ADULT PROGRAMS

• Author Talk: New England’s General Stores.  In New England’s General Stores: Exploring an American Classic, broadcast journalist Ted Reinstein explores the rich and colorful history of this iconic institution, how it figured in the rise of early American commerce, why it began to fade, and why it has begun to come back and even be re-invented and re-imagined for a new era. Ted’s presentation is accompanied by the award-winning photography of Art Donahue.  Afterwards, Ted will take questions and sign copies of the book.  He’ll be at the library on Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 p.m.
• Author talk: Climate Church, Climate World.  According to environmental leader Reverend Jim Antal, climate change is the greatest moral challenge humanity has ever faced, exacerbating all forms of global social injustice. In his new book, he calls for the church to embrace a new vocation so that future generations might live in harmony with God’s creation.  Antal speaks frequently in churches, regionally and nationally, on the essential role people of faith must play to counter climate change.  Hear him on Monday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m.
• Feasting with your Instant Pot. The instant pot craze is here.  It’s time to finally take your electric pressure cooker out of the box and put it to use.  Join chef Liz Barbour for a cooking class that will help take the mystery out of this amazing, time-saving kitchen tool.  Liz will demonstrate two recipes, then offer tasty samples for everyone to enjoy.  Space is limited, so please register through our website or by calling the library.  The class will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m.
• Preston Heller, Mentalist. Preston will amaze you by revealing information known only to you.  Everyone who sees his programs wonders how he does it.  Can he really read minds?  The program is 100% family-friendly, but due to the nature of the subject matter, is recommended for ages 12 and up.  Preston’s requested form of payment is a collection for our local food pantry.  Please bring something to donate on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m.
• Spanish for Beginners: Another Four-Class Series. Patricia Barrios and Roberto Perdomo return with a continuation of their very popular lessons.  But don’t worry–if you missed the first four sessions, there’ll be plenty of review to get you caught up.  No registration is required.  The first class is Thursday, May 17 at 11:45 a.m., and will meet on each of the three succeeding Thursdays at the same time.
• Spring Book and Bake Sale. Book donations will be accepted during set-up in the Town Building Large Hearing Room on Wednesday and Thursday, May 16 and 17.  Baked goods will be accepted from Friday until the end of the sale on Sunday—and bakers are needed!  Please call Jan Dunn at (508) 655-9149 if you’d like to offer some wares.  Friday, May 18 is a preview for Friends of the Wayland Library from 5 – 8 p.m.  The regular sale is May 19 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and May 20 from 12-4 p.m.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• Weekly Storytimes
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, May 1, 8 and 15 at 10:30 a.m.
  •  StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, May 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10:30 a.m.
• Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, May 3, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs for young children. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver.
• Sensory Storytime. Wednesday, May 16, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Children will sing songs, listen to stories, and participate in other engaging activities. 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, May 29, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Hayley Chizinsky of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
• Storytime with Corbyn the Dog, Thursday, May 31, 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.

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS

• Lego Club, Wednesday, May 2, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos. This month’s theme: Wacky Buildings. For ages 5 and up.
• Drop-in Crafternoon: Card Making, Wednesday, May 9, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Make a card for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a friend’s birthday, or just for fun! Create your own design or learn some new tricks to make your cards really POP! For ages 5 and up.
• Wingmasters, Saturday, May 12, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Wingmasters will bring 5 LIVE BIRDS to the library to explain predation, the food chain, hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly changing world. Limit 45 people. Please register online.  For ages 6 and up.
• Fairy Tale Book Group,  Wednesday, May 16, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Have you read Liesl Shurtliff’s Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin? Read it now! In 3^rd grade or older? Come for trivia, a craft, word games, and Sludge (also known as Dirt Pie)! For children in grades 3 and up.  Please register online.

FOR PARENTS OF TEENS (AND TEENS):  E-book Workshop for Parents of Teens (and Teens). Wednesday, May 9, 7:00-8:00 p.m. In this hands-on workshop WPL staff will walk you (and your teen) through the process of setting up and using an Overdrive account to access (free!) ebooks and audiobooks available through the Wayland Public Library.  Just bring the device that you plan to use (phone, tablet, chromebook, laptop) and we’ll help you do the rest.  By the end of the workshop, you will be able to check out ebooks and audiobooks any time you want