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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 
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