Steam Team with Ms. Pam: Seeds!

.Children will learn all about seeds and then plant seedsin biodegradable containers to take home.Weather permitting we will meet outside on the green lawn behind the library.For ages 4 and up. []

4th/5th Grade Book Group

.Rescheduled from Wednesday, May 4This book discussion group is for 4th and 5th graders.We will be discussing Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt..We will meet in the Teen Loft.Questions or to get a copy of the book contact Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net��������...More

.Rescheduled from Wednesday, May 4This book discussion group is for 4th and 5th graders.We will be discussing Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt..We will meet in the Teen Loft.Questions or to get a copy of the book contact Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net�������� [Children's Events]

Teen Space

Storytime with Ms. Pam

.Join Ms. Pam for stories, songs, puppets, and activities.This interactive storytime encourages language development, socialization and fun.We will meet in the Children's Room.��For ages 2.5 to 5 years, with caregivers.Masks are encouraged for everyone ages...More

.Join Ms. Pam for stories, songs, puppets, and activities.This interactive storytime encourages language development, socialization and fun.We will meet in the Children's Room.��For ages 2.5 to 5 years, with caregivers.Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+.��Please register.�� [Children's Events]

Children's Room

Poetry Workshop

..This group gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.This meeting is held via ZOOM - email Joan Kimball for the info:��jawkimball@gmail.com��Contact: Joan Kimball : 978-318-0991 : jawkimball@gmail.com [Adult...More

..This group gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.This meeting is held via ZOOM - email Joan Kimball for the info:��jawkimball@gmail.com��Contact: Joan Kimball : 978-318-0991 : jawkimball@gmail.com [Adult Events]

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Teen No Book Book Club

.Teens are invited to the No Book Book Club. There is no assigned reading! We will chat about books we've read, books we want to read, and share recommendations. Hear about upcoming releases and snag some free ARCs (advanced reading copy). Drop in!We will meet in the...More

.Teens are invited to the No Book Book Club. There is no assigned reading! We will chat about books we've read, books we want to read, and share recommendations. Hear about upcoming releases and snag some free ARCs (advanced reading copy). Drop in!We will meet in the Teen Loft.For teens in grades 6 and up.�� [Teen Events]

Teen Space

ESOL Discussion Group with Ilona

.Practice your English skills! We will read a short story or article and discuss it. No preparation is needed. This group is best for intermediate or advanced speakers.April 1 and 15, May 6 and 20, June 10��and 24���� 9-10 a.m. in the��Wayland Library Raytheon...More

.Practice your English skills! We will read a short story or article and discuss it. No preparation is needed. This group is best for intermediate or advanced speakers.April 1 and 15, May 6 and 20, June 10��and 24���� 9-10 a.m. in the��Wayland Library Raytheon Room.Registration is required.��Limited to 10��people. We will keep a waitlist in case there are cancellations.Contact M.J. Wright to sign up��at mwright@minlib.net��or ask for her at 508-358-2311.Wearing a mask is recommended.Contact: M.J. Wright : 508-358-2311 : mwright@minlib.net [Adult Events]

Raytheon Room

D&D for Teens

.Join us for a one-shot Dungeons & Dragons session. Beginners and experienced players welcome.This class will be run by Wayland Library staffer and D&D��aficionado Sam Korstvedt.We will be offering two of these one-shot sessions. Please register for one only.Ages 13...More

.Join us for a one-shot Dungeons & Dragons session. Beginners and experienced players welcome.This class will be run by Wayland Library staffer and D&D��aficionado Sam Korstvedt.We will be offering two of these one-shot sessions. Please register for one only.Ages 13 and up. [Teen Events]

Teen Space

Dystopian/Sci-Fi Book Group

May 2022 Meeting��Dystopian/Sci-FI Book GroupMonday, ��May 23rd��2022, 7-8pm.Join us for a lively discussion of Borne��by Jeff Vandermeer. Books are available at the Circulation Desk at the library.Email ekatz@minlib.net for Zoom Link.VanderMeer marries...More

May 2022 Meeting��Dystopian/Sci-FI Book GroupMonday, ��May 23rd��2022, 7-8pm.Join us for a lively discussion of Borne��by Jeff Vandermeer. Books are available at the Circulation Desk at the library.Email ekatz@minlib.net for Zoom Link.VanderMeer marries bildungsroman, domestic drama, love story, and survival thriller into one compelling, intelligent story centered not around the gee-whiz novelty of a flying bear but around complex, vulnerable characters struggling with what it means to be a person. VanderMeer's talent for immersive world-building and stunning imagery is on display in this weird, challenging, but always heartfelt novel.--Hutley, Krista Copyright 2017 Booklist.What is the Bildungsroman concept?bildungsroman,��class of novel that depicts and explores the manner in which the protagonist develops morally and psychologically. The German word Bildungsroman means ���novel of education��� or ���novel of formation.�����Contact: Elise Katz : ekatz@minlib.net [Adult Events]

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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...More

.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. [Children's Events]

Children's Room

ESOL Discussion Group with Liz

.Practice your English skills! We will read a short story or article and discuss it. No preparation is needed. This group is best for intermediate or advanced speakers.April 12 and 26, May 10 and 24, June 7 and 21�� ��1-2 p.m. in the Raytheon RoomRegistration is...More

.Practice your English skills! We will read a short story or article and discuss it. No preparation is needed. This group is best for intermediate or advanced speakers.April 12 and 26, May 10 and 24, June 7 and 21�� ��1-2 p.m. in the Raytheon RoomRegistration is required.��Limited to 10��people. We will keep a waitlist in case there are cancellations.Contact M.J. Wright to sign up��at mwright@minlib.net��or ask for her at 508-358-2311.Wearing a mask is recommended.Contact: M.J. Wright : 508-358-2311 : mwright@minlib.net [Adult Events]

Raytheon Room

Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America

In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Wayland Chinese American Association, the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and the��Wayland Free Public Library present""Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric...More

In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Wayland Chinese American Association, the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and the��Wayland Free Public Library present""Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America".Join us for a presentation outlining a landmark study of the challenges for, and contributions of, Chinese Americans to American society over the past 175 years. The presentation will provoke curiosity and offer a new perspective on Chinese American contributions while identifying, quantifying, and showcasing the contributions of the Chinese American community through data and storytelling. The event will be a 30-minute presentation followed by a facilitated discussion.In an age inflamed with resurgent racism, and with geopolitical tension reversing decades of fruitful exchange with China, 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. With the country���s combined racial minorities set to make up a majority of the population by 2045, an awareness of the contribution of immigrant groups - and the damaging misperceptions that exist alongside this - can ensure a future of co-operation, mutual appreciation and respect.The 142-page study, From Foundations to Frontiers: Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America, examines the enduring relationship between the Chinese American community and America���s economic and cultural success over the past two centuries. The evidence-driven study details the contribution across Arts & Culture, Civil Rights, Public Service & Politics, Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Infrastructure, Military & National Security, Public Health, and Science & Technology.About the Committee of 100The study was commissioned by the Committee of 100 (C100), a non-partisan leadership organization of prominent Chinese Americans in business, government, academia, and the arts. The Committee���s purpose is to provide leadership and act as a constructive force in the dual mission of promoting the full participation of all Chinese Americans in American society and acting as a public policy resource for the Chinese American community and advancing constructive dialogue and relationships between the peoples and leaders of the United States and Greater China. C100 has a rich legacy of harnessing its distinguished membership to address significant and complex issues pertaining to Americans of Chinese descent and U.S.-China relations. For more information, visit www.committee100.org.Contact: Courtney Michael : 508-358-2311 : cmichael@minlib.net [Adult Events]

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The History Of New England Stone Walls

.Stone walls are an iconic landscape feature of New England. They once served a functional purpose, but today they are threads through time, defining the region���s historical identity. Join Leigh Schoberth, senior preservation services manager at Historic New...More

.Stone walls are an iconic landscape feature of New England. They once served a functional purpose, but today they are threads through time, defining the region���s historical identity. Join Leigh Schoberth, senior preservation services manager at Historic New England, to explore the history of stone wall building in the region, and to develop a framework for identifying different types of stone walls..About Leigh:��Prior to joining Historic New Engalnd, Schoberth worked as the preservation policy associate for Preservation Society of Newport County and as a preservation professional for Knapp Architects. She has a BA in history from University of Michigan and an MS in historic preservation from Clemson University.This program is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library and co-sponsored by the Wayland Public Library.Register here to receive the Zoom link via email.��Contact: Courtney Michael : 508-358-2311 : cmichael@minlib.net [Adult Events]

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Pok��mon Card Trading Day

.Kids are invited to a��Pok��mon card trading day at the library.Come with cards you are willing to trade!�� We will meeton the green lawn behind the library. This event is weather permitting.For ages 7 to 11. Please register. [Children's Events]

Lawn

Children's Illustration of 100 Years of Chinese Immigration to the U.S. and Canada

.The Wayland library together with the Wayland Chinese American Association (WCAA) and The Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC��) are hosting a zoom event to celebrate the publication of Children���s Illustration of 100 years...More

.The Wayland library together with the Wayland Chinese American Association (WCAA) and The Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC��) are hosting a zoom event to celebrate the publication of Children���s Illustration of 100 years Chinese immigration in the United States and Canada. The book collected 290 paintings created in the past 2 years by 70 young talented artists (7- 18 years old) from US and Canada. ��Editor in Chief XI Zhang and several young artists who have contributed to this book project will join us to share this history, their creation, ��learning and appreciation of those Chinese ancestors who have contributed to the building of the railroads in both US and Canada.Please see the YouTube video for the introduction. Link is��https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FFu8U3tkAi8&feature=youtu.bePlease register below to get the zoom link. Questions? Contact Huijuan Li at huijuanlanzhou@yahoo.com []

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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.Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+.��Registration...More

.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.Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+.��Registration required.For ages 3 and up, with an adult.�� []

Raytheon Room

Deep Seeing - Creative Explorations of Climate Grief

.Everything essential to a sense of wonder in nature is contained within a poem inspired by the artistry of Hokusai, whose work is broad ranging and reverential to the vital, fragile connection between humankind and nature.��Join the next in the Creative Explorations...More

.Everything essential to a sense of wonder in nature is contained within a poem inspired by the artistry of Hokusai, whose work is broad ranging and reverential to the vital, fragile connection between humankind and nature.��Join the next in the Creative Explorations of Climate Grief series for a meditative Deep Seeing 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.This workshop will be led by Linda J. Hirsch, Co-Founder of ArtsWayland, Psychologist, Photographer, Photo-journalist, Meditation Teacher, Curator of Photo-Exhibits & Special Events, Framedrummer, and Human Rights Activist.Register here for the Zoom link. For more information contact info@energizewayland.orgThis workshop is the third in a series of events called ���Creative Explorations of Climate Change,��� co-sponsored by Transition Wayland, Wayland Energize, Arts Wayland/The W Gallery and the Wayland Public Library.Contact: Kaat Vander Straeten : info@energizewayland.org [Adult Events]

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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 here.�� []

Teen Space