SUMMER HOURS. During the summer, the library will be open on Saturdays from 10-1 and closed on Sunday. The Library will be closed August 30, August 31, and September 1 over Labor Day weekend. Our regular weekend schedule (Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 2-5) will resume after Labor Day.
BOSTON GLOBE BOOK CLUB – “CASCADE”. Join us as we discuss the Boston Globe Book Club’s summer reading selection, “Cascade” by Maryanne O’Hara. The Boston Globe Book Club selects a title for readers to discuss over the summer in their communities and then hosts a large group event in the fall. We are happy to host a discussion August 27 at 7pm in the Raytheon Room. The novel is set in a fictionalized 1930’s Massachusetts town, a site being considered for a new reservoir. The main character has recently settled in the town after marrying for convenience and is faced with what do with her future as the community confronts an uncertain future of its own.
NON-FICTION BOOK GROUP. The next selection for our new non-fiction book group, led by Nancy McMenemy-McColm will be “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo. We’ll be meeting on Monday, August 18, 7-9 p.m. in the Raytheon Room.
MORE KIDS’ PROGRAMS
- On Wednesday, August 6, from 3-4 p.m. Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen invites children ages five and up to challenge themselves to build the tallest possible tower or strongest bridge out of recycled materials. Kids ages four and up can drop in on two more Wednesdays this summer for thematic craft programs led by librarian Elise Katz.
- August 13, 3-5 p.m.– Exploring Color. Children will experiment with color and make beautiful crafts.
- August 20, 3-5 p.m – Solar Prints. Make solar prints with Elise
ICE CREAM PARTY. On Thursday, August 14, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. children of all ages are invited to the library to make their own sundaes to celebrate all the reading they have done this summer!
TEEN PIZZA PARTY. Teens who have participated in our teen summer reading club “Spark a Reaction” are invited to a Pizza Party on Tuesday, August 12, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come eat pizza and talk about your favorite books. There will be raffle prizes! Also, teens who join the summer reading program and write at least one original review will receive a gift card for a free yogurt from FYI in Wayland.
AUGUST EXHIBITS. During August the Raytheon Room will feature art by Leah Litin. The work of artist Fred MacNeill will be in the foyer.
