ADULT SERVICES

• Deep Seeing: Creative Explorations of Climate Grief.  The next program in this series is a meditative art activity, via Zoom, sparked by the reading of the poem, “Hokusai Says” by Roger Keyes; viewing a selection of works by Hokusai; and creating a nature collage(s) from torn pages.  You’ll want to gather old magazines, flyers, photos, wrapping paper, wallpaper, printed fabric, and/or organic matter that you can tear to complete your collage.  The workshop will be led by Linda J. Hirsch, psychologist, photographer, photojournalist, meditation teacher, curator, framedrummer, and human rights activist.  Register through our Events menu.  Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m.
• Asians in American Pop Culture. Journalist, editor, and author Gil Asakawa will discuss the cultural shifts from Sessue Hayakawa’s and Anna May Wong’s stardom in silent movies to white actors in “yellowface,” to Asians’ current success on TV and the big screen.  Hosted by the Ashland Public Library, co-sponsored by the Wayland Public and Cary Memorial (Lexington) Libraries.  Register through our Events menu.  Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
• Chinese-American Contributions to the Fabric of America. The US has reached a moment when it is critical to examine how diversity has benefited the society and how minority groups such as Chinese-Americans have, over time, become identified with the country itself. This program will focus on a landmark study of 175 years of Chinese-American history, and is presented in recognition of Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in collaboration with  the Wayland Chinese-American Association and the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.  Register through our Events menu.  Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
• Masterpieces of Classic Cinema on Kanopy. Kanopy is a free video streaming resource provided by the Wayland Library for its patrons. Within it lies a particularly strong collection of important classic movies from the silent era to the 1960s.  This one-hour talk will describe many of these movies and discuss their influence in the history of cinema.  Freelance editor and publisher Randall Warniers has studied early 20th-century American cinema for decades.  Register through our Events menu.  Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
• Wayland History Collection in Focus. We are busy conserving, digitizing and cataloging Wayland historical documents rarely seen before by the public, including maps and plans.   Reference staff can help you find information on a specific topic, whether it is anti-slavery, Lake Cochituate, the many articles in our files related to Wayland history, or anything else.  To reach the library’s local history librarian, please contact M.J. Wright at mwright@minlib.net or by calling the library. Appointments are necessary to see primary resources and historical maps.

BOOK GROUPS

• Evening. The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.  Contact btuttle@minlib.net for the Zoom link.  Monday, June 6 at 7 p.m.
• Cookbook Club. Ottolenghi Flavor by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage.  Contact shogan@minlibnet for the Zoom link.  Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m.
• Noon. Persuasion by Jane Austen.  Contact amoore@minlib.net for the Zoom link.  Friday, June 10.

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. Tuesday, May 31.
• 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. Thursday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m.
• Storytime with Obie the Dog. Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Obie, a beautiful Samoyed. Obie will be accompanied by his owner Helen. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2 +. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar.  For ages 3 and up, with an adult. Thursday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m..

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

• Lego Club. Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Sea Creatures! We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, June 1, at 3:30 p.m.
• Branch Painting with Ms. Elise. In this collaborative art project, children will paint branches with Ms. Elise. We will supply the branches. Dress casually or bring a smock! We will meet outside on the green lawn. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, June 8 at 3:30 p.m.
• Summer Reading Kickoff: Henry the Juggler. Henry the Juggler (AKA Henry Lappen) is wanted! He is wanted by audiences everywhere for his zany attempts to defy the laws of gravity. He juggles any number of balls, clubs, rings, members of the audience . . . He balances strange items on the tip of his nose. Everything is accomplished wordlessly as Henry uses body language (and road signs!) to express himself. Caution: Henry is known to use innocent bystanders in his act. He will perform for us on the green lawn behind the library! For all ages. Thursday, June 16 at 3:30 p.m.

This show is supported in part by a grant from the Wayland Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts CulturalCouncil, a state agency.

The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Friends of the Wayland Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

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. Fridays, May 27 and June 3 at 4:30 p.m.

FOR FAMILIES

• Daniel’s Good Day Storywalk. A Storywalk of Daniel’s Good Day is up at the Hannah Williams Playground, 71 Main Street, Wayland, for the month of May. For a little extra fun, you could pick up a scavenger hunt from the Children’s Room that corresponds to the story, and take that with you when you do the Storywalk with your children.

SUMMER READING

• Our 2022 Summer Reading Program Camp iRead: Read Beyond the Beaten Path kicks off on June 16 with an outdoor juggling performance by Henry the Juggler. Kids will keep track of their reading online or on paper logs and will earn badges for time reading and for completing fun craft and STEM challenges. Our Teen Reading Program also starts on June 16.   Teens can read to earn gift card prizes. The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Friends of the Wayland Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners