Wayland Free Public Library Events – Week of Jan. 16
ADULT SERVICES
Author Talk: De-Clutter with Dana K. White
In this deep-dive webinar, the author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life will share actionable mindset shifts that will free you to make fast decluttering progress using minimal emotional energy. In addition, she’ll offer sustainable ideas to simplify and manage your home, and will teach you how to make great progress with minimal effort in every room. Register. Tuesday, January 17 at 2 p.m.
Volunteering with World Central Kitchen in Poland
When his wife urged him to “do something rather than get frustrated” about world events, software engineer Rich Comeau joined a team of volunteers at World Central Kitchen in Przymsl, Poland, which started feeding refugees the day after Ukraine was invaded. Rich will talk about the work that produced 10,000 hot meals and 5,000 sandwiches a day, as well as the team’s many efforts outside the kitchen to aid the Ukrainians. In person and online. Register. Co-sponsored by the Wayland Human Rights Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Tuesday, January 17 at 7 p.m.
Cook-Along with Liz Barbour: Artisan Bread
This is truly the easiest bread you will ever bake–even if you’ve never baked bread before! In this online, hands-on class, chef and cooking instructor Liz Barbour will focus on the “Master Recipe” from the best-selling cookbook Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. You make the dough once and then bake a fresh loaf whenever the mood strikes you, with only five minutes of effort. Register. Wednesday, January 18 at 7 p.m.
Great Presenters: Steve Robb—Painting with Words and Music
Using his own compositions, Steve kicks off our in-person, 2023 series by describing the process of creating new songs, including overcoming blocks, revising, and song structures. Steve was a founding member of the bands Mid-Life Crisis, Working Still, and Cabin Fever, and started the (in)famous Open Mic at the Dudley Chateau. Register. Tuesday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Ukulele for Adults with Julie Stepanek
6 p.m. lesson: Julie will teach you the fundamentals. No experience necessary. 7 p.m. playalong: You bring the C, Am, F, and G chords (which you mastered in the previous hour). The music and non-judgmental camaraderie will be provided. Both parts: ukuleles provided or bring your own. Ages 13+. In person. Wednesday, January 25.
Libby on your Kindle Fire
Up to now, the Libby ebook app has been difficult if not impossible to use on your Kindle Fire. But thanks to a colleague at the Athol Library, we now have excellent instructions on how to “sideload” it with a helper app. Now you can enjoy the easy searching and helpful features that have made Libby so popular. Just ask for instructions at the Reference Desk, or send an email to info@waylandlibrary.org.
YOUTH SERVICES
FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS
Babytime with Ms. Carly
This lapsit storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, gentle tickles, bounces, and body-awareness. Best for babies birth to 18 months. Please register. Tuesdays, January 17, January 24, and January 31 at 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Stem with Ms. Leslie
Join Ms. Leslie to explore different types of Chemical Reactions through messy play, and take home projects. For ages 2-4 years, with caregiver. Registration required. Wednesday, January 25.
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, January 19, and January 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Sing, Move, Story!
Jodi Levin from Family ACCESS Community Connections will lead children in songs and movement, and will share a story! We will meet in the Children’s Room. For ages 0-3. Please register HERE. Wednesday, January 25, at 9:30 a.m.
FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.
Build It! Ball Runs
Children will build their own ball runs with blocks and recycled materials. We will use marbles and ping pong balls for the runs. There will be prizes! For ages 4 and up. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. Please register HERE. Wednesday, January 18 at 3:30 p.m.
3D Design Workshop: Sliding Box
Participants will design their own working sliding lid box using Tinkercad.com. Objects will be printed after the workshop, and will be free. For ages 8 and up, adults and parents welcome. Please register HERE. Thursday, January 19 at 5:00 p.m.
Learn Ukulele for Kids
Come try the ukulele with musician and educator Julie Stepanek. She’ll show you how to hold and strum and even how to play a few songs. Ukuleles provided. For ages 5 and up, with caregiver. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. Please register HERE. Wednesday, January 25, at 3:30 p.m.
Sophisticated Stories: Book Club for Grades 2 and Up
You are never too old for picturebooks! Ms. Janet will lead this book club that features sophisticated funny books. There will be a special surprise guest, and a craft. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For children in grades 2 and up. Please register HERE. January 26 at 4:00 p.m.
Wayland Lunar New Year Celebration at the Wayland High School
Welcome in the Year of the Rabbit at the Wayland Lunar New Year Celebration! There will be performances, activities, and food. Co-sponsored by the Wayland Chinese American Association, Arts Wayland, Wayland Public Library, and the Wayland Cultural Council. For more information and for tickets, go to http://www.artswayland.com. Saturday, January 28, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
FOR TEENS
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. Friday, January 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Boba Tea Keychain Craft for Teens
Stop by the Teen Loft and mix up your own bubble tea to-go with this boba keychain craft. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Thursday, January 26, at 4:00 p.m.
