Summer Reading Begins, New 'Storywalk': Wayland Library Week

See what's going on this week at the Wayland library for kids, adults, teens and babies. The Wayland Library in Massachusetts has begun its Summer Reading program, which includes a new 'Storywalk' to celebrate the opening of the Story Walk. Elizabeth Sherman, Professor Emerita at Bennington College, will discuss the evolution of life on earth, which enables us to understand the history of our planet and ourselves. Other events include a virtual author talk with New York Times-bestselling author Tiffany Jewell discussing the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college. The 2020 Summer Reading Program will begin on June 18 with a magic show by Scott Martell and other programming highlights. The event is also open to a public forum discussing the future of the library. The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Biodiversity and Evolution

Elizabeth Sherman, Professor Emerita at Bennington College, discusses the explanation for the diversity of life on earth: evolution, the most important unifying concept in all of biology. Evolution enables us to understand the history of our planet and the history of us. And it helps us predict the consequences of ongoing environmental degradation. Register. Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. Virtual Author Talk: Frieda McFadden and The Housemaid is Watching

The latest installment of the Housemaid series finds Millie Calloway finally free of caring for other people’s homes and living in a neighborhood that seems perfect for raising her kids. So why is she being warned, “Be careful of the neighbors”? Physician and best-selling author McFradden talks about this newest book and others. Register. Thursday, June 13 at 8 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Tiffany Jewell

Join us as #1 New York Times-bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. Throughout the book, other writers share a wide variety of personal narratives and stories. Register. Thursday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Cookbook Club

Complete Summer Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen. Contact [email protected] for details. In-person only. Thursday, June 20 at 5:30 p.m.

Dystopian/Sci Fi Book Group

Waste Tide by Chen Quifan. Contact [email protected] for details and link. Virtual only. Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Virtual Author Talk: The Serial Killer’s Apprentice

Documentarian Tracy Ullmann and forensic psychologist Katherine Ramsland examine the blurred line between victim and accomplice through the true story of a young man who was trapped into procuring victims for a vicious killer. Hosted by the Ashland Library in partnership with many other MA libraries. Register. Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m. We Need Your Input! Take Our Community Survey

As we strive to meet the evolving needs of our community, we need your insights to guide our strategic planning for the Library. Your feedback is crucial in helping us understand what you value most about our services and what improvements you would like to see. The survey takes only 5-10 minutes, and closes on June 21. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our 2024 Summer Reading Program Read, Renew, Repeat kicks off on June 18 with a magic show by Scott Martell. Other programming highlights include Andrew Silver’s one-man circus, live animals with Joy from Joys of Nature, a performance of Peter and the Wolf, a family concert with Rolie Polie Guacamole, as well as many fun craft and STEM challenges. Starting on June 10, kids can track their reading online or on paper logs to earn tickets for prizes. Teen program highlights include a Henna workshop, DIY pride buttons, yarn bombing, and Mexican metal tooling. Teens can also track their reading to earn tickets for prizes.

The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Additional funding for Wayland’s Summer Reading program came from the Friends of the Wayland Public Library, the Wayland Cultural Council, and the Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation. FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Abby

Our Baby & Toddler program moves outside! Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the green lawn. Please register. Tuesdays, June 11 and June 18 at 10:30 a.m. Music, Story, Fun! with Ms. Janet

Join Ms. Janet for a musical storytime. She’ll bring her ukulele, rainbow bells, and puppets! We will meet in the Children’s Room. For ages birth through age 4, with caregivers. Please register. Thursdays, June 13, June 20, and June 27 at 10:30 a.m. Movement with Little Beats

Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of music, movement, and fun! For ages 1-5, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Friday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. Storywalk Kickoff at Hannah Williams Playground

Join Ms. Pam and Ms. Jodi (from Family ACCESS Community Connections) at the Hannah Williams Playground to celebrate the opening of the Story Walk of Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Bob Barner. Drop in anytime between 10:30 and 11:30, walk the storywalk, do a scavenger hunt, and make a craft! For ages 3 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Saturday, June 15.

Storytime with Obie the Dog

Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Obie, a beautiful Samoyed. Obie will be accompanied by his owner Helen. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 2 and up, with adult. Please register HERE. Tuesday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. Build It! Marble Run

Bring your imagination and join Ms. Stephanie to build a marble run using blocks and recyclables! We provide ping-pong balls to use for marbles. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, June 12, at 3:30 p.m. Summer Reading Kickoff with Magician Scott Martell

The Wayland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off with Scott Martell’s Family Magic Show. All ages will enjoy comedy, surprises, and of course – Magic!! Please register HERE. Tuesday, June 18, at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate the Summer Solstice!

Celebrate the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer! Learn how to do the yoga sun salutation pose, listen to stories about the summer solstice, and make a flower crown. Takes place on the lawn. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Thursday, June 20, at 3:30 p.m.

Silver Circus

Andrew Silver presents a one-man circus featuring spectacular magic, juggling and physical comedy, with tons of opportunity for audience participation. For all ages. Event takes place at Hannah Williams Playground, 71 Main Street, Wayland. Please register HERE. Wednesday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m. Make a Miniature Paper Circus

Celebrate the magic of the circus. Children will create their own miniature circus out of cardstock paper. Workshop led by Ms. Elise. For ages 6 and up with caregiver. Please register HERE. Thursday, June 27, at 3:30 p.m. Henna Workshop for Teens

This workshop will take an unconventional approach to the ancient art form. Teens will begin by getting familiar with the henna cone, and then draw patterns, such as flowers, leaves, and vines, on a canvas. Teens are also welcome to draw on their own hands. All materials will be provided. Local teen Niyathi Srinivasan from Henna for Humanity will led this workshop. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE. Monday, June 10 at 4:00 p.m. Pizza Study Night for Teens During Exam Week

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 10 p.m. just for you. We hope you ace your exams and projects. Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13.

DIY Pride Buttons

Make your own Pride buttons to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Use our premade images or create your own hand drawn designs. For teens in grades 6 and up. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register HERE. Thursday, June 20, at 4:00 p.m. Conversation with Kids Comic Advocate Carol Tilley and Comics Creator Jonathan Todd

Comics scholar Carol Tilley and comics creator Jonathan Todd will talk about the intersection of kids comics, libraries and education.

This program is for teachers, librarians, and parents who want to do more to integrate comics and graphic novels into the school curriculum. This program is also for anyone who loves graphic novels! There will be refreshments and books for sale in the Round Room after the event.

Carol Tilley is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois. A former high school librarian, Carol teaches classes primarily for people planning on working as youth services librarians. Carol is also a comics scholar, studying the intersection of comics, librarians, and kids, especially during the mid-20th century. She has served as a juror for three major comics awards (the Eisners, the Ringos, and the Lynd Ward Prize) and is a past-president of the Comics Studies Society, an international scholarly organization. Besides teaching about comics and researching comics history, Carol also speaks to librarians, scholars, and others about the value of comics and their power to transform young readers' lives.

Jonathan Todd, co-founder of the Boston Kids' Comics Fest, is a local artist, writer, and educator whose most recent graphic novel Timid was published this spring by Scholastic.

Attend in person or via Zoom. Please register HERE. Sunday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m.

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