BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bacon Free Library 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T201500 DTSTAMP:20260817T171922Z CREATED:20260817T164932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T171922Z UID:10003588-1793041200-1793045700@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual - Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D'Entremont DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  \nWe always have such a blast with Jeremy on this talks about haunted lighthouses\, that we just had to have him back! He’s working on a 4.0 program just for us! Even more stories\, even more ghosts\, even more sightings – just more!  \nLighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. In the past\, Jeremy has discussed the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut’s New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine’s Seguin Light\, among others as well as about the mysterious Woman in White in the Isles of Shoals and the spirit of a drowned lighthouse keeper at Penfield Reef in Connecticut. This time\, who knows what fascinating and haunting tales Jeremy will come up with. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program \nJeremy D’Entremont is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation\, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society\, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He’s the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s podcast\, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show\, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel\, Public Television\, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses. \nYou can find all of Jeremy’s past talks with us on our YouTube Channel. \nPlease register for this event and you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails – make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from Zoom. \nThis program is brought to you in collaboration with the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries. We’re also thrilled to be partnering with a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program to our communities. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jdentremont1026/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T160927Z CREATED:20260817T160857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T160927Z UID:10003586-1792609200-1792612800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual - Author Leslye Penelope Discusses "The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass" DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  \nBack by popular demand\, we are thrilled to welcome author Leslye Penelope to our virtual stage! We hosted Leslye years ago and we had such a great conversation so we expect we’ll have another great time. This time\, Leslye will be discussing her new book\, The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass which she tells us is not strictly a romance but with a strong romantic subplot – you know what? We’ll take it!  \n  \nSave your sister\, doom the world. For five years\, Zahara Douglass has been haunted by her sister’s impossible disappearance. Now\, in December 1999\, with the world on the brink of chaos\, Zahara sets out to find her sister no matter the cost in this twisty and compelling modern fantasy. Sounds awesome\, right? We hope you can join us for this fun discussion! \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.  \n\nAbout the Book: \nIn April 1995\, Zahara watched her twin sister\, Annica\, get hustled into a stranger’s car and disappear—only to return to a world where no one remembers Annica ever existed. Not her mother. Not the police. No one. \nFive years later\, as the world braces for the looming Y2K crisis\, Zahara finds evidence proving her sister is real. Determined to uncover the truth\, she hires a private investigator and begins digging into her family’s shadowed past. When the investigation leads to two charismatic men who once served with her father in Vietnam\, Zahara realizes she and her sister may be pawns in a dangerous power struggle with unthinkable consequences. \n​To find Annica\, Zahara must face the truth about her family\, her memories\, and the power lurking within her. But the twins’ reunion comes at a price—one that could unravel reality and bring about the end of the world.  \n\nAbout Leslye: \nLeslye Penelope\, who also writes as L. Penelope\, has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is an award-winning author of fantasy and paranormal romance. Her debut novel Song of Blood & Stone was chosen as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time. The novel also won the inaugural award for Best Self-Published Fiction from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Her novel The Monsters We Defy won the 2023 Audie Award for Best Fantasy Audiobook. \nShe was born in the Bronx\, not long after the birth of hip hop\, but left before she could acquire an accent. Equally left and right-brained\, she studied film production at Howard University and minored in computer science. This led to a master’s degree in multimedia and a career in website development. She’s also an award-winning independent filmmaker\, co-founded a literary magazine\, and sometimes dreams in HTML. \nLeslye is an alumna of VONA/Voices and Hurston/Wright Writers Workshop. She has spoken and taught at conferences and festivals around the country including the Baltimore Book Festival\, Romance Writers of America\, Writers Digest Annual & Novel Writing Conferences\, and the Historical Novel Society. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/lpenelope1026/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T175245Z CREATED:20260817T175245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T175245Z UID:10004030-1792436400-1792440000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual - A Book Birthday with Horror Writer Robert Ottone in conversation with Lauren Bolger DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   \nYou all know we love our book birthdays and we can’t wait to celebrate Amityville Awakens with horror author Robert Ottone! The book will have just come out on October 6th\, so we’re sure there will be plenty to chat about.  Robert is joined by Lauren Bolger for a conversation about his new book\, his process\, and whatever other horror-ific things they’d like to chat about. We hope you can join us for this fun discussion (although\, it is BYOC – bring your own cake :).  \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.  \nYou can purchase signed books by Robert and/or Lauren from Aesop’s Fable. Just note in the comments that you would like your book to come with a signed bookplate. \n\nRobert P. Ottone is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Triangle and is also the best-selling author of Curse of the Cob Man\, The Sleepy Hollow Gang\, The Vile Thing We Created and Nocturnal Creatures. His short fiction has been collected in Wrapped in Plastic and Other Sweet Nothings as well as Her Infernal Name & Other Nightmares. ​ \nHe holds two master’s degrees in Education\, as well as an MFA in Children’s Literature. Robert is also a true crime lecturer for various universities\, libraries and groups. ​A bagel-loving fabulist of spooky absurdity\, Ottone enjoys cigars\, cocktails and time with his wife. \nLauren has this to say about herself: I’m a Chicago chapter member of the Horror Writers Association\, an avid music fan. I live in a town you’ve never heard of with my husband\, kids and cats.  \n  \nPlease register for this event through Zoom and you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we’re thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/rottone1026/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T151500 DTSTAMP:20260817T174435Z CREATED:20260817T174435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T174435Z UID:10003591-1792245600-1792250100@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual - Author and Historian Helen Fry Discusses "The White Lady" DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   \nWe learned so much from Helen the last time she spoke with us\, we had to have her back! This time\, she’ll be discussing her book\, The White Lady: The Story of Two Key British Secret Service Networks Behind German Lines – A major new history of the two most important British secret service networks in the First and Second World Wars. This is a compelling account of the agents who risked their lives and found ingenious ways to smuggle intelligence out of occupied Belgium.  \nThis program is at 2pm ET (Boston Time). We will NOT be recording this session.  \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nBuy signed (by bookplate) books by Helen from Aesop’s Fable. Just note in the comments that you’d like the books signed at checkout! \nBuy Signed Books by Helen \n\nAbout The White Lady: \nIntelligence gathering was essential to both sides in the First and Second World Wars. At the heart of MI6’s efforts were two key networks in Belgium. Agents in The White Lady acted as couriers\, radio operators and spies to facilitate the end of German control. And\, when war broke out again two decades later\, the leaders of the network regrouped and established a successor: The Clarence Service. \nHelen Fry charts the history of these pivotal intelligence networks. Drawing on recently declassified information\, Fry examines who the agents were\, how they were recruited\, and how the intelligence they gathered directly impacted the outcome of both wars. Operators in the field sent over eight hundred radio messages to London and delivered more than a thousand reports\, including groundbreaking information on Hitler’s secret weapon the V-1.  \n\nAbout Helen: \nDiscover the versatile expertise of Dr. Helen Fry\, a distinguished WWII historian\, and author with a profound focus on the contributions of 10\,000 Germans and Austrians who fought for Britain during WWII. Her specialisation extends to the intriguing realm of the ‘Secret Listeners’ and the intricate world of 20th-century spies and espionage. Helen’s influence goes beyond the pages of her books. She is a sought-after consultant for leading TV and documentary productions\, offering historical insight for WWII scenes filmed by major channels like the BBC\, ITV\, and Channel 4. Her commitment to historical education encompasses curriculum development for schools and educational programs related to WWI\, WWII\, and the Cold War. An ardent supporter of the National Centre for Military Intelligence (NCMI)\, she also serves as a trustee for the Medmenham Collection and holds honorary membership in The Association of Jewish Refugees. Her latest book\, ‘Women in Intelligence\,’ illuminating the crucial roles of women in both WWI and WWII\, was released in America in October 2023. \n  \nPlease register for this event and you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails – make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from Zoom. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we’re thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-author-and-historian-helen-fry-discusses-the-white-lady/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T173704Z CREATED:20260817T173704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T173704Z UID:10003590-1791486000-1791489600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual - Romance Author Julie Hall Discusses "The Secrets of Everlight" DESCRIPTION:  \n**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   \nYou all know we love romantasy and Julie’s newest book looks amazing so we just had to invite her to our virtual stage to discuss The Secrets of Everlight! A thief turned spy must unravel an assassination plot against the fae prince by disguising herself as a princess competing for his heart . Who doesn’t want to more about that?!!? We hope you can join us for this fun discussion.  \n  \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.  \n\nAbout the Book: \nFor nineteen years\, Rowan has fought to survive: first on the streets scavenging for scraps\, then bound by a decade-long contract to a corrupt master. She longs for freedom but spends her days stealing from the highborn to pay off her servitude. \nWhen a mysterious fae buys her contract\, Rowan seizes her chance to escape. But her freedom comes at a price: she must uncover the assassin targeting Prince Dryden of the Ember Kingdom. To do so\, she will pose as a princess among the royals competing for his hand in marriage. \nThrust into a world of silks and finery\, Rowan has just weeks to master her role while hunting a killer hidden in plain sight. Eavesdropping and sneaking through gilded halls may come naturally\, but the bonds she forms with the other princesses—and Dryden’s growing interest in her—are complications that threaten to unravel everything. \nAs whispers of danger beyond the kingdom rise\, Rowan realizes the stakes are far greater than she imagined. And every stolen glance with the prince pulls her closer to a desire that could cost her not only her future but the kingdom itself.  \n\nAbout Julie: \nJulie Hall is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author who traded her career in movie marketing for worlds filled with magic\, danger\, and slow-burn romance. She writes the kind of fast-paced\, heart-wrenching fantasy stories that leave readers with epic book hangovers and a desperate need for more. \nHer love of all things fantasy and supernatural started early\, thanks to Buffy the Vampire Slayer marathons and a dog-eared collection of L.J. Smith paperbacks. She’s been chasing that same blend of heart\, humor\, and high stakes ever since. \nHer stories have captured readers around the world and are known for fierce heroines\, morally gray love interests\, and twists that make you gasp out loud. She lives in Colorado with her husband\, daughter\, and two furry chaos-makers\, forever chasing stories where love burns bright in the darkest moments.  \n  \nPlease register for this event on Zoom and you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we’re thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/jhall1026/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T172910Z CREATED:20260817T172910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T172910Z UID:10003589-1791226800-1791230400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual - Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: One-Pot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  \nSomething warm and cozy as we head into Fall – join our favorite chef\, Heidi McIndoo\, as she shows us how to make One pot BBQ chicken mac and cheese – Yum!!  \nRecipes will be sent out prior to the program so you can cook along if you’d like.  \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nRecording Note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n\nHeidi Reichenberger McIndoo\, M.S.\, R.D.\, L.D.N. is a nutrition consultant\, spokesperson\, author and freelance writer with 25 years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And\, that giving up favorite foods is not a must. \nShe currently works with Hannaford Supermarkets and in corporate wellness. She’s the author of When to Eat What and the co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to 200-300-400 Calories Meals. In addition\, she has written for several magazines including\, All You\, Today’s Diet & Nutrition\, Parents\, Family Circle\, Self\, Prevention\, Fitness\, Shape and Woman’s Day; and newsletters such as Environmental Nutrition and Women’s Nutrition Connection. As a former national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association (now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) she’s been quoted as an expert in hundreds of magazines articles and television broadcasts. \n She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Ms. McIndoo lives in the metro Boston area with her husband\, and their daughter and son.  \n  \nPlease register for this event on Zoom and you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails. \nThis program is brought to you in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries\, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/hmcindoo1026/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000 DTSTAMP:20260817T171603Z CREATED:20260817T164140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T171603Z UID:10003587-1790701200-1790704800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Understanding AI and Misinformation: A Conversation with Journalist Philip Eil DESCRIPTION: \n\nThe U.S. has long been plagued by misinformation. But with the widespread use of AI\, the problem has been supercharged: Deepfakes. AI-manipulated photos. AI-generated videos. Our info ecosystem is now inundated with inaccurate or misleading AI-generated content — and there’s no end in sight.\nJoin journalist Philip Eil for a session about AI\, the role it plays in creating and spreading misinformation\, and how you can stay vigilant against its ill effects.\n \nAmong the questions we will answer:\n\nWhat is AI?\nWhat is misinformation?\nHow is AI being used to create and spread misinformation?\nHow is this AI misinformation affecting our society?\nAre there laws being passed\, on the local or national level\, regulating AI?\nWhat can people do to spot AI-generated content?\n\nAnd\, more broadly\, how can we successfully navigate a world flooded with AI-generated misinformation?\n \nAbout the presenter\nPhil Eil is a freelance journalist based in his hometown\, Providence\, Rhode Island. His debut book\, Prescription for Pain: How A Once Promising Doctor Became the Pill Mill Killer\, was released in April 2024\, from Steerforth Press. He was the news editor and staff writer at the alt-weekly\, the Providence Phoenix\, until the paper closed in 2014. Since then\, he’s contributed to VICE\, The Atlantic\, Men’s Health\, The Nation\, Boston Magazine\, and Huffington Post\, among other outlets. For many years\, he taught in the Literary Arts + Studies department at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). He has also taught courses at UMass-Dartmouth\, Brown University\, and Columbia University’s graduate writing program.\n \n \nThis program will be held over Zoom.  Please sign up to receive the link:\n \n\n\n \n \n Understanding AI and Misinformation\n \n \n Name*Email*\n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/peil926/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T173000 DTSTAMP:20260908T164413Z CREATED:20260908T164113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T164413Z UID:10004053-1790611200-1790616600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual - Wildlife Out Your Window: Discover the Hidden Lives of New England Wildlife DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   \nThis virtual event will not be recorded.  \n  \n  \nProgram Description\nWhat if the most fascinating wildlife in New England isn’t found deep in the wilderness\,\nbut right outside your own window? \n\nJoin wildlife ecologist and nature author Brad Timm for an engaging presentation that\nreveals the remarkable lives of the animals we encounter every day—but rarely stop to\ntruly notice. Through stunning photography\, fascinating videos\, and entertaining stories\nfrom years of field experience\, you’ll discover surprising facts about familiar wildlife\,\nincluding:\n• Blue Jay feather have no blue in them at all\n• Gray Foxes climb trees\n• Hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 200 times per second\n• White-tailed Deer see blaze orange as a dull brown\n• And many more surprising discoveries about the wildlife living all around us! \n\nDrawing from his acclaimed book Wildlife Out Your Window\, Brad explores the hidden\nbehaviors\, adaptations\, and ecological roles of New England’s most familiar birds\,\nmammals\, reptiles\, amphibians\, insects\, and other wildlife.\nBeyond the fascinating natural history\, you’ll also leave with practical\, science-based\nideas for making your yard\, neighborhood\, or community more welcoming to wildlife—\nwhether you have a large backyard\, a small garden\, or simply enjoy watching nature\nfrom your window.\nThe presentation includes plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion\, making it\nan enjoyable experience for anyone interested in nature\, conservation\, photography\,\ngardening\, birding\, or simply learning more about the wildlife that surrounds us every\nday. \n\nBook Signing: Signed copies of Wildlife Out Your Window and Brad’s newest book\,\nAmerica is Wild!—a beautifully illustrated guide to wildlife and plants across the United\nStates—will be available following the presentation at a special discounted price of $20\neach (cash and Venmo accepted). \n  \nSorry. This form is no longer available. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/woyd/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T201500 DTSTAMP:20260817T154417Z CREATED:20260817T154045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T154417Z UID:10003585-1790017200-1790021700@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual - Author Heather Wolf Discusses: Fall Bird Migration - Seas\, Skies\, and Land DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   \nJoin Heather Wolf author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are and Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront\, as she discusses what we can look for with fall migration happening right now! Come with your questions because\, as always\, Heather will share beautiful pictures but we’re also keeping plenty of time for Q&A. We hope you can join us for another great discussion!  \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nNote: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program. \nYou can purchase signed books by Heather from Aesop’s Fable. Just note in the comments that you would like your book to come with a signed bookplate. \n\nAbout Heather\nHeather Wolf is the author of Find More Birds and Birding at the Bridge. A Brooklyn-based birder\, photographer\, and educator\, she works with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as a web developer\, teaches birding classes at Brooklyn Botanic Garden\, and gives walks and talks for various organizations in New York City and beyond. \nPlease register for this event and you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails – make sure to check your spam folder for them. The email will be coming from Zoom.  \n  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with a multitude of MA Libraries.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/hwolf926/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T200000 DTSTAMP:20260817T151717Z CREATED:20260817T151627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T151717Z UID:10003584-1789412400-1789416000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Virtual - In Conversation with Author Heather B. Moore: "Her America" DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   \nFrom award-winning\, starred-review author Heather B. Moore comes a powerful portrait of eight American women whose courage and conviction drove them to smash stereotypes and build a nation –  we’ll be discussing Her America\, released just a few weeks ago.   \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.  \nYou can buy signed books by Heather from Aesop’s Fable\, just make a note that you want the books signed when you check out. \n\nAbout the Book\nHer America recognizes eight remarkable women who refused to wait for permission to prove a woman’s worth in society. They fought for American independence\, the abolition of slavery\, women’s suffrage\, and civil rights with their pens and their voices\, empowered by their unwavering convictions and courage\, to challenge the status quo. Through vivid fictional vignettes and meticulously researched nonfiction accounts\, Her America immerses readers in these women’s crucial role in transforming this nation. \nMercy Otis Warren ignited a revolution with her politically impassioned plays and became the first published female historian of America. \nSojourner Truth electrified audiences with her “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech and turned her freedom into a crusade for abolition and equality. \nElizabeth Cady Stanton authored the Declaration of Sentiments\, launching the women’s suffrage movement. \nSusan B. Anthony built an unstoppable campaign for women’s voting rights that reshaped American democracy. \nHarriet Tubman rescued enslaved families through the Underground Railroad and later commanded Union troops to freedom. \nEleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of First Lady and shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. \nJovita Idár founded schools\, organized resistance\, and wielded her pen to defend Mexican American civil rights. \nMarguerite Higgins broke barriers as a Pulitzer Prize-winning frontline war correspondent. \nHer America is an essential addition to any collection on women’s history\, social justice\, and the power of courage in action. It is perfect for classrooms\, book clubs\, and libraries\, as it invites discussion\, inspires leadership\, and connects past to present with clarity and mastery. \nAbout the Author\nHeather B. Moore is a USA Today bestseller and award-winning author of more than 90 publications. Heather writes primarily historical and #herstory fiction about the humanity and heroism of the everyday person. Publishing in a breadth of genres\, Heather dives into the hearts and souls of her characters\, meshing her love of research with her love of storytelling. \nHer historicals and thrillers are written under pen name H.B. Moore. She writes women’s fiction\, romance and inspirational non-fiction under Heather B. Moore\, and . . . speculative fiction under Jane Redd. This can all be confusing\, so her kids just call her Mom. Heather attended Cairo American College in Egypt and the Anglican School of Jerusalem in Israel. Despite failing her high school AP English exam\, Heather persevered and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in something other than English. \n\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we’re thrilled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communities. We are happy to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Center for this event. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/hbmoore926/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260302T175440Z CREATED:20260302T170905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T175440Z UID:10003509-1776366000-1776369600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Laughter Yoga with Robert Rivest DESCRIPTION:Free your laughter with Robert Rivest! Laughter yoga is a fun\, effective way to exercise and socialize while receiving the mind-body health benefits of laughing. Laughter yoga was created in 1995\, when a medical doctor\, Dr. Madan Kataria\, first combined breathing exercises from yoga with improvised laughter exercises. Laughter Yoga has turned into an international health movement that has quickly traveled around the world. \nRobert Rivest is the creator and founder of Wellbeing Laughter and The Rivest Method of Joyful Living. He is an internationally admired performer\, teacher and public speaker. Robert is a talented mindfulness & stress relief educator\, an engaging corporate wellness presenter\, a comic mime artist and a gifted laughter yoga master trainer. Since 1990 Robert Rivest has given over 8\,000 presentations in Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, and across the United States. His mission is to use mindfulness\, laughter and the performing arts to bring greater health\, happiness\, and joy to individuals and organizations around the world. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-laughter-yoga-with-robert-rivest/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LaughterYoga.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260320T154717Z CREATED:20260320T135437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T154717Z UID:10003519-1776106800-1776110400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Cyber Safety - Tips for Protecting your Privacy DESCRIPTION:Neil will introduce basic steps to keep yourself safe in your digital life! Key topics include: Your Digital Footprint (How many accounts do you really have on the Internet?)\, Cyber Awareness (who can you trust?)\, The Exploitation of Trust (phishing and other scams)\, Malware (virus & more!)\, Passwords\, Multi Factor Authentication\, and Updating. We will leave time for questions via chat at the end. \nBio: Neil Plotnick is a computer specialist with over 40 years of experience. He is also an author and YouTuber\, host of Learn IT with Mr. P. Neil is also a nationally recognized leader in computer science education. He was selected for the Presidential Award for Math And Science Education. The PAEMST is the nations’ highest recognition for STEM K-12 teachers. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-cyber-safety-tips-for-protecting-your-privacy/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T201500 DTSTAMP:20260316T200647Z CREATED:20260214T173912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T200647Z UID:10003961-1775070000-1775074500@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Behind the Judicial Curtain -- Secrets of a Trial Judge DESCRIPTION:Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran will discuss the behind-the-scenes process by which judges make their decisions: how bail is set\, how sentencing decisions are made\, how a criminal trial works\, whether Massachusetts juries are “giving away the store\,” how judges are selected\, the difference between appointed versus elected judges\, how jurors are chosen\, specialty courts (such as drug and gun courts)\, and the challenges of being fair while also adhering to the law. \nDennis J. Curran served as a Massachusetts judge for 16 years\, including in the Superior Court from 2006 to 2018. Prior to his time on the bench\, Curran worked as an Assistant District Attorney and First Assistant Legal Counsel to the Governor\, in addition to work in private practice. A graduate of Boston Latin School\, the University of Pennsylvania\, and the University of Virginia School of Law\, Curran has taught law at Tufts University\, Roger Williams University School of Law\, and Brown University. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \nRegister here for the Zoom link. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-behind-the-judicial-curtain-secrets-of-a-trial-judge/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3706645002_13122aa450_c-e1773691451365.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260316T194140Z CREATED:20260213T160413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T194140Z UID:10003943-1774551600-1774555200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Paintings of the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial\, Mallory Mortillaro presents Paintings of the American Revolution. \nWe all know the story of the Revolutionary War\, but how much of our understanding is colored by the way the war was depicted by artists? Paintings of the American Revolution have been essential in the way that the war was understood\, both at the time of the conflict and for generations after. This lecture will explore well-known paintings such as Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware\, John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence\, and Asher Durand’s The Capture of Major André. \nMallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtua-paintings-of-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260316T190953Z CREATED:20260214T173220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190953Z UID:10003960-1774465200-1774468800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Johann Sebastian Bach -- A Genius Revived DESCRIPTION:Johann Sebastian Bach is on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest composers who have ever lived. However\, he was not always seen as the musical giant that he is today. Follow the timeline of Bach’s misunderstood life and learn how future composer Felix Mendelssohn revived his reputation and reestablished the legacy of this extraordinary composer. \nIn this incredible music education program\, musician Dan Lupo will chronicle the life and achievements of one of music history’s greatest composers. You’ll be treated to live piano performances along with the discussion.  \nDan Lupo is the creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com\, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers. \n  \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister here to receive the Zoom link. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-johann-sebastian-bach-a-genius-revived/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BachMendelssohn.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260316T182517Z CREATED:20260214T171456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182517Z UID:10003959-1773860400-1773864000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Amalia Kussner's Paintings & The Characters Of The HBO Series "The Gilded Age" DESCRIPTION:Amalia Kussner was one of the preferred artists of Gilded Age New York\, especially in the 1890s when she painted miniature portraits of the elites. Fans of the critically acclaimed HBO series\, The Gilded Age\, will appreciate Kussner’s portraits of several key characters\, including Mrs. Astor\, the reigning matriarch of the social scene and her two daughters; famed actress Lillian Russell; English soprano Marie Tempest; and wealthy socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt.  Kussner even met Ward McAllister\, the arbiter of Gilded Age society. He advised her not to pursue her career as an artist and\, thankfully\, she ignored him. \nIn this program\, author and historical researcher Kathleen Langone will reveal how Kussner’s portraits and interactions with these famous people can provide more insights into their extravagant lives. \nKathleen Langone is the host of the podcast People Hidden In History and the author of the book Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-amalia-kussners-paintings-the-characters-of-the-hbo-series-the-gilded-age/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/MinaturePainterRevealed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T203000 DTSTAMP:20260220T222649Z CREATED:20260214T165139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T222649Z UID:10003958-1773255600-1773261000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Life & Career Of Rob Reiner DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nRob Reiner was an award winning American filmmaker\, actor\, director and writer. Some of us think of Archie Bunker & how Archie called his character “Meathead.” But most of us think of his movies. This is Spinal Tap\, The Princess Bride\, Stand By Me\, When Harry Met Sally\, A Few Good Men\, and Misery are just a few of the classic movies he directed. Enjoy a look at the life and career of this Academy Award-nominated director and Emmy Award-winning actor. Led by Frank Mandosa\, a film historian and Massachusetts high school Film and English teacher. He is the host of “Reels of Cinema” podcast and co-host of the “Movies Across The Pod” podcast. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nPlease register directly via Zoom. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-the-life-career-of-rob-reiner/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/4ReinerFilms.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000 DTSTAMP:20260214T163843Z CREATED:20260214T163822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T163843Z UID:10003957-1772650800-1772654400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Kate White In Conversation With 'The Death Investigator' Barbara Butcher DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nAuthor Kate White will discuss her new thriller\, I Came Back For You\, in conversation with Barbara Butcher\, host of “The Death Investigator” on Peacock and the author of What The Dead Know. Ten years after her daughter Melanie was murdered while attending college in upstate New York\, Bree Winter is finally moving on with a new love\, a re-engagement with her work\, and an idyllic home in Uruguay. Then a deathbed confession from the convicted killer throws Bree’s life into a tailspin all over again. White — the former longtime editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine — is the bestselling author of nineteen novels of suspense. Featured in the Netflix series “Homicide: New York\,” Butcher is an expert in medicolegal death investigation\, having spent 23 years at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a Director and Chief of Staff. She investigated more than 5500 death scenes and 680 homicides; oversaw the remains recovery effort at the World Trade Center after 9/11; and helped manage the response to the crash of Flight 587 and the investigation into the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nPlease register directly on Zoom. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/virtual-bestselling-author-kate-white-in-conversation-with-the-death-investigator-barbara-butcher/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ICameBackForYou.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR