Library Hours

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

Note: the BFL is closed on Saturdays during the summer.

Curbside pickup is available during all open hours

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

Children’s Programs

Outside Story Times (if rainy, we move inside): Every Monday and Tuesday @ 10 am: We’ll feature a combination of stories for listening and songs for singing & dancing.

Messy Play Time - Weds, Aug 2nd & 16th @ 10:30 am: Join us outdoors for some messy, creative fun! Explore simple, open-ended projects like making oobleck, experimenting with baking soda and vinegar, or finger painting with shaving cream. Geared toward ages 1-6 with adult supervision. Remember to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy! If it rains, we’ll offer a less-messy craft indoors and save the messy projects for another day.

Fridays @ 10am - Baby Time (indoors): Join us for a cozy story time filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Geared toward infants and young toddlers with their grownups. 

Dog Tales Story Time - Monday, Aug 7th @ 10am. Join us for dog-approved stories and a chance to pet a calm, sweet, and soft therapy dog.

Mindfulness for Kids - Tues, Aug 8th @ 4pm: Families will create mindful moments together at this outdoor workshop with Traci McCubbin from The Mindful Squirrel. This program is geared toward children ages 4-10 with a parent/caregiver. Registration is required.

Jammin with You - Weds, Aug 9th & 23rd @ 10:30am: Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared for 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 your way all the way home.  

Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together! -- Tues, Aug 1st @ 5pm: Science and stories collide in this interactive STEM program presented by Talewise! Two unlikely heroes must learn to work together to stop a super-polluting mastermind. Throughout the story, you’ll help the performer conduct science experiments about air pressure, the laws of motion, chemical reactions, and much more!  Recommended for ages 3-11. Weather permitting, this program will take place outdoors on the library lawn, so bring a blanket or chair.

Read to a Dog - Friday, August 25th, 3-4:15pm: Kids build confidence and practice 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.

All Ages Programs

Stacey Peasley Concert - Tues, August 22nd @ 5:30pm: Let’s celebrate summer reading 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.  If it rains, the show will be indoors at the Morse Institute Library.

Photography display: portraits of farm animals by local artist Judy Brown: on display at the BFL from July 27th through September 6th

Adult Programs

Our Band, award-winning music - Tues, Aug 15th @ 5:30pm: Grab a blanket or chair and some snacks and join us on the lawn for Our Band which will win your heart. Sasha Papernik and Justin Poindexter bring their award-winning songwriting and bold interpretations to a rich Americana soundscape. 

Adult Book & Film Clubs - registration required for all clubs

Mystery Book Club - first Thursday of the month @ 1pm on Zoom

Aug 3rd: The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

History Book Club - second Thursday of the month @ 11am on Zoom

Aug 10th: Beautiful Country: a memoir by Qian Julie Wang

Nonfiction Book Club - fourth Saturday of the month @ 10am, on Zoom

Aug 26th: The Address Book: what street addresses reveal about identity, race, wealth, and power by Deirdre Mask

Tuesday Night Book Club - fourth Tuesday of the month @ 6:30pm, both Zoom & in person

Aug 22nd: Violeta by Isabel Allende

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.