BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.16.2//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;VALUE=DATE:20240627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240808 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240613T140619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T164141Z UID:49126-1719446400-1723075199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Marie Picard Craig Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION: \nMarie Craig uses cyanotype photography to explore the overlap between concrete bodies\, or still moments\, and the life instilled in them. Her photographs capture places of formative choice\, incorporating both intention and chance.  \nCyanotype photographs (sometimes called sunprints) are made without a camera by placing objects on paper or fabric that is coated with a solution of iron salts before exposing it in the sun and rinsing with water to produce deep blue images. Marie loves the beautiful blue color of the images\, which she sometimes embellishes with other bright colors or beads. \n  \n\n \n \n \n\n \n _2drFUgS6i8AqUhib7IoNv-XEBKgdU1khC3JdREYLmufmXsjx8_FM2CwYUVMoogP \n\n \n \n \n \n  \nMarie began her career as a medical photographer and illustrator after graduating from Clark University in Worcester with a master’s degree in biology. She later shifted her role to become a teacher\, curator\, photographer\, and gallerist\, all in the fine art community. Marie has shown her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions in the US and Australia. In 2011 she co-founded Fountain Street Gallery in Boston and serves as its director. She lives and works in Natick. \nTo learn more about Marie and her work:  \nhttps://mariecraigart.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/mariecraigphoto \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mariepicardcraig/ 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:20240801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 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/ 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:20240802T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240223T221700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T210614Z UID:49143-1722594600-1722596400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program will be held outdoors.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-04-12-2/2024-08-02/ 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/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240804 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240425T195129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T203338Z UID:48711-1722643200-1722729599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed: the BFL will be closed on Saturdays from June 22 to August 31. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-july-4th-2-2/2024-08-03/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/summer-still-life-.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:20240805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145345Z UID:48466-1722852000-1722853800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-08-05/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.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:20240806T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145346Z UID:48467-1722938400-1722940200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-08-06/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.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:20240806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 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 \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\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:20240807T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20230503T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171149Z UID:47125-1723024800-1723026600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lapsit Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, bounces\, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates\, times\, and more information). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time-2-2023-12-06/2024-08-07/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Baby-Time-for-website-e1670943351162.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:20260525T173940 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:20260525T173940 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:20260525T173940 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/ 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:20240809T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240223T221700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T210615Z UID:48065-1723199400-1723201200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program will be held outdoors.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-04-12-2/2024-08-09/ 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/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240425T195129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T203339Z UID:48712-1723248000-1723334399@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed: the BFL will be closed on Saturdays from June 22 to August 31. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-july-4th-2-2/2024-08-10/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/summer-still-life-.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:20240812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145346Z UID:48468-1723456800-1723458600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-08-12/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.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:20240812T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 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:20240813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145346Z UID:48469-1723543200-1723545000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-08-13/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.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:20260525T173940 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:20240814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20230503T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171149Z UID:47126-1723629600-1723631400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lapsit Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, bounces\, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates\, times\, and more information). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time-2-2023-12-06/2024-08-14/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Baby-Time-for-website-e1670943351162.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:20240814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 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:20260525T173940 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;VALUE=DATE:20240817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240425T195129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T203340Z UID:48713-1723852800-1723939199@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed: the BFL will be closed on Saturdays from June 22 to August 31. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-july-4th-2-2/2024-08-17/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/summer-still-life-.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:20240819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145347Z UID:48470-1724061600-1724063400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-08-19/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.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:20240820T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240329T211722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T145347Z UID:48471-1724148000-1724149800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Story Time DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories\, songs\, and rhymes.   \nBring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! \nNote:  if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees\, we’ll move this story time indoors.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/stsummer23-2/2024-08-20/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/animalsreading.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:20260525T173940 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:20260525T173940 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:20240821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T103000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20230503T203618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T171149Z UID:47127-1724234400-1724236200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Lapsit Storytime DESCRIPTION:Stories\, bounces\, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups! \nThe historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (click here for dates\, times\, and more information). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/baby-time-2-2023-12-06/2024-08-21/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Baby-Time-for-website-e1670943351162.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:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 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:20240823T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240223T221700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T210616Z UID:48066-1724409000-1724410800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Jammin With You DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program will be held outdoors.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jammin-2024-04-12-2/2024-08-23/ 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/2022/07/JamminWithYou.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:20240824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825 DTSTAMP:20260525T173940 CREATED:20240425T195129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T203340Z UID:48714-1724457600-1724543999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Closed: the BFL will be closed on Saturdays from June 22 to August 31. DESCRIPTION: URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/closed-for-july-4th-2-2/2024-08-24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Closings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/summer-still-life-.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:20260525T173940 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 END:VCALENDAR