Wayland Free Public Library Events – Week of Jan. 2
ADULT SERVICES
Author Talk: The Gilded Ones series by Namina Forna
Join us for an action-packed online conversation with this New York Times-bestselling author about the series’ second installment, The Merciless Ones. It’s been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is, but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera–or if she might be its greatest threat. Register. Saturday, January 7 at 2 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 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Mysterious Library Artifact
It’s a big old wooden crate that was improbably tucked away in our historical collection. It’s easily over 100 years old. What was it used for? Why do we have it? Actually, we know the answers to those questions, but if you’d like to ponder them, too, come on in and take a look at it, ensconced in our nifty new display case.
Staff Favorites, 2022
Just some of the books we’ve liked best this past year. Most are in the library, the others we can get for you.
All the Queen’s Men / S. J. Bennett
Alias Grace / Margaret Atwood
All the Seas of the World / Guy Gavriel Kay
The Bone Orchard / Sara Mueller
Booth / Karen Joy Fowler
The Call / Yannick Murphy
Cloud Cuckoo Land / Anthony Doerr
Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden / Zhuqing Li
Eating on the Wild Side / Jo Robinson
The Ghost That Ate Us / Daniel Kraus
Hench / Natalie Zina Walschots
How to Change Your Mind / Michael Pollan
The Huntress / Kate Quinn
Improvement / Joan Silber
In Love / Amy Bloom
The It Girl / Ruth Ware
Leviathan Wakes / James S. A. Corey
The Man Who Died Twice / Richard Osman
Mercury Pictures Presents / Anthony Marra
Mr. Splitfoot / Samantha Hunt
The Nature Fix / Florence Williams
Normal People / Sally Rooney
Ocean State / Stewart O’Nan
The Paris Apartment / Lucy Foley
The Promise / Damon Galgut
Slow Horses / Mick Herron
Small Things Like These / Claire Keegan
Survivor / J. F. Gonzalez
Ten Steps to Nanette / Hannah Gadsby
Things that Grow / Meredith Goldstein
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow / Gabrielle Zevin
Thistlefoot / GennaRose Nethercott
The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy / Megan Bannen
The Uncommon Reader / Alan Bennett
The Violin Conspiracy / Brendan Slocumb
We Ride Upon Sticks / Quan Barry
Welcome to Lagos / Chibundu Onuzo
When Women Were Dragons / Kelly Barnhill
The Wordhord / Hana Videen
Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? / Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
BOOK GROUPS
Cookbook Club
Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen: An Introduction to New African Cuisine by Zoe Adjonyoh. Online only. Contact shogan@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Thursday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Dystopian/Sci-Fi
The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. Online only. Contact ekatz@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Thursday, January 12 at 7 p.m.
Noon
Cousin Bette by Honore de Balzac. In person and online. Contact amoore@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Friday, January 13.
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 3, January 10, 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. You can register for one, two, or all three sessions. January 4, January 11, and January 18.
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 12, January 19, and January 26 at 10:30 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, January 5, 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. Saturday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m.
FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.
Lego Club
Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos. This month’s theme: Space Stations. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE. Wednesday, January 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Pokemon Card Trading Day
Kids are invited to a Pokemon card trading day at the library. Come with cards you are willing to trade! We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE. Wednesday, January 11, at 4:00 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 12 at 4:00 p.m.
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. Please register HERE. Wednesday, January 18 at 2:30 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.
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. Fridays, January 13, and January 27 at 4:30 p.m.
