News and Events at the Wayland Library, January 12, 2018

 ADULT PROGRAMS

  • Wayland 2018 Lunar New Year Celebration. The Lunar New Year is a celebration of happiness, peace, harmony, and unity for everyone!  The Wayland Chinese-American Association, Arts Wayland and the Wayland Public Library invite all families and community members to this festive event. In addition to the performance, there will be workshops on making dumplings, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese Tea House and more, as well as hands-on fun for children including a dragon parade, traditional Chinese games, Chinese folk arts and library craft table. For all ages. Adults $10, Students and seniors $5, children under 5 free.  Tickets available at the door. Presented by the Chinese Folk Art Workshop, Wayland Public Schools and community.  Supported by the Wayland Cultural Council.  This event will be held in the Wayland High School Auditorium and Commons.  Saturday, January 20, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
  • Coding for Adults is Back!  This fall’s Coding for Adults was so popular, we’re offering it again!  Explore key ideas in computer science, learn the basics of writing computer programs, and build a fun game using the Python programming language.  Instructor Win Treese has worked on software in startups, industrial research, and academia for many years.  He also runs the Girls Who Code club sponsored by the library. Regular attendance is encouraged; some online practice in between sessions will be helpful.  Bring your own laptop or check out one of ours (using your own flash drive).   Enrollment is limited, so look under “Events” on our website and sign up now! Thursdays, January 25; February 1 and 15; March 1, 15, 22, and 29; April 5 at 7 p.m.
  • Great Presenters: Wayland’s Energy and Climate Action.  Over the past seven years, Wayland’s Energy Committee has helped the town use 20% less electricity and save $200,000 in reduced energy costs. Learn what’s next (and how to help). We will also discuss a plant-rich diet—including recipes and delicious samples–which improves health and reduces personal carbon impacts. Ellen Tohn is an environmental health consultant with over 30 years of experience.  Her committee Co-Chair, Anne Harris, works in the green energy industry.  Diana Goldman is a vegan chef and teacherTuesday, February 6, 7:30 p.m.

LIBRARY BOOK GROUPS. Open to all, no registration required.  Books are available at the library.

  • Evening:  Confessions by Kanae Minato.  Narrated in alternating voices, with twists you’ll never see coming, Confessions explores the limits of punishment, despair, and tragic love, culminating in a harrowing confrontation between teacher and student that will place the occupants of an entire school in danger.  Monday, February 5, 7:00 p.m.
  • Non-Fiction: When a Crocodile Eats the Sun by Peter Godwin.  Award-winning author Godwin recounts the turbulent history of his homeland, Zimbabwe, in carefully-crafted prose that–despite a tale of numbing violence and despair–never loses sight of the natural beauty and native spirit that drew his family to Africa in the first place. Wednesday, February 7, 1:00 p.m.
  • Dystopian/Sci-Fi: On Such a Full Sea, by Chang-Rae Lee, is a highly provocative, deeply affecting story of one woman’s legendary quest in a shocking, future America.  Wednesday, February 7, 7:00 p.m.
  • Cookbook Club: The Splendid Table’s How to Eat Supper by Lynne Rosetto Kasper.  Participants make recipes from a selected cookbook and share them, potluck-style. While enjoying our homemade delights, we discuss book and author.  Thursday, February 8, 6:00 p.m.
  • Noon:  A Passage to India, E. M. Forster’s classic novel about colonialism and race.  Friday, February 9.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

  • Upcoming Storytimes:
    • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Jan. 16 and 23; Feb. 6, 13, and 20 at 10:30 a.m.
    • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Jan. 25; Feb. 8, 15, and 22 at 10:30 a.m.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sensory Storytime, Saturday, Jan. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,  Children will sing songs, listen to stories, and make a simple craft. For ages 2 and up, with parent/caregiver. Sensory Storytime is designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, other developmental disabilities, and their typically developing peers. If your child has difficulty sitting through our other storytimes, this program might be for you.
  • Zumba Kids Jr. Tuesday, January 30, 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

  • 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 4th and 5th graders with a parent.  January’s book is The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley.
  • Comic Book Kids,  Thursday, January 25, 4:00-4:45p.m. Comic Book Kids is a NEW graphic novel book club for kids in grades 2-5. January’s book is Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. We will discuss the book and enjoy a snack.
  • Drop-in Family Game Day,  Wednesday, January 31, 3:00-5:00p.m.,  Drop in for an afternoon of board games and card games. Play an old favorite or learn a new game. For ages 4 and up.

FOR TEENS 

  • Late Night Pizza Study Nights for Teens During Exam Week, January 22, 23, and 24, Wayland High School Students!  Feed your brain while studying with your friends at the library! Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m.  Snacks will be served throughout the evening. The library will stay open until 11 p.m. just for you.  We hope you ace your exams.
  • Random Fandom, Monday, January 29, 2:45-3:45 p.m. TAB (Teen Advisory Board) will meet for the first time in the new year. Teens are invited for fandom related snacks, crafts, and trivia. For teens.

 

 

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