Fall Arts Season is underway!  The Library invites you to enjoy a remarkable range of exhibits and events for reduced rates with one of our 30+ museum passes.  Experience new artistic perspectives, walk among gardens and mazes, take in a family play, or visit historic houses and landscapes across the region.  Passes are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wayland Public Library and can be reserved online or by calling the Library directly at 508-358-2311.

ADULT PROGRAMS

• How to Talk So Your Legislators Will Listen. Nancy Brumback discusses the best points in the legislation process to contact legislators, and why you should do it even when you know they agree with you. Nancy is a director of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and oversees the organization’s work on state legislation.  This talk is co-sponsored with the Wayland League of Women Voters and Hear Our Voices Metrowest.  Thursday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m.
• John and Abigail Adams: An American Story. Both John and Abigail Adams played important roles in the many pivotal events of their times, including the political turmoil of the 1790’s that almost pulled the new nation apart.  Join history professor Gary Hylander as he discusses one of the most interesting couples in American history. Monday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.
• Become a Volunteer Tutor. Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English?  Program Director Ginny Steel is currently enrolling prospective tutors on four Tuesday evenings. The only cost is for a textbook (about $20).  For more information or to enroll, call Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or email her at virginia@thesteels.com.  October 17 and 24, 6-9:00 p.m.
• Introduction to the iPhone/iPad, 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.  Tuesday, October 17, 2:00 p.m.
• 3D Design Workshop (Fusion 360), Participants will be using Fusion 360 to design their own decorative vase or pen cup.  Fusion 360 is an intermediate-to-advanced level design software.  Some familiarity with design software or at least proficiency with mouse and keyboard is advised.  All 3D prints will be free.
  • Wednesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. You must be 12 or older to register on your own; parents  are welcome to register younger children, and are encouraged to design with their children.
  • Thursday, October 26 at 5:00 p.m.  This workshop is intended for adults only.  Please register.
• Mysterious Massachusetts. Every state has its ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Salem witch trials.  This program will peek at Massachusetts’ rich history of paranormal legends, odd events, and strange denizens. Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe is a library associate with the Springfield city library and tours New England lecturing on various topics.  Wednesday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m.
• Friends of the Library Book and Bake Sale, Book donations will be accepted during set-up in the Town Building Large Hearing Room on Wednesday and Thursday, November 1 and 2.  Baked goods will be accepted from Friday until the end of the sale on Sunday.  This fundraiser helps the Friends support many library programs, including museum passes.  Preview for Friends: Friday, November 3, 5-8:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 5, 12-4:00 p.m.
• Gossels Program for Human Dignity, In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, Chris Edwards, who grew up in Wayland as the “daughter” of Ed and Nancy Eskandarian, will discuss life before, during and after his transition, and how he used what he learned working in advertising to rebrand himself with dignity and grace at a time before the word transgender was part of the vernacular. His heartwarming and hilarious memoir is BALLS: It Takes Some to Get Some.  Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m.
• Author Panel, November is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo.  To get you inspired, we are hosting a panel of local novelists who will share their writing process and publishing experience.  Panelists include Juliette Fay, Jacqueline Dembar Greene, George Harrar, Mark Peter Hughes, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs and Ray Daniel.  Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.
• Book Groups:
  • Evening Book Group, In Kaitlyn Greenidge’s novel We Love You, Charlie Freeman, a chimpanzee comes to live with an African-American family as part of a scientific study, leading to unforeseen consequences for all involved.  Monday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. 
  • Nonfiction Book Group: They say we’re living in a golden age of nonfiction (well, we say it).  Be part of it with this exciting new group.  On Wednesday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m. we’ll discuss The Art of Rivalry: Friendships, Betrayals and Breakthroughs in Modern Art,  by Sebastian Smee.
  • Are Dystopian/Sci-Fi Books in Your Future?  This is a trial run for another new group, starting with Emily St. John Mandel’s bestselling Station Eleven.  Wednesday, November 1, 7:00 p.m.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• Upcoming Storytimes
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Oct. 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
  • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Oct. 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
• Sing-along with Jeannie Mack, Thursday, October 12, 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.
• Baby Faces, Friday, October 13, 10:00-11:00 a.m. In this Baby and Me program, we will play with baby and talk about the different faces of baby’s development.  Led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.  For babies, ages 3 months to prewalking, with parent/caregiver.
• Brain Building Storytime, Wednesday, October 18, 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.
• PJ Storytime, Thursday, October 26, 6:30-7:00 p.m. Wear your pajamas to the library and listen to stories!  Program led by librarian Carly Moniz.
• Zumba Kids Jr., Tuesday, October 31, 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: Crazed Chemistry, Wednesday, October 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make concoctions that are gooey, slimy, and even make small explosions. We will also learn a little about chemistry.  For grades K to 2 with parent/caregiver.
• Drop-in Fall Crafts, Wednesday, October 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Children will make spooktacular fall crafts. Think apples, leaves, pumpkins, and black cats! Led by librarian Elise Katz. For ages 4 and up.
• Parent/Child Book Club, Wednesday, October 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m. This book club is for 4^th and 5^th graders with a parent. October’s book is From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg.
• Harry Potter Halloween Party, Wednesday, October 25, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Fly on in and join us for a magical afternoon of treats, activities, and crafts from the world ofHarry Potter.  Halloween costumes and muggle attire welcome!  For ages 5 and up.

FOR PARENTS

Preschool Parent Conversations, Tuesdays, October 10, 17, and 24, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Preschool parents, you are not alone!  Share the joys and challenges of parenting this special age with other parents and facilitator Dr. Dossie Kahn form Wayland Youth and Family Services.  Infants and young toddlers are also welcome!  Please RSVP to dkahn@wayland.ma.us