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Bacon Free Library

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Phone 508-653-6730
Website https://baconfreelibrary.org/

The Bacon Free Library was established in 1880 and continues to provide the community with library services and programs today. The library provides its users with a charming blend of today’s best-sellers, old fashioned friendliness, and modern technology in an historic neighborhood setting. Our riverside location offers the perfect spot to relax with a book or laptop computer. Through the Bacon Free Library, patrons have access to over five million items from the 40+ public & academic libraries of the Minuteman Library Network. The library also provides access to regional electronic databases and the internet. Ask us about obtaining any information or materials that you need.

The Bacon Free Library offers a variety of adult, child, and seasonal programs. Many of our library programs and collections are made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Bacon Free Library. The building also houses the Natick Historical Society Museum in the lower level, which offers a rich collection of artifacts and memorabilia of local significance. Visit the museum website for hours.

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  • August 2025
  • Fri 15
    August 15@10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    Read-a-Story, Dance-a-Story

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

    Join us on the lawn of the Bacon Free Library for an outdoor dance class. Perfect for young movers and curious minds, this class blends storytelling, dance, and music for a joyful and expressive experience. Recommended for ages 3-8. No dance experience needed – just bring your imagination! This class will be taught by Ms. Ashlie […]

  • Fri 15
    August 15@3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

    Read to a Dog

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

    New readers 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 older 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 […]

  • Mon 18
    August 18@1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio

    Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio

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

    Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. All levels of painters, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided, so please bring your own equipment including: easels, paints, brushes, any solvents or mediums used, painting […]

  • Tue 19
    August 19@5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

    Juggling Class for Adults

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

    Come to the Bacon Free Library to learn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! This session is for adults. Registration is required. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held at Eastern Acrobatics (28 Eliot St.).

  • Wed 20
    August 20@7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    VIRTUAL: George Boutwell – The Most Consequential American Political Figure You’ve Never Heard Of

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

    Listen in as historian Jeffrey S. Boutwell discusses his new biography, Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy. George S. Boutwell is the most consequential American political figure you’ve probably never heard of.  For seven decades, George Boutwell sought to “redeem America’s promise” through racial equality, economic equity, and the humane use of American power abroad.  […]

  • Fri 22
    August 22@10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Jammin With You

    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! 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. This program will […]

  • Mon 25
    August 25@1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio

    Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio

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

    Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. All levels of painters, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided, so please bring your own equipment including: easels, paints, brushes, any solvents or mediums used, painting […]

  • September 2025
  • Thu 4
    September 4@8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Robin Baratz Oil Paintings

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

    Robin Baratz creates oil paintings that depict her instinctive connection to natural land and water and to the people. She motors and sails to reach and capture countrysides, harbors, and cityscapes of the United States, Ireland, Scotland, Europe, and Canada on her canvas.  But, no matter what the actual locales, the scenes have broad appeal, […]

  • Fri 5
    September 5@10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Jammin with You

    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 […]

  • Sat 6
    September 6@11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Instrument Petting Zoo

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

    The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock (B2R) 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 […]

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