News

The Library will be closed Monday, Oct 9 for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Open House: Meet Director Chris Lindquist
Banned Books Week Exhibit & Read-In
South Asian Heritage Survey
Exhibit: Tree of Lace

October Events

For Kids & Teens 
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Creepy Tales Crafts
Sing, Move, and Story!
Bats! Story and Craft
Teen Craft: Spooky Luminaries
Movement with Little Beats
Spooktacular Storytime
Fall Shapes Mobile
Music, Story, Fun!

For Adults

Can Poetry Heal?
Evening Book Group ft. Juliette Fay
Great Presenters: David Blais
Lost Souls of Leningrad
Aurelia's Garden
History of Sarees
Poetry Workshop Reading
MJ's Discoveries in the Archives
4 Virtual Author Talks

Ongoing Events

For Kids & Teens
Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime
Lego Club 
Storytime with Obie the Dog
Storytime with Ms. Pam

Book Groups
4th/5th Grade Book Group

For Adults
Poetry Workshop
Crafters Circle
Great Decisions
ESOL Tutor Training Class
ESOL Discussion Group

Book Groups
Evening Book Group
Noon Book Group
Cookbook Club
Dystopian/SciFi Book Group

News

Drop in for a reception to meet and welcome new Library Director Chris Lindquist. Remarks and introduction at 2:30pm. Enjoy live music, crafts for kids, and refreshments. Arrive early for delicious cake! More info.

Sponsored by the Board of Library Trustees and the Friends of the Wayland Public Library.

Sunday, Oct 15  2:00 - 4:00 PM

Oct 1-7 is Banned Books Week. According to the American Library Association, there were 45 book challenges in Massachusetts in 2022 affecting 57 titles. When we ban books, we're closing off readers to people, places, and perspectives. But when we stand up for stories, we unleash the power that lies inside every book. 

Freadom to Read Wall: What does the freedom to read mean to you? Celebrate your constitutional right to read by contributing to our "Freadom to Read" wall on the main floor through October.

Let Freedom Read - Statewide Read-In: Grab a book and make yourself comfortable in the library for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in. Or download an eBook or audiobook through Libby or Hoopla and use #LetFreedomReadMA to post pictures to social media. Find more info here.

Thursday, Oct 5  3:00 PM

South Asian Heritage Survey

The purpose of this survey is to document the experience of Wayland residents of South Asian heritage, whether born in India or anywhere else, for the Wayland Library's local history collection. Please complete the survey by October 31. In appreciation for answering our questions, your name will go in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate for Soul of India restaurant. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Exhibit: Tree of Lace

For the next two months, the tree outside our parking lot door will bear an unusual, beautiful fruit: vintage and antique lace preserved in cement. It’s the work of Framingham artist Pam Bonaguide. Although these lace pieces may look similar, each is as individual as the women who made them.

Kids & Teens

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Kids and Teens are invited to participate in our Fifth Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Register for a library pumpkin or use your own to compete for Best Decorated or Best Carved in your age group. Submit a photo of your creation by October 23 then vote online. Winners will be announced on October 31! Register HERE for a library pumpkin beginning October 1.

Creepy Tales Crafts

Have you ever been scared of your underwear? Or had a sinister vegetable sneak up on you? Jasper Rabbit has! Join us as we read about Jasper Rabbit’s eerie encounters and make some CREEPY crafts inspired by his stories. For kids ages 5 and up, with their caregivers. Register

Wednesday, Oct 11  3:30 PM

Bats! Story and Craft

Join us to learn more about our friend, the BAT! We will read stories about bats and design a bat house using art supplies and recycled materials. For ages 5 and up. Register 

Wednesday, Oct 18  3:30 PM

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