Wayland Free Public Library Events: April 11, 2022

WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland Free Library the week of April 11.

ADULT SERVICES

In Pieces: Explorations of Climate Change

In this creative workshop for adults and young adults, we will use art materials to explore two
visions of our world: one of grief and uncertainty, and the other of joy, gratitude, and beauty.
We will do this on Zoom, but together. No art experience needed, just paper or canvas, scissors,
and your favorite medium. Led by Kaat Vander Straeten and a co-facilitator. Sponsored
by Transition Wayland, Wayland Energize, Arts Wayland/The W Gallery, and the Wayland
Public Library. Register through our Events menu. Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m.

Author Talk: Evan Hadingham

Wayland resident Evan Hadingham’s new book, Discovering Us, brings our shared history to
life, telling the stories behind fifty of the most important human origins discoveries ever made.
Published in collaboration with the Leakey Foundation, it celebrates science and the search for
what it means to be human. Evan is the Senior Science Editor of the PBS NOVA series
produced at WGBH, Boston. He has an MA in prehistory and archaeology from the University
of Sheffield. Register through our Events menu. Tuesday, April 26 at 7 pm.

Write Letters and Swap Stationery

April is National Card & Letter Writing Month. Stop by the Raytheon Room for some good old-fashioned letter-writing time. Bring your unused stationery to swap, use the blank cards we’ll
provide, or make your own using our supplies. One postage stamp provided to the first 20
attendees. No registration required. Bring your stationery donations to the event or drop them
off at the Reference Desk between Saturday 4/9-Thursday 4/14. Leftover stationery will be
donated, recycled, or repurposed for Library programs. Thursday, April 14, 3-5 p.m.

Poetry on the Trail

For National Poetry Month, the Wayland Cultural Council, in partnership with the Library, the
Sudbury Valley Trustees, and the Wayland Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Committee, is excited to be sharing eight poems posted along on the trails at Greenways
Conservation Area. Written by a diverse group of poets, they share a theme of spring, renewal,
and rebirth. Look for them on SVT segments of the trails, marked on a map you can pick up at
the Library. The parking area for Greenways is at the bottom of Green Way off Cochituate Road.
Enjoy the woods and the words.

Attention, Wayland Residents of Chinese Heritage

Whether your family hails from China, Singapore, Taiwan, the United States, or anywhere else,
we want to document your experience living in Wayland. We want all Wayland residents,
whether next year or a hundred years from now, to hear your voices. We will keep your answers
in our historical collection for future generations. This survey will be anonymous in order to
encourage candid answers to the questions. You’ll find it on the blog at waylandlibrary.org.

Sewing Machine

We have a beautiful new Singer M2100, just waiting for you to check it out from our Library of
Things. It’s lightweight and portable—great for sewing in smaller spaces or for taking to sewing
class. There are 63 stitch applications, all with preset stitch length and width, eliminating
guesswork. The front-loading bobbin, easy threading, and four-step buttonhole process also
make it perfect for the beginner. There’s even an app to help you along.

3D Printing Videos

Even though the classes are temporarily suspended, our tech maven, Tyler Kenney, has been
busy producing and posting a series of excellent tutorials showing you how to print a number of
fun and fascinating objects. Look for them on our YouTube channel. (Psst: classes could be
coming back soon!)

BOOK GROUPS

Social Justice
Heart Berries: A Memoir by Terese Marie Mailhot. Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Contact
cmichael@minlib.net for the Zoom link.
Dystopian/Sci-Fi
Blindness by Jose Saramago. Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Contact ekatz@minlib.net for the
Zoom link.

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS:

Storytime with Ms. Carly
Join Ms. Carly in the library for storytime! Children and their caregivers will listen to stories,
sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. We will meet in the Children’s Room. For
babies through preschool age children, with caregivers. Masks are encouraged for everyone
ages 2+. Please register. Tuesdays, April 19 and April 26 10:30 a.m.

Storytime with Ms. Pam
Join Ms. Pam in the library for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. We will meet in the
Children’s Room. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. Masks are encouraged for everyone
ages 2+. Please register. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar.
Thursdays, April 14, April 21, and April 28 at 10:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN:
Seeking Lego Creations for an April Lego Exhibit

If your child would like to display a small lego creation in our glass display case downstairs,
please email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net We will install the lego display for the month of
April. (Display case locks; children will get their lego creations back at the end of the month.)

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 on the green lawn behind the library. This event is weather permitting. For
ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE. Wednesday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m.

APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK SPECIALS

Earth Day Story/Craft
Join Ms. Elise for stories and crafts that celebrate Earth Day! Attendance is limited. For children
ages 4 and up, with and adult. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone
ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar.
Wednesday, April 20, at 3:30 p.m.

Animal World Experience
Animal educator Matt Gabriel from Animal World Experience will bring live animals to the
library! Children will get to meet 2 furry animals, a lizard or gator, turtle, snake, frog/toad, and a
giant bug. For children ages 4 +, with an adult. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged
for everyone ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our online
eventkeeper calendar. Thursday, April 21, at 2:00 p.m.

FOR TEENS

Magic the Gathering
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. This event will take
place in the Teen Loft. Please register. Friday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m.