Ice Cream Party, Zero-Waste Kids: Wayland Library Week | July 31, 2023

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland library over the week of July 31, 2023.

ADULT SERVICES

Virtual Author Talk: Kate Storey and White House by the Sea
Anyone who has lived in, worked at, or visited the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port has had a front-row view to history. Drawing from more than a hundred conversations with family members, friends, neighbors, household and security staff, journalist Storey delivers a rich and textured account of the Kennedys’ lives in their summer refuge. Hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library in collaboration with Wayland and other Massachusetts libraries. Register. Tuesday, August 1 at 7 p.m.

Seaside Escapes: the Art and Architecture of the New England Coast
A look at seascapes by beloved American artists, including Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper, as well as the lavish summer “cottages” in Newport, RI designed for nineteenth-century robber barons. Art historian Jane Oneail has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions. Hosted by the Maynard Public Library in partnership with the Wayland and Lincoln Public Libraries. Online only. Wednesday, August 9 at 7 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Robert Jones, Jr. and The Prophets
Fiercely summoning the voices of slaver and enslaved alike, The Prophets fearlessly reveals the pain and suffering of inheritance but is also shot through with hope, beauty, and truth, portraying the enormous, heroic power of love. Register. Tuesday, August 15 at 4 p.m.

The Fascinating Life of Gertrude Bell
She was able to ride a camel as well as any Bedouin trader. She was a skilled archaeologist, linguist, cartographer, photographer, and diplomat. She served as a spy for the British and, at the end of WWI, played a major role in the Arab quest for self-government. Bob Begin recounts the story of a dauntless woman who defied the limitations of her time. Register to attend in person or online. Tuesday, August 15 at 7 p.m.

Zero-Waste Kids: Birthdays, Lunches, and More
Discover practical tips to make your children's birthday parties and school lunches eco-friendly and low-waste. Learn how kids, families, and communities can be more sustainable as communities move towards free lunches for all. Presenter Sarah Robertson-Barnes is the founder of the Sustainable in the Suburbs blog. Online only. Hosted by the Ashland Public Library, co-sponsored by a multitude of MA Libraries. Wednesday, August 16 at 7 p.m.

Exhibit: Slavery and Abolition in Wayland
On view in the Rotunda August-September, this exhibit will feature original editions of anti-slavery books by abolitionist Lydia Maria Child; images of graves of formerly enslaved persons; and a bill of sale for an enslaved person bought by John Noyes of Wayland. Made possible by research and contributions from Jane Sciacca and the Wayland Historical Society. Save the date for Jane's talk, "Researching Enslavement in Colonial Sudbury," Tuesday, September 26 at 7 p.m.

Calling All Artists
Starting in November, our Raytheon Room exhibit space is available for shows. And our smaller, upstairs foyer is free starting in October. If you have work that you want the world—or at least Wayland--to see, start by reviewing our Exhibits and Display policy. You'll find links to application forms on the same page. After that, you might be getting ready to have a show!

YOUTH SERVICES

SUMMER READING

Our 2023 Summer Reading Program Find Your Voice is ongoing. Programming highlights include a performance by the Toe Jam Puppet Band, many fun craft and STEM challenges, and an ice cream social. Kids can track their reading online or on paper logs to earn raffle tickets for prizes. Every child who registers can pick up a goody bag at the library!

The Teen Summer Reading Program is also ongoing. Programming highlights for teens include a beading workshop and a Switch Tournament. Teens can also track their reading to earn raffle tickets for prizes.

Register for the kids Summer Reading Program and the Teen Summer Reading Program online at WaylandLibrary.Beanstack.org

The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Friends of the Wayland Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies and toddlers, with caregiver.
Weather permitting, we will meet outdoors on the green lawn. Tuesdays, August 1, August 15, August 22, and August 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor 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. We will meet in the Children’s Room. Thursdays, August 3 and August 10, at 10:30 a.m.

Storywalk Kick Off: Lena’s Shoes are Nervous
Join Ms. Pam and Ms. Jodi (from Family ACCESS Community Connections) at Hannah Williams Playground, to celebrate the opening of the Storywalk of Lena’s Shoes Are Nervous: A First Day of School Dilemma by Keith Calabrese and Juana Medina. Drop in any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., walk the storywalk, do a scavenger hunt, and make a craft! For ages 3 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Friday, August 4. Hannah Williams Playground, 71 Main Street, Wayland.

Great Outdoors Story/Craft
Join recent WHS graduate Erica O'Donnell for a story/craft at the library. Erica will read picturebooks that feature the outdoors and will also lead children in a simple craft. We will meet outside on the lawn. For ages 3 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Monday, August 7, at 10:30 am. (This event is a part of Erica's Girl Scout gold award project.)

Sing, Move, and Story!
Jodi Levin from Family ACCESS Community Connections will lead children in songs and movement, and will share a story! We will meet outside on the lawn. For ages 0-3. Please register HERE. Wednesday, August 9, at 9:30 a.m.

Storywalk Kick Off: A Perfect Day
Join recent WHS graduate Erica O'Donnell and Youth Services librarian Pam McCuen at Wayland Community Gardens to celebrate the opening of the Storywalk of A Perfect Day by Lane Smith. Drop-in any time between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., walk the storywalk, do a scavenger hunt, and make a craft! For ages 3 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Friday, August 11. Wayland Community Gardens, 60 Old Sudbury Road, Wayland. (This event is a part of Erica O'Donnell's Girl Scout Award project.)

Movement with Little Beats
Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of music, movement, and fun! For ages 1-5, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Thursday, August 17, at 10:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

Fairytale Puppets: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Children will listen to the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff, then make their own puppets to retell the story. Each child will leave with a set of Three Billy Goats Gruff puppets to play with at home. We will meet outside on the lawn. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, August 2, at 3:30 p.m.

Lego Sculpture
Children will make their own sculptures out of Legos to display in the library. For ages 5 and up. Please register HERE. Tuesday, August 8, at 3:30 p.m.

Ablaze with Color: Art Workshop for Kids
Children will create art inspired by the work of artist Alma Thomas. Ms. Elise will begin this workshop by reading aloud Ablaze with Color, a picturebook biography of Alma Thomas by Jeanne Harvey. For ages 5 and up, with caregiver. We will meet outside on the lawn. For ages 5 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, August 9, at 3:30 p.m.

Ice Cream Social
All participants in our Summer Reading Program are invited to an Ice Cream Party to celebrate their reading. Children will make their own sundaes! We will meet on the lawn behind the library. Please register HERE. Thursday, August 10, at 3:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Beading Workshop for Teens
We will make beads from colorful paper and make our own bracelets. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE. Wednesday, August 2, at 3:30 p.m.

Switch Tournament for Teens
Teens are invited to compete in our Mario Kart & Smash Bros. Switch Tournament. There will be prizes! For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE. Thursday, August 17, at 4:00 p.m.