May 2025

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Thursday, May 12:00—4:00 PMZOOM

Poetry Workshop

Meeting of the Wayland Library Poetry WorkshopThis 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. com
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Tuesday, May 67:30—8:45 PMZOOM
Raytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Great Presenters

TBDAttend in person or via Zoom. Register below to attend in person. Register here to attend via Zoom.  
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Thursday, May 82:00—3:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Crafters Circle

Craft materials with the words "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 More
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Friday, May 912:00—2:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Noon Book Group

Noon Book GroupWelcome to the Noon Book Group! Join us on the second Friday of every month at noon for a lively book discussion and treats! We will be discussing The Guest, by Emma Cline, on May 9 at 12pm. A misstep at a dinner party, and the older man she's been staying with dismisses Alex with a ride to the train station and a ticket back to the city.…Learn More
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Monday, May 126:30—8:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Game Group

Graphic of a group playing tabletop gamesThe 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 More
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Tuesday, May 136:00—9:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Quiet Study in the Raytheon Room

The Raytheon Room will be made available for anyone who is looking for a quiet place to work or study on the evenings when the Music eXchange Listening Room is happening on the Main Floor.  

Tuesday, May 137:00—9:30 PMRound RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Music Exchange Listening Room Open Mic

photo of people gathered at Open Mic NightArts 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 More
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Wednesday, May 149:05—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
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Thursday, May 152:00—4:00 PMZOOM

Poetry Workshop

Meeting of the Wayland Library Poetry WorkshopThis 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. com

Thursday, May 155:30—7:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Cookbook Club

Cartoon image of a Chef's Hat, Whisk, wooden spoon  Meeting location of CC to be determined, it is pending renovation status as WFPL building.   Noted as of 11/04/2024
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Friday, May 169:30—11:15 AMZOOM
Raytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Great Decisions: International Cooperation on Climate Change

poster with image of Hurricane Dennis refugeesThe 2015 Paris Agreement established a UN-sponsored framework for negotiations on climate change and global warming. In subsequent COP meetings, experts and political leaders have come together seeking common cause for this growing global crisis. What is the future of these efforts, and what have they yielded? What is the U.…Learn More
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Monday, May 196:30—8:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Game Group

Graphic of a group playing tabletop gamesThe 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 More
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Thursday, May 227:00—8:00 PMZOOM
Raytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Ponzi'd with Bob Ainsworth

book cover, Ponzi'd by Bob AinsworthIt's 1920 Boston. Charles Ponzi is raking in millions with his stamp investment scheme. Hank Bartlett knows what no one else does: that Charles is a financial psychopath. But how can he bring down the most famous man in America? Join Bob Ainsworth, author of the Harry Bartlett mystery series, for an hour-long presentation covering Ponzi’s and other scams, including Bernie Madoff and cryptocurrency.…Learn More
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Monday, May 26Library Closed

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