ADULT SERVICES

• Film Discussion: The Story of Plastic. With engaging original animation, archival industry footage beginning in the 1930s, and first-person accounts of the unfolding emergency, this sweeping documentary examines the complex crisis of plastics pollution that is increasingly affecting the planet’s and its inhabitants’ well-being.  Sign up to view the film on your own at www.storyofplastic.org, then join us for the discussion via Zoom.  Register here or through the Events menu on our home page.  Thursday, August 20 at 7 p.m.
• Feasting From Your Local Farm. The modern movement of eating locally grown and raised seasonal fare has its roots deeply planted in our historic kitchens. Chef Liz Barbour explores our modern journey back to the local farm with a slide presentation about the benefits of buying locally and eating within the season. Following Liz’s slide presentation, she will offer a cooking demonstration of two recipes featuring locally harvested, seasonal ingredients. Farm fresh ingredients never tasted so good!  Register here or through the Events menu on our home page.  Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m.
• Author Talk: The Butterfly Effect. Drawing on research in laboratory science, agriculture, fashion, and international cuisine, Edward D. Melillo–professor of history and environmental studies at Amherst College–weaves a vibrant world history that illustrates the inextricable and fascinating bonds between humans and insects. Without insects, entire sectors of global industry would grind to a halt and essential features of modern life would disappear. Here is a beguiling appreciation of the ways in which these creatures have altered–and continue to shape–the very framework of our existence.  Register here or through the Events menu on our home page.  Thursday, September 3 at 7 p.m.
• Schedule Your Hold Pickups Online. We have great new software that makes pickups easier for everyone.  When you get the email saying your hold has come in, just click on the scheduling link.  You can then select the day and time you want to make your pickup.  We’ll have a corresponding calendar on our end that’ll tell us your choice.  Of course, we’ll still call you if you don’t use email notification.
• Libraries Are For Everyone. Please take a look at our “Read Against Racism” page, which includes the Library’s statement in response to the death of George Floyd, as well as multiple resource lists for kids, teens and adults who want to learn more about racism in America.  Feel free to email us if you have something to add to our lists, and watch our calendar for upcoming relevant library programs.

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

• Weekly Facebook Live Storytimes. Join Ms. Carly for a Facebook Live storytime on the Wayland Public Library’s facebook page. Children and their caregivers will listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements.  Tuesdays, August 25; Sept. 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 10:30 a.m.
• Weekly Sing-alongs posted on Facebook. Check out our Facebook page or Youtube channel for prerecorded sing-alongs created by Ms. Laura and Ms. Janet. Check out our Facebook page or our youtube page on Fridays, August 21 and 28 to see the new posts. (Or anytime to see what has already been posted.)
• Storytime on Zoom. Join Ms. Pam for stories songs, puppets, and crafts through zoom.  This interactive storytimes encourages language development, socialization and fun. There will be time at the end of the storytime to work on a craft together if your child is interested.  Materials for the craft will be available for pick up curbside at the library on the Saturday, Monday and Tuesday before the Thursday storytime. For ages 2.5 to 5 years. Please register on our eventkeeper calendar if you would like to join our Zoom storytime. Also, please register to pick up your craft kit on the day that best suits your schedule. Questions? please contact Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net. Thursdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 10:30 am.
• Kids Yoga on FaceBook Live!  Sonia Gomez from Serfi Yoga will give a yoga class for children, toddlers to age 5. Her class will stream on the Wayland Facebook page on Thursday, Sept 10, at 1:30 p.m.
• Bedtime Storytime on FB Live. Pop on your pjs, grab a favorite stuffed animal, and tune in for a live bedtime story time with Ms. Carly! Kids can cozy up for simple songs, stretches, and stories that are perfect for settling down at bedtime. The live story time will take place on our main Facebook page. Best for ages 0-5 but all kids and caregivers welcome! Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Weekly Craft programs posted on Facebook. Children’s Librarian Elise Katz will demonstrate easy crafts you can do at home with your children. These short videos will be posted on the Wayland Facebook page on Wednesdays, August 27 at 3 p.m.
• Take & Make Craft Kits. Starting the last week in August we will be offering weekly take & make craft kits for children ages 4 and up. The crafts will be simple but will inspire your children to use their imaginations while having fun. Kits can be picked up from our curbside table during scheduled pickup times. Please register each child. Limit one per child. Please register here for Saturday, August 22 pickup, here for Monday, August 24 pickup and here for Tuesday August 25 pickup. This craft will be a magical end to our Summer Reading Program!
• 4^th/5th Grade Book Group on Zoom. We will be discussing Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly. Please contact Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net if you would like to join the Zoom group. Tuesday, September 22, at 7 p.m.

FOR TEENS

• Stranger Things Escape Room. Teens! Being a teenager is hard enough without the threat of the Mind Flayer and the foreign scientists opening a gate to the Upside Down. Join the Party and answer Stranger Things and 80’s trivia to defeat the Mind Flayer and keep the gate closed. It’s up to you to save Hawkins! The virtual escape room will post on our blog, our Facebook page and our Teen Instagram on August 27 at 3 p.m.
• Take & Make Kits for Teens. Starting the last week in August we will be offering weekly take & make craft kits for teens. Limit one per teen. Kits can be picked up from our curbside table during scheduled pickup times. Please register here for Saturday, August 22 pickup, here for Monday, August 24 pickup and here for Tuesday August 25 pickup. This craft will be a magical end to our Teen Summer Reading Program!
• 6^th/7^th Grade Book Group on Zoom. We will be discussing the first volume of March by John Lewis. Please contact Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net if you would like to join the Zoom group.  Wednesday, September 16 at 4 p.m.
• Teen Graphic Novel Group. Teens are invited to discuss Surviving the City by Tasha Spillett. The graphic novel follows Dez and Miikwan, two teens juggling their studies, friendship, and the inequities they face as Indigenous women growing up in Winnipeg. This book is available in print, on Hoopla, and on Libby. We will be meeting on the Wayland Library Discord server. Please register here. Questions? Contact Laura at ldrinan@minlib.net. For teens in 8^th through 12^th grade.

SUMMER READING

• This year’s Summer Reading Program for children in grades pre-K to Grade 5 Imagine Your Story has been a fabulous success. Congrats to all the kids who participated! Please register for a take & make craft kit with a magical craft inside to celebrate completion of the program! Please register each child. Limit one per child. Please register here for Saturday, August 22 pickup, here for Monday, August 24 pickup and here for Tuesday, August 25 pickup. This craft will be a magical end to our Summer Reading Program!
• Our Teen Summer Reading Program has also been a great success. Congratulations to all the teens who participated!  Many teens have earned Barnes & Noble gift cards for completing the book review challenge. The winner of the raffle for the Kindle Fire will be announced the first week in September. Please register for a take & make craft kit with a magical craft inside to celebrate completion of the teen program! Please register here for Saturday, August 22 pickup, here for Monday, August 24 pickup and here for Tuesday August 25 pickup. This craft will be a magical end to our Teen Summer Reading Program!