ADULT PROGRAMS

• Pre-NaNoWriMo Write-In. Get a jump start on your novel!  In anticipation of our usual National Novel Writing Month activities in November, we’re hosting a Write-In, a gathering of writers who work on their novels as a group.  There will be quiet time, time to “sprint”–to write as many words as possible in a short period of time–and opportunities to hang with fellow writers.  Bring your laptop or notebook. We’ll provide the space, wi-fi, coffee, and tea.  Saturday, September 7, 1-3 p.m.
• Ukulele Club with Mark and Zoe Hughes. The Wayland Ukulele Club is for any adult (ages 16+) who wants to have fun with music.  All skill levels are welcome.  Starting with easy chords and tunes, we’ll learn songs from across the musical spectrum, from oldies to modern pop.  BYOU.  Wayland Library has four ukuleles  available to borrow for 3 weeks at a time, but we can’t guarantee their availability.  If ours are checked out, other local libraries lending ukuleles include Framingham, Weston, and Wellesley.  Registration required.  Limit 20 students.  Tuesdays, September 17 – October 22 (except October 1) from 7:30-8:30 p.m.
• Author Talk: Massachusetts in the Woman Suffrage Movement. Barbara Berenson gives the Commonwealth’s suffragists long-overdue attention.  Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m.
• Author Talk: The Beantown Girls. Jane Healey reads from and discusses her novel about three friends from Boston who join the Red Cross in 1944.  Thursday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m.
• BOOK GROUPS. Our book groups are open to all, with no registration and no commitment.  We provide the books.
  • Science Fiction/Dystopian. Dune by Frank Herbert.  Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m.
  • Cookbook Club. How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman.  Make a recipe and bring it to share!   Thursday, September 12 at 6 p.m.
  • Noon. A House for Mr. Biswas by V. S. Naipaul.  Friday, September 13.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

•  Weekly Storytimes
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Sept. 3, 10 and 17 at 10:30 a.m.
  • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Sept. 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.
• Inclusive Playgroup: Stories, Songs, and Sign. This interactive, inclusive music and literacy group is for young children at all levels of communication and ability. Facilitated by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages newborn to 3 years. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 11:30-12:15 p.m.
• Kids Yoga. Sonia Gomez from Serfi Yoga will give a yoga class for children, toddlers to age 5. Thursday, September 12, 1:30-2:15 p.m.
• Music & Movement. Ms. Carly will lead kids and caregivers in upbeat songs, dances, and stretches. For walkers to age 5. Monday, September 16, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
• Storytime with Corbyn. Children will listen to dog stories and have a special canine visitor! Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed, and his owner Helen will join us.  For ages 3 and up. Thursday, September 19, 10:30 a.m.
• Zumba. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Hayley Chizinksy of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10:30-11:00 a.m.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS

• Rainforest Reptiles. Lizards, snakes, alligators and more! A herpetologist from Rainforest Reptiles will bring live reptiles to the library and teach children about these fascinating creatures, and how they have adapted to their natural habitats. This is an Early Release Day special event. For ages 4 and up. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• Drop-in Craft: Kindness Rocks. Children are invited to decorate their own kindness rocks.  Remember: There is only one you! Let’s make this world better, together.You can bring your own rock, or paint rocks we have provided.  If you would like, you can leave one painted rock here for a rock display in the garden in front of the library. This project is inspired by Linda Kranz’s book Only One You. For ages 5 and up. Wednesday, September 25, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS: Teen Open House: Launching our new Teen Loft! Teens! You are invited to an Open House to celebrate the opening of the Teen Loft on the library’s mezzanine. There will be pizza, snacks, and a Teen Jeopardy contest, with prizes. Remember, this year you can take the school bus to the library (if your parents have purchased a bus pass). For teens in grades 6 and up. Thursday, September 19, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

FOR FAMILIES:  WCPA Story and Service Event. In honor of childhood cancer awareness month, the WCPA and the Wayland Library are partnering with One Mission to collect donations and package gifts for children fighting cancer! Please join us for a kid-friendly story time and hands-on service project. If you are interested in donating toys or plan to join us for the event, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CA4A722A6FB6-help.  Saturday, September 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. For families. Donations can be dropped off in a box by the Raytheon room between Sept 1 and the Sept 14 event, and you can email outreach@waylandwcpa.org with any questions.

SEEKING VOLUNTEER TO LEAD A CHESS CLUB FOR YOUTH. We are seeking volunteers to lead a chess club for youth in the fall. The Chess Club would meet once a month after school. If interested please contact Youth Services librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net

WAYLAND SCHOOL BUS WILL HAVE A STOP AT THE LIBRARY THIS FALL! This year, a certain number of seats on Bus 3 will be allocated each day for middle and high school students who’d like to stop at the library after school.  This option is for students who are registered to ride the bus and have purchased a bus pass.