Meet the therapy dogs at Bacon Free Library in Natick

July 20, 2021 by Admin Leave a Comment

Calling all dog lovers—come to the Bacon Free Library grounds on Wednesday, July 21, 10am-11am to meet and greet a variety of therapy dogs. Since these dogs have received extensive training to help people in need, they are very smart, mellow, and sweet. They can handle a lot of love from dog lovers of all ages. These pups can also help people who are fearful or unsure of dogs to learn how to safely approach and pet a dog.

DATE: Wednesday, July 21
TIME: 10am-11am
LOCATION: Bacon Free Library, 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA

Bacon Free Library & Morse Institute updates

June 16, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Bacon Free Library is open to the public for browsing with no reservations required. The South Natick location’s popular curbside pickup service will continue to be offered during the library’s open hours.

Bacon Free Library hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am—5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am—7pm
Saturday: 10am—noon for curbside pickups only

The Natick Historical Society office and museum, located in the basement of the Bacon Free Library, remain closed.

Morse Institute updates

Morse Express is open for in-person browsing. In-person visits are limited to 1 hour or less, 1 person per family. Only the Main Floor is open to the public. Public restrooms are available and cleaned daily. Additional information here.

Morse Institute in-person library hours:

Monday – Thursday: 9am-7pm
Friday, Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: Closed

Contactless hold pick-ups are available by appointment only.

Contactless home delivery:

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South Natick Dam Park area, a few spring pics

May 15, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Just hanging around the South Natick Dam Park area on a beautiful spring day.

South Natick Dam Park, 9 Pleasant St. S — One of two millstones at S. Natick Dam park, which date to a former grist mill that operated in South Natick during colonial times. This shot is oriented upriver, toward Dover.

Little Free Library, South Natick Dam Park, 9 Pleasant St. S — Many of the Little Free Library books have been donated by the Bacon Free Library.

The Eliot Church of Natick has its own Little Free Library, making South Natick the area of town with the greatest number of libraries per capita.

Bacon Free Library & Morse Institute updates

May 13, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Bacon Free Library is now open to the public for 30-minute visits by appointment only on Mondays and Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. Reservations and face coverings are required. The South Natick location’s popular curbside pickup service will continue to be offered. Book your visit here.

Bacon Free curbside pickup:

Mon., Wed., Thur., Fri.: 10am-4pm
Tue.: 10am-6pm
Sat.: 10am-noon

Call 508-653-6730 or email bflpickups@gmail.com and wait for confirmation, then head to the library and wait in the designated pickup area.

Contactless home delivery:

The Natick Libraries realize that there are certain circumstances that arise that can limit the ability to get out into the community. Natick residents who are temporarily or permanently confined to their homes due to illness, disability, or any other extenuating circumstance can apply for Home Delivery Services. Staff will determine eligibility. More here.

Morse Institute updates

The Morse Institute Library will open for in-person browsing starting June 1. In-person visits will be limited to 1 hour or less, 1 person per family. Masks will be required, and social distancing standards will be in place.

More details:

Only the main floor will be open to the public. All soft seating has been removed and remaining seating has been spaced for safety.
Staff will not be able to assist with finding materials on the open floor or with public computers.
Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the Library.
Additional self-checkout optionshave been added, including the option to check out using the Minuteman App on a smart device
Per the Board of Health, there will be a limit of 50 people in the Library at any given time. To see if the building is near capacity, view the interactive capacity sensor before you head over to the Library. You can also view this on the screen outside the main entrance and on the digital sign in the foyer.
Public restrooms will be available and cleaned daily; the library cannot guarantee the restrooms are cleaned after every visit.

Additional information here on Morse Institute virtual programming, contactless pick up, delivery service, and more.

Springtime in Natick

April 24, 2021 by Deborah Brown 1 Comment

We’ve been out and about, marveling over the prettiness that is a Natick spring. We feel wrapped in freshness every time we step out the front door.

For more beautiful pictures, check out our Natick Instagram page. We update it several times a week with everything from iconic spots that scream out “Natick!” to unusual sights we come across (trout stocking at Dug Pond, anyone?). Don’t forget to like our Natick Insta account while you’re enjoying the pics. It makes us feel loved.