant species. \nJoanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Prior to her career in photography\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years. Her photographs of gardens and landscapes have been featured in magazines and calendars that have included Yankee\, Northshore Magazine\, Vermont Life\, Offshore\, BrownTrout Publishers Inc. and Willow Creek Press. She is the solo photographer for four calendars produced by Mahoney Publishing including Flowers and Gardens of New England.  In addition to her garden photography\, Joanne photographs architecture\, landscapes\, lifestyle\, and food for the hospitality industry\, architects and builders throughout the northeast. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n\n \n \n Gardens in England\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/gardensinengland/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/gardensinengland.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240806T153526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T153912Z UID:49567-1723024800-1723050000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Minuteman Library Crawl DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to spend the day visiting Minuteman libraries! \nA “crawl\,” or tour\, is a fun way to visit multiple libraries in your area.  The challenge is to visit as many as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item in each library – it’s a 21st century scavenger hunt! Show your pictures to a librarian and receive a PRIZE\, see how many you can collect. Post your pics and tag the libraries #mlncrawl2024 \nWhat a way to spend a lazy summer day. All are welcome to participate – children\, families\, adults\, everyone! \nStart where you want\, end where you want – it’s a self-guided crawl \nCheck out the flier for all the details URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/crawl2024/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/librarycrawl-e1722958514908.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240715T205546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T214425Z UID:49334-1723075200-1726703999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mary Weafer Photography Exhibit DESCRIPTION: \nMary Weafer is a local photographer\, interior designer\, nature enthusiast\, and visual storyteller.  She focuses on the simplicity of nature’s textures and patterns to highlight the beauty found in everyday objects and spaces. Mary often travels throughout her home state to capture this beauty. “I want the viewer to see things they may have overlooked\,” she said. “You don’t have to travel far to find it.” \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n bookshelfbookspinesbullcemetarygraffitilakepaintpaintbrushespencilsseaweedstonestree \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nMary earned an associate’s degree in visual arts at Dean College and a bachelor’s of science in interior design at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She spends much of her time designing interior spaces for her clients. Mary lives in Medway\, MA  where she has raised her family for the last 20 years. She finds photography to be a creative outlet. \nTo learn more about Mary and her work:  \nwww.weaferphotography.com \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/weafer/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240425T192543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T212035Z UID:48663-1723114800-1723118400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: \nFour Lost Cities: a secret history of the urban age by Annalee Newitz \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-august-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Four-Lost-Cities-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240325T192503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T192503Z UID:48378-1723471200-1723474800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Buildwave Workshop DESCRIPTION:Build and have fun in this creative\, hands-on workshop that encourages play and collaboration. Participants will be given wave after wave of kits filled with different building materials to explore. Watch this video to learn more! \nGeared toward kids entering grades K to 6. Registration is required. \nThis program is full. If you would like\, you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\n \n \n Event Waiting List\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/buildwave-workshop-aug/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Buildwave.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240329T193547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T193547Z UID:48422-1723572000-1723573800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:PJ Story Time DESCRIPTION:Put on your jammies\, grab a favorite stuffed animal\, and join us for a cozy evening story time! All ages are welcome. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/pj-story-time/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pj-story-time.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240329T194444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T194444Z UID:48427-1723644000-1723651200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Button Making DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 to create your own cool button using our button maker! You can draw your own design or use a page from a discarded book or magazine. All ages are welcome. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/button-making-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/button-making.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T161500 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240528T162933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T162933Z UID:48962-1723820400-1723824900@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-08-16-24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7858-scaled-e1682700542191.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240329T205011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T174459Z UID:48429-1724175000-1724178600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Stacey Peasley Concert DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Summer Reading with BFL favorite\, Stacey Peasley! With her creative lyrics\, fun rhythms\, and contagious energy\, Stacey will infuse pure joy into your evening. \nThis concert will be outdoors on the BFL lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well. \nIf it rains\, the show will be indoors at the Morse Institute Library. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stacey-peasley-concert-2024/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SPband-e1754060040158.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240621T185755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T163354Z UID:49181-1724180400-1724180400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Maine Destinations For Stephen King Fans DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library to bring you author Sharon Kitchens\, who will discuss her new book\, Stephen King’s Maine: A History & Guide. Explore Maine locations that serve as the basis for Stephen King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock\, Jerusalem’s Lot\, Derry\, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King\, learn about the places that would become the settings for Carrie\, Salem’s Lot\, The Dead Zone\, Cujo\, IT\, and 11/22/63.  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mainedestinations/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/stephen-king-s-maine_2847_md.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240621T190212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T180519Z UID:49184-1724266800-1724266800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Indigenous Old World -- An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America DESCRIPTION:The BFL is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library for this exploration of Pre-Colombian North America. Christoph Strobel\, Department Chair and Professor of History at UMASS Lowell\, will bring us into the Indigenous Old World.  \nBefore European colonization\, North America was filled with cities\, towns\, and villages. Across the continent\, Indigenous peoples produced architecture and monumental construction. The ancient and medieval communities of North America were fed by agriculture. Moreover\, Indigenous Americans actively managed their environment and participated in long distance exchange networks.  \nChristoph Strobel is the author of War and Colonization in the Early American Northeast; Native Americans of New England; and The Global Atlantic: 1400 to 1900. In addition\, he has published many other books and academic papers. \nThis program will be held over Zoom.  Please register HERE for the Zoom link. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/precolombianna/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/christoph-strobel_1949_md.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240611T173804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T173804Z UID:49110-1724493600-1724497200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \nThis month\, we will discuss Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert changed movies forever by Matt Singer. \nBefore there was Rotten Tomatoes\, there was Siskel and Ebert.  These two film critics from rival Chicago newspapers reluctantly joined forces in 1975 for a new movie review show on PBS.  Over the next 20+ years\, while battling both onscreen and off\, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert created a delightful show\, an iconic brand\, and a genuine friendship.   \nIn this book\, award-winning editor and film critic Matt Singer chronicles their journey.  \n  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held over Zoom (the BFL is closed on Saturdays in the summer).  Please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - August 23\, 2025\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nfaug24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240425T214016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T121343Z UID:48650-1724688000-1724691600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Cinéphile Mondays DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs such\, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant as a tribute to the film art around the world\, from the days of silent cinema to the new waves and beyond\, our cinephile Mondays is a slow and tasteful appreciation of the First Century of Cinema.  The films will be selected on the basis of their relevance for the development of the film art.  On the last Monday of the month\, cinephiles of the world unite!  \nWatch a movie at home and then join Film history & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion. \nFor Monday August 26 \nWe will be discussing: Woman in the Dunes by Hiroshi Teshigahara\, Japan 1964 \nDVD available in the Minuteman Network HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-august/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240425T193327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T210245Z UID:48677-1724783400-1724787000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: Erotic stories for Punjabi widows by Jaswal Balli Kaur \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2024-august/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/erotic.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240806T145817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T152548Z UID:49560-1725235200-1725321599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed for Labor Day DESCRIPTION:The BFL will be closed in honor of Labor Day \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/laborday2024/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/LaborDay.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240711T202014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T202014Z UID:49319-1725541200-1725544800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/the-fury/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Fury.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T111500 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240809T210554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T210554Z UID:49681-1725703200-1725707700@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending. \n\n \n \n Read to a Dog Aug. 15\n \n \n Child's Name*Child's Age*Email*\n \n Choose a time slot*3:00-3:154:00-4:15\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-9-7-24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7858-scaled-e1682700542191.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240710T182324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T173225Z UID:49308-1725908400-1725912000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Author Evan Friss Discusses "The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore" DESCRIPTION: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 American cultural life\, from department stores to indies\, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors\, and from chains to special-interest community destinations. We hope all of our book lovin’ friends will join us for this special conversation! \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/evanfriss/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Friss.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T062335 CREATED:20240425T192614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T160022Z UID:48665-1726138800-1726142400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: The Wager: a tale of shipwreck\, mutiny\, and murder (NF) by David Grann. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-september-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Wager.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR