ADULT PROGRAMS
Documentary and Talk: The Chinese Exclusion Act. The Act is the only federal legislation in United States history to single out a specific race and nationality for exclusion from immigration and citizenship. Following a lengthy excerpt from this new PBS film, Professor Emma Teng will offer comments. Teng is the T.T. and Wei Fong Chao Professor of Asian Civilizations and a MacVicar Faculty Fellow at MIT. Join her on Thursday, June 21 at 7 p.m.
Theater Preview: Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure Enjoy a sneak preview performance of The Sudbury Savoyards’ summer production in the Library Rotunda! Seven actors will perform two scenes from this exciting mystery by Steven Dietz, playing at the Cannon Theatre in Littleton on July 13, 14, 15, 20, and 21. The play is based on “A Scandal in Bohemia” (the first Arthur Conan Doyle story about Sherlock Holmes) and “The Final Problem,” in which Holmes meets his arch-nemesis, Professor Moriarty. Production staff will also be on hand to answer questions on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Documentary: Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll. This fascinating film by Taylor Hackford chronicles two 1986 concerts celebrating rock and roll musician Chuck Berry’s 60th birthday. Among the artists joining Berry were Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Etta James, Steve Jordan, Bobby Keys, and Julian Lennon. The film also features scenes from the sometimes tense rehearsals, interviews with Berry and members of his family, and appearances by Bo Diddley, the Everly Brothers, John Lennon (archival footage), Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Little Richard, Bruce Springsteen, and others. See it Wednesday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m.
NY Times Online Now Available Through the Library—at Home! Just go to waylandlibrary.org and look under Online Resources. You’ll find a link to establish a free, temporary online account to the New York Times. You’ll have access to all nytimes.com content, plus articles from 1981 to now, and from 1851 to 1922. You’ll also be allowed five articles a day from 1922-1980. Off-site users also get the Times app!
Adult Summer Reading—Get in On the Fun. Summer Reading is not just for kids! From June 25th through August 29th, grownups can earn summer reading raffle tickets if they:
- peruse a library magazine or newspaper
- read to a child
- attend a library program
- read and recommend a book to a librarian
- and more—all just as easy!
Following the theme of “Libraries Rock!” we’ll celebrate reading and libraries with music-themed programs, culminating with a Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia evening and a raffle drawing for prizes. Sign up online or stop by the Reference Desk for details.
BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Weekly Storytimes
Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, June 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, June 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Brain Building Storytime
Wednesday, June 20, 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.
SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
Drop-in Craft: Crazy Gardens. Wednesday, June 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Drop-in and make crazy crafty flowers with librarian Elise Katz. For ages 5 and up.
Parent/Child Book Group. Wednesday, June 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. June’s book is Rump by Liesl Shurtliff. For 4th and 5th graders with a parent.
Family Ukelele Program. Monday, June 25, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Get in the mood for our Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! by learning the ukulele! Julie Stepanek will lead this workshop for children and parents. For children ages 5 and up with a parent/caregiver. Registration required only if you need to borrow a ukulele.
Rock the Library! Magic Show. Wednesday, June 27, 2:00-3:00 p.m Magician Debbie O’Carroll and her husband, musician Tom O’Carroll, will kick off our Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! with a Magic Show that highlights music from around the world. For ages 5 and up.
Summer Reading! The Wayland Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! Starts on Monday, June 25. Sign up for our Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! on Monday, June 25, or any day thereafter. This summer we will Read to Bead. When you sign up you will get a goodie bag, a brag tag, a necklace chain, and a paper log to keep track of your reading. The more you read, the more beads you earn to add to your brag tag necklace. (You can also sign up online if you prefer, and get your brag tag and goodie bag when you come to the library.)
We are offering lots of entertaining programs throughout the summer, including a family ukulele program, a magic show, a music and storytelling performance called Tiger Dances to Turtle’s Tune, Toe Jam Puppets, an Australian music show by Didgeridoo Down Under, craft programs, and an Ice Cream Social. The Summer Reading Club is funded by the Friends of the Wayland Library, the Wayland Cultural Council, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and the Boston Bruins.
FOR TEENS
Late Night Pizza Study Nights for Teens during Exam Week June 18, 19, and 20. 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.
The Wayland Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! Starts on Monday, June 25. Teens who register online and write at least one original book review will win a prize, and be entered into a raffle for a free Kindle Fire. There will also be programs for teens this summer, including a comic book workshop, a cooking class, and a movie night.
Summer Reading! The Wayland Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! Starts on Monday, June 25. Sign up for our Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! on Monday, June 25, or any day thereafter. This summer we will Read to Bead. When you sign up you will get a goodie bag, a brag tag, a necklace chain, and a paper log to keep track of your reading. The more you read, the more beads you earn to add to your brag tag necklace. (You can also sign up online if you prefer, and get your brag tag and goodie bag when you come to the library.) We are offering lots of entertaining programs throughout the summer, including a family ukulele program, a magic show, a music and storytelling performance called Tiger Dances to Turtle’s Tune, Toe Jam Puppets, an Australian music show by Didgeridoo Down Under, craft programs, and an Ice Cream Social.
The Summer Reading Club is funded by the Friends of the Wayland Library, the Wayland Cultural Council, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and the Boston Bruins.
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR NEXT YEAR’S GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB The Wayland Library Girls Who Code Club is looking for volunteer facilitators for the 2018-2019 academic year. Affiliated with the national Girls Who Code organization (girlswhocode.com) and its mission of closing the gender gap in technology, the Wayland club brings together middle and high school girls for hands-on learning about code and technology. Enthusiasm for working with the girls is required; technical skill is helpful but not necessary, especially if you are willing to learn along with them. If you are interested or would like to know more, please contact Head of Youth Services Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net. If you want to be notified when registration starts for next year’s club, contact Pam as well.
