• Goats & Giggles at Bacon Free Library

    Play and cuddle with some curious and friendly baby goats outside on the Bacon Free Library lawn on July 14 (11am-noon) with the Farmer’s Helpers program. All ages are welcome. 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 […]

  • Read to a Dog at Bacon Free Library

    Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog at Bacon Free Library in South Natick on Eliot Street. This program will be held at the Morse Institute Library this month. Children ages 5 and up can sign up for a 15 minute reading session with Sophie, a gentle […]

  • Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio at Bacon Free Library

    Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library (58 Eliot St.). Bring your own supplies and equipment, with Barbara on hand to offer suggestions. This program is for adults only. Please register online. Ask about Advertising on Natick Report. Subscribe to our Natick Report daily email

  • Stacey Peasley Concert at Bacon Free Library

    Join us for a family concert on Aug. 5 from 5:30-6:30pm with Stacey Peasley. This concert will be outdoors on the Bacon Free Library lawn, so bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. If it rains, the show will be indoors at the Morse Institute Library. Ask about Advertising on Natick Report. Subscribe to our Natick Report daily […]

  • Jammin With You at Bacon Free Library

    Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun on Aug. 8, 10:30-11am. 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 […]

  • Free concert: Knock on Wood to rock out at Morse Library

    Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, also known as Knock on Wood, are anything but a typical folk combo, performing funny original songs (suitable for all ages) as well as well-known rock covers. Their repertoire includes everything from Tom Petty to Buffalo Springfield to the Stray Cats. Knock on Wood will be playing a free concert […]

  • Through My Eyes: Sounds of the Americas – Live at Morse Institute Library, Natick

    Mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora invites the community to experience "Through My Eyes: Sounds of the Americas" at the Morse Institute Library in Natick on Friday, September 12 at 3pm. This program is supported by the Natick Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Mass Cultural Council. The program brings to light the rich classical repertoire […]

  • Friends of the Morse Institute Library Fall Book, Bake and Music Sale

    Saturday, September 27, 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Lebowitz Hall, Morse Institute Library, 14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760 Mark your calendar for the Friends of the Morse Institute Library’s two-day book, bake, and music sale on Saturday, September 27 (8:30-4:30) and Sunday, September 28 (12:00-3:00). You’ll find a wide selection of well-sorted books on the […]

  • Friends of the Morse Institute Library Fall Book, Bake and Music Sale

    Saturday, September 28, 12-3 PM Lebowitz Hall, Morse Institute Library, 14 E Central St, Natick, MA, 01760 Mark your calendar for the Friends of the Morse Institute Library’s two-day book, bake, and music sale on Saturday, September 27 (8:30-4:30) and Sunday, September 28 (12:00-3:00). You’ll find a wide selection of well-sorted books on the lower […]

  • Gateway Camera Club: Meet-the-Artist Reception at Morse Institute Library

    Gateway Camera Club's photo exhibit of about 40 prints is displayed at the Lebowitz Meeting Hall of the Morse Institute Library during January and February. A meet-the-artist reception is being held on Jan. 17, 2-4pm. Photo Credit: Frank Schimmoller Please support your local news source with a tax-deductible donation by scanning the QR code or by clicking on it.

  • Natick Art Association Artist Talk: John Holz

    Natick Art Association artist talk with John Holz at Morse Institute Library, 14 E. Central St., on Jan. 21, 3pm. John Holz's designs are typically inspired by either nature or geometry, but refined by the application of engineering to the initial concept. This results in thinking about how to execute the design efficiently as part […]

  • Talk and opening reception: Story Telling Through Street Signs & Fashion

    “Story Telling Through Street Signs & Fashion," presented By Photographer Chelsea Bradway & Fashion Stylist Brooke Kanal Morse Institute Library Opening Reception: Thursday, February 5th, 5-7pm Morse Room; Free and Open to the public This photography series uses everyday street signs and fashion to explore themes of voice, autonomy, and societal expectations. Perhaps the “DETOUR” […]