ADULT PROGRAMS

• Author talk: Diagnosis: Cancer! Author and oncologist Gauri Bhide will give a talk on her newly published book Diagnosis: Cancer! What Happens Next. a patient-friendly, easy to read, step-by-step guide that explains the essential facts on cancer diagnosis, treatment and post treatment.  She’ll discuss ways for those diagnosed with any type of cancer to manage stress and navigate treatment options.  Dr. Bhide will speak on Thursday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m.
• Genealogy Workshop. Ancestors got you stumped?  Have a question about military records?  Need advice finding your great-great-grandmother’s birth certificate?  Drop by our genealogy workshop to chat with seasoned genealogy researchers and amateurs alike.  Share your sleuthing stories, struggles and triumphs!  Bring your laptop or iPad if possible, or borrow an in-house laptop from the reference desk.  Monday, June 4, 11, and 18 from 1-4 p.m.
• Great Presenters: Living the Harpsichord Life. Harpsichords, despite being real, stubbornly remain less well understood than unicorns by most folk.  This program is intended to shed light on the construction, music and other fascinations of this near-mythical instrument.  One might well make a personal appearance!  Hendrik Broekman has been involved with harpsichords all his adult life, both as maker and player.  He opened his own shop in 1972 and has served as the Technical Director of Hubbard Harpsichords since 1979.  He will appear on Tuesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.
• Documentary: The Chinese Exclusion Act. This searing film examines the origin, history, and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America, and for Chinese nationals already here to ever become US citizens. The first in a long line of acts targeting the Chinese for exclusion, it remained in force for more than 60 years.  It will screen on Wednesday, June 6 at 7 p.m.

BOOK GROUPS

• Evening.  The Bright Hour by Nina Riggs.  Monday, June 4 at 7 p.m.
• Nonfiction. The Geography of Genius by Eric Weiner.  Wednesday, June 6 at 1 p.m.
• Noon. The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd.  Friday, June 8
• Armchair Travel. Havana by Mark Kurlansky.  Wednesday, June 13 at 10 a.m.
• Dystopian/Sci-Fi. Artemis by Andy Weir.  Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m.
• Cookbook Club. Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan.  Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• Weekly Storytimes 
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
  • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, June 14, 21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m.
• 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.
• Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, June 7, 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.
• Brain Building Storytime, Wednesday, June 20, 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.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS

• Book Buddies, Wednesday, May 30, 3:00-3:45 p.m.  This month’s book is Snail and Worm Again by Tina Kugler. We will read the book, enjoy a snack, and make a craft. This program is co-run with the WCPA! For children in grades K-2 with a parent/caregiver.
• Pop-Up Makerspace, Wednesday, June 13, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Put on your Maker’s Hat and join Children’s Librarian Carly Moniz in our Pop-Up Makerspace. Carly will have several projects and activities set up for kids who like to make stuff. For ages 5 and up.
• Drop-in Craft: Crazy Gardens. Wednesday, June 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Drop-in and make crazy crafty flowers with librarian Elise Katz. For ages 5 and up.
• Parent/Child Book Group. Wednesday, June 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. June’s book is Rump by Liesl Shurtliff. For 4^th and 5^th graders with a parent.

FOR TEENS: 

• Random Fandom: Anime Free For All . Thursday, May 31, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Teens! Come talk about your favorite anime, make anime-inspired crafts, power up with Pocky, and debate the age-old question: subbed or dubbed?
• Late Night Pizza Study Nights for Teens During Exam Week.  June 18, 19, and 20. 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.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT YEAR’S GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB  The Wayland Library Girls Who Code Club is looking for volunteer facilitators for the 2018-2019 academic year. Affiliated with the national Girls Who Code organization (girlswhocode.com) and its mission of closing the gender gap in technology, the Wayland club brings together middle and high school girls for hands-on learning about code and technology. Enthusiasm for working with the girls is required; technical skill is helpful but not necessary, especially if you are willing to learn along with them. If you are interested, or would like to know more, please contact Head of Youth Services Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net.  If you want to be notified when registration starts for next year’s club, contact Pam as well.