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Carlos Santiago Art
Carlos Santiago’s still lifes walk a line between representational and abstract art, with his primary source of inspiration being flowers and vases. In flowers, he finds complicated patterns, shapes, and repetition; elements that show up in all of his paintings. Please join us for a reception with Carlos on Tuesday, December 17th. You can also […]
History Book Club
History Book Club
Join us for a virtual discussion of: White House Wild Child: how Alice Roosevelt broke all the rules and won the heart of America by Shelley Frazer Mickle. 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 […]
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Français à la bibliothèque
Français à la bibliothèque
BONJOUR ! Vous parlez français ? un peu, beaucoup, pas de problèmes. Venez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter.
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Story Time
Story Time
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!
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Story Time
Story Time
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!
Art Opening Reception: Carlos Santiago
Art Opening Reception: Carlos Santiago
Join us for a reception for artist Carlo Santiago, whose art will be featured at the BFL from December 12th - January 22nd. This is your chance to meet the artist and to enjoy his art. This reception is free and open to the public.
Environmental Book Club
Environmental Book Club
Join us for a Zoom discussion of Alfie & me: what owls know, what humans believe / Carl Safina 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 […]
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VIRTUAL: Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History — Elizabeth Freeman
VIRTUAL: Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History — Elizabeth Freeman
Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran is excited to continued his monthly "Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History" series. Learn about Elizabeth Freeman, a little-known national hero, and a symbol of courage and spirit to all who cherish freedom. She was among the first slaves in Massachusetts to sue for […]
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Jammin With You
Jammin With You
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 […]
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Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog
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.
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Story Time
Story Time
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!
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Story Time
Story Time
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!
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Playful Engineers: Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions
Playful Engineers: Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions
Hands-on, play-based, STEAM-powered learning with Playful Engineers! Design, build, test, and play with chain reactions and creative contraptions, like Rube Goldberg machines, paper constructions, domino towers, and more. Geared toward ages 5 and up. Registration is required for each child attending.
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Instrument Petting Zoo – December
Instrument Petting Zoo – December
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. Please stop by […]
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Story Time
Story Time
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!
Clay Melted Snowman Craft
Clay Melted Snowman Craft
Embrace the fun of winter with this class led by Pop Up Art School! Create a whimsical melted snowman using air-dry clay, and bring your piece to life with vibrant acrylic paints—all in one session. You’ll leave the class with a completed, playful winter decoration that’s ready to display. Geared toward ages 8 and up. […]
Cinéphile Mondays
Cinéphile Mondays
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 […]
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Story Time
Story Time
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!
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Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club
Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. Copies available at the library, or borrow through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link.
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Jammin With You
Jammin With You
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 […]
2 events,
Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog
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.
