Vokes Theatre History, Frieda McFadden: Wayland Library Week

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland library over the week of June 3, 2024.

ADULT SERVICES

The Hidden History of Black Boston
Commemorate Juneteenth by delving into the rich narratives of Black Boston neighborhoods and pivotal sites, events, and figures. Award-winning educator Joel Mackall leads a conversation that will roam from the eras of Faneuil Hall and Long Wharf to the vibrant communities that flourished in Beacon Hill in the early republic, and the South End and Roxbury in the early 20th century. This program will not be recorded. Registration required. Sunday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m.

Evening Book Group
Foster by Claire Keegan. A child is taken by her feckless father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. She finds an affection and warmth she has not known and begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new, well-tended household, and summer must come to an end. In person and online. Contact btuttle@minlib.net for more information. Monday, June 3 at 7 p.m.

Great Presenters: John Barrett
The President of the Vokes Theatre offers history and tales from Wayland’s own 120-year-old jewel box of a playhouse. John Barrett has been at Curry College since 1997 where he is a Chair and Senior Lecturer in Communication. In addition to teaching courses in the Theatre concentration, he also serves as the Technical Director for all Curry Theatre productions and occasionally directs. In person and online. Register. Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Finishing Touches: Demystifying Hospice
What exactly is hospice, and what is it not? In the final program of a three-part series, a panel of hospice social workers, nursing aids and volunteers will address the concerns of patients, caregivers, friends, and loved ones about what can be a difficult, scary topic. Sponsored by the Wayland Council on Aging, the Parmenter Foundation, and the Library. Register. Meeting at the Library and online. Wednesday, June 5 at 2 p.m.

Researching the History of Your Home
Whether your house is 20 years old or 150 years old, genealogy professional Marian Pierre-Louis will teach you how to find deeds, chain a deed, and locate other sources of information, such as U.S. Federal Census records. Learn some tricks to get the most out of your house history research. This talk is appropriate for both beginners and those who have some research experience. Presented by the Wayland Historical Commission and the Wayland Free Public Library. Live and online. Register. Saturday, June 6 at 7 p.m.

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, June 11 at 7 p.m.

Biodiversity and Evolution
Elizabeth Sherman, Professor Emerita at Bennington College, discusses the explanation for the diversity of life on earth: evolution, the most important unifying concept in all of biology. Evolution enables us to understand the history of our planet and the history of us. And it helps us predict the consequences of ongoing environmental degradation. Register. Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk: Frieda McFadden and The Housemaid is Watching
The latest installment of the Housemaid series finds Millie Calloway finally free of caring for other people’s homes and with a home of her own. The neighborhood seems perfect for raising her kids. So why is she being warned, “Be careful of the neighbors”? Physician and best-selling author McFradden talks about this newest book and others. Register. Thursday, June 13 at 8 p.m.

Noon Book Group
The Maid by Nita Prose. Contact amoore@minlib.net for more information. Friday, June 14.

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.

YOUTH SERVICES

SUMMER READING

Our 2024 Summer Reading Program Read, Renew, Repeat kicks off on June 18 with a magic show by Scott Martell. Other programming highlights include Andrew Silver’s one-man circus, live animals with Joy from Joys of Nature, a performance of Peter and the Wolf, a family concert with Rolie Polie Guacamole, as well as many fun craft and STEM challenges. Starting on June 10, kids can track their reading online or on paper logs to earn tickets for prizes. Teen program highlights include a Henna workshop, DIY pride buttons, yarn bombing, and Mexican metal tooling. Teens can also track their reading to earn tickets for prizes.
Register for the kids Summer Reading Program and the Teen Summer Reading Program online at WaylandLibrary.Beanstack.org
The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by 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. Abby
Our Baby & Toddler program moves outside! Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the green lawn. Please register. Tuesdays, June 11 and June 18 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, June 6, June 13, June 20, and June 27 at 10:30 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, June 14, at 10:30 a.m.

Storywalk Kickoff at Hannah Williams Playground
Join Ms. Pam and Ms. Jodi (from Family ACCESS Community Connections) at the Hannah Williams Playground to celebrate the opening of the Story Walk of Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Bob Barner. Drop in anytime between 10:30 and 11:30, walk the storywalk, do a scavenger hunt, and make a craft! For ages 3 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Saturday, June 15.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

Art Club for Kids
Art Club is for kids in Grades 2-5 who love to draw and paint! This club, led by Wayland parent Emily Kristofek, will meet the first Monday of each month. In this session, we will paint great waves! Using markers and paint pens we’ll layer aquatic hues over each other to make a realistic and splashy piece to take home. For kids in grades 2 to 5. Registration required. Please register HERE. Monday, June 3, at 4:00 p.m.

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

Build It! Marble Run
Bring your imagination and join Ms. Stephanie to build a marble run using blocks and recyclables! We provide ping-pong balls to use for marbles. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, June 12, at 3:30 p.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff with Magician Scott Martell
The Wayland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program kicks off with Scott Martell’s Family Magic Show. All ages will enjoy comedy, surprises, and of course – Magic!! Please register HERE. Tuesday, June 18, at 3:30 p.m.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice!
Celebrate the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer! Learn how to do the yoga sun salutation pose, listen to stories about the summer solstice, and make a flower crown. Takes place on the lawn. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Thursday, June 20, at 3:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Henna Workshop for Teens
This workshop will take an unconventional approach to the ancient art form. Teens will begin by getting familiar with the henna cone, and then draw patterns, such as flowers, leaves, and vines, on a canvas. Teens are also welcome to draw on their own hands. All materials will be provided. Local teen Niyathi Srinivasan from Henna for Humanity will led this workshop. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE. Thursday, June 10 at 4:00 p.m.

Pizza Study Night for Teens During Exam Week
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 10 p.m. just for you. We hope you ace your exams and projects. Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13.

DIY Pride Buttons
Make your own Pride buttons to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Use our premade images or create your own hand drawn designs. For teens in grades 6 and up. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Please register HERE. Thursday, June 20, at 4:00 p.m.

FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS

Conversation with Kids Comic Advocate Carol Tilley and Comics Creator Jonathan Todd
Comics scholar Carol Tilley and comics creator Jonathan Todd will talk about the intersection of kids comics, libraries and education.

This program is for teachers, librarians, and parents who want to do more to integrate comics and graphic novels into the school curriculum. This program is also for anyone who loves graphic novels! There will be refreshments and books for sale in the Round Room after the event.
Carol Tilley is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois. A former high school librarian, Carol teaches classes primarily for people planning on working as youth services librarians. Carol is also a comics scholar, studying the intersection of comics, librarians, and kids, especially during the mid-20th century. She has served as a juror for three major comics awards (the Eisners, the Ringos, and the Lynd Ward Prize) and is a past-president of the Comics Studies Society, an international scholarly organization. Besides teaching about comics and researching comics history, Carol also speaks to librarians, scholars, and others about the value of comics and their power to transform young readers' lives.
Jonathan Todd, co-founder of the Boston Kids' Comics Fest, is a local artist, writer, and educator whose most recent graphic novel Timid was published this spring by Scholastic.

Attend in person or via Zoom. Please register HERE. Sunday, June 9, at 2:30 p.m.