ADULT PROGRAMS

• Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer Risk. Ever wonder if you or your family member should get tested for the BRCA genes?  This presentation will provide an overview of hereditary cancer risk, what genetic testing for cancer risk involves, and who should meet with a cancer genetic counselor.  Fatima Amir is a genetic counselor at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m.
• 3D-Design Workshop: Rocket Ship. In this workshop, participants will design their own rocket ships using Blender, an advanced 3D-design software program.  Proficiency with mouse and keyboard is highly recommended.  For ages 9 and up. Parents of younger children (8 years) are welcome to register, but are encouraged to stay and design with their children.  Registration required.  Thursday, March 19 at 4:30-6 p.m.
• Organize Your Home and Feel Better. Professional organizer Cindi Jacobs can show you how organizing your home creates more peace of mind, reduces stress and promotes healthier living.  Learn why decluttering is important, and simple strategies to begin the process; how to identify common beliefs versus the reality as to why we save things; and the many benefits of being able to live with less stuff. Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.
• Author Talk: Missing Sarah Pryor. On a beautiful day in Wayland in October, 1985, Barbara and Andy Pryor’s nine-year-old daughter, Sarah, disappeared during a walk after school.  In Missing Sarah Pryor, Barbara tells how Sarah’s story finally ends as this little girl teaches us all about the horror and the beauty in life and offers a powerful legacy of love.  Sunday, March 29 at 3 p.m.  This talk will be held at the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 53 Cochituate Road.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• Weekly Storytimes
  • Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, March 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
  • StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, March 12, 19 and 20 at 10:30 a.m.
• Prewalkers Lapsit. Together we will learn fun and interactive ways to promote early brain development. Our group includes soft songs and lap bounces, which encourage early communication. Facilitated by Beverly Mobilia of Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For ages newborn to 1 year, or pre-walkers, with caregiver. Wednesday, March 25, 11:30-12 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, March 18, 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, March 12, 1:30-2:15 p.m.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS

• Let’s Build: Saturday Lego Time. Get together with your friends and build with legos at the library. Drop-in! For ages 4 and up. Saturdays, March 14, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
• 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 is the club leader. For children ages 7 and up. Thursday, March 12, 4:00-4:45 p.m.
• STEAM Team: Forensics for Kids. Learn crime-solving techniques like fingerprinting, chromatography, and collecting clues. For ages 5 and up. Wednesday, March 18, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
• Storybook Theatre. Children will listen to the story Mr. Gumpy’s Outing and then make simple costumes and props and act out the story. Register online or with a librarian. For ages 5 and up.

FOR TEENS

• TAB Meeting: Favorite Book Series. Teens! Come to our Teen Advisory Meeting to talk favorite book series. We’ll chat about your current reads, all-time favorites, and share some new series we think you’ll love. Snacks will be provided! Let us know if you need allergy safe options. For teens in grades 6-12. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Thursday, March 12, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
• Teen Crafternoon: Perler Beads. Come up to the Teen Loft to hang out and make perler bead crafts. You can bring your creations home when you are finished. Thursday, March 19, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

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. Saturday, March 14 11:30-12:00 p.m.
• Children’s Concert. Young musicians, ages 4 to 11, from Wayland School of Music will perform short group and solo pieces. Family Friendly. All ages welcome. Saturday, March 21, 3:00-4:00 p.m.