Read to a Dog

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library! 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.

From Just a Snapshot to Art – Creating Beautiful Photographs (virtual program)

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

In this virtual program hosted by the Bacon Free Library, landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will guide you through the art of seeing as a professional photographer does. You will learn about framing and creating dramatic compositions; balance and movement; leading lines and paths; depth of field; and the nuances of natural light. This program teaches […]

Hula Hooping with Wildkat Hoops

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic with Wildkat Hoops. Hooping promotes exercise, exploration, expression, movement, dance, and FUN! This intergenerational workshop, hosted by the Bacon Free Library, is geared toward kids ages 5+ and adults. Hoops are provided.

Pure and Simple Flower Design

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

For adults who want to learn about floral design, this class at the Bacon Free Library will cover the basics of design as well as sustainable mechanics and floral conditioning.  We will provide you with a supermarket bouquet and mason jar vase. Then, you can select and share items from the flower table for greens, […]

Author James L. Parr Discusses “World War II Massachusetts” (virtual event)

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library to bring you author James L. Parr, who will discuss his new book, World War II Massachusetts. Over 500,000 Massachusetts residents answered the call to military duty in the Second World War, while the rest of the state’s citizens fought the war on the […]

Kids’ Poetry Workshop

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

Come to the Bacon Free Library to use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th, 17th, and 24th), participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. Geared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you […]

Science Story Time: Story Splash!

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

Cool off on the Bacon Free Library lawn with this special story time all about water! This program is geared toward ages 3-6 and will include stories, songs, and hands-on science activities like a sink/float station. Meet us outdoors behind the library and be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet.

Event Series Messy Play Time

Messy Play Time

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

Join us outdoors for some messy, creative fun! Explore simple, open-ended projects like making oobleck, experimenting with baking soda and vinegar, or fingerpainting with shaving cream. Geared toward ages 1-6 with adult supervision. Remember to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! If it rains, we’ll offer a less-messy craft indoors and save the […]

Kids’ Poetry Workshop

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

Come to the Bacon Free Library to use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th, 17th, and 24th), participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. Geared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you […]

Music & Movement with Julie Stepanek

Bacon Free Library - 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

Dance and sing along at the Bacon Free Library with Julie Stepanek as she plays her ukulele and leads us in some favorite tunes! Geared toward ages 0-5. This program will take place outdoors, so bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grass. If it rains, we’ll move indoors and space will be […]