ADULT SERVICES
- Mysterious Library Artifact. It’s a big old wooden crate that was improbably tucked away in our historical collection. It’s easily over 100 years old. What was it used for? Why do we have it? Actually, we know the answers to those questions, but if you’d like to ponder them, too, come on in and take a look at it, ensconced in our nifty new display case.
- Library of Things: Movie Night Wherever You Are. Who needs a TV, or streaming? With our easy-to-use portable video projector, external DVD player, and a disc from our vast collection, you’ve got movie night in the garage, the backyard, or anywhere you want.
- Sudbury Valley Nature Photographers. Don’t miss this month’s exhibit in our meeting room of stunning images from this venerable group, covering not only New England but locales around the world.
- Library of Things: Office to Go. Working remotely? Really remotely? Our Library of Things has the components you need to make that work easy. Just combine one of our Chromebooks with a hotspot and our portable scanner. Our portable charger might come in handy, too. Perfect for when you’re getting away from it all–or from most of it.
Just some of the books we’ve liked best this past year. Most are in the library, the others we can get for you.
- All the Queen’s Men
/ S. J. Bennett
- Alias Grace
/ Margaret Atwood
- All the Seas of the World
/ Guy Gavriel Kay
- The Bone Orchard
/ Sara Mueller
- Booth
/ Karen Joy Fowler
- The Call / Yannick Murphy
- Cloud Cuckoo Land
/ Anthony Doerr
- Daughters of the Flower Fragrant Garden
/ Zhuqing Li
- Eating on the Wild Side
/ Jo Robinson
- The Ghost That Ate Us
/ Daniel Kraus
- Hench
/ Natalie Zina Walschots
- How to Change Your Mind / Michael Pollan
- The Huntress / Kate Quinn
- Improvement / Joan Silber
- The It Girl / Ruth Ware
- Leviathan Wakes / James S. A. Corey
- The Man Who Died Twice / Richard Osman
- Mercury Pictures Presents / Anthony Marra
- Mr. Splitfoot / Samantha Hunt
- The Nature Fix / Florence Williams
- Normal People / Sally Rooney
- Ocean State / Stewart O’Nan
- The Promise / Damon Galgut
- Slow Horses / Mick Herron
- Small Things Like These / Claire Keegan
- Survivor / J. F. Gonzalez
- Ten Steps to Nanetta / Hannah Gadsby
- Things That Grow / Meredith Goldstein
- Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow / Gabrielle Zevin
- Thistlefoot / GennaRose Nethercott
- The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy / Megan Bannen
- The Uncommon Reader / Alan Bennett
- We Ride Upon Sticks / Quan Barry
- Welcome to Lagos / Chibundu Onuzo
- When Women Were Dragons / Kelly Barnhill
- The Wordhord / Hana Videen
- Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? / Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
YOUTH SERVICES
FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS
- Indoor Storytime with Ms. Leslie. Join Ms. Leslie indoors for storytime! For babies through preschool age children, with caregivers. Please register. Tuesday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m.
- Indoor Storytime with Ms. Pam Join Ms. Pam for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. Please register. Thursday, December 22 at 10:30 a.m.
- Spanish Storytime. Join Senora Smith for Spanish Storytime! We will read a cozy story followed by a simple craft, sing a song or two, and even learn some Spanish words. Liliana Smith is the Coordinator of the Spanish Immersion Program in the Wayland Public Schools. For ages 3 and up, with caregivers. Please register. Saturdays, December 17, and January 7 at 10:30 a.m.
FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.
- Winter Solstice and Holiday Crafts Join Ms. Pam to make crafts that celebrate the winter solstice and winter holidays. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, December 21, at 3:30 p.m.
- Family Game Day. Drop in for an afternoon of board games and card games. Play a favorite or let us teach you how to play a new game! We will also have cooperative games. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Thursday, December 29, at 3:00 p.m.
- Lego Club. Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Space Stations. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE. Wednesday, January 4, at 3:30 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. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register HERE. Friday, January 13, at 4:30 p.m.
