Storytime, Sing-Alongs, Book Club, More: Wayland Library Events

WAYLAND, MA—There's more going on at the library than you realize. Take a look at these upcoming events, meetings and programs that are coming up:

ADULT PROGRAMS

Genealogy Workshop

Ancestors got you stumped? Have a question about military records? Need advice finding your great-great-grandmother's birth certificate? Drop by our genealogy workshop to chat with seasoned genealogy researchers and amateurs alike. Share your sleuthing stories, struggles and triumphs! Bring your laptop or iPad if possible, or borrow an in-house laptop from the reference desk. Monday, June 11 and 18 from 1-4 p.m.

Look Out! Chromebooks On the Go!

They’re small, light, easy to use—and now you can take one home! A Chromebook is just the thing for when your tablet or pad isn’t available, or you don’t own a tablet or pad but want the convenience. We have five of these nifty little items, just waiting for you behind the Reference Desk.

New Colorblindess Glasses Might Change Your View of the World

These amazing glasses have specialized lens that filter out certain colors, allowing people to better tell colors apart. Intended for outdoor use, they’re large enough to fit over most prescription glasses. Ask for them at the Reference Desk and see if they work for you.

Adult Summer Reading—Get in On the Fun

Summer Reading is not just for kids! From June 25th through August 29th, grownups can earn summer reading raffle tickets if they:

· peruse a library magazine or newspaper

· read to a child

· attend a library program

· read and recommend a book to a librarian

· and more—all just as easy!

Following the theme of "Libraries Rock!" we'll celebrate reading and libraries with music-themed programs, culminating with a Rock ‘n' Roll Trivia evening and a raffle drawing for prizes. Sign up online or stop by the Reference Desk for details.

BOOK GROUPS

Armchair Travel

Havana by Mark Kurlansky. Wednesday, June 13 at 10 a.m.

Dystopian/Sci-Fi

Artemis by Andy Weir. Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m.

Cookbook Club

Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan. Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Weekly Storytimes

Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.

StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, June 14, 21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Sing-along with Jeannie Mack

Thursday, June 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs for young children. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver.

Brain Building Storytime

Wednesday, June 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Storytime, parachute play, and brain building activity.

Program led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.

For ages 2 to 5, with parent/caregiver.

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS

Pop-Up Makerspace

Wednesday, June 13, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Put on your Maker’s Hat and join Children’s Librarian Carly Moniz in our Pop-Up Makerspace. Carly will have several projects and activities set up for kids who like to make stuff. For ages 5 and up.

Drop-in Craft: Crazy Gardens

Wednesday, June 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Drop-in and make crazy crafty flowers with librarian Elise Katz. For ages 5 and up.

Parent/Child Book Group

Wednesday, June 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m. June’s book is Rump by Liesl Shurtliff. For 4th and 5th graders with a parent.

Family Ukelele Program

Monday, June 25, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Get in the mood for our Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! by learning the ukulele! Julie Stepanek will lead this workshop for children and parents. For children ages 5 and up with a parent/caregiver. Registration required only if you need to borrow a ukulele.

Rock the Library! Magic Show

Wednesday, June 27, 2:00-3:00 p.m Magician Debbie O’Carroll and her husband, musician Tom O’Carroll, will kick off our Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! with a Magic Show that highlights music from around the world. For ages 5 and up.

Summer Reading!

The Wayland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock!

Starts on Monday, June 25.

Sign up for our Summer Reading Program Libraries Rock! on Monday, June 25, or any day thereafter. This summer we will Read to Bead. When you sign up you will get a goodie bag, a brag tag, a necklace chain, and a paper log to keep track of your reading. The more you read, the more beads you earn to add to your brag tag necklace. (You can also sign up online if you prefer, and get your bragtag and goodie bag when you come to the library.)

We are offering lots of entertaining programs throughout the summer, including a family ukulele program, a magic show, a music and storytelling performance called Tiger Dances to Turtle’s Tune, Toe Jam Puppets, an Australian music show by Didgeridoo Down Under, craft programs, and an Ice Cream Social. The Summer Reading Club is funded by the Friends of the Wayland Library, the Wayland Cultural Council, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and the Boston Bruins.

FOR TEENS

Late Night Pizza Study Nights for Teens During Exam Week

June 18, 19, and 20. Wayland High School Students! Feed your brain while studying with your friends at the library! Pizza will be served at 5:30 p.m. Snacks will be served throughout the evening. The library will stay open until 11 p.m. just for you. We hope you ace your exams.

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