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Friday, November 19:30—11:15 AMZOOM
Raytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Great Decisions: Pandemic Preparedness
Looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many lessons to take away in terms of domestic and international policies. Although this pandemic seems to have waned, how can we apply these lessons to future pandemics? Will countries cooperate, and will a consensus emerge on how to manage global health challenges?
We will meet in the Raytheon Room.…Learn More
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Monday, November 46:30—8:30 PMEast Mezzanine Wayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Game Group
The Game Group gathers to play tabletop roleplaying games and board games together. Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Ages 16+.
Email Julian Butcher to ask questions, learn what RPGs we're playing next, or suggest your favorite games: jbutcher@minlib.…Learn MoreMonday, November 47:00—8:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Evening Book Group
Meeting in person and on Zoom. Email Brittany at btuttle@minlib. net for the Zoom link. Pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk. Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'NeillEugene O'Neill's autobiographical play in four acts is regarded as his finest work.…Learn More5
Tuesday, November 510:30—11:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
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.
Please register.
For ages 2 and up, with an adult.…Learn MoreTuesday, November 53:00—4:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting
Tuesday, November 54:30—5:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Art Club for Kids
Art Club is for kids ages 8 and up, who love to draw and paint!
This month children will create watercolor doodle trees. Led by Wayland parent Emily Kristofek, this club meets the first Tuesday of the month.
Registration required.…Learn More6
Wednesday, November 69:30—10:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Raising a Reader
In this 6-session early literacy program children will sing, move, build vocabulary, early literacy skills, and a love of books.
The Red Bag Lending Library provides families with 4 new books each week that are returned and exchanged the following week.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 64:00—4:45 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Lego Club
Children will make fabulous creations out of legos.
This month we will build a town out of legos!
We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 years and up, with caregivers.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 66:00—9:00 PMZOOM
ESOL Tutor Training Class
Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five Wednesday evenings, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Dates; 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 and 11/20
Please note that only the last session will be held in-person in the Raytheon Room at the Library. The rest of the sessions will be held on Zoom.…Learn More
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Thursday, November 710:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
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 caregiver.Thursday, November 72:00—4:00 PMZOOM
Poetry Workshop
This group gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.
Virtual: This meeting is held via ZOOM - email Joan Kimball for the info: jawkimball@gmail. comThursday, November 74:00—4:45 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Pokémon Card Trading Day
Kids are invited to a Pokémon card trading day at the library. Come with cards you are willing to trade! For ages 7 to 11.Thursday, November 75:00—6:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
The Youth Leadership Program is a workshop consisting of eight one- to two-hour sessions that enable those between the ages of 10 and 18 to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience. Young people will learn how to: Evaluate their own speaking ability, prepare and deliver speeches, give impromptu talks, control their voice, vocabulary, and gestures, give constructive feedback and more.
Thursday, November 77:00—8:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Author Talk: Stanley Milford, Jr.
You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.
Virtual. Register here.…Learn MoreThursday, November 77:00—8:30 PMCommunity United Methodist Church5 Damon St, Wayland, MA, 01778
ZOOM
Postcards from Cochituate with Sheila Carel
Explore the history of the part of Wayland we call Cochituate through traces still visible in today’s landscape. For thousands of years, humans, drawn to the area for what it offered them, interacted with the land and left their imprint on that land.…Learn More8
Friday, November 89:00—10:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
ESOL Discussion Group with Ilona
Practice your English skills! We will read a short story or article and discuss it. No preparation is needed. This group is best for intermediate or advanced speakers. September 13 and 27October 4 and 18November 8 and 22December 6 and 209-10 a. m. in the Wayland Library Raytheon RoomRegistration is required.…Learn MoreFriday, November 810:30—11:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Yoga with Little Beats
Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of yoga-inspired movement. For ages 1 to 5, with caregiver.9
Saturday, November 910:30 AM—12:30 PMLibrary Parking LotWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
WHS Robotics Team Demo
The WHS Robotics team (the Control Freaks) will demo their newest robot in the Library Parking Lot! Come and meet Squab, the robot that competed in the last New England District Championships! For all ages.Saturday, November 92:00—3:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Author Talk En Español: Javier Zamora
(Solamente en Español) - (Event ONLY in Spanish)Sintoniza una conversación especial con el autor más vendido del New York Times Javier Zamora mientras conversa con nosotros sobre su fascinante historia de supervivencia y perseverancia, tal como se cuenta en sus memorias premiadas Solito.…Learn More10
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Monday, November 11Library Closed
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Tuesday, November 1210:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Pam
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies & toddlers, with caregiver.Tuesday, November 121:00—3:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
The Scribe Tribe
Tuesday, November 123:00—4:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting
Tuesday, November 127:00—9:30 PMRound RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Music Exchange Listening Room Open Mic
Arts Wayland and the Wayland Free Public Library are excited to announce the return of the Music Exchange Listening Room open mic, hosted by Steve Robb.
Attendees will settle in to the comfortable seating of the library’s ornate Round Room to perform and enjoy lightly amplified music in a true listening environment.…Learn MoreTuesday, November 127:30—8:45 PMZOOM
Raytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Great Presenters: Dr. Andrew Nierenberg
"Everything You Wanted to Know About Depression"Up to 17% of the population will experience an episode of depression at some point in their lives, and 50% will experience at least one more episode. Episodes of depression can range from mild to severe and can also be a phase of bipolar disorder.…Learn More13
Wednesday, November 139:30—10:00 AMChildren's RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Sing, Move, Story!
Haley from Family Access Community Connections will lead children in songs and movement, and will share a story! We will meet in the Children's Room. For ages 0-3. Please register HERE.Wednesday, November 132:00—3:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting.
Wednesday, November 133:30—4:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Build It! Rockets that Fly -- CANCELLED
Rockets are build to both move quickly through Earth's atmosphere and to be stable enough to fly straight. Join Ms. Stephanie as we experiment with rocket shapes, lengths and fins to build and test different paper rockets. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver.Wednesday, November 136:00—9:00 PMZOOM
ESOL Tutor Training Class
Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five Wednesday evenings, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Dates; 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 and 11/20
Please note that only the last session will be held in-person in the Raytheon Room at the Library. The rest of the sessions will be held on Zoom.…Learn More
Wednesday, November 137:00—8:00 PMTeen LoftWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
4th/5th Grade Book Club
This book discussion group is for 4th and 5th graders. We will be discussing The One Thing You'd Save by Linda Sue Park. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Questions or to get a copy of the book, contact Pam at pmccuen@minlib. net.14
Thursday, November 1410:30—11:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
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 caregiver.Thursday, November 141:30—2:30 PMEast Mezzanine Wayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
Thursday, November 142:00—3:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Crafters Circle
Do you enjoy creating things with your hands? Bring your project to the library for some crafting camaraderie! We'll work on our pieces and share advice, projects and social time during this casual get-together.
We meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 2:00-3:30 PM.…Learn MoreThursday, November 143:30—4:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting.
Thursday, November 144:00—5:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Author Talk: Javier Zamora
Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. Virtual. Register here
Zamora’s adventure is a three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala and Mexico, and across the U.…Learn MoreThursday, November 144:00—5:00 PMTeen LoftWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Teen Writer's Group
Teens! Got a story to tell? Need to put your thoughts down on paper? Join YA author and Youth Services Librarian Haley Neil for the first session of our teen writer's group. Haley will share readings, offer prompts, and provide feedback on your creative work.…Learn MoreThursday, November 145:30—6:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Cookbook Club
Skinnytaste Simple, by Gina Homolka
Gina Homolka has published another winner with SKINNYTASTE Simple, her 2023 publication. Vegan, vegetarian, and high protein recipes were hits with reviewers. Meals from this book promise to be simple to cook with 7 or fewer ingredients, and friendly to eaters with food sensitivities.…Learn MoreThursday, November 147:30—8:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Jazz of the '50s: A Defining Decade with John Clark
The end of the 1940s marked the death of big bands, the beginning of be-bop and the start of cool jazz. Then the fifties birthed and developed quite a variety of jazz subgenres, and Miles Davis was a catalytic figure for many of them (bandleader for landmark Birth of the Cool).…Learn More15
Friday, November 159:30—11:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Friends of the Wayland Free Public Library Meeting
The Friends are holding a meeting on this date. You can find out more about the Friends here.
Friday, November 152:00—3:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting.…Learn More
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Saturday, November 1610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
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 caregiver.Saturday, November 163:00—4:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Buildwave: Hands-on Building Game
In this hands-on building game, kids will create over a dozen different building materials! The program is run by educators from Buildwave. For children ages 5 and up, with caregiver.17
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Monday, November 1810:00—11:30 AMEast Mezzanine Wayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting.
Monday, November 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting.
Monday, November 186:30—8:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Game Group
The Game Group gathers to play tabletop roleplaying games and board games together. Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Ages 16+.
Email Julian Butcher to ask questions, learn what RPGs we're playing next, or suggest your favorite games: jbutcher@minlib.…Learn More19
Tuesday, November 1910:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Pam
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.Tuesday, November 193:00—4:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting
Tuesday, November 194:00—5:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting.
Tuesday, November 197:00—8:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Festive Tea Blends
Learn the art and craft of tea blending! Explore different holiday-themed herbs, spices, and teas. Use our recipes or craft your own unique tea blends to take home. Choose from over 30 different ingredients! Great as gifts! Candy cane tea, anyone?Led by staff from Therapy Gardens, a wellness education company.…Learn More20
Wednesday, November 209:05—11:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
The Wayland Free Public Library is a department in the Town of Wayland governed by an elected Board of Library Trustees. This board is made up of six members who are elected for staggered three-year terms of office. For more information, please visit our Trustees page.…Learn More
Wednesday, November 204:00—5:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
2nd/3rd Grade Book Club
Do you like to read books and talk about them? Are you in 2nd or 3rd grade? Join our book club for good books, fun discussions, activities, and snacks! Our first book is Our Friend Hedgehog, by Lauren Castillo. Pick up a copy of the book at the Children's…Learn MoreWednesday, November 206:00—9:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
ESOL Tutor Training Class
Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five Wednesday evenings, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Dates; 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 and 11/20
Please note that only the last session will be held in-person in the Raytheon Room at the Library. The rest of the sessions will be held on Zoom.…Learn More
Wednesday, November 207:00—8:00 PMRound RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Sarah McQuaid in Concert
Join us in person in the Round Room or virtually at the Zoom link below. Additional parking is available at the Wayland Depot and behind the Wayland Museum & Historical Society. Presented by the Wayland Free Public Library and Arts WaylandWayland Library is pleased be a stop on the USA tour of internationally known singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid.…Learn MoreWednesday, November 207:00—8:00 PMVirtual
Virtual Author Talk: Mona Susan Power
You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.…Learn More21
Thursday, November 2110:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
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 caregiver.Thursday, November 211:30—4:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting.
Thursday, November 212:00—4:00 PMZOOM
Poetry Workshop
This group gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.
Virtual: This meeting is held via ZOOM - email Joan Kimball for the info: jawkimball@gmail. comThursday, November 214:00—5:30 PMTeen LoftWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Teen Program: Felted Hedgehog
Learn how to needle felt wool with Pop Up Art School! Use a barbed needle and wool roving to create a felted hedgehog. In this beginner's class, you'll learn how to sculpt basic shapes and attach them together. Needle felting is fun, easy, and relaxing! For teen in grades 6 and up.Thursday, November 216:00—6:45 PMChildren's RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Pajama Storytime
Join Ms. Haley in the Children's Room for a very dino pajama storytime! For children ages 3 to 5.Thursday, November 217:00—8:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Dystopian/Sci-Fi Book Group
Join us for a lively discussion of A City on Mars: can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? by Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
The wife-and-husband writing team who penned Soonish (2017), a biologist and a cartoonist, respectively, take on the rough realities of space settlement in their immersive and entertaining examination of how close humanity actually is to living among the stars.…Learn More22
Friday, November 229:00—10:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
ESOL Discussion Group with Ilona
Practice your English skills! We will read a short story or article and discuss it. No preparation is needed. This group is best for intermediate or advanced speakers. September 13 and 27October 4 and 18November 8 and 22December 6 and 209-10 a. m. in the Wayland Library Raytheon RoomRegistration is required.…Learn More23
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Sunday, November 242:00—5:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for a meeting by an outside group.
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Monday, November 251:00—3:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
The Scribe Tribe
The Scribe Tribe is a group of writers meeting twice a month. We share written pieces and give each other constructive feedback. Our writings are sometimes based on provided prompts, while some share progress on longer projects. We have been meeting since 2020.
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Tuesday, November 2610:30—11:30 AMZOOM
Living with Wild Turkeys in MA
Wild turkeys, the official game bird of Massachusetts, thrive in a variety of habitats across the Commonwealth, including in urban and suburban areas. Learn about wild turkey biology and behavior, as well as how residents can coexist with these beautiful birds.…Learn MoreTuesday, November 2610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Pam
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.Tuesday, November 263:00—4:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Room is Booked
This space is booked for an internal meeting
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Wednesday, November 279:00—10:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Library Board of Trustees - Special Meeting
The Wayland Free Public Library is a department in the Town of Wayland governed by an elected Board of Library Trustees. This board is made up of six members who are elected for staggered three-year terms of office. For more information, please visit our Trustees page.…Learn More
Wednesday, November 273:30—4:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Thanksgiving and Fall Crafts
Children will make Thanksgiving and Fall crafts with Ms. Pam. For ages 4 and up, with cargiver.Wednesday, November 276:00—9:00 PMChildren's RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
East Mezzanine Wayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Library Parking LotWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Raytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Round RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Teen LoftWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Library Closes Early
The Library Building will be closing at 6pm on Wednesday, November 27th.
Wednesday, November 277:00—8:00 PMZOOM
Native Nations & The Beginning of the US
Native history predates 1492. Native peoples have been on the North American continent for centuries before colonization began. Learn about U. S. History but from the perspective of Native Americans. From the formation of the Iroquois Confederacy to landing on Plymouth Rock and the Lost Colony of Roanoke to the tribes that participated in the American Revolution and the move westward, discover the creation of the treaties between the United States and Native Nations.…Learn More28
Thursday, November 28Library Closed
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Friday, November 29Library Closed
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