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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Discussing “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook” with author Becky Libourel Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tasted a sugar plum?  You’ve likely heard of them–thanks to the famous holiday poem A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore–but do you know what a sugar plum is?  You may be surprised to find out that they are not sugar-dusted plums (they are small\, oval hard candies).  This Gilded Age holiday sweet was pushed to the back of the pantry as America moved into the 20th century. \nJoin author Becky Libourel Diamond as she discusses her new book\, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America’s Golden Era\, with all of the details that will go straight to your foodie heart.  The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook bridges the past and present\, bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks\, while revisiting some beloved favorites. \nPlease note that this is a discussion and NOT a cooking demo. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n\nAbout the Book\nWith origins that date back to the 19th century and even earlier\, the recipes in The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook have been adapted for today’s ingredients and appliances\, allowing cooks to recreate them in their own modern kitchens.  Each recipe provides a colorful glimpse into the era\, featuring the fascinating history behind each cookie\, its ingredients\, and its baking methods. There are also sidebars throughout\, offering tidbits of Christmas lore of the era. \nAbout the Author\nA food writer\, librarian\, and historian\, Becky Libourel Diamond has had a varied career combining writing and research.  In The Thousand Dollar Dinner\, Becky tells the unique story of a 19th century “Top Chef”-style competition between Philadelphia restauranteur James Parkinson and the Delmonico family of New York.  In Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School\, Becky offers a delicious profile of a successful 19th century pastry chef who also ran an innovative cooking school for young women.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfldiamond1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: The Life and Career of Meryl Streep
DESCRIPTION:Acting careers rarely reach the trajectory of Meryl Streep\, a 21-time Academy Award nominee and 3-time winner. From frothy musicals like Mamma Mia! to sober dramas like Sophie’s Choice and Doubt\, enjoy a look at the life and career of this “screen queen” who shows no signs of slowing down. \nThis program will be led by Frank Mandosa\, a film historian and Massachusetts high school film and English teacher.  Frank is also the host of Reels of Cinema podcast and co-host of the Movies Across The Pod podcast. \nThis program is offered in collaboration between the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nREGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM LINK.\n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \n\n\nACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The Tewksbury Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events\, services or documentation. Contact Director Diane Giarrusso at 978-640-4490 or dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.gov at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification\, or at any time you need accessible documents.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflstreep1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Wild Turkeys in Massachusetts with Mass Audubon
DESCRIPTION:The wild turkey\, synonymous with Thanksgiving and iconic within our region\, has not always held such a stable place in Massachusetts. There was a time when turkeys were overhunted nearly to the point of extinction. Thanks to a reintroduction program begun in the 1970s\, turkeys can now be found throughout the state in urban\, rural\, and suburban areas. \nIn this program\, Patti Steinman\, the education coordinator for Mass Audubon’s Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries\, will talk turkey about the nature\, history\, and conservation needs of these native birds. \n  \nThis program is offered in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflturkey1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses 1929-2025
DESCRIPTION:Since 1929\, Flying Santa has visited the men\, women\, and families of the Coast Guard who keep watch over our coastal waters at USCG stations and lighthouses.  The pioneering Maine pilot Bill Wincapaw inaugurated this program and\, along with his son Bill\, flew for two decades.  They recruited Edward Rowe Snow\, the popular New England historian and storyteller\, to join them; Snow kept the flights going through 1980. \nToday\, the nonprofit organization Friends of Flying Santa donates thousands of hours each year to ensure the success of the flights that visit the children of Coast Guard families from Maine to New York. \nJoin Jeremy D’Entremont\, historian of the U.S. Lighthouse Society and vice president of Friends of Flying Santa\, to learn about the colorful history of the Flying Santa program from 1929 to the present day. \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and Ashland Public Library. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nNOTE: This program will be recorded and available to view on the Ashland Library’s YouTube Channel.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflflysanta1125/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:History,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Taylor Swift By the Book – The Literature Behind the Lyrics
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Swift’s lyrics are filled with literary connections.  And who better to enlighten us than the two women who literally wrote the book on it!  Join Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau\, authors of the recently published Taylor Swift by the Book: The Literature Behind the Lyrics\, from Fairy Tales to Tortured Poets\, as they highlight the many novels\, poems\, and plays that influence Taylor’s songwriting.  Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon—from Shakespeare to the Brontë sisters to Daphne du Maurier. \n  \nThis virtual program is presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link.  \n  \nAbout the Authors\nRachel Feder\, the author of five books\, is an associate professor of English and literary arts at the University of Denver. \nTiffany Tatreau is an actor\, singer\, and teaching artist who has starred in various musicals across the country and is best known for her portrayal of Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg in the musical and original cast album Ride the Cyclone. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflfeder1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Human-ish with Author Justin Gregg
DESCRIPTION:Why do we apologize to our cats\, feel guilty throwing away childhood toys\, or find ourselves bonding with our robot vacuum?  Scientist and bestselling author Justin Gregg (If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal) reveals how one of humanity’s oldest psychological quirks secretly influences nearly every decision we make. Drawing on cutting-edge research from his new book Human-ish (Little\, Brown\, 2025)\, Justin explores our universal tendency to see human-like qualities in everything around us—and shows how understanding this bias can transform our relationships with animals\, technology\, and each other.  \n  \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library in collaboration with Groton Public Library. \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfljgregg1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: Jane Austen’s Sanditon: From Unfinished Swan Song to British Costume Drama
DESCRIPTION:Join author\, former UK resident\, and Anglophile Claire Evans for a look at Austen’s final\, unfinished manuscript and its path from family heirloom to a fully imagined costume drama\, airing on PBS.  Learn about the real-life people and locations that informed Austen’s last work before her untimely death at age 41\, as well as how the seeds of her ideas came to life on the small screen. \nAbout the Speaker\nClaire Evans is an author\, former journalist\, attorney\, and college lecturer who started her love of most things British as she and her mother watched countless Britcoms on PBS.  She studied abroad in London and\, against the odds\, she married a Brit she met in Peoria\, Illinois.  They lived in England for a number of years.  Her business\, Tea with Claire\, grew from friends asking for travel advice. Her memoir\, High Tea and the Low Down\, is the true story of what it’s really like to marry a witty Englishman and move to Britain. \n  \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library; it will be held on Zoom.  Please register to receive the Zoom link via email. 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflsanditon1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Allure of Vampires with Bill Thierfelder
DESCRIPTION:Vampire stories have captivated people for centuries.  Books\, games\, TV\, and film have drawn audiences in with a mix of horror\, sensuality\, and the appeal of eternal life.  The first mention of vampires was over a thousand years ago and since then their legend has become a part of our culture\, with Bram Stoker’s Dracula\, Bela Lugosi’s interpretation of the character\, and Anne Rice’s beguiling series of novels living long in the memory. \nBut why have the tales of the undead endured?  What makes them so appealing in the modern day?  This program\, presented by retired arts & humanities professor Dr. Bill Thierfelder\, explores the ongoing allure of these powerful creatures.  \nThis virtual program is held in collaboration with the Groton Public Library and a variety of other local libraries; it is sponsored by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nBill Thierfelder\, PhD\, MA\, is a retired professor of arts and humanities\, with a PhD in English literature\, an MA in theology\, and a BA in English with additional concentrations in music history and art.  After a stint teaching 2nd graders and then high schoolers\, Bill spent the next 32 years teaching a variety of courses at several New York universities and colleges.  He is currently docent emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History where he continues to give both Zoom and in-person presentations\, work on special editing projects\, and give tours.  He also lectures regularly for libraries and educational organizations nationwide via Zoom. Learn more about Bill on his website: Making Wings. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflvamp1025/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T180000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Garden Recipes
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for all that work in the garden to pay off in the kitchen.  The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will teach you how to prepare healthy meals with the ingredients from your backyard garden. ​ Fresh is best! \nThis program is hosted by the Bacon Free Library and will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  \n 
URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflhgr825/
LOCATION:Bacon Free Library
CATEGORIES:FREE,Library
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