Wayland Free Library Events, Activities: Week Of Feb. 21

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's going on at the Wayland Free Public Library the week of Feb. 21, 2023.

ADULT SERVICES

Author Talk: Before Brooklyn with Ted Reinstein
Journalist Reinstein of WCVB’s “Chronicle” tells the story of the little-known heroes who fought segregation in baseball in the years before Jackie Robinson’s debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Register to attend or for the Zoom link. Thursday, February 23 at 7 p.m.

Author Talk: Sadeqa Johnson and The House of Eve
In this fast-paced, harrowing novel, 15-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into poverty and desperation. Author Johnson’s accolades include the National Book Club Award, the Phillis Wheatley Book Award, and the USA Best Book Award for Best Fiction. Register for the webinar. Tuesday, February 28 at 4 p.m.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
Come browse the huge selection of children’s materials, and lots of adult and gift books, too. The sale is in the library’s Raytheon Room. Most books are 50¢ to $1. That’s a bargain that’s hard to beat! One day only: Saturday, March 4, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Volunteer Needed to Make Book Futons
Do you sew or quilt? We’d like to exhibit some of our archival books, but they need special “book futons” to support them. If your sewing machine has a “walking foot” typically used by quilters, we can supply the pattern, fabric, and batting. If interested, please contact M.J. Wright via mwright@minlib.net or 508-358-2311.

Book Donations Temporarily Suspended
The Friends of the Wayland Library cannot accept any book donations inside or outside of the Library at this time. This is a temporary arrangement that will allow the Friends to set up the new home of their ongoing book sale in the Library's Raytheon Room. They look forward to expanding their shelves and selections. Please watch this space for news of donations resuming (and the first book sale in the new space)!

Library Anniversary Photo Project
As part of the Library’s 175th anniversary celebration in March, we’d like to display photos from community members taken at the library. They could be pictures from book groups or library programs, children’s events, or of friends or family members reading or browsing. Send them to abrahams@brandeis.edu with the subject line “Library Memories.” If they’re physical prints, you can scan them at the library. When sending, please include the names of people in the photo (if you feel comfortable), the event, and the approximate year the photo was taken. These photos may end up in the library archives for historical purposes.

BOOK GROUPS

Dystopian / Sci-Fi
Network Effect by Martha Wells. Remote only. Contact ekatz@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Thursday, February 16 at 7 p.m.

Evening
December ’41 by William Martin. In person and remote. Contact btuttle@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m.

Cookbook Club
The Korean Vegan Cookbook by Joanne Lee Molinaro. Remote only. Contact shogan@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Thursday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Noon
Mrs. Bridge by Evan S. Connell. In person and remote. Contact amoore@minlib.net for the Zoom link. Friday, March 10.

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Babytime with Ms. Carly
This lapsit storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, gentle tickles, bounces, and body-awareness. Best for babies birth to 18 months. Please register. Tuesdays, February 21 and February 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Stem with Ms. Leslie
Join Ms. Leslie for some fun, hands-on Engineering activities in this STEM series. Registration required. For ages 2-4 years with a caregiver. Wednesday, February 22 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. Please register. Thursday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN.

Lego Club
Children will make fabulous creations out of Legos. This month’s theme: Awesome Bridges. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE. Wednesday, March 1, at 3:30 p.m.

Pokemon Card Trading Day
Kids are invited to a Pokemon card trading day at the library. Come with cards you are willing to trade! We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE. Wednesday, March 8, at 4:00 p.m.

4th/5th Grade Book Club
This month we will be discussing The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. 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, March 22, at 7:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY VACATION SPECIALS

Get Crafty with Ms. Elise
Ms. Elise will lead this art workshop whre children will create with rubber stamps, artsy papers, watercolors, squiggly scissors & ribbons! For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE. Wednesday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m.

Dance with the Snow Sisters
Defrost your dancing shoes and let it go at this special dance party and sing-along event with the Snow Sisters! For ages 3 and up. Please register HERE. Thursday, February 23, at 2:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Teen Crafternoon: Mini Piñatas
Looking to freshen up your space with some funky décor? Stop by the Teen Loft to make a mini piñata. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE. Thursday, March 16, at 4:00 p.m.