ADULT SERVICES

• Wayland Reads Author Talk: Against Civility. According to author Alex Zamalin, the idea of civility has always been wielded to silence dissent, repress political participation, and justify violence upon people of color. Although many progressives today are urged to be more polite and thoughtful, citizens who care deeply about racial and socioeconomic equality need to abandon this concept of discreet politeness and instead more fully support disruptive actions and calls for liberation.  The author of several other books, Zamalin is the director of the African- American Studies Program and Assistant Professor of political science at the University of Detroit Mercy.  Register through our Events menu.  Sunday, April 11 at 3 p.m.
• Wayland Reads Panel Discussion: Race, Monuments, and Memory. What does it mean to remove historical monuments?  What did they symbolize to the people who erected them? What do they mean to us today?  Addressing these questions and more are Stacen Goldman, Framingham History Center; Prof. Angel David Nieves of Northeastern U.; Shawn Quigly, National Park Service Ranger; and Prof. Kabria Baumgartner of the University of New Hampshire.  Register through our Events menu.  Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m.
• Exploring a Human Rights Commission. Join us to understand what human rights commissions (HRC) are and how they foster a safe, welcoming community.  Given efforts are underway to create a municipal HRC in Wayland, Professor Martha Davis of Northeastern University’s School of Law, will share the merits of human rights commissions, what they do, and how they function effectively.  Register through our Events menu.  Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m.
• Get Crafty with Creativebug. Our newest database offers more than a thousand video classes in drawing, painting, sketchbooking, sewing, quilting, knitting, jewelry making, and much more, taught by top artists, designers, and crafters.  Just go to our Online Resources page and log in with your library card (Wayland patrons only).  A world of creativity awaits you.
• 3D Printing is Back. All we need is the .stl file attached to an email that you’ll send to tkenney@minlib.net.  If you’re designing it yourself, there should be an “export” or “download as” option – use that, and then just make sure you’re selecting “.stl.”  If downloading an already made model, just attach the file to an email or send us the link.  Once it’s printed, we’ll contact you to arrange a pickup time.
• Dystopian/Sci-Fi Book Group. A time traveler stranded in the past has some hard choices to make when rescue arrives from the future in Mike Chen’s Here and Now and Then.  Contact ekatz@minlib.net for the Zoom link.  Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m.
• Evening Book Group. In The Lost Book of Adana Moreau by Michael Zapata, a missing manuscript by a 1920s science-fiction writer brings several lives together in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.  Contact btuttle@minlib.net for the Zoom link.  Monday, April 19 at 7 p.m.

YOUTH SERVICES

APRIL VACATION SPECIALS

• Be an Earth Day Hero!  Earth Day is April 22nd but let’s celebrate all week long! The weekend before Earth Day we will share a special Earth Week Bingo sheet full of fun ideas for caring for our environment like making Earth art, recycling, and looking for wildlife. Challenge yourself to check off enough boxes to declare BINGO and become an Earth Day Hero! We will post the bingo sheet online and copies will be available at our curbside pickup area.
• Kids Cooking Green on Zoom: Seeded Chocolate Bark. Combine fruit with chocolate and seeds & you have a delicious treat! We will learn about seeds and make a virtual visit to a local farm. Participants will be sent a recipe with a list of ingredients and recommended kitchen utensils in advance of the program. After that, children (with adult supervision) will follow along and cook at home. For kids ages 3-6 with adult. Register HERE for the zoom link and to get the recipe. Participants supply their own ingredients. Tuesday, April 20, at 2:00-2:45 p.m.  This event is funded in part through The Mind in the Making Grant, federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
• Celebrate Earth Day!: Story/craft with Ms. Elise on Zoom. Ms. Elise will read stories about taking care of our Earth and will also lead children in a craft. Please register HERE to get the zoom link and to schedule a time to pick up your craft kit. Wednesday, April 21, at 3:00-3:50 p.m.
• World of Reptiles with Joy Marzolf. What is the difference between a lizard and a snake or a crocodile and an alligator? Can turtles really leave their shells like they do in the cartoons? Are snakes really slimy? Learn more about our wonderful scaly friends and meet some reptile special guests. Joy Marzolf from the The Joys of Nature will lead this program over zoom. For ages 3 and up. Register HERE for the zoom link. Thursday, April 22, 4:00-4:30 p.m.

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

• 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, April 8, at 1:30 p.m
• Storytime on Zoom. Join Ms. Pam for stories songs, puppets, and crafts through zoom.  This interactive storytime encourages language development, socialization and fun. For ages 2.5 to 5 years. Please register here or on our Eventkeeper calendar for the zoom link. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net. Thursdays,  April 8, April 15, April 22, and April 29 at 10:30 a.m.
• Weekly Facebook Live Storytimes with Ms. Carly. Join Ms. Carly for a Facebook Live storytime on the Wayland Public Library’s Facebook page. Babies through preschool age are invited to listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. Tuesdays, April 13, 20 and 27 at 10:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Social Justice Storytime on ZOOM. Join Ms. Carly for a storytime that centers on social justice issues! This family friendly storytime will feature books, songs, and flannel boards that offer children and caregivers tools for meaningfully engaging with topics like anti-racism, LGBTQ+ rights, and the Black Lives Matter movement. This Social Justice Storytime is especially appropriate for children ages 3-7 and their caregivers.  Please register here or online from our Eventkeeper calendar to receive the Zoom info. Questions? Email Carly Moniz at cmoniz@minlib.net. Tuesday, April 13 and April 27 at 4 p.m.
• Grandparents:  Zoom Storytime with Ms. Elise. Celebrating grandparents! Ms. Elise will read stories about the relationships children and grandparents share.  Please register HERE for the zoom link. For ages 4 and up. Wednesday, April 14, at 3 p.m.
• 4th/5th Grade Book Group on Zoom. We will be discussing The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. Register HERE for the zoom link. Tuesday, April 13, at 7 p.m.
• Trial subscription to Little Pim. We have a trial subscription to Little Pim, an online language learning system for children ages 0 to 6. Give it a try and please let us know what you think. Click here to access Little Pim. Questions? contact Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net

FOR FAMILIES:  Pop-Up Parking Lot Library. Stop by the library on Wednesday afternoons between 1-4 p.m. for in-person browsing of popular and new materials, plus fresh air! Maintain 6 feet if there is a line. Wear a mask & hand sanitizer will be provided prior to browsing. Remember to bring your library card! Weather permitting.