ADULT SERVICES

• Schitt’s Creek Trivia Night. Calling all disgruntled Pelicans!  Pour yourself a glass of Herb Ertlinger banana rosé as we meet over Zoom for several rounds of trivia about this beloved Canadian comedy show.  Play on a team with your housemates, gather your Jazzigals virtually, or play on your own if you’re “trying very hard not to connect with people right now.”  Teams should be capped at 6 players.  Prizes will be awarded to the top-scoring team, so cease your pettifogging and register through our Events menu now!  Friday, May 14 at 7 p.m.
• Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that interfere with daily life.  The one-hour program covers typical age-related changes; common warning signs of Alzheimer’s; how to approach someone about memory concerns; early detection; the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process; and useful resources.  Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.  Register through our Events menu.  Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m.
• Virtual Play Reading: Arsenic and Old Lace. In Joseph Kesselring’s classic black comedy, a drama critic discovers that his sweet little old aunts have a habit of poisoning elderly gentlemen and burying them in the cellar.  Join in the fun as we read it aloud in a Zoom gathering.  If you’d like to play a role, call the library to reserve a copy and arrange a pickup time.  We’ll assign parts (double-cast, no doubt) once everyone is assembled.  Register through our Events menu.  Thursday, May 27 at 7 p.m.
• Tuesday Afternoons Now Open. As we inch towards opening fully, we’ve added Tuesdays 4:15-7:45 to our calendar.  Just call us to book an appointment for either browsing or computer use, or book it yourself through our Events menu.
• Hoopla Bonus Borrows for May. Lots of great choices in all formats for kids and adults that won’t count against your monthly total or cost us anything.  Just log in to Hoopla and scroll down till you see the  Bonus Borrows logo.  Click on that and browse away knowing the meter isn’t running.
• Check Out Our New Video Projector. It’s movie night in the backyard!  This compact projector connects to your laptop, tablet, phone, PC, or DVD player and is easy to operate, with a bright, crisp image 30”-200” inches away.  It also works with USB flash drive, PS4/XBOX/WII, media players (music, pictures, video, TXT), or headphones.  Combine it with our portable battery and take it on the road.  Just search the catalog for “video projector.”

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

• 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. Thursday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m.
• 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, May 13, at 1:30 p.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, May 18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m.
• Outside Storytimes! Join Ms. Pam for stories, songs, puppets, and activities OUTSIDE on the lawn behind the library. Face masks are required for all participants during this program. We will assist in maintaining social distancing but encourage attendees to bring along a picnic blanket or a lawn chair. Registration is required. For ages 4 and up with an adult. This event is weather permitting. Questions? please contact Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net. Thursdays, May 20 and May 27.

FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• All Are Welcome:  Storytime with Ms. Elise on Zoom. Ms. Elise will read picture books that celebrate inclusivity and diversity in our communities. Please register HERE or online from our Eventkeeper calendar for the zoom link. For ages 4 and up. Wed., May 19, at 3 p.m.
• 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, May 18 at 4 p.m.
• Outdoor STEAM TEAM. Join Ms. Pam for stories celebrating the sights and sounds of nature. Children will design and create their own wind chimes. We will meet outside on the lawn behind the library. Face masks are required for all participants. We will assist in maintaining social distancing but encourage attendees to bring along a picnic blanket or a lawn chair. Registration is required. Please register HERE or online from our Eventkeeper calendar. For ages 4 and up with an adult. Thursday, May 20, 3:30 p.m.
• Outdoor Kids Craft: Patchwork Houses. Kids are invited for an afternoon of outdoor crafting on the library lawn! Each participant will be provided with their own set of collage materials for decorating a cardboard patchwork house. Face masks are required for all participants during this program. We will assist in maintaining social distancing but encourage attendees to bring along a picnic blanket or a lawn chair. Registration is required. This event is weather permitting! Please register HERE or online from our Eventkeeper calendar. For ages 4 and up with an adult. Tuesday, May 25, at 3:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS

• Social Justice Book Club for Teens. This month we will be talking about With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo. For 8th graders and up. Please register HERE or online from our Eventkeeper calendar for the zoom link. Questions? Please contact Youth Services librarian Pam McCuen at pmccuen@minlib.net. Tuesday, May 18, at 7 p.m.

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.
• Curated Collections for Kids. Would you like a handpicked selection of books just right for your children? Call the Children’s Room at 508-358-2308 and we’ll pull together a bundle for you to pick up at your convenience. We’d love to hear from you!