Shelby van Pelt, Read To A Dog, Sleepover: Wayland Library Week

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland library over the week of Aug. 19, 2024.

ADULT SERVICES

Mindfulness Mondays
Participants are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher Lauren Masse for a calming Monday lunch break meditation via Zoom. Practice clearing your mind, being in the present moment, and reducing stress in these 30-minute meditation classes. Participants will be introduced to, and guided through, a different type of meditation each class. Register for the series. Monday, August 19 and 26, and September 16, 23, and 30 at 12:30 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Shelby van Pelt and Remarkably Bright Creatures
Charming, witty, and compulsively readable, Shelby Van Pelt’s bestselling debut novel about a grieving aquarium worker and an octopus is a beautiful exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope–a reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible. Register now for a conversation you won't want to miss. Wednesday, August 21 at 7 p.m.

Adult Craft: Hydrangea Painting
Join us in person for an engaging acrylic painting class with Janell Scanell and Lisa Walker of Pop Up Art School. Participants will discover new techniques in a fun, social atmosphere. All materials provided, just bring your craft enthusiasm! Limit 15 people, ages 13+. Register. Thursday, August 22 at 3 p.m.

Author Talk: Will You Thrive in College?
College coach Rachel Spooner taught at the university level for many years. In her new book, Tales from a Professor’s Office: An Insider’s Guide to Thriving in College, she offers valuable tips, insights, and advice to students—and their families—that will help them make the most of their life in college, and beyond. In person and virtual. Register. Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m.

Two Terrific Exhibits
Downstairs, in the Raytheon Room through August, we’re featuring the work of Bruno Wemli, large-scale, textural acrylic paintings, bursting with color. Upstairs, in the vitrine, you’ll find the fascinating story of Stone’s Bridge, a beloved Wayland landmark.

YOUTH SERVICES

SUMMER READING

Our 2024 Summer Reading Program Read, Renew, Repeat wrapped up on August 15.
We had a great program this year with almost 300 children and teens participating.
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. Additional funding for Wayland’s Summer Reading program came from the Friends of the Wayland Public Library, the Wayland Cultural Council, and the Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation.

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Pam
Our Baby & Toddler program moves outside! Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the lawn. Please register. Tuesdays, August 20 and August 27 at 10:30 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. Thursdays, August 22, and August 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover and Pajama Storytime
Bring your stuffie anytime starting at 6:00 p.m. P.J. Storytime starts at 6:30 p.m. After you leave, your stuffies will have all kinds of fun sleeping over at the library! Pick them up later in the week, and you will get a photo collage of the sleepover! You are welcome to wear your pj’s if you want. Ms. Janet will lead the storytime. For ages 3 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Monday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m.

Sing, Move, and Story!
Ms. Haley from Family ACCESS Community Connections will lead children in songs and movement, and share a story! For ages 0 to 3, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, August 21, at 9:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

Read to Blue Bear the Dog
Children can visit with Blue Bear, a beautiful Samoyed, and even read to him. For ages 4 & up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, August 21, at 3:30 p.m.
Pokémon 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. Wednesday, August 28, at 4:00 p.m.

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