On Tuesday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m., Ann Neumeyer, M.D., Medical Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital's Lurie Center for Autism will describe the principal features of autism, as well as the number of medical and psychosocial challenges that attend this disorder. 

Our Evening Book Group will be discussing Blame by Michelle Huneven on Monday, December 12, at 7 p.m.  The next meeting of the Noontime Book Group is at noon on Friday, December 9.  That group will be reading Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri. 

 

In December Arts Wayland will hold its winter exhibit in the Raytheon Room.  Members will display their artwork in a variety of media, including photography. A public reception, which will include discussions of the artwork on display, will be held on Sunday, December 11, from 2:00-4:30 p.m. 

Teens, have you always wanted to play the ukulele?  It takes just minutes to start learning to play the uke!  Come to the library for a Teen Ukulele Class on Tuesday December 6, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.  Bring your own or borrow one from instructor Danno Sullivan.  The class is part of the School and Public Libraries’ Teen Advisory Board.  We meet once a month and we’re open to all teens ages 12 and up.  Refreshments will be provided.

 

Our next monthly meeting will be on Thursday, December 8, from 10-11:30 a.m.  This is a group, facilitated by Ann Moses, that meets monthly in the library’s Raytheon Room.  It’s for people to work on needlework and handwork projects together. 

 

Morning storytimes continue most Tuesdays from 10:30-11 a.m. for ages 0-5. Our interactive program encourages learning, socialization, and fun!  Registration is not required. We ask that parents and care givers participate in the storytime activities with their children.  For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at 508-358-2308.

 

The legendary Silk Road represents a vast network of ancient trade routes spreading westward across Asia through the Middle East, eventually reaching Europe.  A conduit for the exchange of prized silks, spices and jewels as well as philosophies, cultures and religions, the Silk Road was a catalyst for the rise and fall of some of the greatest civilizations in history. On Tuesday evening, December 13, at 7:30 p.m., join us as lecturer and photojournalist Barry Pell, who lived in China for two years, takes us on a journey along the fabled and fabulous ancient Silk Road.  The program will focus on the history of the Silk Road and its impact on architecture, religion, language, ceremonies, and food.

 

The next meeting of the Great Decisions group will be on Friday, December 9, at 9:15 a.m., and the topic under discussion will be Global Governance. 

 

The next meeting of the Poetry Workshop will be on Wednesday, December 14, from 2-4 p.m. in the library’s Raytheon Room.