Piometry, School Bus Stop Returns, Joy Harjo: Wayland Library Week

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland library over the week of Nov. 13, 2023.

ADULT SERVICES

Virtual Author Talk: Valerie Frey and Preserving Family Recipes
Heirloom dishes and family food traditions are rich sources of nostalgia and provide vivid ways to learn about our families’ past, yet many of them exist only as unwritten know-how and lore that vanishes when a cook dies. Frey’s book is a guide for preserving family recipes, blending commonsense tips with sound archival principles. Register. Monday, November 13 at 7 p.m.

Unleash Your Potential with AI
In this captivating workshop, participants will explore how AI technology and tools can serve as catalysts for unlocking their hidden potential and embarking on a journey of personal and professional fulfillment. For participants of all technology experience levels. Leader Jennifer Gehly He is a visionary tech entrepreneur known for her expertise in web design and development. Hosted by the Ashland Public Library in collaboration with several MA libraries. Online only. Register. Tuesday, November 14 at 10 a.m.

Face Surveillance in Massachusetts: Preserving Your Rights
Face surveillance systems are computer programs designed to analyze images of human faces to identify and track people at a distance without their knowledge or consent. Kade Crockford, ACLU of Massachusetts’ Director of Technology for Liberty, speaks on the "Press Pause on Face Surveillance" campaign, and what you can do to help ensure new technologies don’t eclipse our basic rights. In person and online. Register. Tuesday, November 14 at 7 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Joy Harjo
United States Poet Laureate and winner of the 2022 Academy of American Poets Leadership Award, Joy Harjo, joins us for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light and to discuss her rewarding life as a writer and poet. Register. Tuesday, November 16 at 4 p.m.

Virtual Author Panel: Poetry and Flash Fiction
Peter F. Crowley is a prolific Boston-area author whose work includes short fiction, op-eds, poetry, and academic essays. Based in Salem, Linda Werbner is a therapist whose writing has appeared in Quail Bell Magazine and Global Poemic, an online literary journal. Timothy Gager has had over 1,000 works of fiction and poetry published, including 18 books. Register. Thursday, November 21 at 7 p.m.

Explore Roleplaying Games
Curious about tabletop roleplaying games (e.g. Dungeons & Dragons, Critical Role online)? Looking for a fun, creative way to work together to tell stories and make friends? Library staff member Julian Butcher, author and player of roleplaying games, will cover games in all sorts of genres, and help you join or start a group at the library. Gaming veterans and newcomers equally welcome. Ages 16+. LGBTQ+ inclusive. Register. Monday, November 27 at 7 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Naomi Alderman and The Future
An explosive series of events is set in motion. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction, the efforts of two very different women could lead to something beautiful or the cataclysmic end of civilization. Alderman’s novel The Power was one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of 2017 and has been translated into more than thirty languages. Register. Thursday, November 30 at 3 p.m.

BOOK GROUPS

All books available at the library. No registration required.

Cookbook Club
Pieometry by Lauren Ko. Contact dwinn@minlib.net for more information. Thursday, November 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Dystopian/Sci Fi
Observer by Robert Lanza and Nancy Kress. Online only. Contact ekatz@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m.

YOUTH SERVICES

BREAKING NEWS! School Bus Stop at the Wayland Public Library Reinstated!

Starting on Monday, November 13, Wayland Middle School and Wayland High School students can get dropped off at the Wayland Public Library. The #2 Bus will stop at the library at around 3:40 pm. For questions about the bus route/stop, please contact Melissa Ricci at Melissa_ricci@waylandps.org. For questions about the waiver form and scheduling, please contact the schools’ main offices. (WMS main office: 508-358-3801; WHS main office: 508-358-7746). Thank you to Melissa Ricci, schools’ transportation coordinator, and to Janet Delano, dispatcher for First Student, for making this happen.

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

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, November 14, November 21, and November 28 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. Thursday, November 30 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. Please register HERE. Wednesday, November 15, at 9:30 a.m.

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 caregivers. Please register HERE. Thursday, November 16, at 10:30 a.m.

Yoga with Little Beats
Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of yoga-inspired movement. For ages 1 to 5, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Friday, November 17, at 10:30 a.m.

Baby Signing
Learn how to reduce frustration and help give your baby the ability to communicate before he/she can speak. Workshop led by Sheryl White of Baby Kneads. For babies, and caregivers.
Please register HERE. Wednesday, November 29, at 10:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN
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Get Creative: Make a Sculpture!
Children will build mini sculptures (out of modeling clay and beads) inspired by the art of Nek Chand. For ages 6 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE Tuesday, November 14, at
4 p.m.

Who Would Win? Animal Showdowns
Pit nature’s most dangerous predators against each other in animal battles. Learn animal facts, choose a fighter to face off with a friend, and create your own profile for the Ultimate Animal Fighter. For ages 5 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, November 15, at 3:30 p.m.

4th/5th Grade Book Club
November’s book is A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Questions or to get a copy of the book, please email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net. For 4th and 5th graders. Please register HERE. Wednesday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m

Make an Origami Turkey
Children will learn to make an origami turkey in this workshop led by Fenn school student Lucas Li. For children ages 6 and up. (Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.) Registration required. Please register HERE. Wednesday, November 21, at 4:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving and Fall Crafts
Children will make Thanksgiving and Fall crafts with Ms. Pam. For children ages 4 and up with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, November 22, at 3:30 p.m.

Build it!: Homes and Houses
Winter is coming and people and animals all need shelter – somewhere snug, warm and dry. Join Ms. Stephanie to design and build winter houses using cardboard and recyclables. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, November 29, at 3:30 p.m.

Pokemon 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. Please register HERE. Thursday, November 30, at 4:00 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Teen Crafternoon: Felted Sloth
Teens! Please join us and make an adorable felted slot. Learn how to sculpt a sloth using a special needle and merino wool. Needle felting is fun and easier than it looks. This program will be presented by Pop Up Art School. For teens ages 12 and up. Registration required. Please register HERE. Thursday, November 16 at 4 p.m. We will meet in the Teen Loft.