HOLIDAY HOURS
The library will be closed on Monday, February 21, for Presidents’ Day.
WINTER STORYTIMES
Tuesdays 10:30-11 a.m. on March 1, 8, 15, and 22. For more information, contact Youth Services Department at 508-358-2308. Location: Raytheon Room.
Meet Rebecca Author Jacqueline Greene
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.
YOUTH VACATION PROGRAMS
- 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.
EARRING WORKSHOP
On Saturday, February 26, from 2-4 p.m. Norma Radoff returns to the library to give a fifth workshop for beginners on working with semi-precious stones. All materials will be provided, but if you have your own beads, please DO bring them. The class is limited to ten adults. Online registration is now open through our event calendar at waylandlibrary.org
ESOL TUTOR TRAINING
Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five consecutive Monday mornings from 9:30-12:30, starting February 28. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Ginny Steel, ESOL Program Director, at 508-358-7517.
FRANK SMITH ON GRECO-ROMAN MYTHOLOGY
Mr. Smith returns to the library to present a program entitled “From the Battlefield to the Bedchamber:
Stories of Romance, Intrigue, Betrayal & Abandonment” on six Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m., starting on February 22. Participants will read and discuss accounts of some of the famous and not-so-famous love affairs of Classical mythology. Before the first class meeting, you are urged to obtain a copy of Ovid's Heroides (Penguin Classics) and of Edith Hamilton's Mythology (although any other good anthology of Classical myths will do). Copies of Euripides' two plays will be provided. Registration is not required, but there is a sign-up sheet at the library (508-358-2311).
GREAT PRESENTERS PROGRAM WITH JANE SCIACCA
Jane Sciacca, president of our local Historical Society will present a program on “Lydia Maria Child: Wayland’s Champion of Freedom” on Tuesday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Child was one of the leading authors and abolitionists of the nineteenth century. A Wayland resident for over twenty-five years, Child has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and the National Abolition Fall of Fame, yet the people of Wayland have barely heard of her. She wanted to hide her light under a bushel, but has she been too successful at doing so? You can make up your own minds as Jane brings many of her stirring achievements to light. In addition to being an expert on local history, Jane is a National Park Ranger and Tour Guide. She has spoken twice on Mrs. Child at the National Abolition Hall of Fame.
“WAYLAND READS” ZEITOUN EVENTS IN EARLY MARCH
(More listings and information at waylandlibrary.org)
- Zeitoun book discussion with librarian Rachel Sideman-Kurtz, Friday, March 4, 1 p.m. At Karma Coffee, Sudbury
- “An Introduction to Islam”, Sunday, March 6. 2 p.m. At the Islamic Center of Boston.
- Zeitoun book discussion with librarian Andy Moore, Monday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., Raytheon Room, Wayland Public Library
- Discussion with Daniel Frio, former WHS teacher, Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m., Raytheon Room, Wayland Public Library
- Jazz Munch – Praline Tasting with WHS Jazz Band music, Friday, March 11, 11 a.m., Wayland High School Media Center
HOME SELLING PROGRAM
Wayland resident and realtor Brian Cichella will present a program on “Avoiding the Pitfalls of Selling Your Home in this Perilous Market” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22
NEEDLEWORK GROUP
The new needlework group we have formed at the library meets in the library’s Raytheon Room on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00-11:30 a.m.. This is a group for Quilters, decorative sewers (embroidery, needle point, etc.), and knitters to socialize, work on hand projects (no machines), share ideas, and explore resources. 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 at our next meeting in the library’s Raytheon Room on Thursday, March 10, at 10:00 a.m.
