Read to a Dog

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

Children 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. Registration is required for each child […]

Art Reception – Quilts by Frances Caruso Daneault

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

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 […]

Closing the Garden (virtual)

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

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 […]

In Conversation with Historical Fiction Author Madeline Martin (virtual)

The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author Madeline Martin. This 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 […]

Event Series Jammin with You

Jammin with You

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

Join us at the Bacon Free Library and be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! 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 […]

Preschool Pumpkin Party

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

Join us at the Bacon Free Library for some messy fall fun! We’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! This program will be outdoors, weather permitting. Due to limited supplies, registration […]

Celebrate Diwali – take & make craft for all ages

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

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.

Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D’Entremont (virtual)

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

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. Jeremy is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and […]

Jammin With You

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

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 […]

Nature Photography Exhibit by Lia Vito

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

Local photographer Lia Vito has brought the autumnal beauty of Acadia National Park to the walls of the Bacon Free Library.  Come in to enjoy her photography featuring the rich golden hues of the Maine foliage along with up-close and personal peaks into wild birds in action. Lia's photographs will be on display from October […]