Room is Booked

The room is booked by an outside group.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/room-is-booked-236/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Teens: DnD Campaign

Join Dungeon Master Lawrence and Youth Services Librarian Salome as we play a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign! If you have dice, bring them or use the ones provided. Open to beginners or experienced players grades 6 and up! https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.co......More

Join Dungeon Master Lawrence and Youth Services Librarian Salome as we play a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign! If you have dice, bring them or use the ones provided. Open to beginners or experienced players grades 6 and up! https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teens-dnd-campaign-5/

East Mezzanine Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

The Book Bloom Project

We are a student run community service project with the goal to expand reach to literature in early youths. We collect and distribute book donations for ages 0-6. Leave donations in the box outside the Children's Room. Join us on biweekly Mondays at 5:30 pm starting ......More

We are a student run community service project with the goal to expand reach to literature in early youths. We collect and distribute book donations for ages 0-6. Leave donations in the box outside the Children's Room. Join us on biweekly Mondays at 5:30 pm starting 11/3 in the teen loft! During meetings we brainstorm donation ideas, put together reading kits, and enjoy snacks! You can also receive community service hours for participating! Please sign up here. Hosted by Rhea Sethi, Wayland Student, Library Page and Volunteer, and Project Founder. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-book-bloom-project-22/

Teen Loft Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Game Group

The Game Group gathers to share and play board games together. Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Email Julian Butcher to ask questions or suggest your favorite games: [email protected]. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More

The Game Group gathers to share and play board games together. Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Email Julian Butcher to ask questions or suggest your favorite games: [email protected]. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/game-group-32/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Haley

Join Ms. Haley for a storytime that encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bab......More

Join Ms. Haley for a storytime that encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-toddler-storytime-with-ms-haley-49/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Fuse Bead Art: Emoji Coasters -- Rescheduled from Feb. 3

Create emoji coasters with fuse beads!  Wayland parent Emily Kristofek will lead this workshop. For kids in grades K and up. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fuse-bead-art-emoji-coasters-rescheduled-to-feb-10-at-4-pm/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Social Worker Drop-In Hours

Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by the Library for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help with basic needs like food access or employment, make referrals to services, or provide support. Narcan will also be available to take at no cost. Mo......More

Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by the Library for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help with basic needs like food access or employment, make referrals to services, or provide support. Narcan will also be available to take at no cost. Most Tuesdays, 5-7 PM. No appointment needed. Contact [email protected] with any questions.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/social-worker-drop-in-hours-23/

Teen Loft Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Play and Learn Together

In this six-week early childhood program, children will play and learn how they can use their hands to move, build, create, discover, and explore different toys. The activity types are block stacking, stringing big buttons, opening plastic eggs to hide objects.  Each ......More

In this six-week early childhood program, children will play and learn how they can use their hands to move, build, create, discover, and explore different toys. The activity types are block stacking, stringing big buttons, opening plastic eggs to hide objects.  Each session will focus on a different popular age-appropriate manipulative toy.  We will also read a story! Ms. Haley from Family ACCESS Community Connections will lead the program. For toddlers and preschoolers, with caregivers. The class will meet on Wednesdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb 25, March 4, and March 11.  Update: Group full! If you signed up with Ms. Haley, she'll send you email reminders for the upcoming sessions! https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/play-and-learn-together-23/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Children will listen to stories and rhymes, and sing songs in Mandarin and in English. We will also make a craft in celebration of the Year of the Horse. Refreshments will be served.  Led by Isabelle Ren, director of Wonderwhiz Academy. For ages 3 and up, with caregiv......More

Children will listen to stories and rhymes, and sing songs in Mandarin and in English. We will also make a craft in celebration of the Year of the Horse. Refreshments will be served.  Led by Isabelle Ren, director of Wonderwhiz Academy. For ages 3 and up, with caregivers. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/celebrate-the-year-of-the-horse/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Virtual Author Talk: The Art Spy

Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. A riveting and stylish saga set ......More

Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world's most treasured masterpieces. The book was longlisted for the 2025 American Library of Paris Book Award. Young, an award-winning journalist and author, is a graduate of Harvard College in the History of Art and Architecture and holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, where she is a Professor of Architecture. She is also the founder of the publication Untapped New York. Virtual. Register here. Hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-author-talk-the-art-spy/

ZOOM

Music, Story, Fun with Ms. Janet

Join Ms. Janet for a musical storytime. She'll bring her ukulele, rainbow bells, and puppets! We will meet in the Children's Room. For ages birth through age 4, with caregiver. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-story-fun-with-ms-janet-75/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Crafters Circle

Do you enjoy creating things with your hands? Bring your project to the library for some crafting camaraderie! We'll work on our pieces and share advice, projects and social time during this casual get-together. We meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 2:00-3:30 PM. ......More

Do you enjoy creating things with your hands? Bring your project to the library for some crafting camaraderie! We'll work on our pieces and share advice, projects and social time during this casual get-together. We meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 2:00-3:30 PM. Register below to be reminded via email, or just show up!  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crafters-circle-16/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and ......More

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.  Virtual. Register here. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.  From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.  Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!  Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-author-talk-dr-lindsey-stewart/

Virtual

Teen Afternoon Tea

Take a study break with tea and cookies. Bring your own to share or enjoy the ones provided. Please bring an ingredient list for cookies you bring, whether store bought or homemade. No nuts please. Program led by Ms. Salome, librarian and baker. For teens in grades 6......More

Take a study break with tea and cookies. Bring your own to share or enjoy the ones provided. Please bring an ingredient list for cookies you bring, whether store bought or homemade. No nuts please. Program led by Ms. Salome, librarian and baker. For teens in grades 6 and up. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-afternoon-tea-9/

Teen Loft Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Valentine's Pajama Storytime

Join Ms. Haley for a Valentine's themed pajama storytime! Come in your pajamas, if you’d like!  For ages 3 and up, with caregiver. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/valentines-pajama-storytime/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Movement with Little Beats

Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of music, movement, and fun! For ages 1 to 5, with caregiver. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movement-with-little-beats-9/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Noon Book Group

Welcome to the Noon Book Group! Join us on the second Friday of every month at noon for a lively book discussion and treats! We will be discussing The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett, on February 13 at 12PM. Identical twins take diverging paths after running away a......More

Welcome to the Noon Book Group! Join us on the second Friday of every month at noon for a lively book discussion and treats! We will be discussing The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett, on February 13 at 12PM. Identical twins take diverging paths after running away at age 16 - one passing for white, the other eventually returning to their Southern Black community. What happens when their daughters' lives intersect? The Vanishing Half explores race, family, and the lasting impact of choices across generations. This is an in-person meeting. No registration required. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/noon-book-group-12/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Irish Dance Class for Kids!

Ms. Salome will lead a monthly class, teaching the foundational movements of Irish dance. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water! Ages 5 and up. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/irish-dance-class-for-kids-5/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Chess Club

Did you know chess is one of the oldest board games in the world? You're invited to learn, play, and improve your chess game with new Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Lindsey, at the library! This informal club welcomes youth chess enthusiasts that play at all levels. Fo......More

Did you know chess is one of the oldest board games in the world? You're invited to learn, play, and improve your chess game with new Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Lindsey, at the library! This informal club welcomes youth chess enthusiasts that play at all levels. For ages 5 and up. Raytheon Room. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-23/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

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 by his owner, Helen. Please register. For ages 3 and up, with caregivers. Raytheon Room. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/......More

Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Obie, a beautiful Samoyed. Obie will be accompanied by his owner, Helen. Please register. For ages 3 and up, with caregivers. Raytheon Room. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-with-obie-the-dog-16/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Get inspired! by the art of Ruth Asawa

Feeling crafty this Febraury break? Then join us for a Get Inspired! Art Program for Kids run by Ms. Elise. This month children will learn about the artist Ruth Asawa! For ages 5 and up. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/get-inspired-childrens-......More

Feeling crafty this Febraury break? Then join us for a Get Inspired! Art Program for Kids run by Ms. Elise. This month children will learn about the artist Ruth Asawa! For ages 5 and up. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/get-inspired-childrens-art-program/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Social Worker Drop-In Hours

Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by the Library for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help with basic needs like food access or employment, make referrals to services, or provide support. Narcan will also be available to take at no cost. Mo......More

Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by the Library for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help with basic needs like food access or employment, make referrals to services, or provide support. Narcan will also be available to take at no cost. Most Tuesdays, 5-7 PM. No appointment needed. Contact [email protected] with any questions.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/social-worker-drop-in-hours-24/

Teen Loft Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

PowerPoint Club

How it works: Pick any topic you want to present on: What are your hottest gardening tips? How does a magnet work? Which are your favorite photos of your dog? Who invented knitting? Use Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides to make a short presentation. Send your pres......More

How it works: Pick any topic you want to present on: What are your hottest gardening tips? How does a magnet work? Which are your favorite photos of your dog? Who invented knitting? Use Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides to make a short presentation. Send your presentation file to [email protected] by the day before. Presenters have two (3) minutes to present their topic and one (2) minute for Q&A. Tips: Please keep topics library-appropriate. Keep it short and sweet! You only have 3 minutes to talk. Check out here or here for tips for this short format. Have fun! Send questions and your presentation to [email protected] by the day before. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/powerpoint-club-8/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Informational Meeting about the Friends of the Wayland Library

The Friends are holding an informational meeting about their organization. Come and learn more!  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-o......More

The Friends are holding an informational meeting about their organization. Come and learn more!  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/friends-of-the-wayland-library-volunteer-information-session/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

KPop Demon Hunters Party!

Join the Wayland Free Public Library for a very special KPop Demon Hunters Party! There will be crafts, pattern face painting, Korean snacks, and a whole lot of music!  For ages 5 and up, with caregivers.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kpop......More

Join the Wayland Free Public Library for a very special KPop Demon Hunters Party! There will be crafts, pattern face painting, Korean snacks, and a whole lot of music!  For ages 5 and up, with caregivers.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kpop-demon-hunters-party/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Room is Booked

This room is booked for an outside group.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/room-is-booked-240/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778