• VIRTUAL: “Dinner with King Tut” author Sam Kean

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    This one is for our history buffs out there!  Join author Sam Kean as he discusses his book, Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Recreating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations, an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankind—and through all five senses—from tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic […]

  • Ukulele Storytime with Mini Ukulele Lesson (at the Morse)

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Kids Special Events

    Join Ms. Julie for stories and songs about the ukulele plus a mini ukulele lesson! Ukuleles provided. Recommended for ages 4-7. Registration is required for each child attending. Due to wet weather, this program will be held indoors at the Morse Institute Library in the Lebowitz Meeting Hall.

  • Take & Make Craft for Kids: Butterfly Suncatcher

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Kids Special Events

    Stop by the BFL and pick up a kit to make a colorful butterfly suncatcher, from Aug. 4 until we run out! All materials included. For kids of all ages. Curbside pickup is available; call us at 508-653-6730.

  • Stacey Peasley Concert

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    All Ages

    Join us for a fantastic family concert with BFL favorite, Stacey Peasley! With her creative lyrics, fun rhythms, and contagious energy, Stacey will infuse pure joy into your evening. This 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 […]

  • Minuteman Library Crawl

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    All Ages

    We invite you to spend a day visiting local libraries -- find out what is special about each one and what they have to offer you and your family. This is an event for all ages.  All you need is a love of libraries! The challenge is to visit as many libraries are you can […]

  • Jammin With You

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Kids Events

    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. This program will […]

  • Healthy Garden Recipes

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    It's time for all that work in the garden to pay off in the kitchen.  The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will teach you how to prepare healthy meals with the ingredients from your backyard garden. ​ Fresh is best!  This program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  […]

  • VIRTUAL: The History of Contagious Disease Hospitals in Massachusetts

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    Often located near poorhouses, asylums, and prisons, contagious disease hospitals reveal how fear of contagion intersected with social reform, nativism, and evolving ideas about poverty and public responsibility.  Historian and author Dr. Katherine M. (Anderson) Benson, MFA, EdD, will take us on a virtual exploration of the complex history of contagious disease hospitals in Massachusetts […]

  • History Book Club

    Adult Events

    Join us for a virtual discussion of: Empress of the Nile: the daredevil archaeologist who saved Egypt's ancient temples from destruction by Lynne Olson 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 contact director@natickhistoricalsociety.org […]

  • VIRTUAL: Q&A with Author Erica Ridley

    Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, United States
    Adult Events

    We are excited to chat with fantastic historical romance author, Erica Ridley.  Since it's right before her new book, A Waltz on the Wild Side, comes out, we can celebrate early!  In addition to her clever, heartwarming novels, like The Perks of Loving a Wallflower, Erica also writes young adult horror and thrillers. What can't […]