Fall into fun staff at the Bacon Free Library in October. 

Children’s programs

All Together Preschool Storytime, Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Join us for stories and songs! Outdoors, weather permitting. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. If the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we’ll move this storytime indoors.

Special Firefighter Storytime, Monday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. Join us for a special Firefighter Storytime with Fire Chief Jason Freschke of the Natick Fire Department! Meet Fire Chief Freschke and learn about fire safety. This family-friendly event helps children become comfortable with firefighters, gives kids and families the opportunity to learn important fire safety tips, and strengthens community connections.

Lapsit Storytime, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Stories, bounces, and songs for babies newborn to 24 months and their grownups. 

Jammin with You at the BFL, Fridays Oct. 16 and 30, 10:30 a.m. Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun. This program will be held outside, weather permitting. If it is wet or below 55 degrees, we’ll move this program indoors and registration will be required.

Harvest Pumpkin Party Concert, Friday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. (outside)  Join Elijah T. Grasshopper and Friends for a fun-filled Harvest Pumpkin Party Concert!

All Ages Programs 

Featured Art Exhibit through Oct. 21.

Sept. 9 - Oct. 21: David Parish: David Parish: Thoughtful Animals, photography exhibit. Adult virtual programs, sign up through the website.

Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: One-Pot BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. 

Romance Author Julie Hall Discusses “The Secrets of Everlight’’ Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m.

Author and Historian Helen Fry discusses “The White Lady: The Story of Two Key British Secret Service Networks Behind German Lines.’’ Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. 

A Book Birthday with Horror Writer Robert Ottone in conversation with Lauren Bolger. Monday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.

Author Leslye Penelope Discusses “The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass.’’ Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. 

Even More Haunted Lighthouses of New England with author Jeremy D’Entremont. Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.

The library is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with extended hours on Tuesday until 8 p.m., and Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Closed for the holiday Monday Oct. 12.

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