Natick
Massachusetts
Bacon Free Library Weekly Newsletter - June 12, 2023
Schools and Libraries
June 12, 2023
From: Bacon Free LibrarySummer Hours
We will be closed on Saturdays in June, July, and August.
Closing This Week:
Art Exhibit: Shannon Slattery
On display at the library through June 14
Visit the library to view Shannon Slattery's stunning artwork, semi abstract landscape paintings inspired by mid-coast Maine, on display at the BFL through June 14. These works are painted in acrylic paint on reclaimed masonite panels. Inspired by the woods and coastline of the mid coast, they exist in the space between drawing and painting, representation and abstraction. Shannon is an artist and a teacher, serves on the Board of the Newton Art Association, and has been teaching Fine Art at Newton North High School for the last 24 years. She is an avid birder, hiker, and enjoyer of the outdoors. To learn more about Shannon and to see her work, visit her website.
June 20 to August 25
Read, explore, and grow at the BFL this summer! Sign up for the Summer Reading program online or in person starting on June 20. All ages are welcome, from babies through high schoolers. Pick up a reading log at the library and keep track of your reading/listening this summer. Bring in your completed reading log by Aug. 25 to get a free book or other small prize.
Monday Morning Stories and Songs
Mondays at 10:00 am
Join us for a high-energy storytime! We’ll read, sing, dance, and play with shakers or scarves. If it is 55 degrees or warmer, this program will be held outside on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or chair. Look for us around back! If it is rainy or less than 55 degrees, the storytime will be moved indoors.
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
Join us on the Bacon Free Library lawn for stories, songs, and rhymes. Bring along a blanket to get comfy. We are looking forward to seeing you! Note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we’ll move this story time indoors.
Fridays at 10:00 am
Join us for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Geared toward infants and young toddlers with their grownups.
Opening This Week:
Art Exhibit: Visual Music with Artist Kevin Baldwin
On display at the library, June 16 to July 26
Visit the library to view an art exhibit by Kevin Baldwin, on display at the BFL from June 16 to July 26: Visual Music mixed media works. These works utilize musical elements and experiences, from notation to listening or performing, to offer a new way of experiencing what music can be. Kevin Baldwin of Natick is an international artist, composer, and saxophonist with extensive training in modern musical techniques. Since completing his Doctorate in Music Composition, Kevin has received residencies and commissions worldwide. In addition to his artistic career, Kevin is an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music and teaches saxophone for the Natick School District.
Seed Library Open for 2023 Growing Season
Come browse through our seeds and take whatever interests you! You may take an entire packet or just a few seeds. Sow your seeds for this year's growing season!
Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy
Tuesday, June 20 at 4:00 pm
Kick off Summer Reading with some running, jumping, and bubble-popping fun! With his giant, homemade bubble wands, Mr. Vinny gets kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. Silly, interactive entertainment for all ages! While you’re here, you can sign up for Summer Reading, pick up a reading log, and learn more about all of the exciting activities we have coming up soon. Sponsored by the Charles River School.
Wednesday, June 21 at 10:30 am
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. If the weather is 55 degrees or warmer, the program will be held outdoors behind the library, so bring a blanket or towel for sitting on the grass. If it’s rainy or under 55 degrees, we’ll meet indoors and space will be available on a first come, first served basis. Bring your own simple instruments if you can! We recommend shakers, rhythm sticks, and scarves, or homemade equivalents like a container of rice, a couple of wooden spoons, and a dish towel. Jammin With You has more instrument suggestions here. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank.
Wednesday, June 21 at 7:00 pm on Zoom
Join us for another great talk with art historian and educator Mallory Mortillaro. Enter the underworld of stolen art as we examine the little known stories of some of history’s greatest art heists. This lecture will review some of the most significant art theft in the last century and a half, while also questioning and discussing how the legitimate art market has managed to pique the interest of so many criminals. Mallory Mortillaro has ten years of teaching experience, and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. This program will be held over Zoom. Please visit our website to register and receive the meeting link.
Friday, June 23 from 3:00 to 4:15 pm
*registration required
Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! 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. Registration is required and opens one month before the program. Please register for each child attending. Visit our website to register for a time slot.
Family Trivia - Share Your Patriotism!
Tuesday, June 27 at 5:00 pm
In anticipation of July 4th, join us for a star-spangled trivia event on the BFL lawn! From patriotic songs to famous Americans this trivia game has something for people of all ages, so gather your family and friends and join in the fun. Bring a blanket and some snacks and get comfy on the lawn. (If the weather is rainy, we will move this program inside.) The top two teams will receive prizes! Please visit our website to register (walk-ins are okay, too).
Wednesday, June 28 at 10:30 am
Play and cuddle with some curious and friendly baby goats outside on the library lawn! The Farmer’s Helpers program from Chip-in Farm will be bringing their goats to the BFL for a visit. All ages are welcome. Please note that participants may be required to wait in line, as the number of people interacting with the goats at a time will be limited for the animals’ comfort and safety. We’ll provide a simple craft and some farm-themed books to browse while waiting.
Nancy Horan in Conversation with Therese Fowler (Virtual)
Wednesday, June 28 at 7:00 pm on Zoom
Join Nancy Horan and Therese Fowler as they discuss Nancy Horan's new book The House of Lincoln, a sweeping historical novel which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s ascendance from rumpled lawyer to U.S. president to the Great Emancipator through the eyes of a young asylum-seeker who arrives in Lincoln’s home of Springfield from Madeira, Portugal. Nancy Horan’s previous books include the million-copy bestseller Loving Frank and Under the Wide and Starry Sky. Therese Anne Fowler is the New York Times bestselling author of It All Comes Down To This, A Good Neighborhood, A Well-Behaved Woman , and Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald. This program will be held over Zoom. Please click here to register and receive the Zoom link.
Museum Passes
The BFL is happy to offer our patrons free or reduced-price passes for a selection of great local organizations! Visit our website to learn more.
Visit our website or click below to learn more about our book clubs. Copies of book club titles are set aside at Bacon Free Library, and often also available to borrow digitally. Pick up a copy today so you're ready for the next meeting. New members always welcome!
Nonfiction Book Club
Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 am
West with the Night by Beryl Markham
Tuesday Book Club
Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 pm
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Mystery Book Club
Thursday, July 6 at 1:00 pm
The Midcoast by Adam White
History Book Club
Thursday, July 20 at 11:00 am
How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith
Monday, June 26 @ 4:00 pm on Zoom
Cinephiles, join us for our film series! Watch a movie at home and then join Film History & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion on the last Monday of the month. Join us this month for a discussion of Orson Welles's Citizen Kane, available to request through the Minuteman Network. Please visit our website to learn more and email [email protected] to register for the Zoom meeting.
Around the web...
Here are some online materials we've seen recently:
- Honoring D-Day with someone who was there
- How to celebrate Pride Month in Massachusetts
- Solving a mystery at Logan Airport
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Digital Resources
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- Minuteman Library Network databases
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