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SUMMARY:Eastern European Book Club (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Konstantin Starikov on Zoom for the first book of our new Eastern European Book Club\, with a discussion of Maybe Esther: A Family Story by Katia Petrowskaja (Author)\, Shelley Frisch (Translator). “Maybe Esther is the inventive\, unique\, and extraordinarily moving debut memoir that pieces together the fascinating story of one woman’s family across twentieth-century Russia\, Ukraine\, Poland\, and Germany.”\n \nKonstantin Starikov is a librarian and user experience designer with a focus on digital accessibility. Born in Ukraine\, Konstantin lived in New England for over 30 years. He is a resident of Framingham and enjoys learning about local histories of New England towns. Konstantin has received a doctorate in Slavic Literatures and Languages from Brown University.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Konstantin at: konstantin.starikov@gmail.com
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/eeurobc924/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T123000
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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 BfL for 60 minutes of instrument exploration to give people of all ages a chance to learn about instruments and experience playing them. \nPlease stop by to try out an instrument\, or two\, that you’re curious about. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflinstrument924/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240826T205745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T205745Z
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SUMMARY:Français à la bibliothèque
DESCRIPTION:BONJOUR !\n\nVous parlez français ? \nun peu\, beaucoup\, pas de problèmes. \nVenez nous rejoindre pour parler ou pour écouter.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfrench91424/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240826T205444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T205444Z
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SUMMARY:Juggling Class
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to learn some basic juggling skills in this fun class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nThis program is geared toward ages 7 and up. Outdoors\, weather permitting. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/juggling-class/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240826T204723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T204723Z
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SUMMARY:Author Evan Friss Discusses “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore” (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Who among us hasn’t spent time in a bookstore just meandering around and finding hidden treasures? As we love all things books\, we can’t wait to chat with author Evan Friss about The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore – an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life\, from department stores to indies\, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors\, and from chains to special-interest community destinations. \nWe hope all of our book lovin’ friends will join us for this special conversation!  This program is offered by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register HERE for the Zoom link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflefriss924/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240826T203240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T203240Z
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SUMMARY:Circus Tots Class
DESCRIPTION:Take your first steps into the magical world of circus with this class from Bacon Free Library neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! \nKids ages 3-6 will learn some simple and fun circus skills outdoors on the BFL lawn. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/circus-tots-class/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240624T173021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z
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SUMMARY:Jammin with You
DESCRIPTION: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 bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240624T173021Z
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SUMMARY:Jammin with You
DESCRIPTION: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 bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-08-23/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T180633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T172756Z
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SUMMARY:The Indigenous Old World — An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library for this exploration of Pre-Colombian North America. Christoph Strobel\, Department Chair and Professor of History at UMASS Lowell\, will bring us into the Indigenous Old World. \nBefore European colonization\, North America was filled with cities\, towns\, and villages. Across the continent\, Indigenous peoples produced architecture and monumental construction. The ancient and medieval communities of North America were fed by agriculture. Moreover\, Indigenous Americans actively managed their environment and participated in long distance exchange networks. \nChristoph Strobel is the author of War and Colonization in the Early American Northeast; Native Americans of New England; and The Global Atlantic: 1400 to 1900. In addition\, he has published many other books and academic papers. \nThis program will be held on Zoom.  Please register HERE for the Zoom link. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflindigow/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T174854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173023Z
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SUMMARY:Maine Destinations for Stephen King Fans (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library to bring you author Sharon Kitchens\, who will discuss her new book\, Stephen King’s Maine: A History & Guide. \nExplore Maine locations that serve as the basis for Stephen King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock\, Jerusalem’s Lot\, Derry\, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King\, learn about the places that would become the settings for Carrie\, Salem’s Lot\, The Dead Zone\, Cujo\, IT\, and 11/22/63. \nThis program will be held over Zoom.  Please register HERE for the Zoom link. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflmeking/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T174401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T174445Z
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SUMMARY:Stacey Peasley Concert
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate Summer Reading with Bacon Free Library favorite\, Stacey Peasley! With her creative lyrics\, fun rhythms\, and contagious energy\, Stacey will infuse pure joy into your evening. \nThis concert will be outdoors on the Bacon Free Library lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner as well. \nIf it rains\, the show will be indoors at the Morse Institute Library.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/speasley824/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Family Friendly,Library,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T161500
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T174025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173158Z
UID:10007007-1723820400-1723824900@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Read to a Dog
DESCRIPTION:  \nBuild confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library! \nChildren 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. \nRegistration is required for each child attending.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflreadtodogaug24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T173851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173333Z
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SUMMARY:Button Making
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 to create your own cool button using our button maker! \nYou can draw your own design or use a page from a discarded book or magazine. \nAll ages are welcome.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbutton824/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T173618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173410Z
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SUMMARY:PJ Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Put on your jammies\, grab a favorite stuffed animal\, and join us at the Bacon Free Library for a cozy evening story time! \nAll ages are welcome.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflpj24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T173224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T173224Z
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SUMMARY:Buildwave Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to build and have fun in this creative\, hands-on workshop that encourages play and collaboration. Participants will be given wave after wave of kits filled with different building materials to explore. Watch this video to learn more! \nGeared toward kids entering grades K to 6. \nRegistration is required. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbuildwave24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240624T173021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z
UID:10006988-1723190400-1723222800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Jammin with You
DESCRIPTION: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 bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-08-09/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T171857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173547Z
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SUMMARY:Professor Bugman’s Insect Safari
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the arthropod biodiversity outside in your own community with a real entomologist! Professor Bugman will bring the equipment and expertise; you bring the curiosity! \nThis program will take place on the Bacon Free Library lawn and is geared toward ages 4-12. \nRegistration is required. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbugsafari24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T170957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173633Z
UID:10007002-1722967200-1722970800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Garden Travel – England: The Cotswolds\, Cornwall\, and Devon (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will be our guide through this armchair tour of 11 gardens in southwestern England. Among the highlights are the much revered Arts and Crafts style garden at Hidcote; the last surviving rococo garden in England at Painswick; the inspiring gardens at Drogo Castle\, the last castle ever built in England; and the remarkable Eden Project.  The Eden Project is the radical and inspirational transformation of an abandoned clay pit to outdoor gardens and multiple biomes housing rainforest\, temperate\, and arid plant species. \nJoanne Pearson has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Prior to her career in photography\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years. Her photographs of gardens and landscapes have been featured in magazines and calendars that have included Yankee\, Northshore Magazine\, Vermont Life\, Offshore\, BrownTrout Publishers Inc. and Willow Creek Press. She is the solo photographer for four calendars produced by Mahoney Publishing including Flowers and Gardens of New England.  In addition to her garden photography\, Joanne photographs architecture\, landscapes\, lifestyle\, and food for the hospitality industry\, architects and builders throughout the northeast. \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgardentravel/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20230612T163341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173722Z
UID:10005869-1722607200-1722610800@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Goats and Giggles
DESCRIPTION:Play and cuddle with some curious and friendly baby goats outside on the Bacon Free Library lawn! The Farmer’s Helpers program from Chip-in Farm will be bringing their goats to the BFL for a visit. \nAll ages are welcome. \nPlease note that participants may be required to wait in line\, as the number of people interacting with the goats at a time will be limited for the animals’ comfort and safety. We’ll provide coloring pages and some farm-themed books to browse while waiting. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgoats24/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240624T173021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T200618Z
UID:10006987-1722585600-1722618000@natickcenter.org
SUMMARY:Jammin with You
DESCRIPTION: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 bopping all the way home. \nIf the weather is 55 degrees or warmer\, the program will be held outdoors behind the library\, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees\, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \nBring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers\, rhythm sticks\, and scarves\, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice\, a couple of wooden spoons\, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljamjuly241/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,FREE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T164655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173820Z
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SUMMARY:Tell Me Again! with Diane Edgecomb
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the world’s most magical tales\, the favorites you always want to hear again and again\, exuberantly brought to life by Library favorite and Parent’s Choice award-winner Diane Edgecomb. \nThis storytelling program will take place on the Bacon Free Library lawn\, so bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grass. If it rains\, we’ll move indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis. \n  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldedge724/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Family Friendly,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T164335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173905Z
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SUMMARY:Music & Movement with Julie Stepanek
DESCRIPTION:Dance and sing along at the Bacon Free Library with Julie Stepanek as she plays her ukulele and leads us in some favorite tunes! \nGeared toward ages 0-5. This program will take place outdoors\, so bring a blanket or chairs for sitting on the grass. If it rains\, we’ll move indoors and space will be available on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflmusicjs/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T163642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T173949Z
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \n  \nTHIS WEEK: I Am Poems & Kaleidoscopes. There are lots of things that make up the one special you. Just like a kaleidoscope\, you are always changing\, growing\, and becoming something new.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflkidspoetry3/
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:20240722T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20230711T153221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T171205Z
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SUMMARY:Messy Play Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us outdoors for some messy\, creative fun! Explore simple\, open-ended projects like making oobleck\, experimenting with baking soda and vinegar\, or fingerpainting with shaving cream. \nGeared toward ages 1-6 with adult supervision. Remember to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! \nIf it rains\, we’ll offer a less-messy craft indoors and save the messy projects for another day.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/messy-play-time/2024-07-22/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T163944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174112Z
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SUMMARY:Science Story Time: Story Splash!
DESCRIPTION:Cool off on the Bacon Free Library lawn with this special story time all about water!\n\nThis program is geared toward ages 3-6 and will include stories\, songs\, and hands-on science activities like a sink/float station. \nMeet us outdoors behind the library and be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflsplash/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T163443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174154Z
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Bacon Free Library to use your imagination and express yourself in some fun and creative activities with local author and educator Marcie Schwartz. In each session (July 10th\, 17th\, and 24th)\, participants will create poems and craft projects to bring home. \nGeared toward children entering grades 1-5. Registration is required. If you would like to attend all three sessions\, please sign up for each session individually. \n  \nTHIS WEEK: My Earth–Myself. Create a nature collage and experience the fun of Word Bowl Poems. Using all our senses\, we will explore how you fit into this great planet earth. We will explore our imaginations of what the future world will look like.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflkidspoetry2/
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:20240716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240625T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174244Z
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SUMMARY:Author James L. Parr Discusses “World War II Massachusetts” (virtual event)
DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library to bring you author James L. Parr\, who will discuss his new book\, World War II Massachusetts. \nOver 500\,000 Massachusetts residents answered the call to military duty in the Second World War\, while the rest of the state’s citizens fought the war on the home front. Everyone in the family\, including pets\, found creative and essential ways to contribute. Thousands worked in factories\, volunteered for Civil Defense\, watched for enemy aircraft\, and took part in salvage collections and bond drives\, all while dealing with rationing\, blackouts\, rumors\, and a host of other wartime inconveniences. And while thousands of service members left to fight overseas\, the Bay State also welcomed thousands more to serve on its military bases that were such an important part of our nation’s defense. Learn some of the stories of these brave and dedicated citizens — from the famous to the ordinary — as they faced wartime challenges. \nJames L. Parr taught elementary school for 34 years before retiring in 2022. A longtime volunteer at several local historical organizations\, Parr is the author of three additional books for The History Press. \nThis program will be held over Zoom; please register for the Zoom link. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflauthorparr/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240624T184528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174319Z
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SUMMARY:Pure and Simple Flower Design
DESCRIPTION:For adults who want to learn about floral design\, this class at the Bacon Free Library will cover the basics of design as well as sustainable mechanics and floral conditioning.  We will provide you with a supermarket bouquet and mason jar vase. Then\, you can select and share items from the flower table for greens\, filler flowers\, focal flowers\, and branches. Feel free to bring favorite flowers or greens from your garden if you want to include them in your design (this is optional as there will be enough flowers for the class.)  You will take home your finished arrangement in a box.\n\n\nWe will have a variety of scissors and hand clippers for your use. If you have a favorite pair of floral scissors please bring them.\n\n\nThe instructor\, Monica Foley\, has been learning and practicing floral design for the past 10 years through classes\, lectures\, and local Art in Bloom events.\n\nThis is event is geared towards ages 16 years and up.\nPlease register in advance
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflflower/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240624T181409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174401Z
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SUMMARY:Hula Hooping with Wildkat Hoops
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic with Wildkat Hoops. Hooping promotes exercise\, exploration\, expression\, movement\, dance\, and FUN! \nThis intergenerational workshop\, hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, is geared toward kids ages 5+ and adults. Hoops are provided.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhula/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T161612
CREATED:20240624T180638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T174439Z
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SUMMARY:From Just a Snapshot to Art – Creating Beautiful Photographs (virtual program)
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual program hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, landscape photographer Joanne Pearson will guide you through the art of seeing as a professional photographer does. You will learn about framing and creating dramatic compositions; balance and movement; leading lines and paths; depth of field; and the nuances of natural light. This program teaches you about what the pros call “getting it right in-camera”. \nJoanne Pearson of Fair Haven Photographs has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. Prior to her career in photography\, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years. Her photographs of gardens and landscapes have been featured in magazines and calendars that have included Yankee\, Northshore Magazine\, Vermont Life\, Offshore\, BrownTrout Publishers Inc. and Willow Creek Press. She is the solo photographer for four calendars produced by Mahoney Publishing including Flowers and Gardens of New England. \n\nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link over email.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflphotoart/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street  Natick\, MA 01760 United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Classes and Education,Library
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