AQUEDUCTS RUN THROUGH IT, Sunday, January 8, 2:30-4:45 p.m. A Wayland Historical Society sponsored program presented by Tom Sciacca. Conversation and refreshments will follow the presentation.
CELEBRATING GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND THE FORTHCOMING 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE BREED. Tuesday, January 10, 7:30 p.m. One of the nation’s most popular dogs, the golden retriever originated in a small village in the Scottish highlands on the Guisachan Estate of Lord Tweedmouth, a member of the British Parliament. Joy Viola will discuss this early history, the forthcoming anniversary celebrations, the development of golden retriever rescue organizations, and the canine cancer research funded by the Golden Retriever Foundation.
INTRODUCTION TO THE IPHONE/IPAD Tuesday, January 17, 2 p.m.-This is a change in date as it was originally posted as January 10. You have some experience with your iPhone/iPad, but feel like you might be missing out on some of the basics. Come on in. M.J. will discuss organizing icons, SIRI and the microphone, battery life, and other basics of these versatile and complex devices. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad with you.
OVERDRIVE AND HOOPLA AND LYNDA, OH MY! Friday, January 25, 2 p.m.- This is a change in date and time as it was originally posted as January 13 at 10:30a.m. Downloading ebooks from the library using OverDrive has gotten easier than ever. Wayland residents can also now stream DVDs with Hoopla (no waitlist!) and take free classes through Lynda using the library’s online resources. Find out how to download a book and access these other resources from the library!
END-OF-YEAR GIVING. Many thanks to all who continue to support the Wayland Public Library Millennium Endowment Fund. To make an end-of-year gift to the fund, you can write a check, or simply go to “About Us” at waylandlibrary.org and click on “Millennium Fund.” You’ll find a Donate button, as well as information about the fund.
JANUARY’S DATABASE OF THE MONTH: REFERENCE USA This is one of the best general-use business databases out there. Want to know the annual earnings of all cloud storage companies in the Boston area with more than 30 employees? You can find them with ReferenceUSA—along with address and phone listings for 271 million people and 44 million businesses in the USA and Canada. You’ll also find job listings and healthcare provider information. ReferenceUSA is brought to you by the Town of Wayland, the Minuteman Library Network and the Wayland Free Public Library.
JANUARY 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.
Evening Book Group: Monday, January 9, 7 p.m. Talk Talkby T. Coraghessan Boyle.
- Armchair Travel Book Club: Wednesday, January 11, 11:30 a.m. Naked At Lunch: A Reluctant Nudist’s Adventures in the Clothing-Optional World
by Mark Haskell Smith.
- Clean Eating Cookbook Club: Thursday, January 12, 6 p.m. One Good Dish
: The Pleasures of a Simple Meal by David Tanis. Participants come with a dish to share from the cookbook. We discuss the book while enjoying its bounty.
- Noon Book Group: Friday, January 13. The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
by Jonas Jonasson.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP Do you know someone who is learning basic English? The library’s English conversation group meets two Fridays each month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The next sessions will be on January 6 and 20.
NEEDLEWORK/HANDWORK GROUPOur needlework group will meet the following dates: January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, and May 3. All are welcome
EXHIBITS Artwork by Tom Risi is on display in the foyer through December. Tom didn’t discover his artistic inclination until he retired from the construction supply business and moved to Traditions of Wayland. He considers his work experiments in combining different and unusual media. The Raytheon Room features photographs by the Sudbury Valley Nature Photography group.
BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
- Weekly Storytimes
- Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
- StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays December 29, January 12 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
- Sing-along with Jeannie Mack Thursday, January 5, 10:30-11:15 a.m. for ages 2.5 to 4 years old
- Storytime with Dog Thursday, January 19, 10:30 a.m. Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed. Corbyn (wither her owner Helen) has been certified as a therapy dog by Pets and People.
SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
Lego Club Wednesday, January 4, 3 p.m. Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Space Stations. For children ages 5 and up.
Book Buddies Tuesday, January 11, 2:30-3:30 p.m. This parent/child book group is for children in grades K to 2 with a parent/caregiver. January’s book is Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart. We will read the book, enjoy a snack, and make a craft. This program is co-run with the WCPA.
Parent/Child Book Club Wednesday, January 11, 7 p.m. This book discussion group is for 3rd and 4th graders with a parent. January’s book is Masterpiece by Elise Broach.
FOR TEENS Learn to Keep Your Cool, Wednesday, January 18, 7-8 p.m. Rachel Rice, founder of Five Rhythms Consulting, will lead a stress reduction workshop for middle school and high school students, just in time for midyear exams.
HOLIDAY HOURS We will close on December 31 at 3 p.m., and will be closed all day January 1 and 2 for New Year’s.
