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SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Children can build confidence and practice their reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library. \nChildren 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.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflrtad1024/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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SUMMARY:Art Reception – Quilts by Frances Caruso Daneault
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library 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 her artistic works that she brought in working with children and families at the BFL\, where she frequently wore and gifted some of her handmade creations. \nA longtime resident of Natick\, Fran and her husband recently relocated to New Hampshire\, where Fran can be found walking on the beach\, volunteering in her local library\, and quilting up a storm. \nFran’s quilts will be on display at the BFL from September 19th – October 30th.  Join us at this reception to view the quilts and visit with Fran. \n  \nFrom Fran: \n \nI am a scrappy\, wonky\, modern\, art quilter who sometimes makes traditional quilts. \nI like learning in classes and workshops but have trouble sticking to a pattern. \nFor fabric\, I collect randomly spaced dots\, paisleys\, loudly busy prints and happy colors. I think\, perhaps wrongly\, that they all go together. \nI own way too much fabric but still feel the need to give orphaned fabrics a home. \nI hope you enjoy this collection of quilts.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfranreception/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Cultural Events,Library
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SUMMARY:Closing the Garden (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:As the gardening season comes to a close\, we at the Bacon Free Library are looking for advice on closing down the garden.  In this virtual program\, the experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will explain why fall is the best time to get a jump start on the following year. We’ll explore pruning\, seed saving\, mulching\, composting\, and more.\n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the program link. \nImage by AC works Co.\, Ltd. from Pixabay
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflclosegarden24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Historical Fiction Author Madeline Martin (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author Madeline Martin. \nThis one is for book lovers everywhere! We’re so pleased to be chatting with author Madeline Martin about her newest release\, The Booklover’s Library\, as well as several of her other book-related books such as The Keeper of Hidden Books and The Librarian Spy. We hope you can join us for this fun and fascinating conversation. \n\nMadeline Martin is a New York Times\, USA Today\, Publisher’s Weekly\, and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into more than 25 languages. \nShe lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters (known collectively as the minions)\, two incredibly spoiled cats\, and a man so wonderful he’s been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she’s not writing\, researching or ‘moming’\, you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves to travel\, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany. \n\n\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://natickcenter.org/event/bflmmartin1124/
CATEGORIES:Library
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SUMMARY:Preschool Pumpkin Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for some messy fall fun! \nWe’ll have a variety of craft stations\, sensory bins\, and fine motor activities\, all involving pumpkins. Recommended for ages 1-5 with a caregiver. Wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! \nThis program will be outdoors\, weather permitting. Due to limited supplies\, registration is required. Please register separately for each child attending. \nPumpkins donated by Tilly & Salvy’s Bacon Street Farm.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/pumpkinparty24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Diwali – take & make craft for all ages
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/diwalicraft/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library
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SUMMARY:Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D’Entremont (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Halloween\, join us for some spooky tales set in the hauntingly beautiful lighthouses of New England. The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author Jeremy D’Entremont. \nJeremy 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. \nNOTE: This program will be recorded and available to view on the Ashland Library’s YouTube Channel. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/hauntlighthouse/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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