Wayland Free Public Library Events – Week of Oct. 9, 2023
ADULT SERVICES
Welcome Reception for Our New Director
Come and meet our new Director, Chris Lindquist (the first man to hold the job since 1885). It’ll be a gala affair, with cake and other refreshments, live music, a craft table for kids, and (brief) remarks. And if you miss Chris on this occasion, pop by any Thursday morning during his shift at the Reference Desk. Sunday, October 15 at 2 p.m.
Virtual Author Talk: Rick Steves
Travel maven Rick Steves, author of bestselling guidebooks and TV and radio host, will teach you the secrets of safe, smart, inexpensive travel — low on stress and high on fun. Register for the Zoom link. Tuesday, October 10 at 4 p.m.
Author Talk: Lost Souls of Leningrad with Suzanne Parry
From the tyranny of Stalin through the desperate days of WWII, this is a story of survival, duty, and love. A former European security specialist, author Suzanne Parry writes historical fiction about the Soviet Union. Live and online. Register. Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m.
Aurelia’s Garden
Aurelia’s Garden is a community of dedicated volunteers growing nutritious organic produce for donation to people in need in the MetroWest region. They farm on a few acres of privately owned land in Wayland, currently protected for agricultural use. President and founder Hannah Traggis and founding member Loring Schwarz talk about their mission. In person and online. Register. Wednesday, October 11 at 7 p.m.
The History of Sarees
Wayland resident Bakul Wadgaonkar will present the heritage of Indian textiles, especially of the saree (sometimes spelled sari). In addition to sharing the history, styles, various patterns and weaves, and intercultural influences on sarees, Bakul will demonstrate saree draping. You’ll also have a chance to try one on. Register. Tuesday, October 17 at 7 p.m.
Virtual Author Talk: Ruth Ware and Zero Days
The bestselling author of The It Girl and The Woman in Cabin 10 reads from and discusses her latest adrenaline-fueled thriller. Register. Wednesday, October 18 at 2 p.m.
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 class will meet on five consecutive Wednesdays, 6:00–9:00 p.m., starting October 18. The first four class sessions will meet via Zoom, the last one in person, at the Wayland Library. 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.
Take the Case
Our display case in the lower foyer, outside the Children’s Room, is available for the next several months. Maybe it’s time you showed the world your collection of snuff boxes. Or the World War II memorabilia your grandfather left behind. Or there’s a fascinating historical figure whose story you think needs to be told. If you’d like to discuss an exhibit or display, drop us a line at info@waylandlibrary.org.
BOOK GROUPS
All books available at the library. No registration needed.
Noon
The Need by Helen Phillips. Contact amoore@minlib.net for more information.
Friday, October 13.
Cookbook Club
Join us as we share dishes from Julia Child’s classic, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Contact dwinn@minlib.net for more information. Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Dystopian / Sci-Fi
Finder by Suzanne Palmer. Contact ekatz@minlib.net for more information and the Zoom link. Thursday, October 19 at 7 p.m.
YOUTH SERVICES
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
Kids and Teens are invited to participate in our annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Register for a library pumpkin or use your own to compete for Best Decorated or Best Carved in your age group. Contestants will submit pictures of their creations by 10/23, then voting will take place online. Pumpkins generously donated by Stop and Shop. Click HERE for more details.
FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS
Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies and toddlers, with caregiver.
Weather permitting, we will meet outdoors on the green lawn. Please register. Tuesdays, October 10, October 17, October 24, and October 31 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. We will meet in the Children’s Room. Please register. Thursdays, October 12, October 19, and October 26 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! For ages 0-3. Please register HERE. Wednesday, October 18, at 9:30 a.m.
Movement with Little Beats
Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of music, movement, and fun! For ages 1-5, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Friday, October 20, at 10:30 a.m.
Music, Story, Fun! with Ms. Janet
Join Ms. Janet for a musical storytime. She’ll bring her ukulele, rainbow bells, and puppets! We will meet in the Children’s Room. For ages birth through age 4, with caregivers. Please register HERE. Friday, October 27, at 10:30 a.m.
FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN
Creepy Tales Crafts
Have you ever been scared of your underwear? Or had a sinister vegetable sneak up on you? Jasper Rabbit has! Join us as we read about Jasper Rabbit’s eerie encounters and make some CREEPY crafts inspired by his stories. For kids ages 5 and up, with their caregivers. Please register HERE. Wednesday, October 11, at 3:30 p.m.
Bats! Story and Craft Time
We will read stories about bats and design and build bat houses. For ages 5 and up. Please register HERE. Wednesday, October 18, at 3:30 p.m.
4th/5th Grade Book Club
This month we will be discussing Stuntboy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds. 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, October 18, at 7:00 p.m.
Spooktacular Storytime
Join Ms. Carly for some semi spooky stories and not-so-scary songs and rhymes. Crafts to follow! Best for babies to age 5, with caregiver. We will meet in the Children’s Room. Please register HERE. Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m
Fall Shapes Mobile with Ms. Elise
Join Ms. Elise to make a beautiful fall mobile! Children will choose from leaves, apples, or pumpkin cut-out shapes, decorate them with paint, watercolors and tissue paper, and suspend the decorated shapes from a wooden branch. For ages 5 and up, with caregiver. Weather permitting, we will meet outside. Please register HERE. Wednesday, October 25, 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! For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE. Thursday, October 26, at 4:00 p.m.
FOR TEENS
Teen Craft: Spooky Luminaries
Teens! Come make some spooky décor to light up the dark nights. All supplies, including battery operated candles, will be provided. For teens in grades 6 and up. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register HERE. Thursday, October 19, at 4:00 p.m.
