ADULT SERVICES
- An Evening with Gish Jen. Bestselling author Gish Jen will appear at the Goodnow Library in Sudbury to read from and discuss her latest book, Thank You, Mr. Nixon
, a collection of eleven linked short stories that “take measure of the fifty years since the opening of China and its unexpected effects on the lives of ordinary people.” The event is part of the MetroWest Readers Fest ONE Read of the book, a program sponsored by 24 area libraries, including Wayland. Metrowestreadersfest.org for more information. Thursday, October 6th at 7 p.m. Register.
- The Challenge of Democratic Legitimacy. The widespread claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election have been thoroughly discredited, yet persist. What are roots of those notions, and what is their impact on our trust in the system, and in democracy itself? Join Rachael V. Cobb, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor of Government at Suffolk University, online to discuss these issues that have plagued us historically but especially in the last few years. Hosted by the Ashland Public Library and co-sponsored by the Wayland Public Library and others. Register. Friday, October 7 at 10 a.m.
- Great Presenters: Building a New Home from the Old. Writer, visual artist, and humanitarian Richard Lee presents the story of his family’s immigration and adjustment to the U. S. in 1975, in hopes that other people, whatever their historie, might see their own experiences mirrored. Register for online or in-person attendance. Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
- 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 fall will be through Zoom from 6-9 p.m. on five consecutive Wednesdays, starting October 12. The course is free but does require a $40 textbook. For more information or to enroll, contact Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or virginia@thesteels.com.
YOUTH SERVICES
FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS
Storywalk Kick Off Event: One Duck Stuck. Join Ms. Pam (from the library) and Ms. Jodi (from Family Access Community Connections) at Hannah Williams Playground, to celebrate the opening of the Storywalk of One Duck Stuck
by Phyllis Root. Walk the storywalk, do a scavenger hunt, and make a craft! Hannah Williams Playground, 71 Main Street, Wayland. Please register HERE. This event is sponsored by the Wayland Public Library, Family Access Community Connections, and the Wayland Recreation Department. Saturday, Oct. 15 at 3 – 4 p.m. Drop-in. (This event is rescheduled from Sat. Oct. 1, due to weather.)
- Outdoor Storytimes with Ms. Leslie. Join Ms. Leslie outdoors for storytime! Children and their caregivers will listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. We will meet on the lawn behind the library. In the case of inclement weather we will hold the storytime in the Children’s Room. For babies through preschool age children, with caregivers. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Tuesdays, September 27 , October 4, October 11, October 18, and October 25 at 10:30 a.m.
- Outdoor Storytimes with Ms. Pam. Join Ms. Pam outdoors for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. We will meet on the lawn behind the library. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursdays, October 13, October 20, and October 27 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 with his owner Helen. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 3 and up, with an adult. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursday, October 6, at 10:30 am.
FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.
- Lego Club. Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos. This month we will work together to make a town out of legos. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, October 5, at 3:30 p.m.
- Creepy Crawlies. How do you move if you don’t have legs? Hiss without using your mouth? Eat by using a built-in straw? Joy Marzolf from Joys of Nature will lead this live animal program featuring insects and other creepy crawlies, including Rosy the Tarantula. For ages 4 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 4:15 p.m.
- 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. For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, October 19, at 4:00 p.m.
- 4th/5th Grade Book Club. This month we will be discussing Saving Winslow
by Sharon Creech. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Questions or to get a copy of the book, please email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net. For 4th and 5th graders. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m.
FOR TEENS
- Magic the Gathering for Teens. 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. Please register. Fridays, October 14 and October 28, at 4:30 p.m.
- Girls Who Code. Girls will learn basic and more advanced coding to build websites, create graphics, and design games. The fall session meets every Monday, October 17 through January 23, (except school holidays) from 4:00-6:00 pm, and will be facilitated by Wayland parents and other volunteers. For girls in grades 6 to 12. The mission of GWC is to help bridge the gender gap in technology fields. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar.
- Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Teens! We want to hear from you! What kinds of library programs would you like? What do you want from your public library? Please come to our first Teen Advisory Board meeting of the year and let us know. There will be free Advance Reader Copies of books, and munchies! We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursday, October 20, at 4:00 p.m.
FOR ALL AGES
Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Enter our 4th annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Compete for best carved or best decorated pumpkin! We will have contests for kids ages 3-11, teens ages 12-18, and adults ages 19 and up. Submit photo (only 1 photo) of your pumpkin by October 25, then vote online. Register HERE for a library pumpkin, or use your own pumpkin or gourd. Pumpkins can be picked up at the library on October 21, 22, or 23. Questions? Contact cmichael@minlib.net. Library pumpkins generously donated by Stop and Shop.
