Teen Weaving, World War II In MA, Cannabis: Wayland Library Week

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland library over the week of May 13, 2024.

ADULT SERVICES

Music Exchange Listening Room
If it’s the second Tuesday of the month, it must be Open Mic Night at the Library! Settle into a seat in our beautiful Round Room and enjoy the lightly amplified efforts of whichever brave souls have signed up to share their music. Or come a little early and sign up yourself to play two or three numbers. Co-sponsored by Arts Wayland. Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.

Finishing Touches: Estate Planning
In the first of a three-part series of programs, Elder Law attorney Denise Yurkofsky covers wills, trusts, probate and other essentials of estate planning to help smooth the end-of-life transition for you and your loved ones. Sponsored by the Wayland Council on Aging, the Parmenter Foundation, and the Library. Register. Meeting at the COA and online. Wednesday, May 15 at 2 p.m.

Cannabis and You: A Talk for Adults
Not only is cannabis legal, it also has medicinal properties. Stop stressing and come learn about CBD, THC, CBN, the different types of cannabis and their uses, and what is legal and what's not. We will also review medical vs. recreational marijuana and what’s hype and what’s real with CBD. This is a research-based, unbiased, nonaffiliated presentation. Sorry, no samples. Presented by staff from Therapy Gardens. Register. Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: R. F. Kuang and Yellowface
When one budding author witnesses another’s death in a freak accident, she impulsively steals her manuscript and passes it off as her own, with harrowing consequences. Suffused with dark humor and sharp observation, Yellowface grapples with diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media. New York Times bestselling author Kuang holds an MPhil from Cambridge University. Register. Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

Author Talk: James L. Parr and World War II Massachusetts
Over 500,000 Massachusetts residents answered the call to military duty during WWII, while the rest fought the war on the home front. They worked in factories, volunteered for Civil Defense, and took part in bond drives, while dealing with rationing and blackouts. James Parr reveals the stories of these dedicated citizens as they faced significant wartime challenges. In person or online. Register. Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m.

We Need Your Input! Take Our Community Survey
As we strive to meet the evolving needs of our community, we need your insights to guide our strategic planning for the Library. Your feedback is crucial in helping us understand what you value most about our services and what improvements you would like to see. The survey takes only 5-10 minutes, and closes on June 15. We look forward to hearing from you.

Cookbook Club
Vegetable Revelations by Steven Satterfield. Contact dwinn@minlib.net for more information. Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Dystopian/Sci-Fi Book Group
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. Online only. Contact ekatz@minlb.net for more information and the Zoom link. Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m.

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

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. Saturday, May 11, and Thursdays, May 16, May 23 and May 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Abby
Our Baby & Toddler program moves outside! Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the green lawn. Please register. Tuesdays, May 14 and May 28 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 2 and up, with adult. Please register HERE. Tuesday, May 21, at 10:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

Beginning Ballet Class for Kids
Come dance with us! Wayland High School student Eyssa Grillo will teach beginning ballet. Wear comfortable clothes. Registration required. Please register HERE. Saturday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m. For ages 4 to 6, with caregiver.

Drop-in Craft: Hawaiian Leis and Grass Crowns
May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Join Ms. Elise to make a Hawaiian paper flower necklace and grass crowns. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, May 15 at 3:00 p.m.

Plant a Seed
Join Ms. Wendy to read The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle and talk about plants. Then decorate a terracotta pot and plant a sunflower seed to take home. Weather permitting, we will meet outside. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m.

4th/5th Grade Book Club
We will be discussing Linked by Gordon Korman. For 4th and 5th graders. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Questions or to get a copy of the book, contact Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net. Please register HERE. Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m.

Build It! Treehouses
Join Ms. Stephanie to design and build a treehouse village using cardboard and recyclables! For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, May 29, at 3:30 p.m.

Pokémon AND Sports Card Trading Day
Kids are invited to a Pokémon & Sports card trading day at the library. Come with cards you are willing to trade! For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE. Thursday, May 30, at 4:00 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Magic the Gathering for Teens
Teens! Play Magic the Gathering with your friends! Bring your own Magic Cards or use ours. Experienced players and newbies welcome. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register. Friday, May 24 at 4:30 p.m.

Teen Weaving Workshop
Teens! Try your hand at weaving. We will use cardboard looms to weave with yarn, ribbon and raffia. Leave with finished art. We will meet in the Teen Loft. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE. Thursday, May 23, at 4:00 p.m.