Wayland Public Library Events, Activities: Week Of Oct. 17

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's going on at the Wayland Free Public Library the week of Oct. 17, 2022:

ADULT SERVICES

Haunted Lighthouses of New England
Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. This presentation will focus on macabre tales of New England’s coastal beacons, including the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light, and the piano-playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light. President of the American Lighthouse Association, Jeremy D'Entremont is also the author of more than 20 books on maritime history and lighthouses, and has appeared on the History Channel, public television, and National Public Radio. Register. Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Author Talk: Where the Children Take Us
In her inspiring memoir, popular CNN anchor Zain E. Asher tells the story of how her mother fought poverty and prejudice as a widowed immigrant in South London to raise four successful children. In addition to anchoring the global news program One World, Asher hosts Marketplace Africa, CNN International's weekly business show about the continent and its place within global markets. Register. Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Author Talk: Lethal Tides
Hidden Figures meets The Imitation Game in this phenomenal true story of the virtually unknown Mary Sears. A Wayland native known as “the first oceanographer of the Navy,” she led a team of scientists whose groundbreaking oceanographic research helped lead the U.S. to victory in the Pacific theater during World War II. Author Catherine Musemeche holds degrees in medicine and law. Register. Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Author Talk: The Diamond Eye
Bestselling author Kate Quinn (The Alice Network) returns with a pulse-quickening tale—based on a true story—of a quiet bookworm who becomes World War II's deadliest female sniper. Register. Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m.

Exhibit: Vital Vibrant Visible
Subtitled "Local Indigenous Identity Through Portraiture,” this exhibit features photographs by Sara Lyons of indigenous people who live and work in our region. Participants posed in a location meaningful to them, and in a manner of their choosing. The resulting images, paired with some of their personal statements, will be on view in the Library's meeting room until November 28.

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Storywalk Kick Off Event: One Duck Stuck
Join Ms. Pam (from the library) and Ms. Jodi (from Family Access Community Connections) at Hannah Williams Playground, to celebrate the opening of the Storywalk of One Duck Stuck by Phyllis Root. Walk the storywalk, do a scavenger hunt, and make a craft! Hannah Williams Playground, 71 Main Street, Wayland. Please register HERE. This event is sponsored by the Wayland Public Library, Family Access Community Connections, and the Wayland Recreation Department. Saturday, Oct. 15 at 3 - 4 p.m. Drop-in. (This event is rescheduled from Sat. Oct. 1, due to weather.)

Outdoor Storytimes with Ms. Leslie
Join Ms. Leslie outdoors for storytime! Children and their caregivers will listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. We will meet on the lawn behind the library. In the case of inclement weather we will hold the storytime in the Children’s Room. For babies through preschool age children, with caregivers. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Tuesdays, October 18, and October 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Storytimes with Ms. Pam
Join Ms. Pam outdoors for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. We will meet on the lawn behind the library. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursdays, October 20, and October 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Fine Motor Fun
Children will engage in activities that support strengthening the small muscles in their hands, getting them ready for writing, buttoning, and other life skills. For ages 2 and up. Led by Jodi Levin of Family ACCESS Community Connections. Please register HERE. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. Wednesday, October 26, at 19:30 a.m.

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. For ages 3 and up, with an adult. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursday, November 3, at 10:30 am.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.

Pokemon Card Trading Day
Kids are invited to a Pokemon card trading day at the library. Come with cards you are willing to trade! We will meet on the green lawn behind the library. For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, October 19, at 4:00 p.m.

4th/5th Grade Book Club
This month we will be discussing Saving Winslow by Sharon Creech. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Questions or to get a copy of the book, please email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net. For 4th and 5th graders. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m.

Spooky Crafts with Ms. Elise
Children will make spooky crafts with Ms. Elise. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, October 26, at 3:30 p.m.

Lego Club
Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos. This month theme is Robots! We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, November 2, at 3:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Girls Who Code: START DATE CHANGED TO MONDAY, OCT. 24
Girls will learn basic and more advanced coding to build websites, create graphics, and design games. The fall session meets every Monday, October 24 through January 23, (except school holidays) from 4:00-6:00 pm, and will be facilitated by Wayland parents and other volunteers. For girls in grades 6 to 12. The mission of GWC is to help bridge the gender gap in technology fields. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Teens! We want to hear from you! What kinds of library programs would you like? What do you want from your public library? Please come to our first Teen Advisory Board meeting of the year and let us know. There will be free Advance Reader Copies of books, and munchies! We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursday, October 20, at 4:00 p.m.

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. Friday, October 28, at 4:30 p.m.

FOR ALL AGES

Pumpkin Decorating Contest!
Enter our 4th annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Compete for best carved or best decorated pumpkin! We will have contests for kids ages 3-11, teens ages 12-18, and adults ages 19 and up. Submit photo (only 1 photo) of your pumpkin by October 25, then vote online. Register HERE for a library pumpkin, or use your own pumpkin or gourd. Pumpkins can be picked up at the library on October 21, 22, or 23. Questions? Contact cmichael@minlib.net. Library pumpkins generously donated by Stop and Shop.