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SUMMARY:Virtual: Jane Austen’s Sanditon: From Unfinished Swan Song to British Costume Drama
DESCRIPTION:Join author\, former UK resident\, and Anglophile Claire Evans for a look at Austen’s final\, unfinished manuscript and its path from family heirloom to a fully imagined costume drama\, airing on PBS.  Learn about the real-life people and locations that informed Austen’s last work before her untimely death at age 41\, as well as how the seeds of her ideas came to life on the small screen. \nAbout the Speaker\nClaire Evans is an author\, former journalist\, attorney\, and college lecturer who started her love of most things British as she and her mother watched countless Britcoms on PBS.  She studied abroad in London and\, against the odds\, she married a Brit she met in Peoria\, Illinois.  They lived in England for a number of years.  Her business\, Tea with Claire\, grew from friends asking for travel advice. Her memoir\, High Tea and the Low Down\, is the true story of what it’s really like to marry a witty Englishman and move to Britain. \n  \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library; it will be held on Zoom.  Please register to receive the Zoom link via email. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflsanditon1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Taylor Swift Style – Fashion through the Eras
DESCRIPTION:For Taylor Swift\, fashion and music go hand-in-hand — each playing a powerful role in shaping the narrative of this generation’s most prolific storyteller.  From cowboy boots to teetering heels\, fairytale dresses to bleach-tinged tresses\, and the many memorable moments in between\, learn the fashion story behind every single Taylor Swift album\, tracing Swift’s musical evolution along with her ever-changing personal style.  Author Sarah Chapelle will deliver a fascinating presentation based on her recent bestselling book\, Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras. \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nPlease register her to receive the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Author\nSarah Chapelle\, creator of the successful Instagram and blog Taylor Swift Style\, has spent more than a decade documenting Swift’s fashion choices and the intention behind each ensemble. \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/bflchapelle1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
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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. \nThis program will be held outdoors on the BFL lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jammin-with-you/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift
DESCRIPTION:Harvard professor Stephanie Burt will deliver a fascinating presentation based on her brand new book\, Taylor’s Version: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift.  Burt\, who is a poet and literary scholar\, will offer an insightful and heartfelt critical appreciation of Taylor Swift\, her body of work\, and the community that her art has fostered.  Drawing from her 2024 Harvard course\, Taylor Swift and Her World\, as well as from her years as a Swiftie\, Burt will examine Swift’s particular form of genius — not the destructive genius of tortured poets\, but the collaborative and joyful genius of an artist who has mastered her craft. \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \nPlease register here to receive the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Author\nStephanie Burt is the Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Professor of English at Harvard University.  Her work appears in the New York Times Book Review\, the New Yorker\, and the London Review of Books\, among others.  Her other books of poetry and literary criticism — 14 in all — include We Are Mermaids\, Advice from the Lights\, and Don’t Read Poetry: A Book About How to Read Poems. \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/bflburt1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250908T201802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201802Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Allure of Vampires with Bill Thierfelder
DESCRIPTION:Vampire stories have captivated people for centuries.  Books\, games\, TV\, and film have drawn audiences in with a mix of horror\, sensuality\, and the appeal of eternal life.  The first mention of vampires was over a thousand years ago and since then their legend has become a part of our culture\, with Bram Stoker’s Dracula\, Bela Lugosi’s interpretation of the character\, and Anne Rice’s beguiling series of novels living long in the memory. \nBut why have the tales of the undead endured?  What makes them so appealing in the modern day?  This program\, presented by retired arts & humanities professor Dr. Bill Thierfelder\, explores the ongoing allure of these powerful creatures.  \nThis virtual program is held in collaboration with the Groton Public Library and a variety of other local libraries; it is sponsored by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nBill Thierfelder\, PhD\, MA\, 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 a stint teaching 2nd graders and then high schoolers\, Bill spent the next 32 years teaching a variety of courses at several New York universities and colleges.  He 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. Learn more about Bill on his website: Making Wings. \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/bflvamp1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201028Z
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SUMMARY:No Safety for Us: The internment of Native Americans on Deer Island
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 350th anniversary of King Philip’s War.   This 14-month rebellion\, which was led by the Wampanoag chief Metacom (later known as King Philip)\, was the Native Americans’ last-ditch effort to resist English authority and stop English settlement on their lands (history.com).\n\n\nSoon after the war began\, colonists set up an internment camp on Deer Island to relocate “Christianized” Indigenous people whom they believed could turn against the English and join the rebellion.  In the winter of 1675-76\, approximately 500 Native Americans were imprisoned on the island\, many of whom perished without adequate food or shelter in the harsh New England temperatures (National Park Service).\n\n\nThe Natick Historical Society and the BFL will host Shawn Quigley from the National Park Service to discuss this tragedy on Deer Island.  Shawn’s program will explore the historic use of the Boston Harbor Islands\, their role as an internment camp for Native Americans from praying towns\, and stories of survival and reliance from those imprisoned on Deer Island.\n\n\nThis program will take place at the Natick Historical Society\, located downstairs from the BFL.\n\n\nRegistration is required. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflkp1025/
LOCATION:Natick Historical Society Museum
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250908T210225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210225Z
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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. \nThis program will be held outdoors on the BFL lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jammin-with-you/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T173000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250812T181634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210958Z
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SUMMARY:Robin Baratz Oil Paintings
DESCRIPTION: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\, reminding us of people and places we remember fondly. \nCome to the Bacon Free Library to view her work\, which will be on display from August 28th through October 9th.  You can also enjoy this collection of oil paintings at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) during the month of November. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbaratz9252/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250819T182536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T182647Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: The Politics of Chocolate with Cocoa Beantown
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard not to smile when there’s chocolate around\, but behind the deep\, rich taste\, there’s a whole world of serious –and fascinating– issues.  Dive into the world of chocolate\, exploring its entanglements with child labor; its aspirations with women-owned cooperatives and the Fair Trade movement; and its intrigues\, including corporate espionage.  The experts at Cocoa Beantown will tell us all about it. \nThis virtual program is presented by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with the Groton Public Library. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflchoc925/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250819T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T181909Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Who REALLY Wrote Shakespeare? with Author and Historian David Kruh
DESCRIPTION:Who Really penned all the works attributed to Shakespeare?  The doubts have been around for over 300 years.  How could William Shakespeare — a man who never sailed — have written with such accuracy about sailing in The Tempest?  Or how — without studying law — could he have written with such insight about lawyers\, courts\, and legal issues\, in plays such as Henry IV?  Or — without ever serving in the military — written so splendidly of the rigors and technical aspects of war as he did in Hamlet?  That he couldn’t and didn’t is a fascinating concept that has amused many\, tantalized others\, and consumed the lives of a few\, including a Boston man who\, in 1916\, went to court to prove that someone other than Shakespeare wrote all those great works.  Before you laugh… he won the case. \nHear the story of one man’s search for the “real” author of the works attributed to William Shakespeare and how — in a stunning piece of historical irony — that search played a role in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. \nThis program is offered by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with a multitude of MA Libraries; it is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \n  \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \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\, based on the audacious 1962 escape by three inmates from Alcatraz. \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/bflkruh925/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T175831Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Sloppy Joes & Deep Dish Cookie Pie
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for the fall\, learn how to make some yummy comfort food!   Dietitian and chef Heidi McIndoo will walk us through making sloppy Joes and deep dish cookie pies.  The recipes will be sent out prior to the program so you can cook along in real time\, if you’d like. \nThis virtual program is brought to you by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries\, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \n  \nPlease register here for the Zoom link.  \n\n  \nAbout the Chef\nHeidi Reichenberger McIndoo\, MS\, RD\, LDN\, is a nutrition consultant\, spokesperson\, author\, and freelance writer with 25 years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realize that eating nutritiously doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. And\, that giving up favorite foods is not a must. \nHeidi currently works with Hannaford Supermarkets and in corporate wellness. She’s the author of When to Eat What and the co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to 200-300-400 Calorie Meals. In addition\, she has written for several magazines including All You\, Today’s Diet & Nutrition\, Parents\, Family Circle\, Self\, Prevention\, Fitness\, Shape\, and Woman’s Day; and newsletters such as Environmental Nutrition and Women’s Nutrition Connection. As a former national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association (now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) she’s been quoted as an expert in hundreds of magazines articles and television broadcasts. \nHeidi lives in the metro Boston area with her husband\, and their daughter and son. \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/bflmcindoo925/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250812T173930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T173930Z
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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. \nThis program will be held outdoors on the BFL lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljammin925/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250812T181634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210958Z
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SUMMARY:Robin Baratz Oil Paintings
DESCRIPTION: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\, reminding us of people and places we remember fondly. \nCome to the Bacon Free Library to view her work\, which will be on display from August 28th through October 9th.  You can also enjoy this collection of oil paintings at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) during the month of November. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbaratz9252/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250812T182455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T182623Z
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SUMMARY:Exposure – a streaming documentary film
DESCRIPTION:Stream and enjoy the documentary Exposure.  This stunning film chronicles a Muslim chaplain\, a French biologist\, a Qatari princess\, and eight other women who pull 120-pound sledges across the fast-disappearing Arctic sea ice to become the last-ever team to reach the North Pole. \nPlease register to view the film. You will receive the link to screen the film on September 12th. The link will be good through September 26th.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflexp925/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library,Movie Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250812T180444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T180444Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Whole Grains for Everyday with Empty Nest Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Whole grains are simple to incorporate into your dinners if you know the tips and tricks to coax out maximum flavor.  We’ll be preparing farro bowls and fall harvest quinoa.  Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out\, this class offers practical skills and tasty recipes to incorporate whole grains into your daily diet.  Join us to enhance your cooking repertoire and embrace the wholesome goodness of barley\, farro\, and oats! \nThis virtual program will be led by Chef Christine of The Empty Nest Kitchen and is hosted by the Bacon Free Library. \nPlease register to receive the meeting link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgrain925/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250812T175350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T175350Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Author Heather Wolf Discusses the Colors of Birds – Beauty and/or Evolutionary Advantage?
DESCRIPTION:Join Heather Wolf\, author of Find More Birds and Birding at the Bridge\, as she shares her beautiful images of colorful birds.  We’ll discuss the birds\, their colors\, and the purpose of their colorful feathers\, as well as evolutionary advantages they may have because of their plumage.  We hope you can join us for another great discussion! \nThis virtual program is brought to you by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries\, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \nAbout the Author\nHeather Wolf is a Brooklyn-based birder\, photographer\, and educator.  She works with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology as a web developer\, teaches birding classes at Brooklyn Botanic Garden\, and gives walks and talks for various organizations in New York City and beyond.  Heather started birding on Florida’s Gulf Coast and has been an avid eBirder ever since.  In 2016\, she published Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront\, her photographic journey to document every bird in her Brooklyn\, New York\, patch.  And in 2023\, she published Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are. \nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Heather’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  \nNote: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program. It will be available on YouTube for one month.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflwolf925/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250812T174335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T174335Z
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SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo
DESCRIPTION: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 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/bflinstzoo925/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250812T173930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T173930Z
UID:10007421-1757068200-1757070000@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. \nThis program will be held outdoors on the BFL lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs.  In case of rainy or cold weather (under 45 degrees)\, it will be rescheduled.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljammin925/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250812T181227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T181227Z
UID:10007426-1756972800-1757005200@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Robin Baratz Oil Paintings
DESCRIPTION: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\, reminding us of people and places we remember fondly. \nCome to the Bacon Free Library to view her work\, which will be on display from August 28th through October 9th.  You can also enjoy this collection of oil paintings at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) during the month of November. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbaratz925/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250609T184402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183032Z
UID:10007355-1756128600-1756137600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll 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 surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfloutdoorart72825/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250728T185902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T185936Z
UID:10007420-1755858600-1755860400@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! 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. \nThis program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library.  If it rains\, the program will be moved to the Morse Institute Library. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jammin/2025-08-22/
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:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250721T183040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T183040Z
UID:10007415-1755716400-1755720000@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: George Boutwell – The Most Consequential American Political Figure You’ve Never Heard Of
DESCRIPTION:Listen in as historian Jeffrey S. Boutwell discusses his new biography\, Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy. \nGeorge 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.  During his career from 1839 to 1905\, he was Governor of Massachusetts\, served in the U.S. House and Senate\, was Treasury Secretary for Ulysses Grant\, and Commissioner of Internal Revenue for Abraham Lincoln\, he also helped create the Republican Party in the 1850s\, and challenged the efforts of Presidents McKinley and Teddy Roosevelt to annex the Philippines in 1900 following the Spanish-American war.  Boutwell was instrumental in framing the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments\, initiating the impeachment of Andrew Johnson\, and investigating white vigilante violence against blacks in Mississippi in the 1870s. \nThis virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library.  It is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflboutwell825/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:FREE,History,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Boutwell.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250721T180600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T180639Z
UID:10007414-1755624600-1755628200@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Juggling Class for Adults
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration is required. \nIn case of inclement weather\, the program will be held at Eastern Acrobatics (28 Eliot St.).
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljuggle825/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Juggle-adults.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250609T184402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183032Z
UID:10007354-1755523800-1755532800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll 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 surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfloutdoorart72825/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T161500
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250721T175354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T175354Z
UID:10007413-1755270000-1755274500@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:New readers can build confidence and practice their reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library. \nChildren 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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflrtad825/
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:20250815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250721T173358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T173358Z
UID:10007412-1755253800-1755255600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Read-a-Story\, Dance-a-Story
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis class will be taught by Ms. Ashlie from the Community Dance Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldancestory825/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250721T172117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T172204Z
UID:10007411-1755198000-1755201600@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: Q&A with Author Erica Ridley
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nWe are excited to chat with fantastic historical romance author\, Erica Ridley.  Since it’s right before her new book\, A Waltz on the Wild Side\, comes out\, we can celebrate early!  In addition to her clever\, heartwarming novels\, like The Perks of Loving a Wallflower\, Erica also writes young adult horror and thrillers. What can’t she do?? \nBring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire\, AMA (ask me anything) Q&A! \nThis virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register here for the Zoom link. \n  \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfleridleyaug25/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ERidley.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250721T185628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T185628Z
UID:10007416-1755111600-1755115200@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The History of Contagious Disease Hospitals in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Often located near poorhouses\, asylums\, and prisons\, contagious disease hospitals reveal how fear of contagion intersected with social reform\, nativism\, and evolving ideas about poverty and public responsibility.  Historian and author Dr. Katherine M. (Anderson) Benson\, MFA\, EdD\, will take us on a virtual exploration of the complex history of contagious disease hospitals in Massachusetts from the 19th to the early 20th century.  She will highlight their role in shaping public health policy\, immigration control\, and institutional development.  Drawing from historical records and case studies\, Dr. Benson will examine how these institutions targeted immigrant and marginalized communities under the guise of care and containment\, leaving a lasting impact on the Commonwealth’s institutional landscape. \nDr. Katherine M. (Anderson) Benson\, MFA\, EdD\, is an institutional historian and an award-winning author.  She has been a special educator for more than 20 years in residential treatment facilities\, juvenile corrections\, and therapeutic programs.  Dr. Benson has written about and lectured on the history of institutional treatment in Massachusetts.  She lives in Western Mass with her husband\, a very bitey cat\, and a special needs dog. \nThis program is sponsored by the Public Health Museum\, presented with support from the Tewksbury Public Library and the Bacon Free Library. \nPlease register for the Zoom link
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflcontaghosp825/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250715T184243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T185021Z
UID:10007409-1755021600-1755025200@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Garden Recipes
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for all that work in the garden to pay off in the kitchen.  The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will teach you how to prepare healthy meals with the ingredients from your backyard garden. ​ Fresh is best! \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library and will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhgr825/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:FREE,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HealthyTCAN-1920-x-1080-px-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T183425
CREATED:20250609T184402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183032Z
UID:10007353-1754919000-1754928000@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAll 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 surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfloutdoorart72825/2025-08-11/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png
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END:VCALENDAR