Library Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30-5:30 with extended hours on Tuesday until 7:00pm

Closed on Saturdays in July & August

Check our website for the most up-to-date information and to register for programs:  https://baconfreelibrary.org

All-ages Events

Stacey Peasley Concert -- Tuesday, August 5th @ 5:30pm -- Join us 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. This 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.

If it rains, the show will be moved indoors at the Morse Institute Library.

Children’s Programs

Summer Storytime -- Mondays and Tuesdays @ 10am -- Join us for stories and songs! We’ll be outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy.

Note: if the weather is wet, we’ll move this storytime indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (check their website for dates, times, and more information). 

Lapsit Storytime -- Wednesdays @ 10am--  Stories, bounces, and songs for babies 0-24 months and their grownups!  This program is held indoors. The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible location at the Morse Institute Library (check their website for dates, times, and more information).

Jammin with You -- Fridays, August 8th & 22nd @ 10:30am -- Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! We›ll be outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. Note: if the weather is wet, this program will be rescheduled.   

Ukelele Storytime with Mini Ukelele Lesson -- Friday, August 1st @10:30am --    Join Ms. Julie for stories and songs about the ukulele plus a mini ukulele lesson!  Ukuleles will be provided.  Recommended for ages 4-7. Outdoors at the BFL. If it rains, the program will move indoors to the Morse Institute Library. Registration is required.

Read a Story, Dance a Story -- Friday, August 15th @10:30am -- Join us on the lawn 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!  This class will be taught by Ms. Ashlie from the Community Dance Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. Registration is required.

Read to a Dog -- Friday, August 15th @ 3pm -- Kids can build confidence and practice their reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog. Children 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.  Registration is required for each child attending.

Adult Programs

Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio -- Mondays @1:30pm at the BFL -- Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine for drop-in plein air painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library.  All levels of painters, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided, so please bring your own equipment including. Barbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this weekly 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. This program is for adults only. Register on our website.

Healthy Garden Recipes --Tuesday, August 12th @ 6pm on Zoom -- 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.  Register for the Zoom link.

Q&A with Author Erica Ridley -- Thursday, August 14th @ 7pm on Zoom --  We 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.  Register for the Zoom link. 

Juggling Class for Adults -- Tuesday, August 19th @ 5:30pm at the library --  Learn some basic juggling skills in this fun outdoor class from our neighbors at Eastern Acrobatics! This session is for adults. Registration is required.   

Adult Book & Film Clubs - registration required for all clubs; please visit our website for details

https://baconfreelibrary.org/clubs-programs/

Mystery Book Club -- Thursday, August 7th  @ 1pm on Zoom

History Book Club -- Thursday, August 14th @ 11am on Zoom

Nonfiction Book Club -- Saturday, August 23rd @10am on Zoom

Tuesday Book Club -- Tuesday, August 26th @ 6:30pm at the library

Cinephile Mondays -- last Monday of the month @ 4pm on Zoom; watch and discuss films. Check the BFL website for the film of the month and to register. 

 Museum Passes

The Bacon Free Library and Morse Institute Library offer passes for free or reduced-admission to 30 local museums.  Check one out and plan your next day trip!