ADULT SERVICES

•  Palmistry. Diane DiPietro will cover some history of the origins and various uses for palmistry over many centuries. She will also give a brief description of the major lines on our hands and what they mean. Note: there will be no palm readings at this event.  Register to attend either in person or remotely.  Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
• Virtual Author Talk: Pam Jenoff and Code Name Sapphire. The New York Times-bestselling author returns with another riveting tale set during WWII, about a woman who must rescue her cousin’s family from a train bound for Auschwitz.  Register for the webinar.  Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m.
• Author Talk: Beginning to End the Climate Crisis with Alexander Repenning. In this book, Repenning and co-author Luisa Neubauer weave in personal accounts of their evolution as climate activists with a thorough analysis of how climate change affects their generation, and what every one of us can and must do about it.  Repenning will be joined by translator and Brandeis professor Sabine von Mering.  Register.  Friday, March 31 at 3 p.m.
• Judy Hoyer Poetry Book Launch. A Wayland resident for 50 years, Judy Hoyer will read from her newly published collection, Imagine That.  After a career as a school psychologist, Judy began writing poetry in the Wayland Poetry Workshop.  Her work has appeared in, among other places, The Atlanta Review, Southwest Review, The New York Times Metropolitan Diary, and The Yale Journal for Humanities in Medicine.  Register to attend live or remotely.  Sunday, April 2 at 3 p.m.
• Virtual Author Talk: Cartoonist Kate Beaton. Her first full-length graphic narrative, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands, follows New York Times-bestselling author Beaton after university as she heads out west from Nova Scotia, hoping to take advantage of Alberta’s oil rush and pay off her student loans.  What the journey will actually cost Beaton will be far more than she anticipates.  Register.  Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
• Great Presenters: Yamini Ranjan and Karen Blumenfeld. In March 2021 the Wayland Select Board established the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.  In this presentation, Ranjan, Chair of the HRDEIC, and Blumenfeld, Vice-Chair, will tell you about the committee’s purpose and work.  Register to attend in person or remotely.  Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m.
• Library 175^th Anniversary Exhibits. Our sparkling new vitrine now holds some fascinating artifacts from our history, including the original signatures of donors who contributed to the first library fund in 1848; some books from the first collection (including one from 1805 by Mercy Warren); and pictures of our founding fathers.  On the Express Book counter, you’ll find images of early librarians, along with models of some of the library’s buildings.

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, March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18 and April 25 at 10:30 a.m.
• Toddler Stem with Ms. Leslie. Join Ms. Leslie for some fun, hands-on science activities. This month we are exploring the amazing properties of water. Registration required. For ages 2-4 years with a caregiver. Wednesdays, April 5 and April 12 at 10:30 a.m.
• 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, March 30, April 6, April 13, and April 20 at 10:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

• Dog Man Afternoon. Celebrate the newest Dog Man book! Drop in to create comics, play games, and attempt to foil Petey’s latest scheme by following the clues in a scavenger hunt. For ages 5 and up. Please register HERE. Wednesday, March 29, at 3:30 p.m.
• Lego Club. Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos. This month’s theme: Magical Kingdoms. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE. Wednesday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m.
• Get Crafty: Explore Color with Ms. Elise. Children will explore color with flowers, eggs, and shape, using paper, paint, and pastels. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m.

APRIL SCHOOL VACATION SPECIALS

• Buildwave: Hands-On Building Games. In this hands-on building game, kids will create with over a dozen different building materials. The program is run by educators at Buildwave. For children ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE. Wednesday, April 19, at 2:00 p.m.
• Wild World of Reptiles with Joy Marzolf. Learn about our wonderful scaly friends and meet some reptile special guests. Local educator Joy Marzolf of The Joys of Nature will lead this program. Space is limited. There will be two half-hour shows. For children ages 3 and up, with caregivers. Register for one show only. Register for the 2:30 p.m. show HERE. Register for the 3:30 p.m. show HERE. Thursday, April 20.
• 4th/5th Grade Book Club. This month we will be discussing The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Questions or to get a copy of the book, please email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net. For 4^th and 5^th graders. Please register HERE. Wednesday, April 26, 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. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register. Friday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m.
• Teen Crafternoon: Cardboard Cats. Stop by the Teen Loft and create some adorable cardboard cats! We will use simple materials and make the cats little yarn sweaters. For teens in grades 6 and up.  Please register HERE. Thursday, April 13 at 4:00 p.m.
• Comics Making Workshop Series with Jonathan Todd. In this 4-part Comics Making Workshop, tweens will learn how to create and design characters for a graphic novel story, how to develop a story arc, how to turn a true event into a graphic narrative, how to create thumbnail sketches and drawings, as well as how to correct errors. Workshop series led by Jonathan Todd. Registration required. Please register for the series HERE. Meets Tuesdays, March 28, April 11, April 25, and May 9, from 4 to 6 pm. For ages 9 and up. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wayland Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.