Bacon Free Library Weekly Newsletter -October 23, 2023

Schools and Libraries

October 25, 2023

The Friends of the BFL support us in many ways. They help fund our many diverse programs for all ages and also provide us with beautiful planters that enhance our lovely building and grounds. A big thank you to them for all that they do.

New Art Exhibit: Elizabeth Cohen

On display at BFL through December 13

Stop by Bacon Free Library beginning October 20 to view the work of Elizabeth Cohen. Elizabeth is an artist in the Boston area, creating wheel-thrown and altered functional and sculptural work in porcelain, as well as mixed media with natural material such as wasp nest, mushroom spores and mulberry paper. She holds a B.A. in English from Tufts University and a M.A. T. from Simmons College.
Join us for an Art Reception celebrating Elizabeth's exhibit on Tuesday, November 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Bacon Free Library.

Story Time

Mondays & 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. Please note: if the weather is wet or below 55 degrees, we’ll move this story time indoors.

Hands On Nature: Nature's Real Vampires

Monday, October 23 at 4:00 pm

Just in time for Halloween, come learn about bats and other real-life spooky creatures, then make a fun craft to bring home. This program is presented by Hands on Nature and is recommended for ages 4 and up. Please visit our website to register.

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 pm hybrid

Join us in person or on Zoom to discuss The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson. Copies available at the library, or borrow digitally. Please email [email protected] to register.

Baby Time

Wednesdays 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.

Preschool Pumpkin Party

Friday, October 27 at 10:30 am

Join us for some messy fall fun! We’ll have a variety of craft stations, sensory bins, and fine motor activities, all involving pumpkins. Recommended for ages 1-5 with a caregiver. Wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! This program will be outdoors, weather permitting. Due to limited supplies, registration is required. Please visit our website to register for each child attending.

Nonfiction Book Club

Saturday, October 28 at 10:00 am hybrid

Join us in person or on Zoom to discuss White Hot Hate by Dick Lehr. Copies available at the library. Please visit our website to register.

Morse Institute Library programs:

Check out what's happening at the Morse this week:
Monday, October 23: Play Nights
Friday, October 27: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating
Friday, October 27: New England Birds of Prey
Sunday, October 29: Virtual - Haunted Experiences

New Nonfiction Books

Click here to check out the newest nonfiction books in our collection!

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.

Jammin With You

Friday, November 3 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. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home. During the colder months, this program is held indoors and registration is required due to space limitations. Please visit our website to register starting one month before the program. If we do have warmer weather (at least 55 degrees) on this date, we will move the program outdoors and all are welcome. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank.

Read to a Dog

Saturday, November 4, 10:00 to 11:15 am
*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 visit our website to register for each child attending.

Virtual: An Introduction to Guastavino Architecture

Tuesday, November 7 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

The Boston Public Library, Biltmore Estate, Carnegie Library, and more: magnificent structures designed and/or built by Rafael Guastavino or using the Guastavino Technique. In this program, Rena Henderson, board member of the Guastavino Alliance, will speak about this prolific Spanish architect, his enduring technique, and the stunning buildings that display his style. This program will be held online via Zoom; please register to receive the Zoom meeting details. We thank the Clinton Public Library for their collaboration on this program.

Join One Of Our Book Clubs!

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!

Mystery Book Club
Thursday, November 2 at 1:00 pm
More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez

History Book Club
Thursday, November 9 at 11:00 am
First Friends by Gary Ginsberg

Environmental Book Club
Tuesday, November 21 at 7:00 pm
Planta Sapiens by Paco Calvo

Cinéphile Mondays

Monday, October 30 at 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 Julie Dash's Daughters of the Dust, available on Kanopy. 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:

- The Town of Natick is looking for your feedback on a new town logo

- Remembering Louise Glück

- Celebrate the Concord Festival of Authors through October 30

- Must be the season of the witch

- How Barnes & Noble is reinventing itself

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