Wayland Free Public Library Events – Week of Dec. 5
ADULT SERVICES
Author Talk: Geraldine Brooks and Horse
Join us for an exciting virtual chat with the highly-acclaimed and award winning novelist, Geraldine Brooks, in conversation about her most recent New York Times-bestselling novel, Horse. Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism. Register. Tuesday, December 6 at 7 p.m.
Great Presenters: Prof. David Hackett Fischer
In his latest book, African Founders: How Enslaved People Expanded American Ideals, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Hackett Fischer explores the ways enslaved people from different regions of Africa interacted with colonists of European origins to shape our country, producing a new, distinctly American culture. Register to attend in person or virtually. Tuesday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m.
She’s On the Case: Author Talk by Three Great Female Mystery Writers
Hank Philippi Ryan has written 13 bestselling mysteries, receiving numerous awards. Sulari Gentill is a USA Today-bestselling author who has captivated readers and librarians with her mystery-within-a-mystery, The Woman in the Library. Eva Jurczyk is a debut novelist and Toronto librarian. Register for the Zoom link. Thursday, December 8 at 7 p.m.
Author Talk: Fredrik Backman and The Winners
Bestselling author Backman (A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry) comes online for a discussion of the final entry in his Beartown series about a small town obsessed with the local junior hockey team. Register. Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m.
Author Talk: Janis Daly and The Unmarked Path
In 1897 Philadelphia, after witnessing her aunt’s suicide, Eliza Edwards vows to find ways to help and heal. Rejecting her mother’s wishes for her society debut, Eliza enters medical college at a time when only five percent of doctors are female. Rich in historical detail, Janis Daley Robinson’s new novel was inspired by her discovery that her great-great-grandfather was a founder of the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. Register to attend in person or virtually. Tuesday, December 13 at 7 p.m.
New Tutors Trained in Wayland Library’s ESOL Program
Immigrants in our area who want to improve their English now have greater opportunities. Three generous and enthusiastic Wayland residents are now certified to be tutors of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages): Chris German, Ana Signorovitch, and Lisa Vrigian. They’ll work one-to-one with learners from various countries, remotely or in person. Tutors do not need to know another language, nor do they need to know every detail of English grammar. For more information, contact Ginny Steel at 781-541-4919 or at virginia@thesteels.com
YOUTH SERVICES
FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS
Indoor Storytime with Ms. Leslie
Join Ms. Leslie indoors for storytime! For babies through preschool age children, with caregivers. Please register. Tuesdays, December 6, December 13, and December 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Indoor Storytime with Ms. Pam
Join Ms. Pam for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. Please register. Thursdays, December 8 and December 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Sing, Move, and Story!
Jodi Levin from Family ACCESS Community Connections will lead children in songs and movement, and will share a story! We will meet outside on the green lawn, weather permitting. Please register HERE. Wednesday, December 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Storytime with Obie the Dog
Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Obie, a beautiful Samoyed. Obie will be accompanied with his owner Helen. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 3 and up, with an adult. Please register HERE. Thursday, December 15, at 10:30 am.
Spanish Storytime
Join Senora Smith for Spanish Storytime! We will read a cozy story followed by a simple craft, sing a song or two, and even learn some Spanish words. Liliana Smith is the Coordinator of the Spanish Immersion Program in the Wayland Public Schools. For ages 3 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE. Saturday, December 17, at 10:30 a.m.
FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.
Lego Club
Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Knights and Castles. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE. Wednesday, December 7, at 3:30 p.m.
3D Design Workshop: Sliding Lid Box
Using Tinkercad, participants will design their own working sliding lid box. Some experience with Tinkercad is recommended but not required. Objects will be printed after the workshop, and will be free. Parents are welcome to attend. Please register HERE. Thursday, December 8, at 5:00 p.m. Questions? Contact Tyler Kenney at tkenney@minlib.net
Measuring up: How Long?
Join Ms. Stephanie for stories, crafts and games all about measuring and distance. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, December 14, at 3:30 p.m.
4th/5th Grade Book Club
This month we will be discussing Wildoak by C.C. Harrington. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Questions or to get a copy of the book, please email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net. For 4th and 5th graders. Please register HERE. Wednesday, December 14, at 7:00 p.m.
Winter Solstice and Holiday Crafts
Join Ms. Pam to make crafts that celebrate the winter solstice and winter holidays.
We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, December 21, at 3:30 p.m.
Family Game Day
Drop in for an afternoon of board games and card games. Play a favorite or let us teach you how to play a new game! We will also have cooperative games. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Thursday, December 29, at 3:00 p.m.
FOR TEENS
Switch Tournament
Teens are invited to compete in our Mario Kart & Smash Bros. Switch Tournament. There will be prizes! For teens in grades 6 and up. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. Please register HERE. Friday, December 9, at 4:00 p.m.
Magic the Gathering for Teens
Teens! Play Magic the Gathering with your friends! Bring your own Magic Cards or use ours. Experienced players and newbies welcome. For teens in grades 6 and up. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register HERE. Friday, December 16, at 4:30 p.m.
FOR ALL AGES
Jazzy Holiday Concert with Thomas Meunier and Cindy Lou
Come to the library for some holiday cheer! Local musicians Thomas Meunier and Cindy Lou will perform a Jazzy Holiday Concert for all ages. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Wayland Library. We will meet in the Rotunda. Sunday, December 4, at 3:00 p.m. This event is a part of the Wayland Community Holiday Open House.
