The library will be closed on Monday, April 16, for Patriots Day.
FRIENDS BOOK AND BAKE SALE
The Friends’ semi-annual book and bake sale will be on Saturday, April 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, from noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Town Building Large Hearing Room. Book donations will be accepted during set-up on Wednesday, April 25, and Thursday, April 26, in the Large Hearing Room. Donations of baked goods will be accepted from Friday until the end of the sale on Sunday. There is a preview for Friends of the Wayland Library on Friday, April 27, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. This fundraiser helps the Friends support the library’s museum pass program as well as many other library programs.
EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS
On four Saturday mornings this spring the library is sponsoring employment workshops with Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow to help people kick-start their job searches. The first workshop will be from 10:30-12:30 on Saturday, April 28, and will be a “Resume Writing Review.” On that date Gary will discuss resume writing in general, via a round table group format. Participants are encouraged to bring their existing resume for confidential one-on-one analysis as time permits. Subsequent workshops held on May 5, 12, and 26 will address cover and thank-you letters, interviewing, and salary and benefits negotiation.
SPARKY’S PUPPETS
Sparky’s Puppets will be at the library on Tuesday, April 17, at 2:30 p.m. to perform “Tricksters and Noodleheads.” These silly folktales will delight children in preschool and the elementary grades.
BARNBABIES
On Saturday, April 28, at 3:00 and 3:30 p.m., a traveling petting zoo will be at the library with a piglet, a goat, chicks, bunnies, and many more baby animals. There are two half-hour sessions.
Children of all ages are welcome, but registration is required. Space is limited. You may register online through our Event Calendar at waylandlibrary.org or by calling the Children’s Room at 508-358-2308.
EARTH DAY DROP-IN CRAFT
Wednesday April 18, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Drop-in craft in honor of Earth Day with librarian Elise Katz. For children ages 4 and up. (Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.) Location: Raytheon Room
PLANT A SEED!
Children can come to the library to listen to a story, make a biodegradable flowerpot, and plant flower seeds. Thursday, April 19, 2:30- 3:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up.
RECONNECTING THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
On Tuesday, April 17, 7:00-9:00 p.m., SOAR 55 will present a program for adults 55 and over. The presentation provides attendees with the opportunity to learn about the rewards and benefits of volunteering, including the opportunity to meet new people, discover a passion, and work around their schedule. They will also learn how they can use their interests, skills, and talent to find a meaningful assignment. SOAR 55 assists people in their path to volunteering through a personalized, professional and thoughtful process. A panel of three SOAR 55 volunteers will share the interesting things they are doing in the community and includes a question and answer session. We will also discuss some of the 100 opportunities available. Location: Raytheon Room, Wayland Library. For more information, contact Karen Albert at 617-969-5906, ext. 3 kalbert@ncscweb.org.
STORYTIMES
We now have two weekly storytimes. “Storyvine,” on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., introduces preschoolers (ages 2.5 to 5 years) to books and reading with engaging stories, songs, and activities. “Mother Goose Time,” on most Thursday mornings at 10:30, will be a program for babies and toddlers–filled with songs, rhymes, stories, and movement. All of our storytimes encourage language development, socialization, and fun. We ask that parents and care givers participate in the storytime activities with their children. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at 508-358-2308.
EXHIBITS
During April, the Raytheon Room contains paintings by artist Jeremy Harrison that were inspired by his transarctic canoe journey. The foyer contains photographs and paintings by Murray and Trudy Drobnis.
SHAKESPEARE WITH HELEN WHALL
Professor Helen Whall returns this spring for our annual Shakespeare Festival. This year the theme will be “Following Falstaff,” and the plays to be discussed will include Henry the Fourth, Part I, Henry the Fourth, Part II, and The Merry Wives of Windsor. Programs will be on these Tuesdays: April 24, May 8, and May 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Raytheon Room.
