News and Events from the Wayland Library, July 18, 2014

Wayland LibrarySUMMER HOURS.  During the summer, the library will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and closed on Sunday.  Regular hours will resume on Saturday, September 6.

behind the beautiful foreversNON-FICTION BOOK GROUP. The next selection for our new non-fiction book group, led by Nancy McMenemy-McColm will be “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo. We’ll be meeting on Monday, August 18, 7-9 p.m. in the Raytheon Room.

SPECIAL SUMMER CHILDRENS’ PROGRAMS. Kids are having a blast at the library this summer, enjoying our “Fizz, Boom, Read” summer reading program. On Thursday afternoon, July 17, the Wayland Cultural Council sponsored a great program by “Jungle Jim,” about simple machines. We appreciate the support from the Council, as well as that of the Friends of the Wayland Library who sponsor most of our programs all year.

WEATHERMAN TODD GUTNER.  On Wednesday, July 23, at 3-4 p.m., Wayland resident and CBS meteorologist Todd Gutner will be at the library will talk to kids (ages four and up) about how weather forecasting works.

DROP-IN CRAFTS

Kids ages four and up can drop in on two more Wednesdays this summer for thematic craft programs led by librarian Elise Katz.

  • July 30, 3-5 p.m.– Robot Crafts
    Make crafty robots out of recycled materials.
  • August 13, 3-5 p.m.– Exploring Color
    Children will experiment with color and make beautiful crafts.

Building Challenge: Towers and Bridges. On Wednesday, August 6, from 3-4 p.m. Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen invites children ages five and up to challenge themselves to build the tallest possible tower or strongest bridge out of recycled materials.

ICE CREAM PARTY. On Thursday, August 14, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. children of all ages are invited to the library to make their own sundaes to celebrate all the reading they have done this summer!

TEEN PIZZA PARTY. Teens who have participated in our teen summer reading club “Spark a Reaction” are invited to a Pizza Party on Tuesday, August 12, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Come eat pizza and talk about your favorite books. There will be raffle prizes!

ZUMBA KIDS JR.. On Monday July 28, from 10:30-11 a.m., children ages 2.5 to 4 years old can join us for a rhythm and dance program led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio in Sudbury.

JULY EXHIBITS. The Raytheon Room will feature Arts Wayland Photography Show during July. An artists’ reception has been planned for July 21 at 6 p.m. The work of David Eggers will be in the foyer.

SUMMER STORYTIMES. We are maintaining a fairly regular schedule of pre-school storytimes this summer, but we may miss some days due to staff vacations. Please check our on-line calendar to confirm the storytime, or feel free to call the Children’s Department at 508-358-2308.

 

 

 

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