Bacon Free Library

508-653-6730

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.

Events from this organizer

March 2025
March 10@7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual: Boston Light: Three Centuries of History with Author Jeremy D’Entremont

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

Based on Jeremy’s book, Boston Light: Three Centuries of History, this virtual talk focuses on Boston Light Station, the site of the first lighthouse on the North American continent. Jeremy will trace its history through three centuries of tragedy, rescues, and colorful human interest stories of keepers and their families. This program is presented by […]
March 17@7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual: Irish Whiskey – History & Recommendations with Travis Ireland of the Friskey Whiskey Podcast

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

How perfect is this for St. Paddy’s Day? Travis IRELAND of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast will join us to discuss the history of Irish whiskeys and the best he’s encountered! This program is presented by the Bacon Free Library and Ashland Public Library in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. The program is sponsored […]
March 19@6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Virtual: W.F.K. Travers’ Lincoln Portrait

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

At nine feet tall, Travers’ Lincoln portrait is impressive. This portrait of the 16th president has been praised by those who knew him as more lifelike than any other. Exhibited at the US Capitol, the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, and the Union League Club in New York, among other important places, this portrait eventually […]
March 25@6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Virtual: Grow your Leafy Greens

Virtual Event

Would you like to learn how to grow the most nutritionally dense food on the planet? The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens have you covered. In this virtual program hosted by the Bacon Free Library, you'll learn how to successfully grow kale, spinach, chard, and lettuce using a variety of methods. This program will […]
April 2025
April 7@7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual: Local Farms (Metrowest) – Produce, Meats, & Dairy

Virtual Event

Join the growing number of people who are buying their produce, meats, and dairy products from local farms. Not only is local food fresher than many options in the supermarket, but supporting our local farms creates a more sustainable ecosystem. Sure, you might not get raspberries in December, but when you get them in August, […]
April 7@7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual: Behind the Headlines: Understanding Bird Flu

Virtual Event

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Dr. Catherine (“Katie”) Brown is the Massachusetts State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian, and current President of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She plays a key role at […]
April 10@6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Virtual: Lost Treasures of the Titanic with Art Historian Mallory Mortillaro

Virtual Event

James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean–a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship’s famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sank? For over a century, the world has been intrigued by the story of the Titanic. When tragedy struck on April […]
April 15@5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Virtual: Composting 101

Virtual Event

Join the Bacon Free Library and Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens to learn the basics of composting. Did you know you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? We’ve got it all covered from the “how to” to the “how much.” This program will be […]
April 17@10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Virtual: John Muir, Ansel Adams and the National Parks

Virtual Event

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** John Muir — celebrated naturalist, promoter of the natural parks, and founder of The Sierra Club — led an interesting life focused on conserving nature’s beauty. Ansel Adams is perhaps […]
April 28@7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual: No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox with Author/Historian David Kruh

Virtual Event

Take me out to the ballgame with David Kruh! Based on his research for his musical, The Curse is Reversed!, David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball, when, just like today, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. We will look back at the real story behind Harry Frazee and his sale […]