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 […]
This month, we will read and discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Join us at the library for the discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library. Order your own copy HERE Audio BOOK instantly available on HOOPLA If you are interested in attending, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net
Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 - 7, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children's classics and classic original tunes, you'll be humming and bopping all the way home. Registration is required […]
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.
Fabric artist Helen Bellomo is back by popular demand for another Slow Stitching class. In a busy and chaotic world, sometimes we just need to slow down and not worry about creating a product; instead we can enjoy the process. Slow stitching is a mindful needlework process that focuses on intention and the joy of […]
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal. 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.
Join us for a virtual discussion of: Untold Power: the fascinating rise and complex legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson / Rebecca Bogg Roberts Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. Order your own copy HERE For details on how to attend this virtual […]
Join us for a discussion of Witness Tree : Seasons of Change with a Century-Old Oak by Linda V. Mapes Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Order your own copy HERE Join environmental enthusiast, Arthur Ensroth, in discussing current, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways […]
Art Historian, Mallory Mortillaro is back to share with us Exciting Discoveries in Art History. From Mallory.... Who doesn’t love learning about a priceless painting found in an attic? Or a sculpture sitting for decades in a public garden, only to be found out as an Italian treasure? After finding myself in the middle of […]
Join us on Zoom March 21st at 6:00pm to learn about raised bed gardening. Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will be talking about raised beds, including how to build, fill, site and plant them. This program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. Image by congerdesign from Pixabay
