ADULT SERVICES
- Author Talk: The Gilded Ones series by Namina Forna. Join us for an action-packed online conversation with this New York Times-bestselling author about the series’ second installment, The Merciless Ones. It’s been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is, but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera…or if she might be its greatest threat. Register. Saturday, January 7 at 2 p.m.
- 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.
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
- Babytime with Ms. Carly. This lapsit storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, gentle tickles, bounces, and body-awareness. Best for babies birth to 18 months. Please register. Tuesdays, January 3, January 10, January 17, January 24, and January 31 at 10:30 a.m.
- Toddler Stem with Ms. Leslie. Join Ms. Leslie to explore different types of Chemical Reactions through messy play, and take home projects. For ages 2-4 years, with caregiver. Registration required. You can register for one, two, or all three sessions. January 4, January 11, and January 18.
- 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. Thursdays, January 12, January 19, and January 26 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. Thursday, January 5, at 10:30 am.
- 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. Saturday, January 7 at 10:30 a.m.
FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.
- 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.
- 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 in the Raytheon Room. For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE. Wednesday, January 11, at 4:00 p.m.
- Sophisticated Stories: Book Club for Grades 2 and Up. You are never too old for picturebooks! Ms. Janet will lead this book club that features sophisticated funny books. There will be a special surprise guest, and a craft. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For children in grades 2 and up. Please register HERE. January 12 at 4:00 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. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register. Fridays, January 13, and January 27 at 4:30 p.m.
