ADULT SERVICES

• In Pieces—A Creative Community Workshop. In this participatory creative workshop for adults and young adults–second in the series “Creative Explorations of Climate Change”–we will use art materials to explore two visions of our world: one of grief and uncertainty, and the other of joy, gratitude, and beauty.  We will do this on Zoom, but together.   No art experience needed, just two pieces of paper or canvas, scissors, and your favorite medium.  Led by Kaat Vander Straeten and a co-facilitator.  Sponsored by Transition Wayland, Wayland Energize, Arts Wayland/The W Gallery, and the Wayland Public Library.  info@energizewayland.org for the Zoom link.  Thursday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m.
• Cultivating Justice Toward Racial Equality. Since the death of her 17-year-old son, Trayvon Martin, during a violent confrontation in 2012, Sybrina Fulton has become an inspiring spokesperson for parents and concerned citizens across the country.  Despite the intense struggle of losing a child, Fulton turned her grief into advocacy and now lends her voice to speak against violence towards children and for the need to build better, safer communities for all.  Generously cosponsored by the Wayland Public Library, Ashland Public Library, Beech Street Center, Belmont Human Rights Commission, Town of Belmont, Belmont Against Racism, Belmont Public Library, Lincoln Public Library, and Morrill Memorial Library Norwood.  Register through our Events menu.  Thursday, February 24 at 7 p.m.
• Great Presenters: Ocean Exploration, 7 Miles Down. We gaze up into “outer space,” yet rarely consider the vast ecosystems contained within the ocean’s “inner space.”  Wayland resident Rob McCallum has led a three-year program placing humans in the deepest point of all five oceans on a mission described as “the most significant exploration expedition in a century.”  Join us as he describes his recent dive to Challenger Deep, Mariana Trench (36,000 ft), a location that has never known daylight and is subject to colossal pressures of 8 tons per square inch.  Register through our Events menu.  Tuesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.
• Tax Forms Are Here. Please take only one of each.  If you need additional forms or schedules, the Reference Librarian will be happy to print them for you, free.
• Historical Typist Needed. That is, someone who would be willing to transcribe some of the contents of our collection of historical documents so we’ll have them in digital form.  You don’t have to be historical yourself.  Contact mwright@minlib.net for further information.
• ESOL Tutors Needed. It doesn’t matter if you don’t speak a foreign language or have never taught before.  Once you complete the Library-sponsored training course, you’re ready for what could be a wonderfully rewarding relationship.  The course for this winter/spring will be on Zoom, from 2-5 p.m. on five consecutive Wednesday afternoons: March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.  For more information or to enroll, contact Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or virginia@thesteels.com.

YOUTH SERVICES

• NEW SHELVING COMING TO THE CHILDREN’S ROOM! We are excited to announce that the Children’s Room will be getting new moveable shelving in early March. The Children’s Room will remain open for browsing and checkout through February, but will be probably be closed for about a week in early March. The inconvenience will be temporary and short, and the result will be well worth it. Please bear with us.

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

• Weekly Facebook Live Storytimes with Ms. Carly. Join Ms. Carly for a Facebook Live storytime on the Wayland Public Library’s Facebook page. Babies through preschool age are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m.
• Storytime on Zoom with Ms. Pam. Join Ms. Pam for stories songs, puppets, and crafts through zoom.  This interactive storytime encourages language development, socialization and fun. For ages 2.5 to 5 years. Please register here or on our Eventkeeper calendar if you would like to join our Zoom storytime. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net. Thursdays,  Feb. 17 and Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m.

FEBRUARY VACATION SPECIALS

• Kids Take & Make Craft Kit: Boredom Buster. Looking for fun ways to keep busy? Try this Boredom Buster Spinner Take & Make Craft Kit! We will provide most of the supplies you need to make this craft at home. This craft is best for children ages 4-10.  Please register each child separately. Limit one per child. Pick up your Take & Make Craft Kit from our curbside service shelf on Tuesday February 22. Register for this craft HERE.
• Teens Take & Make Craft Kit: CD Scratch Art. Flex your doodle and design skills with this CD Scratch Art Kit for Teens! We will provide most of the supplies you need to make this craft at home. This craft is best for ages 11 and up. Please register each teen separately. Limit one per teen. Pick up your Take & Make Craft Kit from our curbside service shelf on Tuesday, February 22. Registration for this craft will open on Monday, February 7.
• Make a Birdfeeder. Children are invited to make pinecone birdfeeders and learn about birds that overwinter in Wayland. Children are encourage to hang their birdfeeders at home and look for birds. Children who identify 5 Wayland birds can come to the library for a small prize. We will meet outside on the green lawn behind the library. (If weather is bad we will provide birdfeeder kits to take home.) Registration is required. Register HERE or online from our eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Comic Making Workshop with Jarrett Lerner over Zoom. Local author-illustrator Jarrett Lerner will give tweens the tools they need to become more confident and capable comics creators. Jarrett will demonstrate some drawing techniques, will talk about what makes comics work, and will give time for participants to create along with him. This workshop is appropriate for kids new to comics as well as for kids who are further along on their comics-making journey. For ages 10 and up. Register HERE for the zoom link. Thursday, February 24, at 3:30 p.m.
• Kids Cooking Green: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Join us in the kitchen to make Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Participants will be sent a recipe with a list of ingredients and recommended kitchen utensils in advance of the workshop. This workshop is led by Kids Cooking Green, and will be held over zoom. For kids ages 4 and up with an adult. Register HERE for the zoom link. Friday, February 25, at 2:30 p.m. 

FOR TEENS

• Teens Take & Make Craft Kit: CD Scratch Art. Flex your doodle and design skills with this CD Scratch Art Kit for Teens! We will provide most of the supplies you need to make this craft at home. This craft is best for ages 11 and up. Please register each teen separately. Limit one per teen. Pick up your Take & Make Craft Kit from our curbside service shelf on Tuesday, February 22. Register for this craft HERE.

FOR FAMILIES

• Curbside Pickup. Need a hand-picked selection of books for your children? Please call us at 508-358-2308 and we would be happy to put a collection together for you for curbside pickup.