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SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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. This event will be held outdoors at our picnic table. \nPlease stop by to try out an instrument\, or two\, that you’re curious about. No registration required.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflinstzoomay/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
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SUMMARY:How to Create a Homegrown National Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and informative stroll around the lovely grounds of the Bacon Free Library.  Our gardening guru Monica Foley will point out and discuss the native plants in our gardens.  She will offer many practical ideas to help you encourage birds and other pollinators to your yard and to increase the biodiversity in your property.  You will learn how the BFL became a Certified Wildlife Habitat\, as well as the requirements to acquire a Homegrown National Park sign for your yard.  There will be time for questions. \nNo registration necessary. \nIn case of rain\, this event will be rescheduled to Tuesday\, May 27th at 5:30pm.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflnatlpark/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250415T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T161937Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Q&A with Romance and Mystery Writer Olivia Waite
DESCRIPTION:Listen in — or bring questions and join in — to this fun conversation with romance author\, Olivia Waite.  Olivia has brought her blend of heart and humor to historical romance\, fantasy\, science fiction\, and essays\, so who knows where the conversation might lead!  You can be sure we’ll delve into her newest book\, Murder by Memory\, the first in the Dorothy Gentleman sci-fi mystery series. Bring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire\, AMA (ask me anything) Q&A! \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \nFor more information on Olivia and this program\, click here.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwaite/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250415T181033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T161416Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Author Heather Wolf Discusses How to Experience Spring Bird Migration to the Fullest
DESCRIPTION: Join 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 shares tips for jumping into the nature documentary happening around you\, also known as spring bird migration!  Learn how to find more migrating birds and witness their fascinating behaviors\, as well as cue into birds that will be breeding and raising young in your area. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, and the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.   \nPlease register here for the Zoom link.  \nFor more information on Heather and this program\, click here.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwolf/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250415T180730Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Author Shannon Reed Discusses “Why We Read”
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 program is for readers everywhere!  Join us as we chat with author Shannon Reed about her latest book\, Why We Read: On Bookworms\, Libraries\, and Just One More Page Before Lights Out.  Why DO we read?  What compels us to?  What holds our attention?  How many of us remember reading by a flashlight after hours?  Shannon will have the scoop and will be answering lots of our questions. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is held in partnership with the Bacon Free Library and a multitude of MA Libraries. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link.  \nFor more information on Shannon and this program\, click here.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflreed/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250324T174953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175806Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox with Author/Historian David Kruh
DESCRIPTION:Take me out to the ballgame with David Kruh! \nBased on his research for his musical\, The Curse is Reversed!\, David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball\, when\, just like today\, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. We will look back at the real story behind Harry Frazee and his sale of slugger Babe Ruth. Relive the (sometimes frustrating) saga of the Boston Red Sox and their ultimately successful struggle for a World Series championship. \n  \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and the Bacon Free Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \nRecording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n  \nAbout the Author:\nDavid Kruh is a former New Yorker and a 1978 graduate of the University of Maryland. While earning his Masters in Computer Engineering at Boston University\, David worked as an engineer at WRKO Radio. He has also worked full time as a copywriter\, computer programmer\, radio producer\, radio engineer\, and\, for a few years in the mid-1990s\, as a spokesman and web master for the Big Dig. He retired a few years ago from a semiconductor manufacturer\, where he was the Direct Marketing Manager. He is also the author of several other books\, notably two on Boston’s Scollay Square and Building Route 128. David’s most recent book is Inseparable. \nLearn more about David’s Musical: The Curse is Reversed! (A musical tribute to the Red Sox). \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/nocursebfl425/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T114500
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
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SUMMARY:Virtual: John Muir\, Ansel Adams and the National Parks
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.**  \nJohn Muir — celebrated naturalist\, promoter of the natural parks\, and founder of The Sierra Club — led an interesting life focused on conserving nature’s beauty. Ansel Adams is perhaps the greatest American landscape photographer. Learn and see how their lives and works intersected and overlapped at Yosemite National Park. \nThis program will be led by Eric J. Simon\, Ph.D.\, a professor at New England College in Henniker\, New Hampshire\, who leads international biology-themed travel courses and teaches online lifelong learning classes at a variety of institutions. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and is held in partnership with the Bacon Free Library and 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.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jmuirbfl425/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250225T195522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175617Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Composting 101
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bacon Free Library and Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to learn the basics of composting. Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? We’ve got it all covered from the “how to” to the “how much.” \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/compost425/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Lost Treasures of the Titanic with Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro
DESCRIPTION:James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean–a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship’s famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sank? \nFor over a century\, the world has been intrigued by the story of the Titanic. When tragedy struck on April 14\, 1912\, in addition to the incredible loss of life\, a nearly incalculable amount of goods plummeted into the ocean\, never to be seen again. This lecture takes a closer look at and tells the stories of some of the more interesting and valuable treasures lost on that fateful night. \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. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/titanic425/
CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250324T174255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175452Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Behind the Headlines: Understanding Bird Flu
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.** \nDr. Catherine (“Katie”) Brown is the Massachusetts State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian\, and current President of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She plays a key role at the state and national level in monitoring and responding to infectious disease threats\, and has been involved with avian influenza for over 20 years. She will give a clear and authoritative overview of the nation’s current situation and the risk that avian influenza presents. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. \nThis program is sponsored by the Public Health Museum\, in recognition of National Public Health Week. It is presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library and the Bacon Free Library. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/birdflubfl425/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Local Farms (Metrowest) – Produce\, Meats\, & Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Join the growing number of people who are buying their produce\, meats\, and dairy products from local farms. Not only is local food fresher than many options in the supermarket\, but supporting our local farms creates a more sustainable ecosystem. Sure\, you might not get raspberries in December\, but when you get them in August\, they will be the best tasting raspberries you could ever have! \nWorking with Ashland’s Town Sustainability Coordinator\, Samantha Riley\, we’ll have a panel of farmers who will help us understand the benefits of shopping for locally grown foods AND give us suggestions for reputable growers in our area.  We hope you can join us for this important discussion as climate change affects the way we live our daily lives. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \nRecording note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. It will also be available to view on the Ashland Library’s YouTube Channel.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/localfarm425/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250211T185843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T175326Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Grow your Leafy Greens
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to learn how to grow the most nutritionally dense food on the planet?  The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens have you covered.  In this virtual program hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, you’ll learn how to successfully grow kale\, spinach\, chard\, and lettuce using a variety of methods.\n\n\n\n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgreens325/
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250211T184616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T184616Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: W.F.K. Travers’ Lincoln Portrait
DESCRIPTION:At nine feet tall\, Travers’ Lincoln portrait is impressive. This portrait of the 16th president has been praised by those who knew him as more lifelike than any other. Exhibited at the US Capitol\, the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia\, and the Union League Club in New York\, among other important places\, this portrait eventually found a home in the Hartley Dodge Memorial in Madison\, NJ. Mallory Mortillaro will share her first-hand account of researching this painting and the stories she uncovered as she leads the audience through this painting’s fascinating provenance. The portrait is currently on loan to the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. \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. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfllincoln25/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250211T184317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T184408Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Irish Whiskey – History & Recommendations with Travis Ireland of the Friskey Whiskey Podcast
DESCRIPTION:How perfect is this for St. Paddy’s Day? Travis IRELAND of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast will join us to discuss the history of Irish whiskeys and the best he’s encountered! \nThis program is presented by the Bacon Free Library and Ashland Public Library in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries.  The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout Travis:\nTravis Ireland\, co-host of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast\, is an IT professional by day and a whiskey aficionado by passion. He brings his knowledge and expertise to the podcast\, discussing various distilleries\, tasting notes\, and industry trends. Through The Friskey Whiskey\, Travis aims to educate\, entertain\, and share his profound appreciation for whiskey. \n\n\n\n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwhiskey25/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T183900Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Boston Light: Three Centuries of History with Author Jeremy D’Entremont
DESCRIPTION:Based on Jeremy’s book\, Boston Light: Three Centuries of History\, this virtual talk focuses on Boston Light Station\, the site of the first lighthouse on the North American continent. Jeremy will trace its history through three centuries of tragedy\, rescues\, and colorful human interest stories of keepers and their families. \n  \nThis program is presented by the Bacon Free Library in partnership with the Ashland Public Library and a multitude of MA & NH libraries; it is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \n\n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n\nAbout the Author:\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbostonlight/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250211T185040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T185119Z
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SUMMARY:Bruno Wernli Art
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Bacon Free Library through March 26th to appreciate the works of local artist Bruno Wernli.\n\n \n\n\nBruno Wernli\, born in Zürich\, Switzerland\, is an abstract expressionist artist currently based in Natick\, MA. Specializing in acrylics on canvas\, Bruno is renowned for his large-scale abstractions characterized by luminous\, intense colors\, crafted through a multi-layer technique. He is best known for his adept manipulation of color and form\, which results in captivating works that engage viewers with their visual depth and textural complexity.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwernli/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250113T220322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T220322Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor Seed Starting (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library invites you to learn about indoor seed starting. There are so many more varieties of vegetables than what the garden centers offer. Eric Bromberg from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will show you everything you need to know. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/indoorseed225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T111500
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250113T215918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T215918Z
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SUMMARY:Puppet Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for some story time fun at the Bacon Free Library! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show\, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton and even play with some of the puppets during a hands-on free play session. \nAll ages welcome. Registration is required.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/puppetbfl225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250113T215155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T221302Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Valentine Making
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 to make some Valentine’s Day cards for your friends and family! We’ll provide an assortment of craft materials. All ages are welcome.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/valentinecraft25/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250113T214455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T181002Z
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SUMMARY:Gardens of the Pacific Northwest (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of gardens in the Pacific Northwest. \nJoanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Prior to her career in photography\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years. Her photographs of gardens and landscapes have been featured in magazines and calendars that have included Yankee\, Northshore Magazine\, Vermont Life\, Offshore\, BrownTrout Publishers Inc. and Willow Creek Press. She is the solo photographer for four calendars produced by Mahoney Publishing including Flowers and Gardens of New England.  In addition to her garden photography\, Joanne photographs architecture\, landscapes\, lifestyle\, and food for the hospitality industry\, architects and builders throughout the northeast. \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library and will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/gardenpnw/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20241217T173952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195303Z
UID:10007148-1739008800-1739012400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque
DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/french125/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250107T195006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195006Z
UID:10007147-1738688400-1738693800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Felted Koala Craft for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to needle felt a koala holding a heart using wool roving and a barbed needle. Pop up Art School is coming to the Bacon Free Library to teach the basics of needle felting. You’ll leave the class with the knowledge and basic supplies you need to continue felting on your own! Ages 13+ only please.\nRegistration required.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/koalabfl225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250107T194655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T194655Z
UID:10007146-1738404000-1738409400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:Kids can build confidence and practice their 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.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/read-to-a-dog-2/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20250113T221114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T221114Z
UID:10007153-1738317600-1738324800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Penguin Craft
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 to make a fun penguin craft. \nNo registration required. All ages are welcome.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/penguincraft125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20241217T183110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T163239Z
UID:10007143-1738004400-1738008000@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Encounters with Killers\, with True Crime Author & Professor of Forensic Psychology Katherine Ramsland (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual program\, Dr. Katherine Ramsland will recount her most memorable interactions with serial killers\, and describe how these experiences have shaped her career in forensic psychology.  Notorious criminals A Pied Piper\, two Coed Killers\, a Candy Man’s handyman\, and BTK\, among others\, have left their marks on her research and writing\, both fiction and nonfiction. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \n\n\nAbout the Author:\nDr. Katherine Ramsland taught forensic psychology and criminology at DeSales University in Pennsylvania\, where she was the Assistant Provost.  She has appeared as an expert in criminal psychology on more than 250 crime documentaries and magazine shows\, is an executive producer of Murder House Flip\, and has consulted for CSI\, Bones\, and The Alienist.  Katherine has written more than 1\,800 articles and 73 books\, including The Forensic Science of CSI\, The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds\, How to Catch a Killer\, The Psychology of Death Investigations\, The Serial Killer’s Apprentice\, and Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader\, The BTK Killer.  She was also co-executive producer for the Wolf Entertainment/A&E four-part documentary based on the years she spent talking with Rader.  Katherine consults on death investigations\, pens a blog for Psychology Today\, and is currently writing a fiction series based on a female forensic psychologist who manages a private investigation agency.  Dead-handed is book #3. \nAbout Dead-Handed:\nForensic psychologist Annie Hunter runs the Nut Crackers investigation agency. They accept unique\, twisted\, and complex cases\, including those with paranormal aspects. As an expert\, she performs psychological autopsies and court assessments\, but she can also evaluate a psychic\, exhume a body\, and connect with any forensic expert she might need for her cases. \n\nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Katherine’s book\, you can do so through Aesop’s Fable.  In the comment section of checkout\, note that you would like your book to come with a signed bookplate.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/ramsland125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T111500
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20241217T181554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T181554Z
UID:10007142-1737714600-1737717300@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Puppet Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for some story time fun at the Bacon Free Library! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show\, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton and even play with some of the puppets during a hands-on free play session. \nAll ages welcome. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/puppetst125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20241217T181226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T162059Z
UID:10007141-1737554400-1737558000@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Author and Historian Philippa Langley: Finding King Richard III and “The Princes in the Tower” (virtual)
DESCRIPTION: We are looking forward to chatting with author and historical sleuth\, Philippa Langley\, about her book The Princes in the Tower: Solving History’s Greatest Cold Case and her discovery of the grave of King Richard III in 2012. Join us as she discusses her research methods\, her team\, her findings\, and how solving this cold case affects our understanding of the royal monarchy (in the 1500s\, of course). \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library  and is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Ashland Public Library\, and a multitude of MA Libraries. \n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \n  \n\n\nAbout the Author:\nPhilippa Langley\, MBE is an historian and award-winning producer\, best known for her discovery of Richard III in 2012. She is co-author of the bestselling The Lost King with Michael Jones (first published as The King’s Grave\, John Murray 2013)\, and Finding Richard III\, the official account of her Looking For Richard Project. On the ten-year anniversary of discovering Richard III\, her extraordinary story was released as the internationally acclaimed major feature film\, The Lost King\, directed by Sir Stephen Frears and starring Sally Hawkins. \nIn November 2023\, Philippa once again rewrote the history books in her new work The Princes in the Tower: Solving History’s Greatest Cold Case (The History Press\, UK; Pegasus\, USA). Based on her remarkable new research initiative\, The Missing Princes Project\, its now seven-year investigation revealed the Princes survived to challenge Henry VII\, the first Tudor monarch\, for the throne of England. It has been made into a feature-length Factual Special TV documentary by Channel 4\, PBS in America and SBS in Australia. \n  \nAbout The Missing Princes Project:\nFollowing years of intensive research by Langley and her international team\, she reveals the findings of The Missing Princes Project. Using investigative methodology\, it places the most enduring of mysteries about what happened to the Princes in the Tower under a forensic microscope\, unearthing an astonishing untold story of survival and uncovering remarkable new archival discoveries of proof of life. It is the first time that police cold case investigation analysis has been applied to a centuries-old historical mystery\, leaving no stone unturned\, and the results are extraordinary. \n\n  \nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Philippa’s book\, you can do so through Aesop’s Fable.  In the comment section of checkout\, note that you would like your book to come with a signed bookplate.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/langley125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20241217T175731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T175813Z
UID:10007140-1737109800-1737111600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Jammin with You
DESCRIPTION:Be prepared to laugh\, dance\, sing\, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun at the Bacon Free Library! 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. \n  \nRegistration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jammin11725/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20241217T175254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T195811Z
UID:10007139-1736794800-1736798400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:How Birds Created the World and other stories from “The Complete Language of Birds” with Author Randi Minetor (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:We’re very excited to chat with author and journalist Randi Minetor who\, with her photographer husband Nic\, has visited 354 (out of 429) National Parks! All of their travels have inspired one of Randi’s books\, The Complete Language Of Birds. In this program\, Randi will discuss her latest book\, birds and their evolution\, and (hopefully) some of her travels.\n\n\n\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Ashland Public Library\, and several NH and MA libraries. \n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Author:\n\nBorn and raised in Rochester\, NY\, Randi Minetor discovered the backcountry wonders of America’s national parks in 1992 with her husband\, photographer/lighting designer Nic Minetor. That first trip changed her life\, and by 2000\, the Minetors had pledged to see all 391 (now 429) national parks in their lifetimes. They found a way to subsidize this passion in 2006\, when they began writing and photographing books on the parks for The Globe Pequot Press (now Rowman & Littlefield). Today Randi has written more than 90 books\, including seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series\, ten hiking guides in New York State\, several bird-finding guides\, and even reference books on health topics. To date\, they have visited 354 national parks. In addition\, Nic’s photography appears in eight Quick Reference Guides to the Birds\, Trees\, and Wildflowers of New York City and New York State\, and The Trees and Wildflowers of the Mid-Atlantic States. The Minetors live in Rochester\, NY. \n  \nAbout The Complete Language of Birds:\n\nIf you’re a nature lover who thrives on bird videos and photography\, go beyond the scope of standard field guides with this comprehensive reference. Each entry of The Complete Language of Birds provides not only the bird’s name and physical qualities\, but also its history\, symbolic meanings\, and hidden properties from mythology\, legends\, and folklore. \n\n\nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Randi’s book\, you can do so through Aesop’s Fable.  In the comment section of checkout\, note that you would like your book to come with a signed bookplate. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/minetor125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260518T012007
CREATED:20241217T174342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T174342Z
UID:10007138-1736595000-1736598600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Sowing
DESCRIPTION:Winter sowing is a simple way to start seeds outdoors during the wintertime. All you need is a milk jug\, potting soil\, seeds\, and a sunny\, protected location. Once you’ve sown your seeds\, you can practically forget about them until it is time to transplant the seedlings into your spring garden bed. \nAt this workshop\, hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, you’ll learn all about this process while creating your own winter sowing jug. \nAll supplies will be provided in the workshop.  Registration is required.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/winter-sowing125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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