ADULT PROGRAMS

• Author Talk: Eric Jay Dolin Recounts Tales of America’s Most Notorious Pirates. Author Dolin’s book, Black Flags, Blue Waters, provides a wholly original account of the seafaring outlaws whose raids reflect the precarious nature of American colonial life. Among them were the towering Blackbeard, ill-fated Captain Kidd, and sadistic Edward Low, who delighted in torturing his captives. Afterwards, the author will take questions and sign books. Wednesday, October 17 at 7 p.m.
• Author Talk: The Lost Family with Jenna Blum. Bestselling author Blum will give read from and speak about her latest novel The Lost Family, an immersive, emotionally riveting family saga about the reverberations of World War II across generations. She’ll be available afterwards for book signing. Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m.
• Library Walking Club. Join us for a 30-minute walk along a route near the library and enjoy each other’s company while getting some exercise. Please wear comfortable shoes, and bring water and rainwear if necessary. All ages and all levels are welcome. Meet at the library at 10:30 on the first Friday of the month, September-December, rain or shine. Next walk: October 5.
• Introduction to the iPhone/iPad. You know how to make a phone call and send a text, but are mystified by all the bells and whistles of your iPhone/iPad. Learn the difference between SIRI and voice dictation, how to search for and download an app, ways to send yourself reminders, and other basics of your device. Be sure to bring your phone with you. Tuesday, October 9 at 2 p.m.
• Genealogy Workshop. Drop by our genealogy workshop to chat with other genealogists, seasoned and newbie alike. Share your sleuthing stories, struggles, and triumphs. Thursday, October 11 and 25 at 1 p.m. Please register in advance online or by phone.
• 3D Design Workshop: Keychain for New Users. Participants will be using Tinkercad.com to design and eventually print their own personalized keychain. Tinkercad is a fun, free, and easy-to-use 3D design program. All prints will be free. To register on your own, you must be 10 or older. Parents of younger kids are welcome to register and design with their children. Thursday, October 18 at 5 p.m.

BOOK GROUPS

• Non-Fiction: My Life With Bob by Pamela Paul. Wednesday, October 10 at 1 p.m.
• Sci-Fi/Dystopian: Binti by Nnedi Okorafor. Wednesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. in the mezzanine
• Cookbook Club: America’s Test Kitchen: Healthy Family Meals. Thursday, October 11 at 6 p.m.
• Noon: The Free World by David Bezmozgis. Friday, October 12.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• Weekly Storytimes
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m.
  • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Oct. 18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m.
• Storytime with Corbyn the Dog. 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. Thursday, October 4, 10:30 a.m.
• Inclusive Playgroup: Stories, Songs, and Sign. This interactive, inclusive music and literacy group is for young children at all levels of communication and ability. Facilitated by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages newborn to 3 years. Wednesdays, October 10 and 24, 11:00-11:45 a.m.
• Sing-along with Jeannie Mack. 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. Thursday, October 11, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
• Music and Movement. Get your wiggles out! Songs, dances, and stretches for walkers to age 5. Wednesday, October 15, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
• Zumba. Rhythm and dance program led by Hayley Chizinsky of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio. Tuesday, October 30, 10:30 a.m.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS.

• Lego Club. Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos. This month’s theme is Scary Creatures! For ages 5 and up. Wednesday, October 3, 3:00-4:00p.m.
• Drop-in Craft: Apples and Pumpkins. It’s apple and pumpkin season! Join us for stories and crafts featuring apples and pumpkins. For ages 5 and up. Wednesday, October 10, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
• Spooktacular Storytime. Join Ms. Carly at this Saturday storytime for some spooky stories and not-so-scary rhymes! For babies to 5 years, with caregiver. Saturday, October 13, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
• What’s Our Story?: Shark Lady & Dragon Doctor. Join us for a reading of picture book biographies about two fearless women scientists: Eugenie Clark (Shark Lady) and Joan Procter (Dragon Doctor). There will be Reptile Activities too! Program led by librarian Elise Katz. For children in grades 1 to 3. Wednesday, October 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Girl Who Code Club. NEW! The Wayland Public Library is offering a Girls Who Code club for girls in grades 3-5, which will meet on Monday afternoons, from 4:30 to 6:00, October 15 to December 17, excluding school holidays. The mission of Girls Who Code is to help bridge the gender gap in the technology fields. Wayland’s club will be led by parent and teacher volunteers, and the club will meet in the Raytheon Room of the library. For more about the Girls Who Code program, see https://girlswhocode.com. Register for the club online click here. Questions? Email Youth services librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net.