HOLIDAY HOURS. The library will be closed on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11. Over Thanksgiving the library will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26. We will be closed all day Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 28.

THE HUMAN RACE–AND THE TECHNOLOGY RACE Has technology advanced beyond our ability to control it? Some believe this is a good thing and will lead to a marvelous “Singularity,” a point where self-replicating machinery will largely replace human labor, freeing humans to pursue whatever they want. Others are less sanguine about the impacts of technology, warning that the earth and the human race itself may be headed for disaster. On Tuesday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m., George Gantz will lead a discussion at the library on these profound questions, starting with our own experiences with digital technologies and recent research on the human-digital interface. Gantz is a retired business executive with a life-long passion for mathematics, science, philosophy and theology. He now directs the ISAS Forum on Integrating Science and Spirituality and blogs on related topics at swedenborgcenterconcord.org.

ED MASCARI JAZZ TRIO, FEATURING REBECCA WELLONS Jazz Pianist Ed Mascari has teamed up in a jazz trio with Marliese Ballon and Wayland Middle School Band Director Rebecca Wellons. On Sunday, October 26, from 3-4 p.m. the trio will present a one-hour concert featuring a selection of originals plus jazz tunes from the American Songbook in live performance in the library’s Raytheon Room. Their musical style is energetic and engaging. These performers have such a great time playing together that the fun is infectious!

TEENS—LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE WITH EL WIRE Teens ages 11 and up can come to the library to create their own wearable art at a workshop led by Kevin Osborn on Wednesday, October 29, from 1:30-3 p.m.. We’ll be experimenting with EL Wire. EL Wire is a flexible, glowing wire that is powered by small battery packs. Deck out your Halloween costume, your clothing, your glasses, your lunch box, with glowing lights. Bring your own stuff to decorate. This event is supported by an LSTA grant awarded by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

GMAIL & GOOGLE CALENDAR INTROS If you recently adopted Gmail, you might want to sign up for one of these upcoming workshops:

• “Introduction to Gmail” – October 27, 7-8 p.m. or November 20, 2-3 p.m.
• “Introduction to Google Calendar” – November 12, 2-3 p.m.

For more information, contact librarian MJ Wright at 508-358-2311 or mwright@minlib.net.

PAJAMA STORYTIME On Wednesday, October 29, from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Beverly Mobilia, coordinator of Wayland’s Community Partnerships for Children and Families, will lead a Pajama Storytime. Songs, puppets, stories and fun! Children are invited to come in pajamas or in their Halloween costumes. For ages 3 and up. Program will be held in the Children’s Room.

ZUMBA KIDS JR. Join Julia Walderzak for Zumba Kids Jr., a rhythm and dance program for children ages 2 1/2 to 4 year of age on Tuesday, October 28, and Wednesday, November 26, at 10:30am.

UPCOMING BOOK GROUPS FOR ADULTS

• Evening Book Group, Monday, November 3, 7 p.m., “The Monsters of Templeton” by Lauren Groff
• Armchair Travel Club, Wednesday, November 12, 11:30 a.m., (Originally scheduled for November 10) “Three Ways to Capsize a Boat” by Chris Stewart
• Noontime Book Group, Friday, November 14, 12 noon, “Great House” by Nicole Krauss
• Non-Fiction Book Group, Tuesday, November 25, at 7 p.m., “Book of Ages” by Jill Lepore

New members are always welcome at any of our groups.

NEEDLEWORK/HANDWORK GROUP Our Needlework/Handwork group, facilitated by Ann Moses, meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m.–12 noon in the Raytheon Room. Next meetings are on the following Wednesdays: November 5 and December 3.

SING-ALONG WITH JEANNIE MACK This year Jeannie will be coming to the library each month to perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs geared for young children. Audience participation encouraged! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver. The next monthly Sing-Along will be Thursday, November 6, at 10:30 a.m.

LEGO CLUB Kids, come to the library on Wednesday, November 5, from 3-4 p.m. to make fabulous creations out of Legos. For children ages 5 and up.

ACUPUNCTURE FOR YOUR PETS  Dr. Flavia Zorgniotti will describe veterinary acupuncture for veterinary: what it is, the similarities and differences from human acupuncture, and how it is used. She will also discuss some of the more common ailments it can treat and answer audience questions. Dr. Zorgniotti is a veterinarian at the Phoenix Veterinary Hospital of Wayland. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and Veterinary Food Therapy. Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m.