Wayland Free Public Library Events: Feb 21, 2022

Wayland MA

16 February, 2022

4:41 PM

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WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland Free Library the week of Feb. 21: ADULT SERVICES Cultivating Justice Toward Racial EqualitySince the death of her 17-year-old son, Trayvon Martin, during a violent confrontation in 2012,Sybrina Fulton has become an inspiring spokesperson for parents and concerned citizens acrossthe country. Despite the intense struggle of losing a child, Fulton turned her grief into advocacyand now lends her voice to speak against violence towards children and for the need to buildbetter, safer communities for all. Generously cosponsored by the Wayland Public Library,Ashland Public Library, Beech Street Center, Belmont Human Rights Commission, Town ofBelmont, Belmont Against Racism, Belmont Public Library, Lincoln Public Library, and MorrillMemorial Library Norwood. Register through our Events menu. Thursday, February 24 at 7p.m. Great Presenters: Ocean Exploration, 7 Miles DownWe gaze up into outer space, yet rarely consider the vast ecosystems contained within theocean's inner space. Wayland resident Rob McCallum has led a three-year program placinghumans in the deepest point of all five oceans on a mission described as the most significantexploration expedition in a century. Join us as he describes his recent dive to Challenger Deep,Mariana Trench (36,000 ft), a location that has never known daylight and is subject to colossalpressures of 8 tons per square inch. Register through our Events menu. Tuesday, March 1 at7:30 p.m. New ThingsOur Library of Things has some useful recent additions. Use the cassette converter to turn yourold tapes into mp3 files. The thermal leak detector can help you save on your energy bills.And we've bought a second digital slide converter to keep up with demand. Make the most ofthem! Tax Forms Are HerePlease take only one of each. If you need additional forms or schedules, the Reference Librarianwill be happy to print them for you, free. Historical Typist NeededThat is, someone who would be willing to transcribe some of the contents of our collection ofhistorical documents so we'll have them in digital form. You don't have to be historical yourself.Contact [email protected] for further information. ESOL Tutors NeededIt doesn't matter if you don't speak a foreign language or have never taught before. Once youcomplete the Library-sponsored training course, you're ready for what could be a wonderfullyrewarding relationship. The course for this winter/spring will be on Zoom, from 2-5 p.m. on fiveconsecutive Wednesday afternoons: March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. For more information or toenroll, contact Ginny Steel at 508-358-7517 or [email protected]. YOUTH SERVICES NEW SHELVING COMING TO THE CHILDREN'S ROOM!We are excited to announce that the Children's Room will be getting new moveable shelving inearly March. The Children's Room will remain open for browsing and checkout throughFebruary, but will be probably be closed for about a week in early March. The inconveniencewill be temporary and short, and the result will be well worth it. Please bear with us. FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS Storytime on Zoom with Ms. PamJoin Ms. Pam for stories songs, puppets, and crafts through zoom. This interactive storytimeencourages language development, socialization and fun. For ages 2.5 to 5 years. Please registerhere or on our Eventkeeper calendar if you would like to join our Zoom storytime. Questions?Please contact Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen at [email protected]. Thursday, Feb. 24at 10:30 a.m. Indoor Storytimes with Ms. CarlyJoin 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 Round Room on themain floor of the library. For babies through preschool age children, with caregivers.Attendance is limited. Masks must be worn by everyone ages 2+. Registration required! Ifyou are waitlisted you have the option of viewing the storytime from home via Zoom. If youprefer to view the storytime via Zoom, please email Carly at [email protected]. You can registerhere or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Tuesdays, March 8, March 15, March 22, and March 29 at 10:30 a.m. Indoor Storytime with Ms. PamJoin Ms. Pam in the library for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. We will meet in the RoundRoom on the main floor of the library. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. Attendance islimited. Masks must be worn by everyone ages 2+. Registration required! If you arewaitlisted you have the option of viewing the storytime from home via Zoom. If you prefer to viewthe storytime via Zoom, please email Pam at [email protected]. You can register here or fromour online eventkeeper calendar. Thursdays, March 10, March 17, March 24, and March 31 at10:30 a.m. FEBRUARY VACATION SPECIALS Comic Making Workshop with Jarrett Lerner over ZoomLocal author-illustrator Jarrett Lerner will give tweens the tools they need to become moreconfident and capable comics creators. Jarrett will demonstrate some drawing techniques, willtalk about what makes comics work, and will give time for participants to create along with him.This workshop is appropriate for kids new to comics as well as for kids who are further along on their comics-making journey. For ages 10 and up. Register HERE for the zoom link. Thursday, February 24, at 3:30 p.m. Kids Cooking Green: Chocolate Peppermint CookiesJoin us in the kitchen to make Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Participants will be sent a recipewith a list of ingredients and recommended kitchen utensils in advance of the workshop. Thisworkshop is led by Kids Cooking Green, and will be held over zoom. For kids ages 4 and upwith an adult. Register HERE for the zoom link. Friday, February 25, at 2:30 p.m. FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN Cats and Dogs: Zoom Storytime with Ms. EliseJoin Ms. Elise for stories about cats and dogs! For ages 4 and up. Please register HERE for thezoom link. Wednesday, March 9, at 3 p.m. Cats and Lions: In-Person Storytime with Ms. EliseJoin Ms. Elise back in the library for stories about cats and lions! We will meet in the RaytheonRoom. For ages 4 years with an adult. Attendance is limited. Masks must be worn byeveryone ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our onlineeventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, March 16 at 3 p.m. 4th/5th Grade Book ClubWe will be discussing Shine by J.J. Grabenstein and Chris Grabenstein. We will meet in the TeenLoft. Register HERE or online from our eventkeeper calendar. For 4 th and 5 th graders. Questionsor to get a copy of the book email Pam at pmccuen@minlib. Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. Secret life of Pets: In-Person Storytime with Ms. EliseWhat does your pet do when you are out? Join Ms. Elise back in the library for stories about theantics pets can get up to when left alone. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 4 yearswith an adult. Attendance is limited. Masks must be worn by everyone ages 2+. Registrationrequired! Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, March 23at 3 p.m. FOR TEENS Magic the GatheringTeens! 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 takeplace in the Teen Loft. Please register for one or both! Fridays, March 11 and March 25. Teen Crafternoon: Book HedgehogsStop by for a crafty afternoon and make a Book Hedgehog. Bring a friend or drop by on yourown. Feel free to bring other crafting projects you're working on. We will meet in the Teen Loft. For teens in grades 6-12. Please register HERE. Thursday, March 17, 4 p.m. Teen Advisory Board MeetingTeens! We want to hear from you! What kinds of library programs would you enjoy? Whatmaterials and services would you like from your public library? Please come to our TeenAdvisory Board Meeting and let us know. You can earn Community Service hours for attendingthe meeting AND there will be plenty of free ARC's (advanced readers' copies of books). Wewill meet in the Teen Loft. Please register HERE or online from our eventkeeper calendar.Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. FOR FAMILIES Curbside PickupNeed a hand-picked selection of books for your children? Please call us at 508-358-2308 and wewould be happy to put a collection together for you for curbside pickup.