The library will be closed on Monday, February 21, for Presidents’ Day.

 

Ann Tevepaugh Mitchell will be featured as February’s “Great Presenter” on Monday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. Ann is a classically trained artist who discovered beadwork by chance. Her prize-winning bead sculptures and jewelry have been exhibited in museums and galleries nationwide and featured in numerous books and magazines.

Wayland resident and realtor Brian Cichella will present a program on “Avoiding the Pitfalls of Selling Your Home in this Perilous Market.” He will discuss how to understand the relationship between the assessed value of your home vs. its current fair market value, how to price a home to realize the greatest return, things that you can do to prepare your home for sale at the highest amount possible, and how to understand how your home is marketed for sale today by the large real estate brokerage firms in the Internet age. Due to winter storms, this program was rescheduled and will now be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22

"Wayland Reads" programming starts in February. Pursuing the "flood" connection we have to the Zeitoun and New Orleans, on Sunday, February 13, at 2 p.m. in the Raytheon Room, the Wayland Historical Society will present "A History of Floods in Wayland." While certainly not of Katrina magnitude, our local floods have wreaked their share of havoc! Join engineer and environmentalist Tom Sciacca and long-time Pelham Island resident and former Conservation Commissioner Sally Newbury for scientific, historical, and personal perspectives on one of Wayland's most distinctive characteristics. 

 

The new needlework group we are forming at the library will meet in the library’s Raytheon Room on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:30 a.m. to socialize, work on hand projects (no machines), share ideas, and explore resources. Quilters, decorative sewers (embroidery, needle point, etc.), and knitters, should join us in the library’s Raytheon Room on Thursday, February 10, at 10:00 a.m. for this group. It will be run by Wayland resident Ann Moses and is planned as an informal stimulating get-together for adults (novice to expert) with similar interests. Hope to see you there with your needlework project!

Tuesdays 10:30-11 a.m. on February 8 and 15, March 1, 8, 15 and 22. (Please note there is no storytime on February 22 during school vacation week.) Storytime introduces young children to books and reading with engaging stories, songs and activities. Our interactive storytimes encourage learning, socialization and fun! Ages 0-5. Registration is not required. We ask that parents and care givers participate in the storytime activities with their child or children. Contact: Youth Services Department at 508-358-2308.  Location: Raytheon Room.

 

On Tuesday, February 15, in the Raytheon Room from 7-9 p.m., Linda Smith, principal of MetroWest ElderCare Management in Wayland, has assembled a program featuring a panel of experts to discuss “What’s New in Senior Care.” A far longer lifespan presents elders (and the generations that follow) with a variety of never-before-seen opportunities, as well as brand new challenges. A distinguished panel of elder experts will discuss how to navigate this new terrain, followed by Q&A period. 

 

Continuing the theme of air disasters, join Wayland resident and author Michael Kalafatas on Wednesday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m. when he talks about the subject of his new book, Bird Strike: The Crash of the Boston Electra. This is a story of bird and man in conflict. It is an intriguing and thoughtful investigation of New England’s first major air disaster, caused by a massive bird strike, a half-century ago. Mr. Kalafatas says that Bird Strike is a rare instance where an author can simultaneously write about a fascinating historical event and a clear and present danger. The threat of bird strikes on airliners is never greater than right now as birds and aircraft fight for airspace in increasingly crowded skyways. 

 

On Tuesday, February 22, at 11:00 a.m. kids can come to the library to meet Jacqueline Greene, the Wayland author who created American Girl’s newest historical character, Rebecca Rubin. Ms. Greene will talk about how she wrote six short historical novels and will show some unique items featured in the books. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. A Rebecca doll, generously donated by the American Girl company, will be raffled off to one lucky child who attends the program.

 

Juice Pouch Notebooks:  Make notebooks from recycled juice pouches. All materials provided, just bring your creativity! Register online or by calling 508-358-2308. Wednesday, February 23, from 11-11:45 a.m. Ages 8 & up.

 

Family Movie:  Soren, a young owl, dreams of someday joining his heroes, The Guardians of Ga’ Hoole. Based on the popular series by Kathryn Lasky. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Rated PG. Wednesday, February 23, from 2-3:40 p.m. 

 

Creative Writing Workshop for Kids: Do you like writing your own stories? Want to learn how to make your stories even better? Then join our writing workshop. Participants will share their writings and work in teams. Children’s books will be used as examples for the discussion topics. Snacks will be served. Register online or by calling 508-358-2308. Thursday, February 24, from 10 to noon. Ages 8-10.

 

Hot Cocoa & Games: Drop in anytime between 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, for hot cocoa, cookies and a variety of board and card games. Ages 5 & up. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.