Charles Soule, Ethan Kross: Wayland Library Week | July 10, 2023

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland library over the week of July 10, 2023.

ADULT SERVICES

Podcast Chat
Find your next listen! There are podcasts for every taste and topic: cooking, true crime, travel, self-help, current events, science, and even books and libraries! Join librarian Courtney Michael to discuss your favorites and gather new titles for your list. (Never listened to a podcast before? Join us to learn how.) In person. Tuesday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Arts Wayland Exhibit Artists Reception
The theme for this summer’s exhibit is “Here Comes the Sun.” Stop in to see the show, and discuss with the talented members of Arts Wayland themselves their interpretations. Refreshments provided. Wednesday, July 12 at 6 p.m.

Dystopian / Sci-Fi Book Group
A primal biblical epic flung into the future, Tochi Onyebuchi’s Goliath weaves together disparate narratives into a richly urgent mosaic about race, class, gentrification, and who is allowed to be the hero of any history. Copies available at the library. Zoom only--contact ekatz@minlib.net for the link. Thursday, July 13 at 7 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: The Endless Vessel with Charles Soule
New York Times bestselling author Soule artfully channels history, science, and drama to create a story for the ages, as a young scientist in an increasingly dark world sets out through time and space in answer to a mysterious call. Register. Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m.

Adult Craft: Pressed Flower Lanterns
Make a pressed flower lantern for your summer tablescape! Using mod podge and dried flowers, participants will make one glass jar lantern each. All materials provided. Limit 16 people. Ages 13+. Register. Tuesday, July 18 at 3:30 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Chatter with Ethan Kross
An award-winning professor and bestselling, Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts in controlling the conscious mind. His latest book, Chatter, uses a blend of cutting-edge science (from his own lab) and real-world case studies to help us harness the power of our inner voice. Register. Thursday, July 20 at 1 p.m.

The Life and Works of Agatha Christie
The Guinness Book of World Records lists Agatha Christie as the best-selling novelist of all time. Who was this remarkable woman? How did she come to write her indelible works? Retired professor Dr. Bill Thierfelder explores these and other questions, along with the real-life mystery of Christie’s dramatic 11-day disappearance in 1926 that remains substantially unsolved. Hosted by the Tewksbury Library in partnership with Wayland and other libraries. Register. Friday, July 21 at 2 p.m.

A Wealth of Information
Did you know that the Library has a database that covers articles and information about the hospitality industry? Or one on criminal justice? How about environmental studies, sports medicine, culinary arts, gardening and horticulture, or home improvement? There’s even a collection of legal forms, not to mention all the financial, literary, and news offerings. Our Online Resources page is a vast trove of information riches. Explore!

YOUTH SERVICES

SUMMER READING

Our 2023 Summer Reading Program Find Your Voice has started. Programming highlights include Digging up Fossils with Dr. Sandra Pearl; live animals with Joy from Joys of Nature, and a performance by the Toe Jam Puppet Band, as well as many fun craft and STEM challenges. Kids can track their reading online or on paper logs to earn raffle tickets for prizes. Every child who registers can pick up a goody bag at the library!

The Teen Summer Reading Program has also started. Programming highlights for teens include make a wreck this journal, a beading workshop, and a Switch Tournament. Teens can also track their reading to earn raffle tickets for prizes.

Register for the kids Summer Reading Program and the Teen Summer Reading Program online at WaylandLibrary.Beanstack.org

The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Friends of the Wayland Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Yoga with Little Beats
Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of yoga inspired movement. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 1-5, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies and toddlers, with caregiver.
Weather permitting, we will meet outdoors on the green lawn. Tuesdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Storytime with Ms. Pam
Join Ms. Pam for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. Please register. We will meet in the Children’s Room. Thursdays, July 13 and July 27 at 10:30 a.m.

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 3 and up, with an adult. Please register HERE. Monday, July 20, at 10:30 am.

Sing, Move, and Story!
Jodi Levin from Family ACCESS Community Connections will lead children in songs and movement, and will share a story! We will meet outside on the lawn. For ages 0-3. Please register HERE. Friday, July 21, at 9:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

Make Slime!
It’s gooey and fun to play with, and it’s physics and chemistry at work! Join Ms. Stephanie to make slime that you can bring home. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please dress for mild mess. We will meet outside on the lawn. Please register HERE. Tuesday, July 11, at 3:30 p.m.

Digging Up Fossils
Kids will dig out a fossil, learn how they form, and examine fossils that are millions of years old. Participants will leave with a few investigator tools and a new appreciation for all things fossilized. Dr. Sandra Pearl from Seed will lead this program. For ages 5 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, July 12, at 3:30 p.m.

Make a Minion Brushbot
Kids will learn about simple circuits and make their own minion brushbots to take home. For ages 5 to 8, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Thursday, July 13, at 3:00 p.m.
Speak Up For Nature: Live Animal Show at Hannah Williams Playground
Joy from Joys of Nature will bring live animals to Hannah Williams Playground and will teach kids about endangered species in the wild and here in New England, and around the world. She will also talk about what we can all do to help these animals. For children ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register. There will be two shows on Tuesday, July 11: one from 10:00-10:30 am and one from 11:00-11:30 am. This event takes place at the Hannah Williams Playground, 71 Main Street.

Stronger Together: Speak Up for Our Planet
Dr. Sabine von Mering will read We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, talk about her work for climate justice, and encourage children to work together to fight climate change. Kids will make their own noisemakers out of recyclable materials. For children in grades 2 and up. Please register HERE. Wednesday, July 19, at 3:30 pm.

Make a Nature Journal
Children will make their own nature journals to take home. We will talk about what we see in nature, what we can draw and paint, as well as what we can collect and save, in our journals. We will use natural objects as stamps to decorate our journals. Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the lawn. For ages 5 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Thursday, July 20, at 3:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Make a Wreck This Journal
Make a journal from scratch – and then wreck it! The idea is to create a book that has a different wild or creative prompt on each page. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE. Thursday, July 13, at 3:30 p.m.

Teens Helping Teens: Bookmarks for Incarcerated Teens
We will make bookmarks for incarcerated teens and talk about other ways to help marginalized peers in our community and beyond. After the program the bookmarks will be mailed to Liberation Library. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE. Thursday, July 20, at 3:30 p.m.