HOLIDAY HOURS
The Library will close at noon on December 24 and will be closed on December 25 for Christmas. We will close at 3 p.m. on December 31 and will be closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day.
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF POLICING IN WAYLAND
On Tuesday, January 5, at 7 p.m. Wayland Police Chief Robert Irving, who was appointed as the ninth Chief of the Wayland Police Department in September 2001, will present our January Great Presenters program. He will discuss the many changes in policing over the last 100 years, both here in Wayland and across the country. And as we begin this anniversary year for the Wayland department, the Chief will speak about challenges that law enforcement faces on a local and national level. Prior to coming to Wayland, Irving served in various capacities in the Cheshire, Connecticut Police Department, retiring at the rank of Captain. He is a veteran of the United States Army having served three years as a military policeman. He has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of New Haven, and he graduated with the 199th Session of the F.B.I. National Academy.
TALKING TRASH!
Burning, burying, recycling, pig farms, composting, single stream recycling, freecycling, etc., are all approaches to getting rid of our unwanted stuff. On Sunday, January 10, from 2:15-4:45 p.m., Historical Society President Molly Faulkner and Stephen Kadlik of the DPW will present a program on getting rid of Wayland’s refuse. They will share the history of trash in Wayland and learn how our town’s residents and officials have dealt with residents’ refuse through the years—from colonial Sudbury to the present. The program is presented by the Historical Society in the library’s Raytheon Room.
PREVENTING SARCOPENIA
Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle driven by the aging process. The average adult loses 1% muscle per year starting at age 40. It is estimated that after age 70, muscle loss accelerates to 15% per decade, but there are steps you can take to counter this process through diet and exercise. On Monday, January 11, from 7-9 p.m., Jane Polley, MS, RD, LDN and Laila Vehvilainen, MS (Gerontology), MPH, and Certified Fitness Instructor at the Longfellow Clubs will talk about the latest strategies and approaches to prevent Sarcopenia and maintain muscle as you grow older.
WAYLAND AUTHOR FAIR
Save the date—Saturday, April 2, from 1-4pm.—for Wayland Library’s first author fair. If you are a Wayland author interested to participate or want to know more, contact Rachel Sideman-Kurtz at rsideman@minlib.net.
UPCOMING KIDS’ PROGRAMS
- Drop-in Winter and Holiday Crafts Wednesday, December 16, 3-4 p.m. for ages 4 and up. Kids will librarian Elise Katz and make fabulous crafts for the season.
- Parent/Child Book Group Wednesday, December 16, from 7-8 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders, with a parent. This month’s book is “Crenshaw
” by Katherine Applegate.
- Zumba Kids Jr. Tuesday, December 29, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2.5-4 years old. Rhythm and dance program led by Patty Howard of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
- Spanish Storytime Wednesday, December 30, 10:30-11 a.m. for ages babies to 5 years old. Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in Spanish. Niños y sus cuidadores están invitados a una sesión de cuentos, canciones y juegos con los dedos en español.
Reel Time: Shaun the Sheep Movie
Wednesday, December 30, from 3-4:30 p.m. A great family film. When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. Rated PG. Runtime 85 minutes.
- Lego Club Wednesday, January 6, 3-4 p.m. for ages 5 and up. Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos.
- Sing-along with Jeannie Mack Thursday, January 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs geared for young children.
- Book Buddies Monday, January 11, 4-5 p.m. for children in grades K to 3 with a parent/caregiver. This parent/child book group is jointly run with the WCPA, but all are welcome. This month’s book is “Red Sings From Treetops: A Year in Colors
” by Joyce Sidman. We will discuss the book and make a craft.
LIBRARY TECH WORKSHOPS. We are offering some introductory workshops to help you keep up with technology. Here’s what’s coming up:
- OverDrive: The Library eBook App, Monday, December 14, 2-3 p.m. Discover how easy it is to find, reserve, and download library ebooks and eAudiobooks. You’ll also learn how to modify the print size and color, and how to create bookmarks. Bring your Apple ID and password.
Commonwealth Catalog Workshop, Monday, December 14, 10-11 a.m.
The Commonwealth Catalog (ComCAT for short) has now replaced our old “Virtual Catalog” and will soon give you self-service access to every requestable public library book in Massachusetts, as well as to some academic collections. Come learn more about this valuable resource.- Intro to the iPhone/iPad, Tuesday, January 5, 2 p.m. You have some experience with your iPhone/iPad, but feel like you need some help with the basics. We’ll discuss organizing icons, the difference between SIRI and dictation, battery life, and other basics of these versatile and complex devices. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad to class.
- Google Calendar Workshop, Tuesday, January 12, 2-3:30 p.m. Would you like to access your calendar from any computer or smart-phone? Learn how to create a Google calendar that offers reminders of upcoming events. You can layer calendars to see work, personal, and other calendars simultaneously or one at a time. Bring your calendar of upcoming events (and your laptop if you have one) to create a calendar you can use right away! We will have some laptops available for student use. Google Calendar requires having a Gmail account.
JANUARY BOOK GROUPS FOR ADULTS
The library runs several adult book groups, and new members are always welcome. For more information about any of the groups, call the library at 508-358-2311.
Evening Book Group: Monday, January 4, 7-8:30 p.m., “Second Helpings at the Serve You Right Café” by local author Tilia Klebenov Jacobs
- Noontime Book Group: Friday, January 8, 12-2 p.m., “What Maisie Knew
” by Henry James
- Armchair Travel Book Club: Wednesday, January 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., “Paris Letters
” by Janice MacLeod
- Clean Eating Cookbook Club: Thursday, January 14, 6-7:30 p.m., “Paleo Comfort Foods: Homestyle Cooking for a Gluten-free Kitchen
” by Julie Sullivan Manyfield and Charles Mayfiel
JANUARY FOREIGN FILM
Our next foreign film, “The Way Home (Jibeuro)
HANDWORK GROUP
This group, led by Ann Moses, welcomes any adult who quilts, embroiders, knits, or does any type of hand work. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 10-12 a.m. to share ideas and resources in the Raytheon Room. If you have any questions please call or email annbmoses@gmail.com or 508-358-7113. Upcoming dates are: January 6, February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4, and June 1.
GENEALOGY GROUP MEETING
Want to explore your family history or are you currently in the middle of a genealogy project? The first monthly meeting of the library’s new genealogy group will be on January 13 at 7 p.m. Come connect with fellow genealogists for inspiration and support. Librarian Rachel Sideman-Kurtz will be on hand with guidance and resources. She is also available for one-on-one research assistance at other times to get you started or help find a missing piece of information. For more information, contact Rachel at rsideman@minlib.net.
JOB SEEKING WITH LINKED IN
If you aren’t yet on LinkedIn, you can be sure that most of the people in search of your next job ARE, and that their profiles are getting them positive attention! Learn to create high-impact profiles from Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow, who has over 25 years of recruiting experience in the Boston staffing industry. Thursday, January 7, 7-8:30 p.m.
DECEMBER EXHIBITS
In December the library foyer contains landscape paintings by award-winning artist Jeannette Corbett. Some of our talented Wayland quilters will be exhibiting their work in the Raytheon Room for a portion of December.
3D DESIGN WITH BLENDER
On Thursday, January 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. 3D artist Eric Carlsen will guide teens and adults through the process of creating 3D models using Blender, a powerful and sophisticated 3D design tool. We will be printing out the creations! Workshop attendance needs to be limited, so registration is required. You MUST be 12 or older to register on your own, but we encourage parents to register and work with their children. Please register below through our event calendar at waylandlibrary.org.
LYNDA.COM AVAILABLE TO LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS
Lynda.com is a leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. With your Wayland Library card, you’ll have access to more than 4,000 engaging, top-quality courses on video taught by recognized industry experts. Just click go to waylandlibrary.org and click on the icon for “Online Resources.” You will find Lynda.com under “Instruction and Careers.” Whether you’re brushing up on your skills as you look for a new job, or just diving into something you’ve always wanted to learn, Lynda’s a great place to start.
BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN
The librarians at the Wayland Public Library love to help patrons, but sometimes they need more time than is available on a drop-in basis. With the Book-a-Librarian service, librarians will meet with one-on-one with patrons for half hour sessions (two at most) to address such things as research questions, technology assistance, downloading ebooks, resume/job search assistance and more. This is NOT a drop-in service, so please call 508-358-2311, ext. 24 to set up an appointment with one of our Reference Librarians.
