Wayland Free Public Library Offers Virtual Events

WAYLAND, MA — The Wayland Free Public Library remains closed to the public, but the library still has a variety of events over the coming week. The library is also offering an "internet cafe for one" program, where patrons can check out a Chromebook and use the library's wifi.

The library is also open for curbside pickup, returns and reference. Curbside pickup hours are available here.

Upcoming events at the Library, as of Friday:

ADULT SERVICES

Feasting From Your Local Farm
The modern movement of eating locally grown and raised seasonal fare has its roots deeply planted in our historic kitchens. Chef Liz Barbour explores our modern journey back to the local farm with a slide presentation about the benefits of buying locally and eating within the season. Following Liz's slide presentation, she will offer a cooking demonstration of two recipes featuring locally harvested, seasonal ingredients. Farm fresh ingredients never tasted so good! Register here or through the Events menu on our home page. Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m.

Author Talk: The Butterfly Effect
Drawing on research in laboratory science, agriculture, fashion, and international cuisine, Edward D. Melillo--professor of history and environmental studies at Amherst College-- weaves a vibrant world history that illustrates the inextricable and fascinating bonds between humans and insects. Without insects, entire sectors of global industry would grind to a halt and essential features of modern life would disappear. Here is a beguiling appreciation of the ways in which these creatures have altered–and continue to shape–the very framework of our existence. Register here or through the Events menu on our home page. Thursday, September 3 at 7 p.m.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention Workshop
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. In Massachusetts, more than 600 people die by suicide each year. Would you know how to help someone in crisis? Supporting mental health awareness comes with unique challenges, especially during a global pandemic. Join us for a suicide prevention workshop presented by Samaritans, Inc. of Boston. Attendees will learn how to identify potential warning signs, and how best to support someone going through difficult circumstances. Register here or through the Events menu on our home page. Wednesday, September 9 at 7 p.m.

Racial Equity Study Group
Join us for a peer-directed study group examining issues of racial equity and white privilege. Modeled on the 21 Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge developed by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., we'll explore 3-4 resources or activities per week for seven weeks. We'll meet via Zoom, discuss the week's materials, and share our own lessons and experiences. Register here or through the Events menu on our home page. We may reschedule or repeat this group if enough people prefer a different time. Please let us know via cmichael@minlib.net. Thursday, September 10 at 3 p.m.

Internet Café for One
Start with the table outside our door. Add one of our Chromebooks, checked out to you for an hour. Throw in our wi-fi signal, and you’re back online, safely socially distanced. Just give us a call to arrange a time for that same day, and we’ll get you connected under the trees (weather permitting, of course).

Check Your Spam Folder
If you’ve put items on hold, but haven’t been getting your hold notices, they may be getting sucked up by your spam folder, or relegated to the Promotions tab. Once you find one, you can reserve a pickup time by clicking on the link therein.

The Best Deal in Town
From July 20 to August 20, we circulated $94,811 worth of materials (based on an item’s average retail price). Our materials expenditure was $22,847. Even without the 20-40% discount we get from vendors, that’s an incredible Return On Investment—without patrons even coming into the building. Your tax dollar goes a long way at the library.

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Weekly Facebook Live Storytimes
Join Ms. Carly for a Facebook Live storytime on the Wayland Public Library’s facebook page. Children and their caregivers will listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Weekly Sing-alongs posted on Facebook
Check out our Facebook page or Youtube channel for prerecorded sing-alongs created by Ms. Laura and Ms. Janet. Check out our Facebook page or our youtube page on Friday, August 28 to see the new post. (Or anytime to see what has already been posted.)

Storytime on Zoom
Join Ms. Pam for stories songs, puppets, and crafts through zoom. This interactive storytimes encourages language development, socialization and fun. There will be time at the end of the storytime to work on a craft together if your child is interested. Materials for the craft will be available for pick up curbside at the library on the Saturday, Monday and Tuesday before the Thursday storytime. For ages 2.5 to 5 years. Please register on our eventkeeper calendar if you would like to join our Zoom storytime. Also, please register to pick up your craft kit on the day that best suits your schedule. Questions? please contact Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net. Thursdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 am.

Kids Yoga on FaceBook Live!
Sonia Gomez from Serfi Yoga will give a yoga class for children, toddlers to age 5. Her class will stream on the Wayland Facebook page on Thursday, Sept 10, at 1:30 p.m.

FaceBook Live Family Storytime
Join Ms. Laura for a live storytime. The event will take place on the Wayland Library Facebook Page. Children ages 0 to 5 and their caregiver are invited to join to listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun! Mondays, Sept. 14, 21 and 28.

Bedtime Storytime on FB Live
Pop on your pjs, grab a favorite stuffed animal, and tune in for a live bedtime story time with Ms. Carly! Kids can cozy up for simple songs, stretches, and stories that are perfect for settling down at bedtime. The live story time will take place on our main Facebook page. Best for ages 0-5 but all kids and caregivers welcome! Wednesdays, Sept. 16 and Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Weekly Craft programs posted on Facebook
Children’s Librarian Elise Katz will demonstrate easy crafts you can do at home with your children. These short videos will be posted on the Wayland Facebook page on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 3 p.m.

Take & Make Craft Kits
Starting the last week in August we will be offering weekly take & make craft kits for children ages 4 and up. The crafts will be simple but will inspire your children to use their imaginations while having fun. Kits can be picked up from our curbside table during scheduled pickup times. Please register each child. Limit one per child. Please register online from our eventkeeper calendar for a pickup on either Saturday, August 29, Monday, August 31 or Tuesday September 1.

4th/5th Grade Book Group on Zoom
We will be discussing Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly. Please contact Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net if you would like to join the Zoom group. Tuesday, September 22, at 7 p.m.

Wingmasters: Birds of Prey
Raptor rehabilitator and educator Jim Parks of Wingmasters will present 5 birds of prey live through zoom from his raptor rehabilitation center in Leverett, MA. The raptors will be from the hawk, falcon and owl categories. All of the birds featured in the presentation are native to Wayland. Kids can ask questions throughout this interactive program. Please register here to get the zoom link. For ages 5 and up. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Stranger Things Escape Room
Teens! Being a teenager is hard enough without the threat of the Mind Flayer and the foreign scientists opening a gate to the Upside Down. Join the Party and answer Stranger Things and 80’s trivia to defeat the Mind Flayer and keep the gate closed. It’s up to you to save Hawkins! The virtual escape room will post on our blog, our Facebook page and our Teen Instagram on Thursday, August 27 at 3 p.m.

Take & Make Kits for Teens
Starting the last week in August we will be offering weekly take & make craft kits for teens. Limit one per teen. Kits can be picked up from our curbside table during scheduled pickup times. Please register online from our eventkeeper calendar for a pickup on either Saturday, August 29, Monday, August 31 or Tuesday September 1.

6th/7th Grade Book Group on Zoom
We will be discussing the first volume of March by John Lewis. Please contact Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net if you would like to join the Zoom group. Wednesday, September 16 at 4 p.m.

Teen Graphic Novel Group
Teens are invited to discuss Surviving the City by Tasha Spillett. The graphic novel follows Dez and Miikwan, two teens juggling their studies, friendship, and the inequities they face as Indigenous women growing up in Winnipeg. This book is available in print, on Hoopla, and on Libby. We will be meeting on the Wayland Library Discord server. Please register here. Questions? Contact Laura at ldrinan@minlib.net. For teens in 8 th through 12 th grade. Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m.