ADULT PROGRAMS
- The Great Presenters: Remote and Exciting Travel by Bicycle with Herb Kavet. You can’t see the world from the window of an air-conditioned bus, says Herb Kavet. Not really. On a bicycle, you can easily meet the local people because you’re traveling in such an unthreatening and often locally acceptable manner. Herb will be talking about his adventures and encounters, mostly in developing countries. Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m.
- Kitchen Witchery: Medicinal Uses of Culinary Herbs. Culinary herbs are not only some of the best remedies for many minor complaints and ailments, but also form the backbone of many herbal traditions worldwide. This discussion with local herbalist Violet Bertelsen will explore how a spice rack can function as an effective first aid kit. Wednesday, December 6, 7:00 p.m.
- Film: Remember Pearl Harbor. Narrated by Tom Selleck, this powerful documentary tells the story of the “day that will live in infamy,” December 7, 1941. Japanese airplanes bombed the U.S. naval base on Oahu, provoking America to enter the Second World War. Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 p.m.
- Armchair Travel Book Group. Mountain to Mountain: A Journey of Adventure and Activism for the Women of Afghanistan is Shannon Galpin’s inspiring story of how she changed her life to launch a life-changing nonprofit. Wednesday, December 13, 10:00 a.m.
- Cookbook Club. For this month’s meeting, participants are bringing some favorite dishes from their own recipe collections. Thursday, December 14, 6:00 p.m.
- 3D Design—Make a Sliding Box! In this 3D design workshop using Tinkercad, participants will design their own sliding box. Some experience with Tinkercad is recommended, but not required. Objects will be printed after the workshop, and will be free. Parents of very young children are encouraged to design with them. Space is limited so sign up online, in person, or over the phone. Wednesday, December 20, 4:30 p.m.
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Arts Wayland Holiday Small Works Exhibit. This show features original paintings and photographs 12” x 12” or smaller, in a wide variety of styles and materials by over 20 local artists. Through December 29.
- Book-A-Librarian. Our librarians love to help patrons, but sometimes they need more time than is available on a drop-in basis. With the Book-a-Librarian service, librarians will meet with patrons in half-hour sessions to personally assist with research questions, technology, downloading ebooks, resume/job search questions, and more. Please call 508-358-2311, ext. 24 to set up an appointment with one of our reference librarians.
- CALLING ALL COMIC BOOK ARTISTS. We will be hosting our first-ever ComicCon Wayland on Saturday, April 7. If you would like to have a table to show off your books, or would like to lead a workshop, please contact Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen (pmccuen@minlib.net). If your art is for adults, contact Reference Librarian Rachel Sideman-Kurtz (rsideman@minlib.net)
BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
- Upcoming Storytimes
- Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at 10:30 a.m.
- StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Dec. 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.
- Zumba Kids Jr. Tuesday, December 26, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old. Led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.
- Sing-along with Jeannie Mack. Thursday, December 7, at 10:30 a.m. Jeannie Mack will perform all kinds of fun, bounce-around, sing-along songs geared for young children. Plenty of opportunity for audience participation! For babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with caregiver.
- Brain Building Storytime. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Storytime, parachute play, and brain-building activity. Program led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.For ages 2 to 5, with parent/caregiver.
SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS
- Lego Club. Wednesday, December 6, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Magical Creatures. For ages 5 and up.
- Santa Lucia Day. Wednesday, December 13, 3:00-4:00p.m. Children will listen to stories about the Swedish festival of Santa Lucia, make a craft, and enjoy Swedish gingerbread cookies. For ages 4 and up.
- Drop-in Winter and Holiday Crafts. Wednesday, December 20, 3:00-5:00p.m. Children will make festive crafts for the holidays. Led by librarian Elise Katz. For ages 4 and up.
- Movie Time: Cars 3. Wednesday, December 27, 3:00 p.m. Movie time at the library! Children are invited to watch Cars 3 at the library. Rated G. Running time 103 minutes. For ages 4 and up.
FOR PARENTS: Baby Faces, Wednesdays, Dec. 6 and 13, 10:30-11:15 a.m. In this Baby and Me program, we will play with baby and talk about the different faces of baby’s development. Led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families. For babies, ages 3 months to pre-walking, with parent/caregiver.
