Fall Arts Season is underway!  The Library invites you to enjoy a remarkable range of exhibits and events for reduced rates with one of our 30+ museum passes.  Experience new artistic perspectives, walk among gardens and mazes, take in a family play, or visit historic houses and landscapes across the region.  Passes are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wayland Public Library and can be reserved online or by calling the Library directly at 508-358-2311. 

ADULT PROGRAMS

• Become a Volunteer Tutor. Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English?  Program Director Ginny Steel is currently enrolling prospective tutors on four Tuesday evenings. The only cost is for a textbook (about $20).  For more information or to enroll, call Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.  October 10, 17 and 24, from 6-9 p.m.
• Lawrence of Arabia, the Arab Revolt, and the Middle East. In 1914, as World War I raged, an idealistic young English archeologist with dreams of liberating an oppressed people encouraged the Arabs to join with the Allies, with the assurance of autonomy at the war’s end.  This is a story of false diplomacy and broken promises that haunt the world to the present day.  Presenter Bob Begin’s major interest is naval history, but he’s also intrigued by the concept of empire and how it shaped the world.  Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m.
• How to Talk So Your Legislators Will Listen. Nancy Brumback discusses the best points in the legislation process to contact legislators, and why you should do it even when you know they agree with you. Nancy is a director of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and oversees the organization’s work on state legislation.  This talk is co-sponsored with the Wayland League of Women Voters and Hear Our Voices Metrowest.  Thursday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m.
• John and Abigail Adams: An American Story. Both John and Abigail Adams played important roles in the many pivotal events of their times, including the political turmoil of the 1790’s that almost pulled the new nation apart.  Join history professor Gary Hylander as he discusses one of the most interesting couples in American history. Monday, October 16 at 7 p.m.
• Coding for Adults with Win Treese. Ever wondered how the software of the world gets made? This fall, the Wayland Library is sponsoring a short introduction to coding for adults. We’ll explore the basics of writing computer programs, key ideas in computer science, and how software works on our computers, phones, cars, the Internet, and more. The group will meet most Thursdays through mid-December. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library’s computers.  Win Treese has worked on software in startups, industrial research, and academia for many years, including at Digital Equipment, MIT, and Boston University. He has also been a facilitator for the Girls Who Code club sponsored by the library. Enrollment is limited, so sign up now!  Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., October 5, 19 and 26, November 2, 16 and 30, and December 7.
• 3D Design Workshop (Fusion 360)  Participants will be using Fusion 360 to design their own decorative vase or pen cup.  Fusion 360 is an intermediate-to-advanced level design software.  Some familiarity with design software or at least proficiency with mouse and keyboard is advised.  All 3D prints will be free.
  • Wednesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. You must be 12 or older to register on your own; parents are welcome to register younger children, and are encouraged to design with their children.
  • Thursday, October 26 at 5 p.m.  This workshop is intended for adults only.  Please register.
• Gossels Program for Human Dignity. In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, Chris Edwards, who grew up in Wayland as the “daughter” of Ed and Nancy Eskandarian, will discuss life before, during and after his transition, and how he used what he learned working in advertising to rebrand himself with dignity and grace at a time before the word transgender was part of the vernacular. His heartwarming and hilarious memoir is BALLS: It Takes Some to Get Some.  Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m.
• New!  Intermediate English Conversation Group. If you or someone you know has a good grasp of basic English and a desire to improve it, join us every Wednesday morning in the library mezzanine, 10-11:00 a.m.  Learn more about the language and American culture.  For beginning English learners, we have a conversation group that meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Library Book Groups. Open to all, no registration required.  Books are available at the library. 

• Evening. The first meeting is Monday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m., and title under discussion is The Vegetarian.  In Han Kang’s short, searing novel, the fault lines of an ordinary couple’s marriage and family are exposed when the wife makes a seemingly harmless decision.
• Clean Eating Cookbook Club. Participants make recipes from a selected cookbook and share them, potluck-style. While enjoying our homemade delights, we discuss book and author, which this month are Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean and Ana Sortun.  Thursday, October 12 at 6 p.m.
• Noon. From Alaa al Aswany, the most popular Egyptian novelist of his generation, The Automobile Club of Egypt is a rollicking, exuberant and powerfully moving story of a family swept up by social unrest in post-World War II Cairo.  Friday, October 13.
• Nonfiction. They say we’re living in a golden age of nonfiction (well, we say it).  Be part of it with this exciting new group.  On Wednesday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m. we’ll discuss The Art of Rivalry: Four Friendships, Betrayals, and Breakthroughs in Modern Art by Sebastian Smee.
• Are Dystopian/Sci-Fi Books in Your Future? This is a trial run for another new group, starting with Emily St. John Mandel’s bestselling Station Eleven.  Wednesday, November 1, 7:00 p.m.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• Upcoming Storytimes
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
  • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Oct. 5, 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
• Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs geared for young children. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver.
• Baby Faces, Friday, October 13, 10:00-11:00 a.m. In this Baby and Me program, we will play with baby and talk about the different faces of baby’s development.  Led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.  For babies, ages 3 months to prewalking, with parent/caregiver.
• Brain Building Storytime, Wednesday, October 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Storytime, parachute play, and brain-building activity. Program led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages 2 to 5, with parent/caregiver.
• PJ Storytime, Thursday, October 26, 6:30-7:00 p.m. Wear your pajamas to the library and listen to stories!  Program led by librarian Carly Moniz.
• Zumba Kids Jr., Tuesday, October 31, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio. 

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS

• Lego Club, Wednesday, October 4, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Haunted Houses. For ages 5 and up.
• Steam Team: Crazed Chemistry, Wednesday, October 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make concoctions that are gooey, slimy, and even make small explosions. We will also learn a little about chemistry. For grades K to 2 with parent/caregiver.
• Drop-in Fall Crafts Wednesday, October 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Children will make spooktacular fall crafts. Think apples, leaves, pumpkins, and black cats! Led by librarian Elise Katz. For ages 4 and up.
• Parent/Child Book Club Wednesday, October 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m. This book club is for 4^th and 5^th graders with a parent. October’s book is From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg.
• Harry Potter Halloween Party Wednesday, October 25, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Fly on in and join us for a magical afternoon of treats, activities, and crafts from the world of Harry Potter.  Halloween costumes and muggle attire welcome!  For ages 5 and up. 

FOR TEENS  Girls Who Code  We have room for a few more teen girls in the Wayland branch of the National Girls Who Code club. The club meets Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m. October 17-May 29 (except school holidays). Please register online from the Wayland Library’s eventkeeper calendar.  Questions? Email Youth Services librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net

FOR PARENTS  Friday, October 6, 9:00 a.m. Join us for coffee and goodies, and to share the joys and challenges of parenting.  Hosted by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.