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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20250204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T183000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20250107T195006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195006Z UID:10007147-1738688400-1738693800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Felted Koala Craft for Adults DESCRIPTION:Learn how to needle felt a koala holding a heart using wool roving and a barbed needle. Pop up Art School is coming to the Bacon Free Library to teach the basics of needle felting. You’ll leave the class with the knowledge and basic supplies you need to continue felting on your own! Ages 13+ only please.\nRegistration required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/koalabfl225/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/koala.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T113000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20250107T194655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T194655Z UID:10007146-1738404000-1738409400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Kids can build confidence and practice their reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at the Bacon Free Library. Children ages 5 and up can sign up for a 15-minute reading session with Sophie\, a gentle golden retriever who loves belly rubs\, stories\, and cuddles. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/read-to-a-dog-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SophieRTAD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20250113T221114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T221114Z UID:10007153-1738317600-1738324800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Penguin Craft DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library anytime between 10:00 and 12:00 to make a fun penguin craft. \nNo registration required. All ages are welcome. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/penguincraft125/ 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/2025/01/penguincraft.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T183110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T163239Z UID:10007143-1738004400-1738008000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Encounters with Killers\, with True Crime Author & Professor of Forensic Psychology Katherine Ramsland (virtual) DESCRIPTION:In this virtual program\, Dr. Katherine Ramsland will recount her most memorable interactions with serial killers\, and describe how these experiences have shaped her career in forensic psychology.  Notorious criminals A Pied Piper\, two Coed Killers\, a Candy Man’s handyman\, and BTK\, among others\, have left their marks on her research and writing\, both fiction and nonfiction. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \n\n\nAbout the Author:\nDr. Katherine Ramsland taught forensic psychology and criminology at DeSales University in Pennsylvania\, where she was the Assistant Provost.  She has appeared as an expert in criminal psychology on more than 250 crime documentaries and magazine shows\, is an executive producer of Murder House Flip\, and has consulted for CSI\, Bones\, and The Alienist.  Katherine has written more than 1\,800 articles and 73 books\, including The Forensic Science of CSI\, The Forensic Psychology of Criminal Minds\, How to Catch a Killer\, The Psychology of Death Investigations\, The Serial Killer’s Apprentice\, and Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader\, The BTK Killer.  She was also co-executive producer for the Wolf Entertainment/A&E four-part documentary based on the years she spent talking with Rader.  Katherine consults on death investigations\, pens a blog for Psychology Today\, and is currently writing a fiction series based on a female forensic psychologist who manages a private investigation agency.  Dead-handed is book #3. \nAbout Dead-Handed:\nForensic psychologist Annie Hunter runs the Nut Crackers investigation agency. They accept unique\, twisted\, and complex cases\, including those with paranormal aspects. As an expert\, she performs psychological autopsies and court assessments\, but she can also evaluate a psychic\, exhume a body\, and connect with any forensic expert she might need for her cases. \n\nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Katherine’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. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/ramsland125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T111500 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T181554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T181554Z UID:10007142-1737714600-1737717300@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Puppet Story Time DESCRIPTION:Through Me To You Puppetry invites you to join Newton and the gang for some story time fun at the Bacon Free Library! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs with the kids. At the end of the show\, the kids are invited to say hi to Newton and even play with some of the puppets during a hands-on free play session. \nAll ages welcome. Registration is required. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/puppetst125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Puppetry_Newton.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T181226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T162059Z UID:10007141-1737554400-1737558000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:In Conversation with Author and Historian Philippa Langley: Finding King Richard III and “The Princes in the Tower” (virtual) DESCRIPTION: We are looking forward to chatting with author and historical sleuth\, Philippa Langley\, about her book The Princes in the Tower: Solving History’s Greatest Cold Case and her discovery of the grave of King Richard III in 2012. Join us as she discusses her research methods\, her team\, her findings\, and how solving this cold case affects our understanding of the royal monarchy (in the 1500s\, of course). \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library  and is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Ashland Public Library\, and a multitude of MA Libraries. \n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK \n  \n\n\nAbout the Author:\nPhilippa Langley\, MBE is an historian and award-winning producer\, best known for her discovery of Richard III in 2012. She is co-author of the bestselling The Lost King with Michael Jones (first published as The King’s Grave\, John Murray 2013)\, and Finding Richard III\, the official account of her Looking For Richard Project. On the ten-year anniversary of discovering Richard III\, her extraordinary story was released as the internationally acclaimed major feature film\, The Lost King\, directed by Sir Stephen Frears and starring Sally Hawkins. \nIn November 2023\, Philippa once again rewrote the history books in her new work The Princes in the Tower: Solving History’s Greatest Cold Case (The History Press\, UK; Pegasus\, USA). Based on her remarkable new research initiative\, The Missing Princes Project\, its now seven-year investigation revealed the Princes survived to challenge Henry VII\, the first Tudor monarch\, for the throne of England. It has been made into a feature-length Factual Special TV documentary by Channel 4\, PBS in America and SBS in Australia. \n  \nAbout The Missing Princes Project:\nFollowing years of intensive research by Langley and her international team\, she reveals the findings of The Missing Princes Project. Using investigative methodology\, it places the most enduring of mysteries about what happened to the Princes in the Tower under a forensic microscope\, unearthing an astonishing untold story of survival and uncovering remarkable new archival discoveries of proof of life. It is the first time that police cold case investigation analysis has been applied to a centuries-old historical mystery\, leaving no stone unturned\, and the results are extraordinary. \n\n  \nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Philippa’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. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/langley125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:History,Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T175731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T175813Z UID:10007140-1737109800-1737111600@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. \n  \nRegistration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jammin11725/ 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/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T175254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T195811Z UID:10007139-1736794800-1736798400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:How Birds Created the World and other stories from “The Complete Language of Birds” with Author Randi Minetor (virtual) DESCRIPTION:We’re very excited to chat with author and journalist Randi Minetor who\, with her photographer husband Nic\, has visited 354 (out of 429) National Parks! All of their travels have inspired one of Randi’s books\, The Complete Language Of Birds. In this program\, Randi will discuss her latest book\, birds and their evolution\, and (hopefully) some of her travels.\n\n\n\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library\, the Ashland Public Library\, and several NH and MA libraries. \n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n\n\n\n  \nAbout the Author:\n\nBorn and raised in Rochester\, NY\, Randi Minetor discovered the backcountry wonders of America’s national parks in 1992 with her husband\, photographer/lighting designer Nic Minetor. That first trip changed her life\, and by 2000\, the Minetors had pledged to see all 391 (now 429) national parks in their lifetimes. They found a way to subsidize this passion in 2006\, when they began writing and photographing books on the parks for The Globe Pequot Press (now Rowman & Littlefield). Today Randi has written more than 90 books\, including seven books in the nonfiction Death in the National Parks series\, ten hiking guides in New York State\, several bird-finding guides\, and even reference books on health topics. To date\, they have visited 354 national parks. In addition\, Nic’s photography appears in eight Quick Reference Guides to the Birds\, Trees\, and Wildflowers of New York City and New York State\, and The Trees and Wildflowers of the Mid-Atlantic States. The Minetors live in Rochester\, NY. \n  \nAbout The Complete Language of Birds:\n\nIf you’re a nature lover who thrives on bird videos and photography\, go beyond the scope of standard field guides with this comprehensive reference. Each entry of The Complete Language of Birds provides not only the bird’s name and physical qualities\, but also its history\, symbolic meanings\, and hidden properties from mythology\, legends\, and folklore. \n\n\nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Randi’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  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/minetor125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T123000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T174342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T174342Z UID:10007138-1736595000-1736598600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Winter Sowing DESCRIPTION:Winter sowing is a simple way to start seeds outdoors during the wintertime. All you need is a milk jug\, potting soil\, seeds\, and a sunny\, protected location. Once you’ve sown your seeds\, you can practically forget about them until it is time to transplant the seedlings into your spring garden bed. \nAt this workshop\, hosted by the Bacon Free Library\, you’ll learn all about this process while creating your own winter sowing jug. \nAll supplies will be provided in the workshop.  Registration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/winter-sowing125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/wintersowing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T173952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195303Z UID:10007137-1736589600-1736593200@natickcenter.org 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/french125/2025-01-11/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/French.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T111500 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T172906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T172906Z UID:10007136-1736505000-1736507700@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Music & Movement with Walnut Hill DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is happy to welcome Miss Katie from the Community Theater Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts for some music and movement.  This program emphasizes the bond between children and their caregivers\, while enriching their musical\, cognitive\, and physical development.  Participants will enjoy simple rhythmic patterns\, dances\, and activities. Instruments like rhythm sticks\, bells\, shakers\, and drums are used\, as well as scarves\, balls\, bubbles\, and more. \nThis program is geared toward children ages 6 months to 4 years. Registration is required. \nSponsored by the Community Theater Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/musicwh125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/walnuthill.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T163222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T194636Z UID:10007135-1736362800-1736366400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Q&A with Author Erica Cirino: Healthy Plastic-Free Pregnancy and Parenting (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Erica Cirino\, author of Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis\, joins us to help new parents (and all concerned!) with reducing plastic in their lives as they also welcome new life into their homes.  Plastic pollution is particularly harmful to unborn babies\, infants\, and children due to their rapidly growing bodies. Unfortunately\, plastic is almost everywhere and can feel particularly unavoidable when pregnant and parenting. Yet there are many simple steps you can take to minimize your family’s exposure to plastics.\n\nBy providing evidence-based solutions\, practical tips\, and resources to make change\, Erica will show us how to eliminate plastics from pregnancy and parenting.\n\n\n\n  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with the Bacon Free Library and a multitude of MA & NH libraries. \n\nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \nThis program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n  \nAbout the Author:\nErica Cirino is a science writer and artist exploring the intersection of the human and nonhuman worlds. Her widely published photojournalistic works depict the numerous ways people connect to nature—wild creatures in particular—and shape planet earth. \n\n\n  \n\n\nAbout Thicker Than Water (according to Island Press):\nMuch of what you’ve heard about plastic pollution may be wrong. Instead of a great island of trash\, the infamous Great Pacific Garbage Patch is made up of manmade debris spread over hundreds of miles of sea—more like a soup than a floating garbage dump. Recycling is more complicated than we were taught: less than nine percent of the plastic we create is reused\, and the majority ends up in the ocean. And plastic pollution isn’t confined to the open ocean: it’s in much of the air we breathe and the food we eat. \nIn Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis\, journalist Erica Cirino brings readers on a globe-hopping journey to meet the scientists and activists telling the real story of the plastic crisis. From the deck of a plastic-hunting sailboat with a disabled engine\, to the labs doing cutting-edge research on microplastics and the chemicals we ingest\, Cirino paints a full picture of how plastic pollution is threatening wildlife and human health. Thicker Than Water reveals that the plastic crisis is also a tale of environmental injustice\, as poorer nations take in a larger share of the world’s trash\, and manufacturing chemicals threaten predominantly Black and low-income communities. \nThere is some hope on the horizon\, with new laws banning single-use items and technological innovations to replace plastic in our lives. But Cirino shows that we can only fix the problem if we face its full scope and begin to repair our throwaway culture. Thicker Than Water is an eloquent call to reexamine the systems churning out waves of plastic waste. \n  \nIf you’d like to purchase a signed copy of Erica’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\n\n\n\n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/cirino125/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T111500 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T162229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T173117Z UID:10007133-1735984800-1735989300@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Kids 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 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/read-to-a-dog/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SophieRTAD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250103T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241217T161949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T161949Z UID:10007132-1735900200-1735902000@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. \nRegistration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jammin1325/ 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:20241230T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T153000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241105T180318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T180318Z UID:10007126-1735567200-1735572600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Clay Melted Snowman Craft DESCRIPTION:Embrace the fun of winter with this class at the Bacon Free Library led by Pop Up Art School! Create a whimsical melted snowman using air-dry clay\, and bring your piece to life with vibrant acrylic paints—all in one session. You’ll leave the class with a completed\, playful winter decoration that’s ready to display. \nThis program is designed for kids and teens ages 8 and up. Registration is required for each participant. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/meltcraft1224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/meltedsnowman.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241105T175751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T175855Z UID:10007125-1735387200-1735390800@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 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/ipz1224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/instrument.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T113000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241105T175542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T175542Z UID:10007124-1735295400-1735299000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Playful Engineers -- Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions DESCRIPTION:Bring your kiddo to the Bacon Free Library for hands-on\, play-based\, STEAM-powered learning with Playful Engineers! \nIn this program\, kids will design\, build\, test\, and play with chain reactions and creative contraptions\, like Rube Goldberg machines\, paper constructions\, domino towers\, and more. \nThis program is designed for kids ages 5 and up. Registration is required for each child attending. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/pe1224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library,STEM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/playful-engineers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241007T183409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T174544Z UID:10007122-1734690600-1734692400@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. \nWith the cooler weather\, we have moved this program indoors. Registration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jamnov1524/2024-12-20/ 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/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241105T174956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T185729Z UID:10007123-1733846400-1733850000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Food Explorers -- Spring Rolls DESCRIPTION:Join Food Explorers for a delicious cooking program at the Bacon Free Library! \nYou’ll be making spring rolls with a Registered Dietitian. Learn how to soak and wrap your spring rolls and fill with an assortment of fresh veggies\, rice noodles\, and soy sauce. The recipe is nut free but will contain soy. \nThis in-person cooking class is for ages 16 and older. Registration is required. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/foodexp1224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/foodexplorer-e1730829058462.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241007T183409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T174544Z UID:10007121-1733481000-1733482800@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. \nWith the cooler weather\, we have moved this program indoors. Registration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jamnov1524/2024-12-06/ 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/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241029T171609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171609Z UID:10007119-1732964400-1732968000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Bead Bracelets and Corn Husk Dolls with the Natick Nipmuc DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library and make a beaded bracelet or a corn husk doll with members of the Natick Nipmuc. In honor of National Native American Heritage month\, members of the Natick Nipmuc Tribe will be on-site to teach you how to create these lovely traditional crafts. \nThis event is held in collaboration with the Natick Historical Society. \nNo need to sign up. Just stop by. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/nipmuccraft1124/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Events,Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cornhuskdoll-e1730222160885.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241007T184522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171934Z UID:10007110-1732561200-1732564800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Q&A with Author and Historian Kathleen DuVal: “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America” (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you this conversation with Native American historian Kathleen DuVal. Listen in to learn more about the history of local Indigenous Peoples as well as for insight into their resilience and battle for self-sovereignty. \nProfessor\, historian\, and author Kathleen DuVal will discuss her book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.  According to The Wall Street Journal\,  DuVal’s latest book is “An essential American history that places the power of Native nations at its center\, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today.” \nKathleen is a professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her field of expertise is early American history\, particularly interactions among Native Americans\, Europeans\, and Africans on the borderlands of North America. Her books include Independence Lost: Lives on the Edge of the American Revolution and Native Nations: A Millennium in North America. Find her on X. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom.  Please register to receive the meeting link. \nTo purchase a signed copy of her latest work\, go to the Aesop’s Fable website and request a signed book in the notes section at check out. \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/duval1124/ 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/2024/10/nativenations-e1728326712839.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241029T170903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T171741Z UID:10007118-1732035600-1732039200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Sourdough Starter Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for a workshop led by Sourdough Brandon.\nYou’ll learn how to make\, maintain\, and store a sourdough starter and you’ll go home with a piece of Brandon’s sourdough starter.\nRegistration is required. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/sourdough1124/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sourdough.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241007T183839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T184209Z UID:10007109-1731956400-1731960000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Holiday Baking Demonstration with Heidi McIndoo: Mini Pumpkin Pie Tartlets (virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you this scrumptious cooking demonstration.  If you are looking for a sweet treat for the holidays that won’t sabotage your healthy eating goals\, join registered dietitian Heidi McIndoo to make mini pumpkin pie tartlets. \nHeidi Reichenberger McIndoo\, M.S.\, R.D.\, L.D.N.\, is a nutrition consultant\, spokesperson\, author\, and freelance writer with 25 years experience as a registered dietitian.   She loves helping people to realize that eating nutritiously doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor and pleasure. \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 Calories 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 magazine articles and television broadcasts. \nHeidi lives in the metro Boston area with her husband and their daughter and son. \nThis event will be held over Zoom.  Please register to receive the meeting link. \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/mcindoo1124/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pumpkintart.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241007T183409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T174544Z UID:10007108-1731666600-1731668400@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. \nWith the cooler weather\, we have moved this program indoors. Registration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jamnov1524/2024-11-15/ 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/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241105T181202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T181202Z UID:10007127-1730966400-1730998800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Nature Photography Exhibit by Lia Vito DESCRIPTION:Local photographer Lia Vito has brought the autumnal beauty of Acadia National Park to the walls of the Bacon Free Library.  Come in to enjoy her photography featuring the rich golden hues of the Maine foliage along with up-close and personal peaks into wild birds in action. \nLia’s photographs will be on display from October 31 – December 11th. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/vito1224/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/owlfamily-e1730830312700.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241007T182839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T183457Z UID:10007107-1730457000-1730458800@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. \nWith the cooler weather\, we have moved this program indoors. Registration is required due to space limitations. \n  \n \nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/jamnov124/ 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/2022/08/JamminWithYou.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241007T181559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T183059Z UID:10007105-1730142000-1730145600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Author Jeremy D’Entremont (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Halloween\, join us for some spooky tales set in the hauntingly beautiful lighthouses of New England. The Bacon Free Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library to bring you author Jeremy D’Entremont. \nJeremy is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation\, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society\, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He’s the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s podcast\, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show\, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel\, Public Television\, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses. \nNOTE: This program will be recorded and available to view on the Ashland Library’s YouTube Channel. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/hauntlighthouse/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/hauntedlighthouse-e1728324952521.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T173000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241007T182141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T182256Z UID:10007106-1730107800-1730136600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Diwali – take & make craft for all ages DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Bacon Free Library during the week of October 28th and pick up your free Take & Make Diwali craft.  This easy-to-make craft is for all ages. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/diwalicraft/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/diwalicraft.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T113000 DTSTAMP:20260517T113323 CREATED:20241007T181145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T183013Z UID:10007104-1729852200-1729855800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Preschool Pumpkin Party DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bacon Free Library for some messy fall fun! \nWe’ll have a variety of craft stations\, sensory bins\, and fine motor activities\, all involving pumpkins. Recommended for ages 1-5 with a caregiver. Wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! \nThis program will be outdoors\, weather permitting. Due to limited supplies\, registration is required. Please register separately for each child attending. \nPumpkins donated by Tilly & Salvy’s Bacon Street Farm. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/pumpkinparty24/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pumpkins-469641_1920.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR