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 […]
Stop by the Bacon Free Library during the week of October 28th and pick up your free Take & Make Diwali craft. This easy to make craft is for all ages.
Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this story time indoors.
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 […]
Just in time for Halloween, join us for some spooky tales set in the hauntingly beautiful lighthouses of New England. The BFL is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author Jeremy D'Entremont. Jeremy is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author […]
Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we'll move this story time indoors.
Helen Bellomo is back with us to teach a class on how to make your own Pebble Art. Pebble art is the art of composing paintings with pebbles as a basic material. Each creation is unique. All supplies will be provided. Geared towards adults. Registration required.
Lia Vito has brought the autumnal beauty of Acadia National Park to the walls of the BFL. Come in to enjoy her photography featuring the rich golden hues of the Maine foliage along with up-close and personal peaks into wild birds in action. Lia's work, in her own words: My […]
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 […]
Attention kiddos: grab your favorite grown up and join us for story time! We’ll feature a combination of stories for listening and songs for singing & dancing. We look forward to seeing you!
Attention kiddos: grab your favorite grown up and join us for story time! We’ll feature a combination of stories for listening and songs for singing & dancing. We look forward to seeing you!
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke. 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.
BONJOUR ! Vous parlez français ? un peu, beaucoup, pas de problèmes. Venez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter.
Attention kiddos: grab your favorite grown up and join us for story time! We’ll feature a combination of stories for listening and songs for singing & dancing. We look forward to seeing you!
Join us for a virtual discussion of: Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the rise and fall of the Comanches (NF) by S.C Gwynne. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Order your own copy HERE For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom, please […]
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 […]
Attention kiddos: grab your favorite grown up and join us for story time! We’ll feature a combination of stories for listening and songs for singing & dancing. We look forward to seeing you!
The BFL is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you this scrumptious cooking demonstration. If you are looking for a sweet treat for the holidays that won’t sabotage your healthy eating goals, join registered dietitian Heidi McIndoo to make mini pumpkin pie tartlets. Heidi Reichenberger McIndoo, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is a nutrition consultant, spokesperson, […]
Attention kiddos: grab your favorite grown up and join us for story time! We’ll feature a combination of stories for listening and songs for singing & dancing. We look forward to seeing you!
Join us for a Zoom discussion of Fuzz: when nature breaks the law / Mary roach 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 to become more engaged […]
Attention kiddos: grab your favorite grown up and join us for story time! We’ll feature a combination of stories for listening and songs for singing & dancing. We look forward to seeing you!
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 […]
The BFL is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you this conversation with Native American historian Kathleen DuVal. Listen in to learn more about the history of local Indigenous Peoples as well as for insight into their resilience and battle for self-sovereignty. Professor, historian, and author Kathleen DuVal will discuss her book […]
Attention kiddos: grab your favorite grown up and join us for story time! We’ll feature a combination of stories for listening and songs for singing & dancing. We look forward to seeing you!
There will be no meeting on November 26. The book club will meet instead on Tuesday, December 10. Thank you. HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
The library will be closed Thursday, Nov 28th, and Friday, Nov 29th in honor of Thanksgiving.
The library will be closed Thursday, Nov 28th, and Friday, Nov 29th in honor of Thanksgiving.
