WAYLAND READS
We are starting to plan the next Wayland Reads—for Spring 2011. Do you know of a great book you think the whole town should read? Give us your title suggestions to consider by placing a slip of paper in the suggestion box in the library or emailing your suggestions to WaylandReads@waylandlibrary.org. Be sure to include the book title, author, and a couple of sentences about why you think your suggestion would make a good Wayland Reads choice.
GENEALOGY PROGRAM
On Saturday, March 20, you can jumpstart your family history research during two lectures offered by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. “Getting Started in Genealogy” will examine key resources and techniques to help anyone begin tracing their family tree. Explanations of record types, organization strategies, and research methods will be included during this lecture. “Best Practices for Online Genealogy” explores the wide variety of Internet resources available to genealogists. The lectures will be given by Rhonda R. McClure, Director of Research Services. Ms. McClure is a nationally recognized professional genealogist and lecturer specializing in New England and celebrity research as well as computerized genealogy. These programs are supported by donations in memory of the late Sally Dewey. Please register online through our event calendar at waylandlibrary.org.
EXHIBITS
This month artist Ken Chasin exhibits his artwork in the foyer, and the Raytheon Room features art by students from the Wayland Public Schools.
GIRL SCOUT EXHIBIT
Our March display focuses on the World Association of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts, the international organization of which U.S. Girl Scouting is part. The display explores the four WAGGGS World Centers in England, India, Mexico, and Switzerland through patches, pins, dolls, postcards and more, including items from Sangam in India courtesy of Wayland resident Kim Berman, WHS '02. Items are on loan from the Girl Scout Museum at Cedar Hill and from Aida Gennis.
CLASSICAL STUDIES AND ARTS HISTORY SERIES
Frank Smith continues his series on “The Saga of the Early Roman Empire” Thursdays in March at 1 p.m. On Mondays, March 8, 15, and 22, at 1 p.m. Judy Schurgin presents a three-part art history series focusing on the Impressionists–Auguste Renoir, Mary Cassatt, and Edgar Degas.
FINDING THE STORIES IN HISTORY
On Thursday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m., author Jacqueline Greene will talk about how historical research fuels her books. Ms. Greene is the author of the new “American Girl” series about a young Jewish immigrant named Rebecca Rubin. The six-book series is set in 1914 New York City when immigrants flooded into America. Co-sponsored with the Wayland Historical Society. (This program is suitable for adults or older teens; Ms. Greene will be at the library for a separate children's program on the Rebecca Rubin series and doll on April 22.)
ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS
Registration is now open for our Beginning Book Making workshop with artist Sue Bleiweiss, which will be held on Saturday, March 27 from 1-4 p.m. Sue will teach participants how to make a basic book using a long stitch binding technique. We will also be holding a workshop on making beaded earrings with Norma Radoff on Saturday, April 17, from 2-4 p.m. Registration will open on March 17. Space is limited at these workshops and preference will be given to Wayland residents who have not taken one before. Both workshops are supported by a grant from the Wayland Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. To register, go to waylandlibrary.org and visit our event calendar.
GREAT DECISIONS PROGRAM
Are you interested in world politics? Do you enjoy discussing current events with a group of people? Participate in the 2010 Great Decisions Program, which will include eight sessions on Friday mornings from 9:15–11:30 a.m. beginning on March 19. Topics will include Special Envoys, Kenya and R2P, Global Crime, U.S.-China Security Relations, Global Financial Crisis, Russia and Its Neighbors, The Persian Gulf, and Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution. For more information, contact the library.
FRIENDS BOOK AND BAKE SALE
The next book sale will be on Saturday, April 10, from 10-4, and Sunday, April 11, from 12-4. Book donations accepted until Wednesday, April 7. Baked contributions are welcome anytime during the sale. There will be a preview for Friends of the Wayland Library on Friday, April 9, from 6-8 p.m. This fundraiser helps the Friends support the library’s museum pass program as well as many other fine library programs.
