Adult Programs and Workshops:
The Role of the Honeybee In Our Environment & A Honey Tasting with Kenneth Warchol, Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 7:00-8:30pm, You will travel right inside a beehive to better understand the mysterious social insect and the role that it plays in humanity’s survival on Earth. Learn about the challenges honeybees face in our environment and find out how we can help this insect that is essential to our own survival. Ken will bring samples of a variety of honeys for everyone to taste.- Bhutan, Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon, Thursday, June 22, 7-8:30pm. The little known Kingdom Of Bhutan is perhaps best known to the outside world for its guiding philosophy of Gross National Happiness. John Leupold will discuss Gross National Happiness, along with Bhutan’s history, culture, and politics. John is a one-time Wayland resident and will soon be departing on his 30th visit to Bhutan which he as his second home and enjoys sharing his experiences about this unique country.
- Deer Ticks: “One Bite Can Change Your Life”, Monday, June 26, 7:00-8:30pm. Lyme Disease is the most prevalent infectious disease in Massachusetts and is now considered to be a public health crisis. In addition to Lyme, deer ticks can carry the pathogens which cause Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Relapsing Fever and Powassan virus, all of which can be very serious and are on the increase. Join Entomologist Dr. Larry Dapsis and Dr. Stephen Rich, a professor and researcher of microbiology at UMass Amherst for this presentation.
- Dr. Larry Dapsis – Entomologist since age five, holds a B.S. in Environmental Science & Biology from Fitchburg State University and M.S. in Entomology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Thirty-five years of professional pest management experience including Vegetables, Cranberries and Household Insects. He joined Cape Cod Cooperative Extension in 2011 as Deer Tick Project Coordinator and Entomologist and is a member of the Barnstable County Task Force on Lyme and other Tick-Borne Diseases.
- Dr Stephen Rich holds a PhD in Organismic & Evolutionary Biology from the University of California Irvine. His latest work is centered on the realm of tick-borne diseases. He and his colleagues have engaged in a first-of-its-kind passive surveillance for established (eg. Lyme) and emerging (eg. Anaplasma, Babesia, and Bartonella) pathogens in the range of human-biting ticks. Much of the data he has gathered on tick infection rates contributes substantially to our understanding of tick-borne disease in Massachusetts.
English Conversation Group. Do you know someone who is learning basic English? This group is ideal for people who want to practice their English and learn about American culture. The Library’s English Conversation group meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The next session will be held on Friday, June 30 in The Raytheon Room.- Digital Games and Education. Change in program schedule for this event to Thursday, July 20 7:00-8:30 pm with Professor Kyle Moody of Fitchburg State University.
JUNE’S DATABASE OF THE MONTH: NEWSBANK. The Boston Metro Collection from News Bank provides current and archived newspaper articles from 123 Boston-area media sources. News Bank is brought to you by the Town of Wayland and the Wayland Free Public Library. The link for this resource is on the library’s online resources page at: http://waylandlibrary.org/services/beyond-books/e-resources/.
JUNE’S ART DISPLAY IN THE FOYER and RAYTHEON ROOM
- In the Library foyer, Ann “Cappie” Martin had a childhood illness that prevented her from attending school until the fourth grade. At that time she found sculpture as a hobby which later developed into a life’s passion for Art. As an art history major at Wellesley College, Cappie was exposed to all aspects of art study. Cappie’s watercolors and other mediums are on display through June 30.
In the Raytheon Room, The Red Tailed Hawks of Pelham Island Road, an exhibition by Peter W. Agnes, Jr. Peter, a member of Gateway Camera Club, is a nature photographer with a special interest in bird photography. This exhibit is the result of a four-month project which began earlier this year in which he focused on the area of Pelham Island Road from the Pelham Island Bridge eastward to the town administration building, including the area within the National Wildlife Refuge.
UPCOMING JUNE 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 or visit us online at http://waylandlibrary.org/services/your-next-great-read/book-groups/.
BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
- Upcoming Storytimes
- Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, June 20, July 11, 18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m.
- StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays June 22, 29 and July 6 and 20 at 10:30 a.m.
- Brain Building Storytime, Monday, June 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Storytime, parachute play, and brain building activity. Led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages 2 to 5, with parent/caregiver.
- Zumba Kids Jr., Tuesday, June 27, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS
- Drop-in Craft: Build a World in a Box, Wednesday, June 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Bring a box, big or small, and create a world within it. We will also provide some boxes. The program will be led by librarian Elise Katz. For ages 5 and up.
- World Cultures: Ramadan and Eid, Thursday, June 22, 3:00-3:45 p.m. Join us as we learn about Ramadan and the Eid festival, one of the most beloved holidays for Muslims around the world. Children will listen to stories, make a paper lantern craft, and get henna tattoos. Program led be Wayland parent Najiba Akbar. For ages 4 and up.
FOR TEENS: Teen Pizza Study Nights: Monday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 20, 5:30–11 p.m. Teens! Feed your brain while studying with your friends at the library. Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m. on these nights. Granola bars, cookies, and other treats will also be available. AND the library will stay open until 11 p.m. just for you. We hope you ace your exams
SUMMER READING KICK-OFF, Wednesday, June 28, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Ed the Wizard will kick off the Wayland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Build a Better World with his magic show “Reading is Magic. “Ed the Wizard’s interactive magic performance is inspired by the Harry Potter books and emphasizes the importance of maintaining one’s reading skills over the summer. Readers are better able to Build a Better World! For ages 5 and up.
