The Library will be closed December 31 and January 1.

ADULT PROGRAMS

• Arts Wayland Holiday Small Works Exhibit. This show features original paintings and photographs 12” x 12” or smaller, in a wide variety of styles and materials by over 20 local artists.  Through December 29.
• Great Presenters: Wild Ways–Corridors of Life. Wildlife the world over need to roam for breeding, foraging, and to carry out their traditional migrations—but they are often blocked by human-made obstacles. Now there’s new hope for them through an approach called “connectivity conservation.” From North America’s Yellowstone to the Yukon, to Southern Africa’s elephant highways stretching across five nations, animals are on the move again in the stunning cinematography of Wild Ways. Linda Harrar of WGBH (Channel 2) Boston will present a 20-minute clip and talk about the documentary.  Tuesday, January 9 at 7:30 p.m.
• Archaeology for Genealogists. All are welcome to the monthly meeting of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists— Middlesex Chapter.   Following a brief business meeting, Wayland resident Tonya Largy will give a talk titled “Archaeology for Genealogists.”  Saturday, January 13 at 1:30 p.m.
• Needlework/Handwork Group, Wednesday, January 3 at 10:00 a.m.
• Book-A-Librarian. Our librarians love to help patrons, but sometimes they need more time than is available on a drop-in basis.  With the Book-a-Librarian service, librarians will meet with patrons in half-hour sessions to personally assist with research questions, technology, downloading ebooks, resume/job search questions, and more.  Please call 508-358-2311, ext. 24 to set up an appointment with one of our reference librarians.

BOOK GROUPS. Groups are open to all and the books are available at the library.  No registration required.

• Sci-Fi/Dystopian. This next title for discussion is William Gibson’s contemporary classic, Neuromancer.  Wednesday, January 3 at 7:00 p.m.
• Non-Fiction. In The Hidden Life of Trees, forester Peter Wholleben’s fascinating stories, supported by the latest scientific research, reveal the extraordinary world of forests and illustrate how trees communicate and care for each other.  Wednesday, January 3 at 1:00 p.m.
• Evening. Darkly funny and deeply emotive, Jem Lester’s Shtum tells the story of a couple who pretend to separate in hopes of benefitting their autistic son.  Monday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m.
• Armchair Travel. Rachel Friedman surprises no one more than herself when, on a whim, she buys a ticket to Ireland, a place she has never been.  She recounts her adventures there in A Good Girl’s Guide to Getting Lost.  Wednesday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m.
• Cookbook Club.Participants share a dish from this month’s title: Lidia’s Favorite Recipes: 100 Foolproof Italian Dishes by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich.  Thursday, January 11 at 6:00 p.m.
• Noon. This month: My Brilliant Friend, a modern masterpiece by one of Italy’s most acclaimed authors.  Friday, January 12.

CALLING ALL COMIC BOOK ARTISTS: We will be hosting our first-ever ComicCon Wayland on Saturday, April 7.  If you would like to have a table to show off your books, or would like to lead a workshop, please contact Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen (pmccuen@minlib.net).  If your art is for adults, contact Reference Librarian Rachel Sideman-Kurtz (rsideman@minlib.net)

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• Upcoming Storytimes
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Jan. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m.
  • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Dec. 28 and Jan. 11, 25 at 10:30 a.m.
• Zumba Kids Jr. Tuesday, December 26, 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.
• Brain Building Storytime, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Storytime, parachute play, and brain building activity. Program led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages 2 to 5, with parent/caregiver.
• Sing-along with Jeannie Mack. Thursday, January 4, at 10:30 a.m. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs geared for young children. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver.
• Storytime with Corbyn the Dog. Thursday, January 18, 10:30 a.m. Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed. Corbyn (with her owner Helen) has been certified as a therapy dog by Pets and People Foundation.  For ages 3 and up.

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS

• Movie Time: Cars 3, Wednesday, December 27, 3:00 p.m. Movie time at the library!  Children are invited to watch Cars 3 at the library.  Rated G.  Running time 103 minutes. For ages 4 and up.
• Lego Club, Wednesday, January 3, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Star Wars. For ages 5 and up.
• Book Buddies. Wednesday, January 10, 3:00-3:45 p.m. This month’s book is Spark by Kallie George. We will read the book, enjoy a snack, and make a craft. For children in grades K-2 with parent/caregiver. This program is co-run with the WCPA.
• STEAM TEAM: Fairytale Challenge. Wednesday, January 17, 3:00-3:45 p.m. Can you design a slide to help Rapunzel escape her tower? Can you build a house for the 3 pigs that the wolf can’t blow down? Can you make a carpet fly? Join us for an afternoon of creativity and collaboration with fairytale inspired STEAM activities. Led by librarian Carly Moniz. For ages 5 and up.
• Parent/Child Book Group, Wednesday, January 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m. This book club is for 4^th and 5^th graders with a parent.  January’s book is The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley. 

FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN: Storytime at the Wayland Winter Farmer’s Market, Saturday, January 6, at 11:00-11:30 a.m. Come to a storytime upstairs at Russell’s Winter Farmer’s Market. Program led by librarian Carly Moniz. For ages babies to 5 years, with parent/caregivers.