ADULT PROGRAMS

• Archaeology for Genealogists. All are welcome to the monthly meeting of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists— Middlesex Chapter.   Following a brief business meeting, Wayland resident Tonya Largy will give a talk titled “Archaeology for Genealogists.”  Saturday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m.
• Mutiny on the Bounty. After nearly five months in Tahiti, H.M.S. Bounty headed home for England.  Twenty-four days later, the crew mutinied and Captain Bligh and 18 men were put in an open boat.  The Bounty sailed away seeking safe haven.  What happened to the men in the open boat?  To the mutineers?  And when the Royal Navy learned that one of its ships had been taken in a mutiny?  Avocational historian Bob Begin presents and discusses.  Wednesday, January 17 at 7 p.m.
• Coding for Adults is Back!  This fall’s Coding for Adults was so popular, we’re offering it again!  Explore key ideas in computer science, learn the basics of writing computer programs, and build a fun game using the Python programming language.  Instructor Win Treese has worked on software in startups, industrial research, and academia for many years.  He also runs the Girls Who Code club sponsored by the library.  Regular attendance is encouraged; some online practice in between sessions will be helpful.  Bring your own laptop or check out one of ours (using your own flash drive).   Enrollment is limited, so look under “Events” on our website and sign up now! Thursdays, January 25; February 1 and 15; March 1, 15, 22, and 29; April 5 at 7 p.m.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS 

• Upcoming Storytimes
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m.
  • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Jan. 11, 25 at 10:30 a.m.
• Storytime with Corbyn the Dog, Thursday, January 18, 10:30 a.m. Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed. Corbyn (with her owner Helen) has been certified as a therapy dog by Pets and People Foundation.  For ages 3 and up.
• Brain Building Storytime, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 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.
• Sensory Storytime, Saturday, Jan. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children will sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft. For ages 2 and up, with parent/caregiver. Sensory Storytime is designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, other developmental disabilities, and their typically developing peers. If your child has difficulty sitting through our other storytimes, this program might be for you.
• Zumba Kids Jr., Tuesday, January 30, 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

• Book Buddies, Wednesday, January 10, 3:00-3:45 p.m. This month’s book is Spark by Kallie George. We will read the book, enjoy a snack, and make a craft. For children in grades K-2 with parent/caregiver. This program is co-run with the WCPA.
• STEAM TEAM: Fairytale Challenge, Wednesday, January 17, 3:00-3:45 p.m. Can you design a slide to help Rapunzel escape her tower? Can you build a house for the 3 pigs that the wolf can’t blow down? Can you make a carpet fly? Join us for an afternoon of creativity and collaboration with fairytale inspired STEAM activities. Led by librarian Carly Moniz. For ages 5 and up.
• Parent/Child Book Group, Wednesday, January 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m. This book club is for 4^th and 5^th graders with a parent.  January’s book is The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley.
• Comic Book Kids,  Thursday, January 25, 4:00-4:45p.m. Comic Book Kids is a NEW graphic novel book club for kids in grades 2-5. January’s book is Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. We will discuss the book and enjoy a snack.
• Drop-in Family Game Day, Wednesday, January 31, 3:00-5:00p.m. Drop in for an afternoon of board games and card games. Play an old favorite or learn a new game. For ages 4 and up.

FOR TEENS

• Late Night Pizza Study Nights for Teens during Exam Week, January 22, 23, and 24. Wayland High School Students!  Feed your brain while studying with your friends at the library! Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m.  Snacks will be served throughout the evening. The library will stay open until 11 p.m. just for you.  We hope you ace your exams.
• Random Fandom, Monday, January 29, 2:45-3:45 p.m. TAB (Teen Advisory Board) will meet for the first time in the new year. Teens are invited for fandom related snacks, crafts, and trivia. For teens.