STARTING JULY 1—EXPANDED HOURS!
Actually, they’re our old hours, but we lost them in 2010. Now they’ve been restored by the town, so you can enjoy the library until 9 p.m. on Thursdays and 6 p.m. on Fridays. That’s four more hours a week to take advantage of all our great services!
SUMMER HOURS
Our summer weekend hours start on Saturday, June 27. During the summer, the library will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and closed on Sundays. We will be closed over the Independence Day weekend from Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5.
AUTHOR CARRIE RUSSELL
On Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m., 1996 Wayland High School graduate Carrie (Schneider) Russell will be at the library to talk about her book, “Drowning Cactus.” She describes it as literary fiction that explores the transformative power of wilderness. The novel follows a cactus thief and an urban gardening instructor on a journey across the American landscape, from the Sonoran Desert to Walden Pond.
PIZZA/STUDY NIGHTS FOR WHS STUDENTS
During Wayland High School finals week, the library will be open late until 11 p.m. on the evenings of June 17 and 18 for high school students who want to study for exams. We will serve pizza a little after 5 p.m. on those evenings to teens who are here during the dinner hour and will also provide some snacks throughout the evening.
READ TO A DOG PROGRAM
Children are invited to drop in and read to Corbyn, a fluffy white Samoyed. Corbyn and his handler Helen have been certified by the Pets and People Foundation to offer read-to-a-dog programs. Wednesday, June 24, from 11a.m.-12 p.m.
ZUMBA KIDS JR.
Zumba Kids Jr. is a rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old, led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio in Sudbury. Moms and caregivers can move to the music too! Tuesday, June 30, at 10:30 a.m.
DROP-IN BOARD GAMES
Kids ages 5 and up can come to the library on Wednesday, June 17, from 3:30-5 p.m. to play board games with other kids in the cool of the library.
SUMMER READING FOR KIDS
Summer is almost here! The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program for children in grades preK-5 is “Every Hero Has a Story.” The library will kick off the program with a comic mime performance by Robert Rivest on Thursday, June 25, at 2 p.m. There will be other great programs throughout the summer: a puppet show, a live animal program, drop-in crafts, and visits from local heroes, including a firefighter and a police officer. Registration for “Every Hero Has a Story” begins on Tuesday, June 23. Children can sign up at the library (and get a super hero goodie bag) or online at the Children’s’ section of waylandlibrary.org. Kids can keep track of their reading online or on a paper log. We will celebrate the children’s reading with an ice cream bash on Thursday, August 13.
TEEN SUMMER READING
The theme for the Teen Summer Reading program for youth in grades 6-12 is “Unmasked.” Teens who register online at the Teen section of waylandlibrary.org and write at least one original book review will win a prize. There will also be programs for teens this summer. Registration for this program also beings on Tuesday, June 23.
FOYER EXHIBIT
Wayland resident David Keevil is an artist, musician, and clinical psychologist who grew up in Lincoln. His exhibition, “The Piggyback Project,” is a collection of 28 studio photographs of people carrying their parents piggyback. The photographs were made by David and his son, Griffin, in the year following the death of David’s father. The photographs are displayed as a slide show loop on a large screen in the library’s foyer.
BOOK GROUPS FOR ADULTS
Our book groups generally meet monthly during the school year. Upcoming dates are:
- Armchair Travel Book Group Wednesday, June 10, 11:30 a.m., “Radio Shangri-La: What I Discovered on my Accidental Journey to the Happiest Kingdom on Earth” by Lisa Napoli
- Noontime Book Group Friday, June 12, 12 noon, “Stoner” by John Edward Williams
- Non-Fiction Book Group Monday, July 29, 7 p.m., “Butterfly People: An American Encounter with the Beauty of the World” by William Leach.
LIBRARY WORKSHOPS
The library is running some workshops, described below, to help people keep apace with the techy world. Space is limited, and registration is recommended for all classes. Register by going to “Events” at waylandlibrary.org or by calling the library at 508-358-2311.
- Introduction to the iPhone/iPad, Friday, June 12, 10-11 a.m. Baffled by your iPhone or iPad beyond calling and texting? Come on in. M.J. will discuss organizing icons, SIRI and the microphone, battery life, and other basics of these versatile and complex devices. Be sure to bring your iPhone or iPad with you. Instructor: M.J
- Using Contacts & Calendar on the iPhone/iPad, Wednesday, June 17, 2-3 p.m. Find out new uses for the “Contacts” on your iPhone or iPad. Learn how to use the calendar and get reminders about appointments. As time allows, we will also cover miscellaneous tips such as copying and pasting and how to send texts and emails hands-free. Instructor: M.J.
- An Introduction to Apps for iPhone/iPad, Monday, June 22, 2-3 p.m. People who have smartphones and iPads throw around the “app” word like it’s the most fashionable ice cream. Want to know about apps and how to find and download good ones from the app store? Discover some new ways to use your iPhone or iPad with various apps. Instructor: M.J.
FOREIGN FILM SERIES
The next screening in our foreign film series will be “The Celebration,” a Danish comedy-drama that won the Jury Prize at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival. June 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Raytheon Room.
ONE-ON-ONE TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
Need assistance with downloading an eBook? Not sure how to use voice dictation on your iPhone or iPad? Need to learn how to create group contacts in your Gmail account? Maybe we can help! Schedule a one-on-one appointment for assistance with basic technology questions. Half-hour slots are available Mondays, June 8 and July 6, from 2-3 p.m. To schedule, contact librarian M.J. Wright at 508-358-2311.
