Wayland Free Public Library Events – Week of March 20, 2023
ADULT SERVICES
Virtual Author Talk: Chef Jernard Wells and Southern Inspired
After growing up in Mississippi, Jernard Wells brought the familiar dishes and bold flavors of the African-American tradition with him on his culinary journey to become a chef, restaurateur, and TV host. His newest cookbook shares 100 recipes that are approachable for both beginners and more experienced cooks. Register for the webinar. Tuesday, March 21 at 4 p.m.
Interrupting School-Based Microaggressions to Help Our Kids
Microaggressions are slights or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, made on the basis of the recipient’s marginalized group status (e.g. income, race, gender, disability, etc.). They can be exhibited by students or adults in a school, making learning difficult. Dr. Eden-Renee Hays, PhD, a Wayland parent, DEI expert, and owner of Pluralism Solutions, LLC, will lead an interactive dialogue on the subject. Presented in partnership with One Wayland. Contact dovieking@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m.
Palmistry
Diane DiPietro will cover some history of the origins and various uses for palmistry over many centuries. She will also give a brief description of the major lines on our hands and what they mean. Note: there will be no palm readings at this event. Register to attend either in person or remotely. Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
Virtual Author Talk: Pam Jenoff and Code Name Sapphire
The New York Times-bestselling author returns with another riveting tale set during WWII, about a woman who must rescue her cousin’s family from a train bound for Auschwitz. Register for the webinar. Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
Author Talk: Beginning to End the Climate Crisis with Alexander Repenning
In this book, Repenning and co-author Luisa Neubauer weave in personal accounts of their evolution as climate activists with a thorough analysis of how climate change affects their generation, and what every one of us can and must do about it. Repenning will be joined by translator and Brandeis professor Sabine von Mering. Register. Friday, March 31 at 3 p.m.
Dystopian / Sci-Fi Book Group
A Psalm for the Wild-Built and A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, two novellas by Becky Chambers. Contact ekatz@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m.
We Have Tax Forms
Specifically, 1040 and 1040-SR forms and instructions, and Massachusetts Form 1. Get them while they last.
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, March 21 and March 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Stem with Ms. Leslie
Join Ms. Leslie for some fun, hands-on science activities. This month we are exploring magnets. Registration required. For ages 2-4 years with a caregiver. Wednesday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m.
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, March 23 and March 30 at 10:30 a.m.
FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.
4th/5th Grade Book Club
This month we will be discussing The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. 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, March 22, at 7:00 p.m.
Get Crafty with Ms. Pam
Children will explore color and texture while creating their own collage art out of torn paper. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, March 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Sophisticated Stories: Book Club for Grades 2 and up
You are never too old for picture books! Ms. Janet will lead this book club that features fantastically fractured fairy tales. There will also be a craft. For children in grades 2 and up. Please register HERE. Thursday, March 23 at 4:00 p.m.
Dog Man Afternoon
Celebrate the newest Dog Man book! Drop in to create comics, play games, and attempt to foil Petey’s latest scheme by following the clues in a scavenger hunt. For ages 5 and up. Please register HERE. Wednesday, March 29, at 3:30 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. Please register HERE. Friday, March 24, 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. Friday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m.
Comics Making Workshop Series with Jonathan Todd
In this 4-part Comics Making Workshop, tweens will learn how to create and design characters for a graphic novel story, how to develop a story arc, how to turn a true event into a graphic narrative, how to create thumbnail sketches and drawings, as well as how to correct errors. Workshop series led by Jonathan Todd. Registration required. Please register for the series HERE. Meets Tuesdays, March 28, April 11, April 25, and May 9, from 4 to 6 pm. For ages 9 and up. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wayland Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
