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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Burglary at the Louvre – How Can Writers Top This?
DESCRIPTION:The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre\, and so are the Curators of Crime\, mystery authors Connie Berry\, Lane Stone\, Nina Wachsman\, and M.A. Monnin. In this program\, the Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre and discuss how\, as authors\, they have used the same elements in their books. They cover the crime itself\, the police investigation and their procedures for nailing the thieves\, the psychology and motives that prompt such a bold theft\, and how the intrinsic and historical value of the jewels make them targets and add to the public’s fear of their loss. \n  \nRegister here for the Zoom link. \n  \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfllouvre226/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
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SUMMARY:History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy reading and talking about history\, check out the history book club hosted by the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society.   Each discussion\, led by the director of the Natick Historical Society\, is held over Zoom\, so you can join from the comfort of your home. \nCopies of each book (regular print\, large print\, & audio) are available to check out from the Bacon Free Library.   Or you may order your own copy if you prefer to pick up at another library. \n  \nThis month\, join us for a virtual discussion of Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People by Tiya Miles. \n“Though broad strokes of Tubman’s story are widely known\, Miles probes deeper\, examining her inner life\, faith and relationships with other enslaved Black women to paint a deeper\, more vibrant portrait of a historical figure whose mythic status can sometimes overshadow her humanity.” –The New York Times \n  \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact  director@natickhistoricalsociety.org \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhbc226/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T183545Z
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SUMMARY:Art Display: Walnut Hill School for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is honored to host a variety of works from Walnut Hill’s students from January 29th through March 18th.  The students who have contributed art to this show are Ace Ellis\, Anisia Hanlin Cui\, Audrey Kriz\, Ava Thieme\, Cindy Chen\, Ella (YuFan) Zhou\, Elle Stanley\, Elliot Ellie Bible\, Emma Feng\, HuaYi Winnie Wei\, Iris Hamilton\, Jiaman Chloe Sun\, Katelina Viana\, Tsz Mang Lemon Ye\, Winter Aiyue Qiu\, and Yuan Jeong. \nWalnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school in Natick offering an immersive and intensive educational experience designed for student artists in Grades 9–12\, with a postgraduate gap year also available. \nFor more information on this show\, including bios of the artists\, visit the BFL website. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflartwh/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
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SUMMARY:Virtual: The Art Spy - The Extraordinary\, Untold Story of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
DESCRIPTION:Listen in as award-winning journalist and author Michelle Young discusses her new book.  A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II\, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary\, Untold Story of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces. \nRegister for the Zoom link \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflvalland226/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251230T192306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T192306Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: An Evening for People who Love Animals
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual program\, we’ll hear from Melanie Kaplan\, author of Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research\, as well as E.B. Bartels\, author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets\, Here and Hereafter. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister for the Zoom link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflpets226/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T200000
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CREATED:20251229T194328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T194328Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Agents of Change: the Women Who Transformed the CIA
DESCRIPTION:Author Christina Hillsberg will discuss her new bestselling book Agents of Change: the Women Who Transformed the CIA. Explore the pioneering women who changed the insulated world of international espionage — from the barrier-crashing challenges of the 1960s to the present-day reckoning — told through the eyes of a former intelligence operative herself. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflagents126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T193209Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Armchair Tour of the Faroe Islands with Joanne Pearson
DESCRIPTION:Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of the Faroe Islands\, hosted by the Bacon Free Library. \nThe rugged and remote Faroe Islands–an archipelago of 18 islands located in the North Atlantic between Iceland\, Norway\, and the Hebrides–have a long and rich history. Settled by Irish monks around 600 AD\, colonized by Vikings in the ninth century\, and Christianized around 1000\, the Faroe Islands are now an autonomous territory of the kingdom of Denmark. Formed by volcanic activity and reshaped by ice age glaciers\, mountains rise steeply and sharply from the sea. Small villages in the rounded valleys of the coastline appear below you as you round a bend on a narrow road or emerge from one of the numerous tunnels that now connect almost all of the islands and some of the harder to reach villages. Cascading waterfalls\, flocks of sheep\, and dramatic scenery abound. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfaroeisl126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251125T175024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T175024Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Creating a Modern Homestead with Author Victoria Pruett
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be chatting with modern day homesteader\, blogger\, and author Victoria Pruett about her book Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real\, Everyday Life.  Victoria will walk us through many aspects of homesteading\, such as cooking from scratch\, food preservation\, backyard chickens\, gardening\, natural pest control\, and more.  You’ll gain some understanding of what it takes to get closer to nature and less dependent on large\, commercial corporations. Hopefully\, you’ll find a tidbit or two that you can practice in your daily life. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflpruett126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251209T191919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T191919Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: How Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of WWII
DESCRIPTION:Author Elyse Graham will discuss her new book\, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II\, the true untold story of the academics who became OSS spies\, invented modern spycraft\, and helped turn the tide of the war to defeat the Nazis. At the start of WWII\, the US found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS)\, a precursor to today’s CIA\, was quickly formed—and\, in an effort to fill its ranks with experts\, the OSS turned to academia for recruits. Suddenly\, literature professors\, librarians\, and historians were training to perform undercover operations and investigative work—and these surprising spies would go on to profoundly shape both the course of the war and our cultural institutions with their efforts. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgraham126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251125T174232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T174232Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Poisoning The Well — How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America
DESCRIPTION:Author Sharon Udasin will discuss her new book\, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. Learn how PFAS — a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of — poisoned the entire country. Based on original\, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters’ own files\, Poisoning the Well traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. \nAbout the Author\nSharon Udasin is a Boulder-based environmental journalist who has been delving into water contamination and conservation issues for 15 years. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has reported for numerous outlets\, most recently covering US West climate issues for The Hill from 2021-2025. She co-authored Poisoning the Well with Rachel Frazin. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfludasin126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T184500
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251209T190523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T190523Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Sowing Workshop
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 in-person workshop at the Bacon Free Library\, you’ll learn all about this process while creating your own winter sowing jug. \nAll supplies will be provided including locally harvested native seeds. \nRegistration is required. \nThis program will also be presented at the Natick Community Center on  January 6th at 10:00 am which is fully accessible.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflsow126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251125T161202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T161202Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: In Conversation with Heather B. Moore\, Author of “Julia”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with author Heather B. Moore about her recent release\, Julia: a novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Julia Child. We’ll chat with Heather about the book\, her writing and research process\, and if she found any surprises when researching the iconic Julia Child. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library\, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \nRegistration to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflmoore126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251028T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T210010Z
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SUMMARY:History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy reading and talking about history\, check out the history book club hosted by the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society.   Each discussion\, led by the director of the Natick Historical Society\, is held over Zoom\, so you can join from the comfort of your home. \nCopies of each book (regular print\, large print\, & audio) are available to check out from the Bacon Free Library.   Or you may order your own copy if you prefer to pick up at another library. \n  \nThis month\, join us for a virtual discussion of Into Siberia: George Kennan’s Epic Journey through the Brutal\, Frozen Heart of Russia by Gregory Wallance. \nAccording to The History Reader\, “Into Siberia… is a thrilling work of history about George Kennan’s harrowing journey into Russia and the light it shone on some of history’s most heinous human rights abuses.” \n  \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact  director@natickhistoricalsociety.org \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhistbc126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251209T185318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T185318Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage
DESCRIPTION:In this program\, author Julie Dobrow will discuss her new book\, Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Like most star-crossed lovers\, they came from vastly different worlds. Elaine Goodale\, a white woman who grew up on a farm in the remotest part of the Berkshires\, was a poet\, writer and teacher who’d come to the Dakota Territory in 1884 to teach Native American children. Ohíye S’a\, or Charles Alexander Eastman\, was a Santee Sioux\, born in Minnesota and one of the only Native Americans educated at Dartmouth College and Boston University Medical School. He’d come to Pine Ridge as a reservation physician. Elaine and Charles improbably met in December 1890\, and more surprisingly\, fell in love. And then the Wounded Knee Massacre happened\, and changed everything. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwoundknee126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251209T183112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T183112Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Gorgeous Gardens of New England\, part V
DESCRIPTION:Among the 10 gardens we’ll visit in this virtual tour are three on Mount Desert Island\, Maine\, each very different from each other\, but all associated with the notable landscape architect Beatrix Farrand. Heading south\, we’ll tour Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and then make a quick stop at a flower-filled field in Brunswick\, Maine. We’ll visit Weir Farm in Connecticut\, a National Historic Site\, and Buttrick Gardens in Concord\, Massachusetts\, which is part of the Minuteman National Historic Park. Adding to the roster of gardens in this presentation is Enders Island in Mystic\, Connecticut. We’ll visit the John Hay Estate in Newbury\, New Hampshire\, and make the 15-minute drive to see the small but beautiful garden at the Tracy Memorial Library in New London. \nA handout with a map and list of the featured gardens will be provided to attendees. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgg5126/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251028T173647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T173647Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Tom Doran: Ease Your Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Tom Doran creates his unique digital compositions by layering photography and previous artworks. Informed by years of jazz improvisation and the tactile nature of paper collage\, his process embraces spontaneity and a pursuit of balance between order and disorder. \nCome to the BFL to view his exhibit titled Ease Your Eyes\, which will be on display from  November 4th through January 28th.  The same exhibit will be on display at TCAN in the Spring of 2026. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflarttdoran/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251115T171644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T171644Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Great American Unsung Heroes — Nikola Tesla
DESCRIPTION:Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran is excited to continue his “Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History” series.\n\nThis month\, learn about Nikola Tesla. Called a genius by some\, a madman by others\, and an enigma by nearly everyone\, Tesla was probably the greatest inventor the world has ever known. He was\, without a doubt\, a trail blazer who created astonishing\, life-transforming devices. But he never received the credit he richly deserved. \nIt was Tesla\, not Edison\, who harnessed the alternating electric current (AC) we rely upon today. It was arguably Tesla – not Marconi – who invented the radio. And it was Tesla who introduced the fundamentals of computers\, robotry\, and missile science\, which helped pave the way for satellites\, microwaves\, and lasers. Tesla remains one of the least recognized scientific pioneers and never earned the household name recognition of an Edison\, Westinghouse\, Marconi\, or Einstein. He will get his proper due in this enlightening talk. \nAbout the Speaker\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 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 Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \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.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfltesla1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251115T165746Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – “The Man Behind the Music”
DESCRIPTION:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the reigning god of classical music in Vienna during the mid-to-late 1700s. His life has been analyzed in books and even films\, but little is known of the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Take a glimpse into the world of one of music’s biggest heroes as we appreciate his genius and attempt to untangle the mystery. \nDan Lupo\, creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com\, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers\, will present an incredible music education program chronicling the life and achievement of one of music history’s greatest composers. Dan’s program will consist of a spoken lecture as well as live piano performances. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \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.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflmozart1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251028T171531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T171531Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Healthier Holidays with Empty Nest Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore delicious holiday dishes with a Mediterranean flair to incorporate into your celebrations. The Mediterranean diet\, which has been linked to a multitude of health benefits\, is rich in plant-based foods and oils\, with a moderate amount of fish\, poultry\, and dairy foods. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Groton Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Presenter\nChristine Van Bloem of Empty Nest Kitchen has been teaching cooking for a long\, long time\, and she is still excited to cook\, teach\, and share with you. After surviving a heart attack in 2020 and the loss of her brick & mortar cooking school business\, Christine found new purpose cooking for her own empty nest. \nPost heart attack\, Christine has reformed her butter-loving\, heavy cream worshipping ways by making changes to how she cooks–taking things in a healthier direction\, without doing a complete 180 and still keeping things flavorful and delightful. The key here is healthier. Christine is not afraid of butter\, but she now uses a touch instead of stick; a  tablespoon or two of cream or half-and-half\, not a cup; and so on.  And now that her kids are grown and living on their own\, Christine is re-learning how to cook for two and sharing that process along the way. \nChristine is currently training in culinary nutrition with The American College of Culinary Medicine and has researched The Mediterranean Diet & Menopause for her capstone project. \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/bflhealthy1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251028T153250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T153250Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: A Charles Dickens Christmas with Bill Thierfelder
DESCRIPTION:Charles Dickens has famously been called “The Man Who Invented Christmas.” Inspired by the writings of Washington Irving earlier in the 19th century\, Dickens wrote five Christmas novellas between 1843 and 1848 and over a dozen short stories between 1852 and 1866. Each of these–including the perennial favorite A Christmas Carrol–helped to shape how the holiday season is celebrated in Britain and America. This program explores these wonderful flights of holiday fantasy and their lasting influence. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Groton Public Library\, and the Natick Historical Society. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Bill Thierfelder is a retired professor of arts and humanities\, with a PhD in English literature\, an MA in theology\, and a BA in English with additional concentrations in music history and art. After teaching second grade for four years and high school seniors for six months as a replacement substitute\, Bill spent the next 32 years teaching a variety of arts and humanities courses at several New York and Long Island universities and colleges\, including St. John’s University\, Hofstra University\, and Dowling College. \nBill is currently docent emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History where he continues to give both Zoom and in-person presentations\, work on special editing projects\, and give tours. He also lectures regularly for libraries and educational organizations nationwide via Zoom. Bill’s classroom\, library\, and museum vocations have taught him that life is all about “making wings\,” hence\, the name of his website: Making Wings. Indeed\, Bill’s philosophy–rooted in years of practical study and life experience–is simple: “The most important thing you can do is to make wings for yourself and fly to places that fulfill your potential\, that allow you to develop your unique gifts\, and that open you up to a world of possibilities.” \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/bfldickens1225/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,FREE,History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251020T185755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T185755Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Impact of 500 Years of Colonialism on the Abenaki and Wabanki Tribes with Anne Jennison
DESCRIPTION:The “People of the Dawnland” (Abenaki/Wabanaki) of New Hampshire and the Northeast are the first Indigenous peoples in North America to have had contact with Europeans.  In this presentation\, Anne Jennison examines how European colonization of North America impacted generations of Abenaki/Wabanaki people and highlights the ways in which the Abenaki/Wabanaki peoples have acted as agents of their own change through education\, self-advocacy\, and efforts to revitalize their languages and traditional arts\, as well as by working with archeologists\, anthropologists\, and scientists to recover and reveal more about their history and traditional knowledge. \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Groton Public Library\, and the Natick Historical Society. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nAnne Jennison is a traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage.  While Anne’s storytelling skills have been polished by more than 30 years of experience sharing Indigenous lesson stories with audiences of all kinds\, she also believes that her growth and development as a human being has been deeply influenced by internalizing the content of the Northeastern lesson stories that she tells.  With Master Degrees in both storytelling and history\, Anne also brings a wealth of cultural and historical knowledge to enrich her retelling of timeless Northeast Woodlands Native American stories.  Anne is listed on the New Hampshire Traditional Artists Roster as a traditional Native American storyteller & craftsperson and now also has two presentation programs available through the Humanities To Go\, a program offered by NH Humanities. \nAdditionally\, Anne is the current Vice Chair of the NH Commission on Native American Affairs and is also a member of the the Indigenous NH Collaborative Collective\, an Affiliate Faculty member for the University of New Hampshire Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Minor\, and a co-creator of the “People of the Dawnland” interpretive exhibit about the Abenaki/Wabanaki peoples at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth\, NH.  Anne continues to act as a consultant for the museum’s ongoing Abenaki Heritage Initiative — a plan to develop and sustain exhibits and events at Strawbery Banke Museum that focus on the history and culture of the Abenaki\, Indigenous peoples of New Hampshire and the Northeast\, both past and present. \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/bflajennison1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251020T183604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T183604Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Discussing “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook” with author Becky Libourel Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tasted a sugar plum?  You’ve likely heard of them–thanks to the famous holiday poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore–but do you know what a sugar plum is?  You may be surprised to find out that they are not sugar-dusted plums (they are small\, oval hard candies).  This Gilded Age holiday sweet was pushed to the back of the pantry as America moved into the 20th century. \nJoin author Becky Libourel Diamond as she discusses her new book\, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era\, with all of the details that will go straight to your foodie heart.  The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook bridges the past and present\, bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks\, while revisiting some beloved favorites. \nPlease note that this is a discussion and NOT a cooking demo. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n\nAbout the Book\nWith origins that date back to the 19th century and even earlier\, the recipes in The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook have been adapted for today’s ingredients and appliances\, allowing cooks to recreate them in their own modern kitchens.  Each recipe provides a colorful glimpse into the era\, featuring the fascinating history behind each cookie\, its ingredients\, and its baking methods. There are also sidebars throughout\, offering tidbits of Christmas lore of the era. \nAbout the Author\nA food writer\, librarian\, and historian\, Becky Libourel Diamond has had a varied career combining writing and research.  In The Thousand Dollar Dinner\, Becky tells the unique story of a 19th century “Top Chef”-style competition between Philadelphia restauranteur James Parkinson and the Delmonico family of New York.  In Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School\, Becky offers a delicious profile of a successful 19th century pastry chef who also ran an innovative cooking school for young women.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldiamond1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251020T175839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T175839Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Fact & Fiction: The Art of British Spycraft
DESCRIPTION:Delve into modern British spy novels and the real-life characters and circumstances that inspired countless plot twists with author\, former UK resident\, and Anglophile Claire Evans.  In this program\, Claire will recount her visit to Bletchley Park\, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII. \nThis program will be held on Zoom.  Please register on the Bacon Free Library website to receive the Zoom link via email.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbritishspy/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251020T174321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T174321Z
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SUMMARY:Singing Back the Buffalo – a streaming documentary film
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous visionaries\, scientists and communities are rematriating the buffalo to the heart of the North American plains they once defined\, signaling a turning point for Indigenous nations\, the ecosystem\, and our collective survival. \nThis film is brought to you in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society. \nPlease register on the BFL website to view the film. You will receive the link to screen the film on November 17th. The link will be good through December 1st.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbuffalofilm/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library,Movie Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251014T190237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T165129Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy reading and talking about history\, check out the history book club hosted by the Bacon Free Library and the Natick Historical Society.   Each discussion\, led by the director of the Natick Historical Society\, is held over Zoom\, so you can join from the comfort of your home.   Copies of each book (regular print\, large print\, & audio) are available to check out from the Bacon Free Library.   Or you may order your own copy if you prefer to pick up at another library. \n  \nThis month\, join us for a virtual discussion of The Name of War: King Philip’s War and the origins of American identity by Jill Lepore. \nKing Philip’s War\, the excruciating racial war—colonists against Indigenous peoples—that erupted in New England in 1675\, was\, in proportion to population\, the bloodiest in American history… Telling the story of what may have been the bitterest of American conflicts\, and its reverberations over the centuries\, Lepore has enabled us to see how the ways in which we remember past events are as important in their effect on our history as were the events themselves. – Penguin Random House \n  \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact  director@natickhistoricalsociety.org \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhbc1125/
LOCATION:Natick Historical Society Museum
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251014T185551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T185551Z
UID:10007473-1762974000-1762977600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: The Life and Career of Meryl Streep
DESCRIPTION:Acting careers rarely reach the trajectory of Meryl Streep\, a 21-time Academy Award nominee and 3-time winner. From frothy musicals like Mamma Mia! to sober dramas like Sophie’s Choice and Doubt\, enjoy a look at the life and career of this “screen queen” who shows no signs of slowing down. \nThis program will be led by Frank Mandosa\, a film historian and Massachusetts high school film and English teacher.  Frank is also the host of Reels of Cinema podcast and co-host of the Movies Across The Pod podcast. \nThis program is offered in collaboration between the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nREGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM LINK.\n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n\n\nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The Tewksbury Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events\, services or documentation. Contact Director Diane Giarrusso at 978-640-4490 or dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.gov at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification\, or at any time you need accessible documents.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflstreep1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251014T183525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183525Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Wild Turkeys in Massachusetts with Mass Audubon
DESCRIPTION:The wild turkey\, synonymous with Thanksgiving and iconic within our region\, has not always held such a stable place in Massachusetts. There was a time when turkeys were overhunted nearly to the point of extinction. Thanks to a reintroduction program begun in the 1970s\, turkeys can now be found throughout the state in urban\, rural\, and suburban areas. \nIn this program\, Patti Steinman\, the education coordinator for Mass Audubon’s Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries\, will talk turkey about the nature\, history\, and conservation needs of these native birds. \n  \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER 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://natickcenter.org/event/bflturkey1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20251014T181926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183156Z
UID:10007471-1762196400-1762200000@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses 1929-2025
DESCRIPTION:Since 1929\, Flying Santa has visited the men\, women\, and families of the Coast Guard who keep watch over our coastal waters at USCG stations and lighthouses.  The pioneering Maine pilot Bill Wincapaw inaugurated this program and\, along with his son Bill\, flew for two decades.  They recruited Edward Rowe Snow\, the popular New England historian and storyteller\, to join them; Snow kept the flights going through 1980. \nToday\, the nonprofit organization Friends of Flying Santa donates thousands of hours each year to ensure the success of the flights that visit the children of Coast Guard families from Maine to New York. \nJoin Jeremy D’Entremont\, historian of the U.S. Lighthouse Society and vice president of Friends of Flying Santa\, to learn about the colorful history of the Flying Santa program from 1929 to the present day. \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and Ashland Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nNOTE: This program will be recorded and available to view on the Ashland Library’s YouTube Channel.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflflysanta1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20250922T173214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T173214Z
UID:10007463-1761850800-1761854400@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Taylor Swift By the Book – The Literature Behind the Lyrics
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Swift’s lyrics are filled with literary connections.  And who better to enlighten us than the two women who literally wrote the book on it!  Join Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau\, authors of the recently published Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics\, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets\, as they highlight the many novels\, poems\, and plays that influence Taylor’s songwriting.  Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Daphne du Maurier. \n  \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Authors\nRachel Feder\, the author of five books\, is an associate professor of English and literary arts at the University of Denver. \nTiffany Tatreau is an actor\, singer\, and teaching artist who has starred in various musicals across the country and is best known for her portrayal of Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg in the musical and original cast album Ride the Cyclone. \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/bflfeder1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151035
CREATED:20250908T204531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T204531Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Human-ish with Author Justin Gregg
DESCRIPTION:Why do we apologize to our cats\, feel guilty throwing away childhood toys\, or find ourselves bonding with our robot vacuum?  Scientist and bestselling author Justin Gregg (If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal) reveals how one of humanity’s oldest psychological quirks secretly influences nearly every decision we make. Drawing on cutting-edge research from his new book Human-ish (Little\, Brown\, 2025)\, Justin explores our universal tendency to see human-like qualities in everything around us—and shows how understanding this bias can transform our relationships with animals\, technology\, and each other.  \n  \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with Groton Public Library. \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljgregg1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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