ADULT PROGRAMS

• Craft Supply Swap. Looking for “new to you” craft items and ideas? Want to reduce your stash of leftover craft supplies?  Donate your leftover crafting supplies January 13-16 upstairs at the reference desk.  (For large donations, please contact Courtney ahead of time.)  Be sure to pick up a swap ticket when you donate.  Then on Friday, January 17 from 10-12 p.m., browse the swap tables at the library and take home the perfect inspiration for your next project.  Stop by 12-2 p.m. if you haven’t donated.  Any supplies not taken by swappers will be used by the library for programs, donated to charity, or recycled.
• The Story of the USS Indianapolis. On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine.  Due to an incredible series of blunders by the Navy Department, she was not even missed for almost five days.  During that time, the 900 men who had abandoned ship endured terrible physical and mental hardships.  Only 317 survived.  Amateur historian Bob Begin explores the ensuing public outrage and years of debate.  Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m.
• Family Trivia Night. Fun, pizza and snacks for ages 6-106.  We’ll play 4 rounds of 5 questions each.  Categories may include current affairs, pop culture, sports, history, science and everything in between.  Watch our Facebook page for clues.  Registration is required—sign up your team of 2-6 people today! Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m.
• Author Talk: Choosing College with Michael Horn. The rankings, metrics, analytics, college visits, and advice that we use don’t give students and families the information and context they need to make such a high-stakes decision about whether and where to get an education.   Choosing College strips away the noise to help you understand why you’re going to school, and thus make better choices.  Michael Horn speaks and writes about education and serves a senior partner for Entangled Solutions, a strategy consultancy for the education ecosystem.  Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m.
• Help Get Out the Vote. The program will begin with an excerpt from Suppressed: The Fight to Vote, a new documentary by Robert Greenwald about voter suppression in the 2018 Georgia election, followed by a brief, facilitated discussion.  Then attendees will have an opportunity, if they wish, to fill out postcards encouraging eligible voters who have been purged to re-enroll and vote.  Discussion leaders Joel Silberman and Jean Milburn are Wayland residents who share a passion for making every voice heard.  Friday, January 24 at 10:00 a.m.
• Automatic Renewals Make for a Happy Re-New Year. Starting January 2, anything you have checked out will renew automatically two days before it’s due.  That is, unless: 1) there’s a hold on it for another patron; 2) the Library doesn’t allow this kind of item to renew (e.g. hotspots); 3) you’ve already maxed out renewals on it; 4) your borrowing privileges have been suspended.  If an item has renewed automatically, you’ll get an email.  Or you can check your account online.  Now it’s even easier to use the library!

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS 

• Weekly Storytimes
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Jan. 14 and 21 at 10:30 a.m.
  • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Jan. 16, 23 and 30 at 10:30 a.m.
• Singalong with Jeannie Mack: Stories, Songs, and Sign. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs geared for young children. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation! For ages babies to 4 years. Thursday, January 9, 10:30-1:15 a.m.
• Kids Yoga. Sonia Gomez from Serfi Yoga will give a yoga class for children, toddlers to age 5. Thursday, January 9, 1:30-2:15 p.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 1 to 3 years, with caregiver. Wednesday, January 22, 11:30-12:15 p.m.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS

• Kids Chess Club. Children will learn chess and get tips to improve their game. This is a beginner’s club for children with little or no chess experience. Wayland High School Junior Miranda Lee will lead the club. We will be meeting once a month. For children ages 7 and up. Thursday, January 9, 4:00-4:45 p.m.
• 4th/5th Grade Parent/Child Book Group. This book discussion group is for 4th and 5th graders with a parent. This month’s book is The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser. Tuesday, January 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m (Rescheduled from December 17.)
• STEAM Team: Build a Marble Run. Spend the afternoon constructing your very own marble run! Use cardboard, tape and other supplies to build twists, turns and ramps, then test out your creation to see if your marble can run from start to finish. For ages 5 and up.  Wednesday, January 15, 3:30-5:00 p.m.
• Family Game Day. Spend quality time with your kids and play games at the library! We will have board games and card games set up to play. Drop in! For ages 4 and up. Wednesday, January 22, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS

• DIY Stress Balls. Teens! Make stress balls to destress just before your exams! Tuesday, January 21, 4:00-5:30 p.m. We will meet in the Teen Loft.
• Late Night Pizza Study Nights for Teens During Exam Week. January 21, 22, and 23. 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.

FOR FAMILIES

• Storytime at Russell’s Winter Farmer’s Market. Join librarians from Wayland Public Library and Goodnow Library for storytime at the Russell’s Winter Farmers’ Market. Storytimes will be held on the second floor of Russell’s Garden Center, located at 397 Boston Post Road. For ages babies to 5, with caregivers. Saturdays, January 11, 18 & 25, 11:30-12:00 p.m.