HOLIDAY HOURS
The library will be closed on Monday, February 16, for Presidents Day.
“SOWING THE SEED: BRINGING SCIENCE TO RURAL UGANDA”
In 2009, Wayland residents Paul and Jessica Schendel went to Uganda to volunteer with a grassroots community organization. While there, they became aware of the lack of local medical services and the lack of science teaching in schools. In response to this need, they conceived the idea of the SEED Institute (Science Education to Enhance Development) to train science teachers. On Tuesday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m. they will appear as the next Great Presenters program to talk about their collaboration with local leaders in making this vision become a reality.
WAYLAND READS OPENING EVENT
This year’s Wayland Reads selection is “The Opposite of Loneliness” by Marina Keegan, who grew up in Wayland. The opening event will be on Sunday, March 1, from 3-4:30 p.m. The program will begin with several readings from “The Opposite of Loneliness” offered by those who knew Marina during her years either living in Wayland or studying at Yale. The moderator, Beth McNamara, Marina’s high school English teacher for two years, will then take questions from the audience for the panel and open up the discussion on Marina, her writing, and her legacy. This event will take place at the Lecture Hall at Wayland High School.
Sparky’s Puppets: Stories from Snowy Lands
During vacation week, on Tuesday, February 17, from 2:30-3:15 p.m., Sparky’s Puppets will perform several snowy tales, including a story about Jack Frost, and another tale about a boastful bear who goes ice fishing. For ages 3 and up.
LET’S GET CRAFTY!
During February vacation, on Wednesday, February 18, from 3-5 p.m. kids ages 4 and up can drop by to make all kinds of colorful and playful crafts during this workshop led by librarian Elise Katz. It’s time to get crafty!
PARENT/CHILD BOOK GROUP
The next meeting of the Parent/Child Book Group will be on Tuesday, February 24, from 7-8 p.m. in the Raytheon Room. This is a group is for children in 4th and 5th grade, with a parent. Each month we discuss a different book and decide together what next month’s book will be. This month we will talk about “Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator” by Jennifer Allison. Led by Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen. Questions? Call the Children’s Room at 508-358-2308.
BOOK GROUPS FOR ADULTS. Our book groups generally meet monthly. Drop in and check one out! Upcoming dates are:
Non-Fiction Book Group
Tuesday, February 24, 7-9 p.m., “The Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Waal
Evening Book Group
Monday, February 2, at 7 p.m., “The Beautiful Mystery” by Louise Penny
Armchair Travel Book Group
Wednesday, February 11, at 11:30 a.m., “At the Tomb of the Inflatable Pig: Travels Through Paraguay” by John Gimlette
Noontime Book Group
Friday, February 13, at 12 noon, “Flight Behavior” by Barbara Kingsolver
Read to CORBYN THE SAMOYED
Children are invited to read to Corbyn, a beautiful Samoyed, in the library’s Raytheon Room on Saturday, February 14, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Call 508-358-2308 to sign up for a 15 minute slot. Corbyn and her owner Helen are certified through Pets and People Foundation to give read-to-a-dog programs.
Sing-along with Jeannie Mack
Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs geared for young children in the Raytheon Room on Thursday, February 5, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with a caregiver.
ESOL Tutor Training Class
Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five Monday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., starting February 23. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Ginny Steel, ESOL Program Director, at 508-358-7517 or email virginia@thesteels.com.
CREATE THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP
Might there be a road trip in your future? If so, and you would like to start planning, this workshop on Monday evening, February 23, from 7-8 p.m. is the place to begin. Librarian Rachel Sideman-Kurtz will demonstrate useful online map tools as well as some websites to help make planning easy, fun, and efficient. Workshop limited to 10. Register through our event calendar at waylandlibrary.org.
Poetry Workshop
The Poetry Workshop is a group that gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome. The next meeting is Thursday, February 12, 2-4 p.m. For more information, contact at Joan Kimball 978-318-0991.
Introduction to the New Library Catalog
The library catalog is sporting a new look, but don’t panic! Yes, it looks a lot different, but it’s really not—except for some cool new features that actually make it easier to find what you want. On Thursday, February 19, 3-4 p.m. in the Raytheon Room reference librarian Andy Moore will guide you through the non-intricacies of the new Minuteman catalog. You’ll feel a lot more relaxed and confident—in fact, like a librarian!
Introduction to the iPhone or iPad
If you can make a call and send a text, but are baffled by the rest of your iPhone or iPad, this class on Tuesday, February 10, 2-3 p.m. is for you. We will discuss how to use airdrop, how to organize the icons on your screen, how to download an app, save on battery life, and other basics of these versatile and complex devices. Remember to bring your iPhone or iPad to this class with librarian M.J. Wright.
M.J.’s Apps for iPads
Not sure how to download an app to your iPad or iPhone? Librarian M.J. Wright will show you how on Friday, February 20, from 10-11 a.m. We will go over the following four apps you might enjoy:
- OverDrive: Find, reserve, and download library ebooks and eAudiobooks for free, courtesy of your public library. You’ll also learn how to modify the print size and color to suit your preferences, as well as how to create book marks.
- Pandora: Create your own radio station by entering an artist you like. The station will choose similar artists for you to listen to anytime.
- Words with Friends: A game like scrabble you can play solo, with opponents who match your skill level, or with your own friends.
- AB EX NY for iPad: Museum of Modern Art App for iPad. View works from the collection full-screen, and zoom in to see more detail.
