HOLIDAY HOURS The library will be closed on Monday, April 20, for Patriots Day.
Book and Bake Sale–Great Community Event! The Friends of the Wayland Public Library will sponsor their Spring Book and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, May 3, from 12-4 p.m. There will also be a preview for members of the Friends on Friday, May 1, from 6-8:30 p.m. Memberships will be available at the sale starting at 5:30 p.m. The sale will be held in the Large Hearing Room in the Wayland Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road. Donations of books will be accepted during set-up in the Large Hearing Room on Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30. Donations of baked goods will be accepted from Friday until the end of the sale on Sunday. For more information, contact Anne Heller at (508) 358-4515 or Pam Mauer at (508) 358-5432.
DEVELOPING AN UNDERSTANDING AND A LOVE OF MATH WITH YOUR CHILD On Wednesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m., Aidan McCann, Elementary Math Coach for the Wayland Schools, will speak about how to work with children to develop their understanding and love of math. Mr. McCann has worked with Wayland teachers and students for the past four years, assisting in developing curriculum, implementing Common Core, and sharing engaging and successful math practices across the district.
HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY Teens, do you want to help the Library AND perform community service? The Friends of the Wayland Library are looking for high school students to move books in preparation of the book sale on Sunday, April 26, at noon and to rearrange boxes in the Large Hearing Room on Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. Volunteers earn two hours of community service. No car required for either job–just a strong back! Contact Anne Heller at 358-4515 or Pam Mauer at 358-5432.
Book Buddies Book Buddies is for kids ages 4 and up with a caregiver. This month’s book is “Dodsworth in Paris” by Tim Egan. We will discuss the book and make a craft. Thursday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. Co-run with the WCPA. All are welcome.
READ TO CORBYN THE SAMOYED Children are invited to read to Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed, on Saturday, April 18, from 11-12 noon. This is a drop-in event. No registration required. Corbyn and her owner Helen are certified through Pets and People Foundation to give read-to-a-dog programs
Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals During vacation week on Tuesday, April 22, at 2:30 p.m., Lindsay and her puppets will perform silly stories with lots of room for audience participation. For ages 3 and up. During vacation week on Tuesday, April 22, at 2:30 p.m., Lindsay and her puppets will perform silly stories with lots of room for audience participation. For ages 3 and up.
Reading to Rabbits Farmer Anna from Land’s Sake Farm will lead a rabbit story/craft program on Friday, April 24, at 2 p.m. She will bring live bunnies! For ages 3 and up.
PARENT/CHILD BOOK GROUP This month we will be discussing “Nuts to You” by Lynne Rae Perkins on Saturday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. Come join the discussion. For children in grades 4 and 5, with a parent.
Polar Bear Party! On Wednesday, April 29, kids ages 4 and up can come to the library to learn about endangered polar bears. There will be books, crafts and more. A Middlesex Savings Bank Fun Club event.
SPRING BOOK GROUPS FOR ADULTS
Our book groups generally meet monthly. Drop in and check one out! Upcoming dates are:
- Evening Book Group Monday, May 4, at 7 p.m., “A Handful of Dust” by Evelyn Waugh
- Noontime Book Group Friday, May 8, at 12 noon, “Instructions for a Heatwave” by Maggie O’Farrell
- Armchair Travel Book Group Wednesday, May 13, at 11:30 a.m., “Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph” by Jennifer Pharr Davis
- Non-Fiction Book Group (Please note April date change) Thursday, April 30, 12 noon, “The Johnstown Flood” by David McCullough
- Non-Fiction Book Group Thursday, May 28, 12 noon, “Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan” by Jamie Zeppa
Needlework/Handwork Group Our needlework group is a group facilitated by Ann Moses for people to work on needlework and handwork projects together. It generally meets on the first Wednesday morning of each month in the library’s Raytheon Room. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for May 6 and June 3.
LIBRARY WORKSHOPS The library is running some workshops, described below, to help people stay apace with the techy world. Space is limited, and registration is recommended for all classes. Register by going to “Events” at waylandlibrary.org or by calling the library at 508-358-2311.
- Gardening, Landscape & Horticulture Collection, Monday. April 13, 2-3 p.m. Want another tool in your gardener’s tool box? This one has the full-text of articles for finding answers to your gardening and landscape questions. The workshop will demonstrate how to search this database and how to access it from home with a library card.
Introduction to Google Drive, Wednesday, April 15, 10-11 a.m. Welcome to the Cloud! Google Drive allows you to store 30 Gigabits (and that’s a lot) of files you access or create for free. We’ll take a look at Google Drive storage, Google Docs and their integration with GMail. Evernote, OneDrive and DropBox offer similar storage solutions, but we’ll leave those for another time.- Using Contacts & Calendar on the iPhone/iPad, Friday, April 24, 10-11 a.m. Find out new uses for the “Contacts” on your iPhone or iPad. Learn how to use the calendar and get reminders about appointments. As time allows, we will also cover miscellaneous tips such as copying and pasting, and how to send texts and emails hands-free.
- How to Find Your Next Great Read, Monday, May 11, 2-3 p.m. Do you struggle to find a good book to read, often wandering bookshelves for something that grabs your attention? Or, do you read the latest bestsellers or recommendations from friends to find those disappoint you? If so, this workshop is for you. We will introduce you to online tools that will make finding your next great read easy and fun.
One-on-One Technology Assistance We can provide some simple assistance with technology. Need assistance with downloading an ebook? Not sure how to use voice dictation on your iPhone or iPad? Need to learn how to create group contacts in your Gmail account? Maybe we can help! Schedule a one-on-one appointment for assistance with basic technology questions. Half-hour slots are available Thursday, April 16 from 2-3 p.m. and Monday, April 27 from 11 a.m.-12 noon. For more information, contact M.J. at 508-358-2311 or mwright@minlib.net.
ZUMBA KIDS JR. On Tuesday, April 28, at 10:30 a.m., Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio in Sudbury will be here to lead a rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old in the library’s Raytheon Room.
OVER HERE AND OVER THERE: WAYLAND DURING WORLD WAR I What was Wayland like during “the war to end all wars”? How did citizens respond to the transition from peace to armed conflict? On this 100th anniversary of the Great War, the Wayland Historical Society and Wayland Public Library are pleased to sponsor a program by Kevin Delaney and the Wayland High School History Project. This year students used local sources to excavate the stories of local men and women who somehow responded to President Wilson’s call to arms. They hope to shed light on a period in local history that has yet to be extensively studied. Sunday, May 3, 3-5 p.m. in the library’s Raytheon Room.
STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING THE WEB PRESENCE OF YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS The Internet continues to evolve, affecting both our lives and our businesses. Local businesses are often at a disadvantage on the Internet. Hear about strategies to deal with the mobile revolution, gradual change in expectations, social networks, and how to manage and grow your business through its web presence. Learn about some of the common mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them. Presenter Gevorg Abrahamian is currently Director of Product Management at Oracle where he has spent the past 16 years helping public and private sector organizations improve their Enterprise Performance Management solutions. For the past three years, he has devoted his nights and weekends to helping local business owners improve their web presence, grow, and compete more effectively on the Internet. Tuesday, May 12, 7 p.m.
WHY DID CINDERELLA’S STEPSISTERS CHOP OFF THEIR FEET? Hmmm? Good question! For over two hundred years the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale collections have bewitched their readers. To this day the stories continue to inspire new variations in cultures around the world. Who were the Brothers Grimm and what is the reason for the tales’ ongoing popularity? At our final Great Presenters program of the season on Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Professor Sabine von Mering of Brandeis University will shed some light on this fascinating subject. Dr. von Mering holds a Ph.D. in German Studies from the University of California Davis. She has been a Wayland resident since 2003.
