BACK TO SCHOOL. We encourage parents of kids enrolled in our Summer Reading Program to continue to promote reading for pleasure during the school year. Studies show that frequent reading is the crucial component of becoming a good reader, and competent reading is the underpinning for academic success. Just as important, the habit of leisure reading can be a source of lifelong pleasure. Also, keep in mind, research shows that preschool children who are read to daily are likely to do better when they start school and be better behaved. And reading aloud benefits older kids, too. Make reading an important part of your family’s routine!
VOLUNTEER COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS NEEDED. Are you passionate about getting teen girls coding? We are launching a Wayland branch of the national “Girls Who Code” club and are seeking volunteer instructors. If you are interested and have basic computer programming skills, apply online at girlswhocode.com/volunteer and choose Wayland Public Library as your site. Questions? Contact Librarian Pam McCuen (pmccuen@minlib.net or 508-358-2308).
PAINT LAB: PABLO PICASSO. Kids ages 5 and up, come put on a lab coat and enter the Maker Lab! Join Giselle from The Learning Hub for the first session of a series of STEAM Maker classes. These classes will inspire kids to make new things and discover the world around them. In this session children will learn about Pablo Picasso and make a self-portrait. Wednesday, September 21, 3-4 p.m.
ONGOING KIDS’ PROGRAMS
Zumba Kids Jr, Tuesday, August 30, 10:3-11 a.m. for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old- Weekly Storytimes!
- Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) most Tuesday mornings, 10:30-11 a.m.
- StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) most Thursday mornings from 10:30-11 a.m.
- Parent-Child Book Group. Wednesday, September 14, at 7 p.m. for third and fourth graders with a parent. September’s book for discussion is “The One and Only Ivan
” by Katherine Applegate.
- Read to Corbyn the Samoyed. Thursday September 22, 10:30-11 a.m. for ages 3 and up. Children will listen to dog stories and have a special canine visitor!
- Book Buddies. Monday, September 26, 4-5 p.m. for children in grades K to 2 with an adult. This month’s we will read and talk about “The Red Hat” by David Teague and then make a craft.
- STEAM Team: Cool Chemistry. Wednesday, September 28, 3-4 p.m. for ages 5 and up. Kids will explore the amazing properties of water, baking soda, vinegar, soap, and milk in several hands-on experiments.
- Spanish Storytime. Wednesday, September 28, 10:30-11 for babies to 5 years. Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in Spanish.
Grow Your Organization Without Destroying Greatness. In an entertaining mixture of lecture, exercise, and great television commercial, Dr. Laurence J. Stybel’s presentation will argue that scaling an organization is about keeping the values that made it great, while adding business discipline. This program will interest profit and nonprofit leaders who want to expand their organizations, and private equity partners looking at investments. Tuesday, September 27, at 7 p.m.
BRILLIANT BEACONS: A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE. Eric Jay Dolin, the best-selling author of “Leviathan
LIBRARY WORKSHOPS
Social Media Morning, September 12, 10 a.m. Learn about social media services like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter that are transforming communication for people and the organizations and businesses they work with.- Intro to the iPhone and iPad. Thursdays, September 8 and October 13, 2 p.m. Come if you have some experience with your iPhone/iPad, but feel like you might be missing out on some of the basics. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad with you.
SEPTEMBER BOOK DISCUSSIONS FOR ADULTS. The library runs several adult book groups, and new members are always welcome. For more information about any of the groups, call the library at 508-358-2311.
- Clean Eating Book Club: Thursday, September 8, 6-7:30 p.m. “Plenty: Vibrant Vegetable Recipes from London’s Ottolenghi” by Yotam Ottolenghi
- Noontime Book Group: Friday, September 9, 12-2 p.m., “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr
- Armchair Travel Book Club: Wednesday. September 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., “Round Ireland with a Fridge” by Tony Hawks
- Book discussion with Juliette Fay: Sunday, September 18, 3 p.m. “The Tumbling Turner Sisters:
DOCUMENTARY FILM – JUST EAT IT. We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines, and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash? “Just Eat It
Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra history. Volunteers of Shen Yun, a non-profit organization that works to keep Chinese cultural history alive, will present the history of Shen Yun, its significance in today’s world, and even share snippets of the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra’s performance. Tuesday, September 20, 7 p.m.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP. Do you know someone who is learning basic English? The library is starting an English conversation group for beginning and advanced beginning English speakers. This group is ideal for people who want to practice their English and learn about American culture. We will meet two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The first two sessions will be on September 9 and 30. Also, English-language learners at any level can apply for a free, one-on-one, English-language tutor. Applications are available at the adult circulation desk.
NEEDLEWORK/HANDWORK GROUP. Our needlework group, which is open to all, will start up again in September. This group, facilitated by Ann Moses, welcomes any adult who quilts, embroiders, knits, or does any type of hand work. This year’s dates are the following: September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, and May 3.
SEPTEMBER ART EXHIBITS. This month the library’s foyer contains paintings by artist Leah Litin and the Raytheon Room features the photograph of David Nelson. A public reception for Mr. Nelson’s work is planned for Saturday, September 17, from 1-4 p.m.
