Colonial-Era Slavery, Mars O2: Wayland Library Week | Sept. 18, 2023

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland library over the week of Sept. 18, 2023.

ADULT SERVICES

Welcome to Our New Director, Christopher Lindquist
Chris has been a professional librarian since 1989, holding leadership positions in Barnstable, Westfield, and Northborough, MA, as well as Farmington, CT. He says, “The Wayland Free Public Library combines everything I was looking for in my next position, including a talented and well-trained staff, a Library with rich historical roots, and a forward-looking community which clearly treasures its Library and takes pride in its distinguished history.” You can greet Chris at an Open House on October 15, or pop by any Thursday morning during his shift at the Reference Desk.

Oxygen on Mars!
In 2021, an instrument onboard NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully produced oxygen from the carbon dioxide that comprises 95% of the Martian atmosphere, possibly opening the door for human exploration. Presenter and software engineer Piyush Khopkar is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador. In person and online. Register for the link. Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Adam Alter and Anatomy of a Breakthrough
Whether you’re trapped in a midlife crisis, a thankless job, or writer’s block, the result is a mix of anxiety, uncertainty, fear, anger, and numbness. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Anatomy of a Breakthrough is a roadmap to escape inertia and flourish in the face of friction. In 2020 Adam Alter was voted professor of the year by the faculty and students at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Register. Wednesday, September 20 at 2 p.m.

Dystopian/Sci-Fi Book Group
Winner of the 1993 Hugo Award, Vernor Vinge’s A Fire on the Deep is a contemporary classic. Contact ekatz@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Thursday, September 21 at 7 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Hello Sleep with Jade Wu, Ph.D.
If you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep, join Jade Wu, Board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, as she talks about her new book, Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia without Medications. Dr. Wu offers practical guidance to better sleep whether you’ve had insomnia for three months or three decades. Q&A will follow. Register. Friday, September 22 at 1 p.m.

Researching Enslavement in Colonial Sudbury
Colonial Sudbury, which comprised the modern towns of Wayland and Sudbury, included some individuals residing there against their will. Researching their lives is a challenging task for all communities. Jane Sciacca will share the methods she has found useful in illuminating the names, identities, and stories of people in Wayland and Sudbury who did not receive "All Liberties as Other Towns Have." A retired interpretive National Park Ranger who worked at Minute Man and Boston National Historical Parks and Longfellow National Historic Site, Sciacca has been a member of the Wayland Historical Society for 46 years, nine as President. In person. Register. Tuesday, September 26 at 7 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Amor Towles
The author of such bestsellers as The Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and The Lincoln Highway discusses his work and process. Register. Wednesday, September 27 at 8 p.m.

Art Installation: Tree of Lace
For the next two months, the tree outside our parking lot door will bear an unusual, beautiful fruit: vintage and antique lace preserved in cement. It’s the work of Framingham artist Pam Bonaguide of Tall Tales and Curiosity Studio. She loves and collects old things, which she considers gifts from the past. Although these lace pieces may have similar patterns, techniques or threads, each is as individual as the women who made them.

South Asian Heritage Survey
The purpose of this survey is to document the experience of Wayland residents of South Asian heritage, whether born in India or anywhere else, for the Wayland Library's local history collection. Please complete the survey by October 8. In appreciation for answering our questions, your name will go in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate for Soul of India restaurant. Contact mwright@minlib.net with any questions.

Get a Library Card and Win a Prize! (Maybe!)
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. The next time you’re in the Library, pick up some free tickets at the Circulation Desk or in the Children’s Room. Give them to friends who don’t have a card. When they sign up for a card and turn in the ticket, both you and they will be entered to win a gift certificate for our Friends’ Book Sale Room. Take as many tickets as you want. Maybe you’ll make some new friends!

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

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. Please register. Tuesdays, September 19, September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, and October 31 at 10:30 a.m.

Storytime with Ms. Pam
Join Ms. Pam for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. We will meet in the Children’s Room. Please register. Thursdays, September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, and October 26 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. For ages 3 and up, with an adult. Please register HERE. Thursday, September 21, at 10:30 a.m.

Sing, Move, and Story!
Jodi Levin from Family ACCESS Community Connections will lead children in songs and movement, and will share a story! For ages 0-3. Wednesday, October 18, at 9:30 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, October 20, at 10:30 a.m.

Storywalk: A Perfect Day
Walk the storywalk of A Perfect Day by Lane Smith, installed by recent WHS graduate Erica O’Donnell, at the Wayland Community Gardens, 60 Old Sudbury Road, Wayland. This storywalk is perfect for preschoolers, with their caregivers. Pick up a scavenger hunt at the library, encourage your child to find the items as you read the story together, and return the scavenger hunt to the library for a sticker! (Erica installed the storywalk as a part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project.)

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

Read a Story; Solve a Problem
Children will read aloud Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming, talk about the problems in the story, and brainstorm solutions. Kids will then craft solutions to one of the problems, using an assortment of recycled/craft materials. For ages 6 and up. Please register HERE. Wednesday, September 20, at 3:30 p.m.

Spin Art with Ms. Elise
Children will make colorful spin art with Ms. Elise. Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the green lawn. For ages 4 and up, with caretakers. Please register HERE. Wednesday, September 27, at 3:30 p.m.

Pokemon Card Trading Day
Kids are invited to a Pokemon card trading day at the library. Come with cards you are willing to trade! For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE. Thursday, September 28, at 4:00 p.m.

Lego Club
Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme is haunted houses. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE Wednesday, October 4, at 3:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Teen Craft: No-Sew Felt Cup Cozy
Teens! Come make felt cup cozies! This customizable craft will keep your hands comfy while holding your favorite steaming hot (or icy cold) drink. Make one for yourself or as a gift. For teens in grades 6 and up. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register HERE. Thursday, September 21, at 3:30 p.m.

FOR FAMILIES

Family Singalong with Julie Stepanek
Local musician Julie Stepanek will get the whole family singing chants, call and responses, and other catchy songs. She will bring her ukulele! For ages 3 and up, with caregiver. Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the lawn. Please register HERE. Saturday, September 30, at 11 a.m.