ADULT SERVICES

• In Pieces: Explorations of Climate Change. In this creative workshop for adults and young adults, 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 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.  Register through our Events menu.  Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
• Author Talk: Evan Hadingham. Wayland resident Evan Hadingham’s new book, Discovering Us, brings our shared history to life, telling the stories behind fifty of the most important human origins discoveries ever made.  Published in collaboration with the Leakey Foundation, it celebrates science and the search for what it means to be human.  Evan is the Senior Science Editor of the PBS NOVA series produced at WGBH, Boston. He has an MA in prehistory and archaeology from the University of Sheffield.  Register through our Events menu.  Tuesday, April 26 at 7 pm. 
• Write Letters and Swap Stationery. April is National Card & Letter Writing Month.  Stop by the Raytheon Room for some good old-fashioned letter-writing time.  Bring your unused stationery to swap, use the blank cards we’ll provide, or make your own using our supplies. One postage stamp provided to the first 20 attendees.  No registration required.  Bring your stationery donations to the event or drop them off at the Reference Desk between Saturday 4/9-Thursday 4/14. Leftover stationery will be donated, recycled, or repurposed for Library programs.  Thursday, April 14, 3-5 p.m.
• Poetry on the Trail. For National Poetry Month, the Wayland Cultural Council, in partnership with the Library, the Sudbury Valley Trustees, and the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, is excited to be sharing eight poems posted along on the trails at Greenways Conservation Area.  Written by a diverse group of poets, they share a theme of spring, renewal, and rebirth.   Look for them on SVT segments of the trails, marked on a map you can pick up at the Library. The parking area for Greenways is at the bottom of Green Way off Cochituate Road.  Enjoy the woods and the words.
• Attention, Wayland Residents of Chinese Heritage. Whether your family hails from China, Singapore, Taiwan, the United States, or anywhere else, we want to document your experience living in Wayland. We want all Wayland residents, whether next year or a hundred years from now, to hear your voices.  We will keep your answers in our historical collection for future generations.  This survey will be anonymous in order to encourage candid answers to the questions.  You’ll find it on the blog at waylandlibrary.org.
• Sewing Machine. We have a beautiful new Singer M2100, just waiting for you to check it out from our Library of Things.  It’s lightweight and portable—great for sewing in smaller spaces or for taking to sewing class.  There are 63 stitch applications, all with preset stitch length and width, eliminating guesswork.  The front-loading bobbin, easy threading, and four-step buttonhole process also make it perfect for the beginner.  There’s even an app to help you along.
• 3D Printing Videos. Even though the classes are temporarily suspended, our tech maven, Tyler Kenney, has been busy producing and posting a series of excellent tutorials showing you how to print a number of fun and fascinating objects.  Look for them on our YouTube channel.  (Psst: classes could be coming back soon!)

BOOK GROUPS

• Social Justice. Heart Berries: A Memoir by Terese Marie Mailhot.  Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m.  Contact cmichael@minlib.net for the Zoom link.
• Dystopian/Sci-Fi. Blindness by Jose Saramago.  Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m.  Contact ekatz@minlib.net for the Zoom link.

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

• Storytime with Ms. Carly. Join Ms. Carly in the library for storytime! Children and their caregivers will listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. We will meet in the Children’s Room. For babies through preschool age children, with caregivers. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+.  Please register. Tuesdays,   April 19 and April 26 10:30 a.m.
• Storytime with Ms. Pam. Join Ms. Pam in the library for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. We will meet in the Children’s Room. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+.  Please register. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursdays,  April 14, April 21, and April 28 at 10:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

• Seeking Lego Creations for an April Lego Exhibit. If your child would like to display a small lego creation in our glass display case downstairs, please email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net  We will install the lego display for the month of April. (Display case locks; children will get their lego creations back at the end of the month.)
• Pokemon Card Trading Day. Kids are invited to a Pokemon card trading day at the library. Come with cards you are willing to trade! We will meet on the green lawn behind the library. This event is weather permitting. For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE. Wednesday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m.

APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK SPECIALS

• Earth Day Story/Craft. Join Ms. Elise for stories and crafts that celebrate Earth Day! Attendance is limited. For children ages 4 and up, with and adult. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, April 20, at 3:30 p.m.
• Animal World Experience. Animal educator Matt Gabriel from Animal World Experience will bring live animals to the library! Children will get to meet 2 furry animals, a lizard or gator, turtle, snake, frog/toad, and a giant bug. For children ages 4 +, with an adult. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursday, April 21, at 2:00 p.m.

FOR TEENS: Magic the Gathering. Teens! Play Magic the Gathering with your friends! Bring your own Magic Cards or use ours. Experienced players and newbies welcome. For teens in grades 6 and up. This event will take place in the Teen Loft. Please register. Friday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m.