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:20240807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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 \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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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:20260406T053804 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240425T215925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T215925Z UID:48759-1726308000-1726311600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/francais-a-la-bibliotheque-septembre/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/parlez-vous.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240530T174322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T182100Z UID:48988-1726313400-1726317000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease stop by to try out an instrument\, or two\, that you’re curious about. No registration required. \n \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/instrumentpettingzoo-september/ 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/2024/01/instrument-petting-zoo-e1706030345580.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:20240917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240725T193401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T195005Z UID:49398-1726599600-1726603200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:NOTE: September meeting will be in person at the Bacon Free Library. \nJoin us for a discussion of  Crossings: how road ecology is shaping the future of our planet /  Ben Goldfarb. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for more information. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-2024-september/ 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/2024/07/crossings.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:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240724T163037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T175642Z UID:49391-1726686000-1726689600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Eastern European Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join Konstantin Starikov on Zoom for the first book of our new Eastern European Book Club\, with a discussion of: Maybe Esther: A Family Story by Katia Petrowskaja (Author)\, Shelley Frisch (Translator). “Maybe Esther is the inventive\, unique\, and extraordinarily moving debut memoir that pieces together the fascinating story of one woman’s family across twentieth-century Russia\, Ukraine\, Poland\, and Germany.”\n \nKonstantin Starikov is a librarian and user experience designer with a focus on digital accessibility. Born in Ukraine\, Konstantin lived in New England for over 30 years. He is a resident of Framingham and enjoys learning about local histories of New England towns. Konstantin has received a doctorate in Slavic Literatures and Languages from Brown University.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Konstantin at: konstantin.starikov@gmail.com URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/easterneuropeanbookclub/ 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/2024/07/maybeesther.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:20240919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241031 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240903T182649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T184414Z UID:49801-1726704000-1730332799@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Quilts by Frances Caruso Daneault DESCRIPTION:The BFL  is thrilled to welcome back former Assistant Director and Children’s Librarian extraordinaire Fran Daneault to exhibit her spectacular collection of quilts. Along with raising her two sons in Natick and working at the Bacon\, Fran has also spent years perfecting her crafting skills. She applies the same energy\, creativity\, joy\, and humor to her artistic works that she brought to working with children and families at the Bacon\, where she frequently wore and gifted some of her handmade creations. \nA longtime resident of Natick\, Fran and her husband recently relocated to New Hampshire\, where Fran can be found walking on the beach\, volunteering in her local library\, and quilting up a storm. \nJoin us for an Art Reception on Tuesday\, October 8 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm! \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n My HouseGrownBambooHidden AlphabetFirst Trip \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n  \nFran’s work\, in her own words:\n \nI am a scrappy\, wonky\, modern\, art quilter who sometimes makes traditional quilts. \nI like learning in classes and workshops but have trouble sticking to a pattern. \nFor fabric\, I collect randomly spaced dots\, paisleys\, loudly busy prints and happy colors. I think\, perhaps wrongly\, that they all go together. \nI own way too much fabric but still feel the need to give orphaned fabrics a home. \nI hope you enjoy this collection of quilts. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/franquilt/ 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:20240920T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240223T221700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T144333Z UID:49558-1726828200-1726830000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:CANCELED Jammin With You DESCRIPTION:This program has been canceled due to a schedule conflict. We apologize for the inconvenience! Please join us next time on Oct. 4 at 10:30. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-04-12-2-2024-09-20/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jammin-canceled.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:20240923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240710T183753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T152122Z UID:49311-1727118000-1727121600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find & Identify More Birds: How to Pick a Patch" DESCRIPTION:The BFL is partnering with the Ashland Library to bring you bestselling author Heather Wolf\, who will discuss how to find and identify more birds by picking a “patch\,” a place close to home where you can watch birds often. She’ll give tips on how to pick a patch and how to use it not only as a “classroom” to become a better birder\, but also as a way to connect more deeply with the nature that surrounds you. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nAbout Heather’s book\, Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are: \nA gorgeously photographed trove of 111 ingenious tips for seeing more birds wherever you are—from crowd favorites (hummingbirds\, owls\, eagles) to species you’ve never spotted before. Seeing more birds than you ever imagined and witnessing exciting avian drama is possible—whether you’re on the go or in your own neighborhood\, local park\, or backyard. As Heather Wolf explains\, it all comes down to how you tune in to the show happening around you\, the one in which birds—highly skilled at staying under the radar—are the stars. In Find More Birds\, Heather shares her very best tactics—and the jaw-dropping photographs they helped her capture: \n\n\n\nLook for birds at their favorite “restaurants”— from leaf litter to berry bushes\, and ball fields to small patches of mud\nWatch for “tree bark” that moves . . . you may find it has feathers\nTry simply sitting on the ground for a revealing new perspective\n\n\n\nAs your senses sharpen and “noticing” becomes second nature\, Find More Birds will turn your daily routines into bird-finding adventures\, too. Whether you’re strolling down the block or parking your car\, you never know what will surprise you next! \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/heatherwolf/ 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/heatherwolf.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:20240924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240425T193358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T181119Z UID:48679-1727202600-1727206200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: The cemetery of untold stories by Alvarez Julia. \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-september-2/ 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/alvarez.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:20240925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240731T145542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T152545Z UID:49440-1727287200-1727290800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Canning\, Freezing\, & Dehydrating with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Got way too much production from your garden this year?  No problem!  We’ll show you the easiest and best ways to preserve it all. \nWe are happy to welcome the experts from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to teach us about canning\, freezing\, and dehydrating. \n\n \nThis program will be held over Zoom. \n\n \n \n Canning\, Freezing\, Dehydrating\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  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/canningfreezingdehydrating/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/canning.webp 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:20240925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240826T194412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T155757Z UID:49753-1727290800-1727294400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Changing Weather in MetroWest: Extreme Heat\, Flooding\, & Wind (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Climate change is here and impacting our weather systems. \nJoin us for this virtual program to learn how weather systems are changing in MetroWest\, how extreme heat has impacted MetroWest\, and how we can prepare for extreme weather. \nLast summer\, Natick\, Ashland\, Framingham\, and Holliston took part in a heat study conducted by the McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University. The findings of that study are helping to explain the relationship between nature and heat islands located in MetroWest.  This program is presented by the sustainability staff from Ashland\, Natick\, and Framingham in partnership with Dr. Irene Porro\, the Director of the McAuliffe Center. \n\n\n\n\nThe BFL is partnering with the Ashland Public Library\, the Framingham Public Library\, the Holliston Public Library and the Morse Institute to bring you this program. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Library in collaboration with the sustainability coordinators in Ashland\, Framingham\, and Natick. \n\n  \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/changingweather/ 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/2024/08/heatisland.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:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240806T154359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T154438Z UID:49564-1727517600-1727521200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis month\, we will discuss Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s urgent mission to bring healing to homeless people by Tracy Kidder. \nFrom the Penguin Random House website: \nIn Rough Sleepers\, Kidder tells the story of Dr. Jim O’Connell\, a gifted man who invented a community of care for a city’s unhoused population\, including those who sleep on the streets—the “rough sleepers.” \nAfter Jim O’Connell graduated from Harvard Medical School and was nearing the end of his residency at Massachusetts General\, the hospital’s chief of medicine made a proposal: Would he defer a prestigious fellowship and spend a year helping to create an organization to bring health care to homeless citizens? That year turned into O’Connell’s life’s calling. Tracy Kidder spent five years following Dr. O’Connell and his colleagues as they work with thousands of homeless patients\, some of whom we meet in this illuminating book. We travel with O’Connell as he navigates the city streets at night\, offering medical care\, socks\, soup\, empathy\, humor\, and friendship to some of the city’s most endangered citizens.  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held in a hybrid format.  The host will be in person at the BFL\, while some members will join over zoom.  You are welcome to join either way.  For zoom\, please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - September 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/nfsept24/ 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:20240928T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T053804 CREATED:20240919T204753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T204753Z UID:49849-1727523000-1727526600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mind Reader Gregg Dwyer DESCRIPTION:Gregg Dwyer has been involved in the arts for many years and is willing to give you a peek into the magical world which has been hidden from most.  Gregg’s goal is not to trick you\, but to help you see the vast potential that lies deep within your own mind. Gregg started as an escape artist and an illusionist on Doug Henning’s Broadway hit “The Magic Show.”\n \n  \nJoin us outdoors on the lawn for this amazing experience. No reservations necessary. \nIn case of rain\, this event will be held indoors with limited seating. \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mindreader-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gregdwyer-e1722964931710.webp 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 END:VCALENDAR