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Monday, December 27:00—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. The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie BenedictDecember 1926: England unleashes the largest manhunt in its history.…Learn More3
Tuesday, December 37:30—8:45 PMZOOM
Raytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Great Presenters: Noelle Fournier and Jessica Roscio
"Behind the Scenes at the Danforth: Two Perspectives on Experiencing Art"Have you ever wondered how museums choose exhibitions? Why hang certain artworks next to each other? Does wall color matter? Have you ever looked at an artwork and thought—I wish I could do that? How do you start? Is art accessible, or intimidating? Jessica Roscio and Noelle Fournier will talk about the unique aspects of working in the visual arts as we go behind the scenes at the Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University.…Learn More4
Wednesday, December 410:00—11:00 AMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Libby: the Library's eBook App
Discover how easy it is to use Libby to download ebooks and audiobooks to your phone, tablet or computer. Travel light with ebooks and listen to books without interruption while on the move! MJ will show you how to put the app on your device, create an account, and use the app to borrow or reserve books.…Learn More5
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Monday, December 96:30—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 More10
Tuesday, December 106:00—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, December 107:00—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 More11
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Thursday, December 122:00—3:30 PMEast Mezzanine Wayland 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, December 125:30—6:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Cookbook Club
MASHUP! December’s meeting is planned as DIY … a true potluck, with no group book. Please RSVP to dwinn@minlib. net. In every kitchen there is a favorite recipe, pick yours and express your inner epicurean to the group! Dishes do not have to be special occasion.…Learn MoreThursday, December 127:30—8:30 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Folk Music: An American Revival with John Clark
We begin with the back story of American folk, including the blues and work song field recordings of John and Alan Lomax and discovery of transplanted British Isles ballads in the Appalachian region of our country. Folk music’s broader popularity officially began with the early 1950s commercial breakthrough of the Weavers who scored big hits with Leadbelly and Woody Guthrie songs.…Learn More13
Friday, December 1312:00—2:00 PMRaytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
Noon Book Group
Welcome 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 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin, on December 13 at 12PM. Sam and Sadie--two college friends, often in love, but never lovers--become creative partners in a dazzling and intricately imagined world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality.…Learn More14
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Monday, December 166:30—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 More17
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Thursday, December 197:00—8:30 PMZOOM
Raytheon RoomWayland Free Public Library5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778
The Improbability of Us with Evan Hadingham
How lucky are we all to be here? Take a trip through deep time and space to explore scientific evidence that points to the extreme improbability of human existence. Led by author and science journalist Evan Hadingham, we’ll explore cosmology, climate, catastrophes, and human evolution to see how easily humanity could have failed to survive.…Learn More20
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Wednesday, December 25Library Closed
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