Wayland Free Public Library Events: March 21, 2022

Wayland MA

21 March, 2022

7:03 AM

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WAYLAND, MA — Here's what's happening at the Wayland Free Library the week of Feb. 28. ADULT SERVICES Being Chinese in Wayland: Telling Your Story Wherever you're from (including the United States), we invite you to a Zoom gathering to share your experience of living as a Chinese person in Wayland. Afterwards, we hope you fill out an anonymous survey so that future generations will know your story. Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Boston Marathon: History by the Mile Freelance journalist, photographer, and 23-time Marathon runner Paul Clerici takes us throughthe colorful, 26.2-mile journey mile by mile, town by town, story by story from his new book.We'll hear about the very beginnings of the race in Ashland; the various start and finish lines; theyear a train cut through the race in Framingham; the Scream Tunnel of women at WellesleyCollege; and much more. Paul's unique and vast array of experiences and knowledge brings therace to life in humorous and enlightening detail. Register through our Events menu. Monday,March 28 at 7 p.m. Flooding of the Sudbury River Join us for an informative panel discussion about the Sudbury River and the episodic flooding ofour wetlands, streets, and neighborhoods by this slow-flowing yet powerful river. Panelists areAlison Field-Juma of OARS, a non-profit to benefit our local rivers; Brian Donahue, AssociateProfessor of American Environmental Studies at Brandeis U.; and Tom Sciacca, longtime andpassionate advocate for the wetlands and waterways of Wayland. Co-sponsored by the WaylandHistorical Society. No registration needed; check our Events menu for the Zoom link. Monday,April 4 at 7 p.m. Great Presenters: Medical Simulation—The Present and Future of Medical Education Over the last 20 years, medical simulation has become a standard component of medical training.Using a wide array of resources, including technologically-advanced robots, medicalprofessionals can now learn and practice without risks to themselves or their patients. Explorethis exciting and innovative field with Wayland native Dr. Andrew Eyre, emergency physician atBrigham and Women's Hospital and Medical Director for the hospital's STRATUS Center forMedical Simulation. Register through our Events menu. Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. New Round of ESOL Discussion Groups There are two groups, each meeting twice a month April-June, one on Tuesdays 1-2 p.m., theother on Fridays 9-10 a.m. They are best for intermediate or advanced speakers and are limitedto 10 per group. Students will read a short story or article in class, then talk about it. It's a greatway to improve your English and maybe make some new friends. Contact [email protected] sign up. Cool New Things II The OBD II scanner can inform you why your Check Engine light is on, tell if your car can passthe emissions test, and provide a live data feed on how your car is running. Enchroma indoorglasses are specifically designed to assist with all ranges of Deutan colorblindness. The StudFinder Sensor/Scanner (coming soon) detects not only wood wall studs, but metal pipes, rebar,and live AC wiring as well. BOOK GROUPS Evening The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts. Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. Noon How Much of These Hills is Gold by C Pam Zhang. Friday, April 8. YOUTH SERVICES NEW IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM! Come by the library and see the new shelving in the Children's Room! We have moved thecollections around so let us know if you need help finding your favorite books. Kids can alsochannel their inner chef in our Play Area with Food & Cooking toys. Stop in and check out somebooks and materials today! FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS Storytime with Ms. Carly Join 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 Children's Room. Forbabies through preschool age children, with caregivers. Masks are encouraged for everyoneages 2+. Please register. Tuesdays, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19 and April 26 10:30 a.m. Storytime with Ms. Pam Join Ms. Pam in the library for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. We will meet in theChildren's Room. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. Masks are encouraged for everyoneages 2+. Please register. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar.Thursdays, March 24, March 31, April 14, April 21, and April 28 at 10:30 a.m. Storytime with Obie the Dog Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Obie, a beautiful Samoyed.Obie will be accompanied by his owner Helen. We will meet in the Raytheon Room.Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2 +. Registration required.Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. For ages 3 and up, with an adult.Thursday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN Lego Club Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month's theme: Awesome Bridges! Wewill meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, Mar 23, at 3 p.m. Cats and Dogs: Indoor Storytime with Ms. Elise Join Ms. Elise back in the library for stories about cats and dogs! We will meet in the RaytheonRoom. For ages 4 years and up, with an adult. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouragedfor everyone ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our onlineeventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, March 30 at 3 p.m. FOR TEENS Magic the Gathering Teens! 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! Friday, March 25.