Bacon Free Library Weekly Newsletter - December 25, 2023

Schools and Libraries

December 26, 2023

From: Bacon Free Library

An update from Bacon Free Library

Holiday Hours

Bacon Free Library will be closed on Monday, January 1. Happy holidays!

Story Time

Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Join us for some stories, songs, and rhymes. All ages are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

Winter Drop-in Craft

Tuesday, December 26, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Stop by to make a simple, winter-themed craft with cotton balls, foam stickers, crayons, and more. Geared toward ages 0-5, but all are welcome.

Button Making

Tuesday, December 26, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Stop by anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 pm to create your own cool button using our button maker! You can draw your own design or use a page from a discarded book or magazine. Geared toward ages 5 and up, but all are welcome.

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.

Build a Fort at the Library!

Wednesday, December 27, 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Bring a few blankets and pillows from home and combine them with our tables and chairs to build a cozy fort in the library! Then you can spend the afternoon reading in your fort and doing a fun scavenger hunt and other activities. All ages are welcome, with adult supervision.

New Nonfiction Books

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

Visit Our Blog

Looking for some good old movies to enjoy while relaxing by the fire this winter? Check out the movie reviews in our blog to get some ideas. Don't forget the popcorn!

Art Exhibit: Ryan Black

On display until February 7

Stop by Bacon Free Library to view the work of Ryan Black. Artist Ryan Black works out of his South Natick-based studio. His art features representational oil paintings along with some printmaking and drawing. While Ryan’s work portrays a range of subjects, recently he is most associated with his atmospheric cityscapes, mainly featuring Boston. Visit our website and Ryan's website to learn more.

Oldtown Calendars For Sale

2024 Oldtown Calendars are here! Started by The Eliot Church, proceeds from Oldtown Calendars benefit many local organizations, including Bacon Free Library. Calendars are $20 each, available for purchase at the library with cash or check.

Museum Passes

The BFL and the Morse have joined forces to provide easy access to reserve museum passes from both libraries on one page. Plan your next weekend adventure! Visit our website to learn more.

Jammin With You - Pajama Party!

Friday, January 5 at 10:30 am

Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This session will be a PAJAMA PARTY, so feel free to wear some comfy jammies and bring a favorite stuffed animal!
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.

Read to a Dog

Saturday, January 6, 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.

Dog Tales Story Time

Monday, January 8 at 10:00 am

Muri and her human Cheryl will be visiting the BFL for a fun and furry story time! Join us for dog-approved stories and a chance to pet this calm, sweet, and soft therapy dog.

Sourdough Starter Workshop

Tuesday, January 9 at 4:30 pm

Join us at the Bacon Free Library for a presentation by Sourdough Brandon on how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter with this free sourdough starter workshop! Leave with a piece of Brandon’s sourdough starter. Please visit our website to register to reserve your seat at this special presentation.

Virtual: Mass Audubon's The Nature of Winter with Doug Lowry

Tuesday, January 16 at 5:30 pm on Zoom

The nature of Massachusetts is filled with seasonal mysteries waiting to be uncovered. This online program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of nature in winter, and provide ideas and resources for observing, appreciating, and supporting wildlife near home this winter. Doug Lowry is the Senior Teacher/Naturalist for Mass Audubon’s South East Region, Senior Field Instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School, and a Master Educator for the Leave No Trace program. Please visit our website to register and receive the program link.

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, January 4 at 1:00 pm
Open Season by C.J. Box

History Book Club
Thursday, January 11 at 11:00 am
Countdown 1945 by Chris Wallace

Environmental Book Club
Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 pm
The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Elkof

Tuesday Book Club
Tuesday, January 23 at 6:30 pm
The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

Nonfiction Book Club
Saturday, January 27 at 10:00 am
Boom Town by Sam Anderson

Cinéphile Mondays

Monday, January 29 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, film TBA. 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:

- A classic film about the power of second chances

- Read about "My Jewish Charlie Brown Christmas"

- Looking for a good read? Check out the Boston Globe's best books of 2023

- Looking for a bad read? Check out the year's "most scathing" book reviews

- A house in Topsfield lights up the neighborhood

- Toys in libraries

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