Wayland Free Public Library Events – Week of Jan. 23
ADULT SERVICES
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.
What If? 2 with Randall Munroe
What would happen if you rode a helicopter blade, built a billion-story building, made a lava lamp out of lava, or jumped on a geyser as it erupted? Randall Munroe is back with more serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions. After studying physics in college, Munroe got a job building robots for NASA. Now he draws comics and has been nominated for a Hugo Award three times. He also has an asteroid named after him. Register for the webinar. Tuesday, January 31 at 2 p.m.
Library Anniversary Photo Project
As part of the Library’s 175th anniversary celebration in March, we’d like to display photos from community members taken at the library. They could be pictures from book groups or library programs, children’s events, or of friends or family members reading or browsing. Send them to abrahams@brandeis.edu with the subject line “Library Memories.” If they’re physical prints, you can scan them at the library. When sending, please include the names of people in the photo (if you feel comfortable), the event, and the approximate year the photo was taken. These photos may end up in the library archives for historical purposes.
Sign Up for ESOL Tutor Training
It doesn’t matter if you don’t speak a foreign language or have never taught before. Once you complete the Library-sponsored training course, you’re ready for what could be a wonderfully rewarding relationship. The course for this winter/spring will be on Zoom, from 9:15-12:15 a.m. on five consecutive Mondays starting February 27. The training is free, though it requires a $40 textbook. For more information or to enroll, contact Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or virginia@thesteels.com.
Database of the Month: LinkedIn Learning
Even if you didn’t use Lynda, the earlier version, now’s the time to acquaint yourself with this terrific resource. LinkedIn Learning comprises hundreds of video tutorials that can help anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills. Sharpen your tools for the job market or job performance. Just log in with your Wayland library card, and start tapping your potential.
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. 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 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. Thursday, 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.
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, February 9, at 10:30 am.
FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.
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.
Lego Club
Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos. This month’s theme: Winter Wonderland. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE. Wednesday, February 1, at 3:30 p.m.
Friendship Bracelet Workshop
Join us for a bracelet making workshop! Tweens will craft woven friendship bracelets out of string and beads. This program will be led by a Wayland High School student Aimee Smith. For grades 4-6. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. Please register HERE. Wednesday, February 8, at 4 p.m.
Chinese Painting Class for Kids
Children will paint bamboo and birds with Chinese brushes and watercolors. The workshop will be led by Wayland High School senior Gina Wang. All supplies provided. For ages 7 and up. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. Please register HERE. February 11 at 2:00 p.m.
4th/5th Grade Book Club
This month we will be discussing Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder. 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, February 15, at 7:00 p.m.
FOR TEENS
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.
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, January 27, at 4:30 p.m.
