BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://natickcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Natick Center Cultural District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050609 CREATED:20250812T175350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T175350Z UID:10007424-1757358000-1757361600@natickcenter.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/heatherWolf.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250812T174335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T174335Z UID:10007423-1757156400-1757160000@natickcenter.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Morse-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jammin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RobinBaratzArt.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jammin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T183000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T161500 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ReadToADog.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ReadAStoryWH.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/contagiousdisease.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250728T185902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T185936Z UID:10007419-1754649000-1754650800@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/2025-08-08/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jammin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T183000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250715T183232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T183232Z UID:10007408-1754415000-1754418600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Stacey Peasley Concert DESCRIPTION:Join us on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library for a fantastic family concert with BFL 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 BFL 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/speasley825/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Family Friendly,FREE,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/StaceyPeasley2resize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T184402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183032Z UID:10007352-1754314200-1754323200@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/bfloutdoorart72825/2025-08-04/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T113000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T185154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T174531Z UID:10007342-1754044200-1754047800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Ukulele Storytime with Mini Ukulele Lesson DESCRIPTION:Join Ms. Julie for stories and songs about the ukulele plus a mini ukulele lesson!  Ukuleles provided. \nRecommended for ages 4-7. Registration is required for each child attending. \nThis program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library.  If it rains\, we’ll move indoors to the Morse Institute Library. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfluke725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ukelelebanner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T184705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T173012Z UID:10007341-1753729200-1753732800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: “Dinner with King Tut” author Sam Kean DESCRIPTION:  \nThis one is for our history buffs out there!  Join author Sam Kean as he discusses his book\, Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Recreating the Sights\, Sounds\, Smells\, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations\, an archaeological romp through the entire history of humankind—and through all five senses—from tropical Polynesian islands to forbidding arctic ice floes\, and everywhere in between. We hope you can join us for this fascinating talk! \nThis virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library. \nPlease register for the Zoom link. \n  \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflskean725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KingTutbanner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T184402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183032Z UID:10007340-1753709400-1753718400@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/bfloutdoorart72825/2025-07-28/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T182748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T184036Z UID:10007339-1753439400-1753441200@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/bfljam71825/2025-07-25/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BFL-Jammin-With-You-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T183749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T171217Z UID:10007338-1753297200-1753300800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Q&A with author Camille Di Maio DESCRIPTION:  \nWe will be chatting with bestselling author Camille Di Maio.  Camille’s work\, including The Memory of Us and Until We Meet\, is described as “historical fiction with heart.”  Her most recent book\, Come Fly With Me\, is set in 1962 at the dawn of the jet-set era: hope takes flight for two Pan Am stewardesses navigating an adventurous new life in this novel about love\, friendship\, and escape. \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/bflcdimaio725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Camillebanner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T183527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T165851Z UID:10007337-1753124400-1753128000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Wisdom of Morrie with Author (and son) Rob Schwartz DESCRIPTION:For 30 years\, Morrie Schwartz’s wisdom has resonated with people around the world largely due to the beloved\, best-selling memoir\, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom.  Now we have the opportunity to speak with Morrie’s son\, Rob Schwartz\, about the book The Wisdom of Morrie. \nWritten by Morrie himself and edited by Rob\, The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully is a profound and beautiful book by Morrie from a previously unpublished manuscript.  Its theme is how to experience aging as a positive\, creative\, and connected experience.  Morrie taught people how to live fulfilling lives with love.  “It is by facing fears of death that we learn how to live.”  Rob has got some great stories about his dad and the profound impact Morrie had on his family and the world. \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. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflrschwartz725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WisMorriebanner2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T182748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T184036Z UID:10007336-1752834600-1752836400@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/bfljam71825/2025-07-18/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BFL-Jammin-With-You-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T182441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T182441Z UID:10007335-1752775200-1752778800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: Gardening and Water Conservation DESCRIPTION:As the summer heats up\, how do you keep your garden well hydrated without wasting water?  The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens are here to show you how.  In this virtual program\, hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, the BVVG pros will explain several techniques to hydrate your garden to manage droughts and/or dry\, summer conditions. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgardenwater725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/watering-can-e1749493468371.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T182046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T153812Z UID:10007334-1752519600-1752523200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal” with author Samuel Marquis DESCRIPTION:  \nWe are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book\, Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal\,  which is both thrilling and tragic.  Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America\, rendering him a unique colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was fascinating\, exciting\, bizarre\, and heartrending.  Doesn’t that sound fascinating? We hope you can join us! \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/bflsmarquis725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/CaptKiddbanner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T181508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162953Z UID:10007333-1752499800-1752508800@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/bfldropinart71425/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T180804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T152243Z UID:10007332-1752490800-1752494400@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.  Please 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. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflgoats725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/goatbanner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T113000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T180455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T162527Z UID:10007331-1752229800-1752233400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:The Poop Museum! DESCRIPTION:Are you fascinated by all things relating to poop?  If so\, the Poop Museum is the place for you!  At the Poop Museum\, Susie Maguire will teach us many fantastic\, fabulous\, and fun facts about human\, animal\, and insect poop.  Just a few of the poopers that visitors to the Poop Museum will meet include: \n\nThe world’s messiest pooper\nThe animal that has poop attack powers\nThe animal that uses poop as protection\nThe rainbow pooper\nThe animal that has to hold its poop ALL winter long\n\nScience meets silliness in this program geared toward ages 5-10. \nThis program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library.  If it rains\, the program will move indoors to the Morse Institute Library. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflpoomus725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Poop-Museum-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T050610 CREATED:20250609T180117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T151234Z UID:10007330-1752087600-1752091200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Virtual: In Conversation with Romance Author Rachel Reid DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you love sports romances?  Are you intrigued by the behind-the-scenes of this romance sub-genre?  Well then\, join us for a virtual conversation with Rachel Reid\, Canadian author and hockey fan who explains “I like to write cute smut about hockey players and other people.”  Rachel has been dubbed “the queen of M/M hockey romance” by Ashland Public Library’s romance book club (this is a dedicated crew who knows this genre well!).  Listen in on the conversation with Rachel that is bound to be revealing. \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. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflrreid725/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RachelReidbanner.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR