ADULT SERVICES

• Experts in Arthritis. Learn the latest ways to manage pain and fatigue, how to actively manage your disease, and the importance of nutrition and exercise in treating arthritis.  Barbara Viens DNP, RN, NEA-BC, ONC has to close to 30 years of nursing experience, and is certified as an orthopedic nurse.  Her talk will cover all forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile arthritis.  Sponsored by the US Bone and Joint Initiative.  Register through our Events menu.  Monday, August 23 at 7 p.m.
• Dystopian/Sci-Fi Book Group. In Arkady Martine’s A Memory Called Empire (2020 Hugo Award for Best Novel), action and intrigue, empire and identity power a complex tale.  Register through our Events menu.  Thursday, August 26 at 7 p.m.
• Library Pages Needed. The Library has three paid Page positions available for nine hours (three 3-hour shifts) each per month on weekends. Pages shelve and organize library collection materials, find books requested by patrons, and keep books and audiovisual materials in order.  The work requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently.  Pages must be at least 14 years old, responsible and punctual, as well as consistently available for their shifts.  Contact M. J. Wright at mwright@minlib.net or by calling (508) 358-2311.
• Calling All Amateur Archivists. The Wayland Public Library has recently digitized four volumes of handwritten Wayland Library Trustee Records from 1870-1945 that are now available on the Internet Archive.  We need to have about 700 pages transcribed into type to make them searchable and easier to read.  We’re hoping to find 10-20 volunteers to help with this project, perhaps staggered throughout the year.It’s an opportunity to view historic documents and get a close-up look at the library’s early days.  If interested, please contact M.J. Wright at 508-358-2311 or mwright@minlib.net.

Many New Things. Our Library of Things just got three excellent additions.  With the Rapitest 4-Way Soil Analyzer, you can test your garden or houseplant soil for fertility (nitrogen/phosphorous/potash,) light, moisture, and pH.  The Benjamin Moore Color Preview Fan Deck will help with your decorating and paint selection decisions.  And you can investigate the plants, insects and microbes in your environment with the IQ Crew 52-Piece Microscope Set.  

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

*Outdoor Storytimes with Ms. Carly. Join Ms. Carly for an outdoor storytime! Children and their caregivers will listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. We will meet on the green lawn behind the library. For babies through preschool age children, with caregivers. Registration required.  Face masks are required for children ages 2+. We encourage attendees to bring along a picnic blanket or a lawn chair. This event is weather permitting. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Tuesdays, August 24, Sept. 7, Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Sept. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

*Outside Storytimes with Ms. Pam! Join Ms. Pam for stories, songs, puppets, and activities OUTSIDE on the lawn behind the library. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. You can register here or from our online eventkeepercalendar. Thursdays, Sept. 2, Sept. 9, Sept. 23 and Sept. 30 at 9:30 a.m.

FOR FAMILIES

*Outdoor Family Concert with Thomas Meunier. Join local musician Thomas Meunier for an outdoor family concert! He will get everyone singing with his repertoire of original songs and old favorites. We will meet on the green lawn behind the library. A great way to reconnect with friends at the beginning of the school year! For all ages. Register HERE or from our Eventkeeper calendar. Saturday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. (Rain date is 9/25 at 11 a.m.)

*Outdoor programs meet on the green lawn behind the library. Face masks are encouraged for all participants. We will assist in maintaining social distancing but encourage attendees to bring along a picnic blanket or a lawn chair. Registration is required. Outdoor programming is weather permitting. Call or follow us online for updates.

SUMMER READING

This year’s Summer Reading Program for children in grades pre-K to Grade 5 Tails and Tales has been a fabulous success. Congrats to all the kids who participated! Winners of the weekly raffle prizes have all been contacted. The winners of the Grand Prize drawings will be notified this week. Even though our official summer reading program is over, children can continue to log their reading online or on their paper log sheets. Keep on reading!

Our Teen Summer Reading Program has also been a great success. Congratulations to all the teens who participated! The winners of the Grand Prize drawings will be notified this week.

Even though our official summer reading program is over, teens can continue to log their reading online. Keep on reading!