Lego Club

Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 years and up, with caregivers. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-club-15/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

ESOL Tutor Training Class

Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five Wednesday evenings, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Dates: 1/7, 1/14,  1/21, 1/28 and 2/4.  Only the last session will be held in-person in the Raytheon Room at the Wayland Free Public Library. The rest of the sessions wi......More

Training classes for new ESOL tutors are scheduled for five Wednesday evenings, 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Dates: 1/7, 1/14,  1/21, 1/28 and 2/4.  Only the last session will be held in-person in the Raytheon Room at the Wayland Free Public Library. The rest of the sessions will be held on Zoom. Pre-registration is required. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Ginny Steel or Jane Albert at [email protected] https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/esol-tutor-training-class-18/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Music, Story, Fun with Ms. Janet

Join Ms. Janet for a musical storytime. She'll bring her ukulele, rainbow bells, and puppets! We will meet in the Children's Room. For ages birth through age 4, with caregiver. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-story-fun-with-ms-janet-74/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Poetry Workshop

This group gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome. Virtual: This meeting is held via ZOOM - email Howard Kogan for the info. Please add "......More

This group gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome. Virtual: This meeting is held via ZOOM - email Howard Kogan for the info. Please add "Poetry Group" in your subject line. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/poetry-workshop-27/

ZOOM

Becoming the Ancestor Your Family Remembers

This session offers practical guidance on documenting your own life story using a variety of formats—from job applications and photo captions to vivid personal memories. Leave behind more than just dates—leave your voice, your story, and your legacy. Presenter Seema......More

This session offers practical guidance on documenting your own life story using a variety of formats—from job applications and photo captions to vivid personal memories. Leave behind more than just dates—leave your voice, your story, and your legacy. Presenter Seema-Jayne Kenney started in the business of genealogy after completing the Genealogical Research Certificate Program at Boston University’s Center for Professional Education in 2010. Since then, she has continued her education via ProGen & NIGR in 2012. Along the way, she joined several Genealogy Societies, attended local conferences, and enjoyed several webinars. Seema is a wife, mother of three boys, and entrepreneur. She started exploring her family history when still in High School. Her paternal family roots go deep into Colonial New England, especially in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine. Her European roots include English, German, and Swedish. DNA has recently added a branch to her family tree from The Netherlands. Seema's other hobbies include puzzles and needle arts projects. She have a B.A in Spanish & Social Science and a B.S. in Management Information Systems/Business Administration (MIS/BA). More information at seema-able.com. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/be-a-good-ancestor/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

K/1st Grade Book Club

Join Ms. Haley for a craft, snack, and book discussion! February's book is Jack Gets Zapped by Mac Barnett. Request the book or pick up a copy at the library. For children in Kindergarten and First Grade. Registration required.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinter......More

Join Ms. Haley for a craft, snack, and book discussion! February's book is Jack Gets Zapped by Mac Barnett. Request the book or pick up a copy at the library. For children in Kindergarten and First Grade. Registration required.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/k-1st-grade-book-club-10/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Lofi Arts & Crafts Club

Bring your arts & crafts project and chill with lofi music, tea, and no stress. Meets twice a month. Ages 13 & up. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lofi-arts-crafts-club-14/

Teen Loft Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Virtual Author Talk: Vanessa Riley

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. Virtual: Register he......More

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. Virtual: Register here. The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender. Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman. For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation. Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power. Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year. She writes Sagas and Book Club Fiction that brings to life the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color in novels like Island Queen and Queen of Exiles. Her stories celebrate strong sisterhoods, diverse communities, and resilience across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres.Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and The New York Times. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-author-talk-23/

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Puzzle Swap

What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them! How does it work? Bring your gently used puzzles to the Wayland Free Public Library anytime between 12pm - 2pm, and swap them or new-to-you puzzles! Please bring in puzzles that are between 300 pieces to ......More

What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them! How does it work? Bring your gently used puzzles to the Wayland Free Public Library anytime between 12pm - 2pm, and swap them or new-to-you puzzles! Please bring in puzzles that are between 300 pieces to 1500 pieces. Please make sure that any puzzle you bring in has all of its pieces so the next person can see the complete picture! No registration required. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/puzzle-swap-4/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Drop-in Volunteer Day

Are you short an hour or two for your community service hours? We can help! Stop by the Children's Room desk to be assigned tasks to get those volunteer hours. Ages 13 & up. Questions? Email Salome at: [email protected] https://waylandlibrary.assabetinter......More

Are you short an hour or two for your community service hours? We can help! Stop by the Children's Room desk to be assigned tasks to get those volunteer hours. Ages 13 & up. Questions? Email Salome at: [email protected] https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-volunteer-day-2/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Room is Booked

This room is booked for an outside group.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/room-is-booked-234/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Room is Booked

The room is booked by an outside group.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/room-is-booked-236/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Teens: DnD Campaign

Join Dungeon Master Lawrence and Youth Services Librarian Salome as we play a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign! If you have dice, bring them or use the ones provided. Open to beginners or experienced players grades 6 and up! https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.co......More

Join Dungeon Master Lawrence and Youth Services Librarian Salome as we play a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign! If you have dice, bring them or use the ones provided. Open to beginners or experienced players grades 6 and up! https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teens-dnd-campaign-5/

East Mezzanine Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

The Book Bloom Project

We are a student run community service project with the goal to expand reach to literature in early youths. We collect and distribute book donations for ages 0-6. Leave donations in the box outside the Children's Room. Join us on biweekly Mondays at 5 pm starting 11/......More

We are a student run community service project with the goal to expand reach to literature in early youths. We collect and distribute book donations for ages 0-6. Leave donations in the box outside the Children's Room. Join us on biweekly Mondays at 5 pm starting 11/3 in the teen loft! During meetings we brainstorm donation ideas, put together reading kits, and enjoy snacks! You can also receive community service hours for participating! Please sign up here. Hosted by Rhea Sethi, Wayland Student, Library Page and Volunteer, and Project Founder. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-book-bloom-project-22/

Teen Loft Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Game Group

The Game Group gathers to share and play board games together. Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Email Julian Butcher to ask questions or suggest your favorite games: [email protected]. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calend......More

The Game Group gathers to share and play board games together. Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Email Julian Butcher to ask questions or suggest your favorite games: [email protected]. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/game-group-32/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Haley

Join Ms. Haley for a storytime that encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bab......More

Join Ms. Haley for a storytime that encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness. Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-toddler-storytime-with-ms-haley-49/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Fuse Bead Art: Emoji Coasters -- Rescheduled from Feb. 3

Create emoji coasters with fuse beads!  Wayland parent Emily Kristofek will lead this workshop. For kids in grades K and up. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fuse-bead-art-emoji-coasters-rescheduled-to-feb-10-at-4-pm/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Social Worker Drop-In Hours

Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by the Library for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help with basic needs like food access or employment, make referrals to services, or provide support. Narcan will also be available to take at no cost. Mo......More

Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by the Library for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help with basic needs like food access or employment, make referrals to services, or provide support. Narcan will also be available to take at no cost. Most Tuesdays, 5-7 PM. No appointment needed. Contact [email protected] with any questions.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/social-worker-drop-in-hours-23/

Teen Loft Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Play and Learn Together

In this six-week early childhood program, children will play and learn how they can use their hands to move, build, create, discover, and explore different toys. The activity types are block stacking, stringing big buttons, opening plastic eggs to hide objects.  Each ......More

In this six-week early childhood program, children will play and learn how they can use their hands to move, build, create, discover, and explore different toys. The activity types are block stacking, stringing big buttons, opening plastic eggs to hide objects.  Each session will focus on a different popular age-appropriate manipulative toy.  We will also read a story! Ms. Haley from Family ACCESS Community Connections will lead the program. For toddlers and preschoolers, with caregivers. The class will meet on Wednesdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb 25, March 4, and March 11.  Update: Group full! If you signed up with Ms. Haley, she'll send you email reminders for the upcoming sessions! https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/play-and-learn-together-23/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Children will listen to stories and rhymes, and sing songs in Mandarin and in English. We will also make a craft in celebration of the Year of the Horse. Refreshments will be served.  Led by Isabelle Ren, director of Wonderwhiz Academy. For ages 3 and up, with caregiv......More

Children will listen to stories and rhymes, and sing songs in Mandarin and in English. We will also make a craft in celebration of the Year of the Horse. Refreshments will be served.  Led by Isabelle Ren, director of Wonderwhiz Academy. For ages 3 and up, with caregivers. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/celebrate-the-year-of-the-horse/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Virtual Author Talk: The Art Spy

Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. A riveting and stylish saga set ......More

Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world's most treasured masterpieces. The book was longlisted for the 2025 American Library of Paris Book Award. Young, an award-winning journalist and author, is a graduate of Harvard College in the History of Art and Architecture and holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, where she is a Professor of Architecture. She is also the founder of the publication Untapped New York. Virtual. Register here. Hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-author-talk-the-art-spy/

ZOOM

Music, Story, Fun with Ms. Janet

Join Ms. Janet for a musical storytime. She'll bring her ukulele, rainbow bells, and puppets! We will meet in the Children's Room. For ages birth through age 4, with caregiver. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-story-fun-with-ms-janet-75/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Crafters Circle

Do you enjoy creating things with your hands? Bring your project to the library for some crafting camaraderie! We'll work on our pieces and share advice, projects and social time during this casual get-together. We meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 2:00-3:30 PM. ......More

Do you enjoy creating things with your hands? Bring your project to the library for some crafting camaraderie! We'll work on our pieces and share advice, projects and social time during this casual get-together. We meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 2:00-3:30 PM. Register below to be reminded via email, or just show up!  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crafters-circle-16/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Virtual Author Talk: Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and ......More

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.  Virtual. Register here. Conjure informs our lives in ways remarkable and ordinary—from traditional medicines that informed the creation of Vicks VapoRub and the rise of Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, to the original magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid (2023), and the true origins of the all-American classic blue jean.  From the moment enslaved Africans first arrived on these shores, conjure was heavily regulated and even outlawed. Now, Stewart uncovers new contours of American history, sourcing letters from the enslaved, dispatches from the lore of Oshun and other African mystics. The Conjuring of America is a love letter to the real magic Black women used, their herbs, food, textiles, song, and dance, used to sow rebellion, freedom, and hope.  Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. Register for free today!  Lindsey Stewart is a Black feminist philosopher and an Associate Professor of philosophy at the University of Memphis. She is the author of The Politics of Black Joy. Her work has been featured in Blavity, Signs, Hypatia, and the British Journal for the History of Philosophy, and she holds a 2021 Michael Beaney Prize. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee.  https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-author-talk-dr-lindsey-stewart/

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Teen Afternoon Tea

Take a study break with tea and cookies. Bring your own to share or enjoy the ones provided. Please bring an ingredient list for cookies you bring, whether store bought or homemade. No nuts please. Program led by Ms. Salome, librarian and baker. For teens in grades 6......More

Take a study break with tea and cookies. Bring your own to share or enjoy the ones provided. Please bring an ingredient list for cookies you bring, whether store bought or homemade. No nuts please. Program led by Ms. Salome, librarian and baker. For teens in grades 6 and up. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-afternoon-tea-9/

Teen Loft Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Valentine's Pajama Storytime

Join Ms. Haley for a Valentine's themed pajama storytime! Come in your pajamas, if you’d like!  For ages 3 and up, with caregiver. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/valentines-pajama-storytime/

Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Movement with Little Beats

Join Little Beats for 30 minutes of music, movement, and fun! For ages 1 to 5, with caregiver. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/movement-with-little-beats-9/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Noon Book Group

Welcome to the Noon Book Group! Join us on the second Friday of every month at noon for a lively book discussion and treats! We will be discussing The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett, on February 13 at 12PM. Identical twins take diverging paths after running away a......More

Welcome to the Noon Book Group! Join us on the second Friday of every month at noon for a lively book discussion and treats! We will be discussing The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett, on February 13 at 12PM. Identical twins take diverging paths after running away at age 16 - one passing for white, the other eventually returning to their Southern Black community. What happens when their daughters' lives intersect? The Vanishing Half explores race, family, and the lasting impact of choices across generations. This is an in-person meeting. No registration required. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/noon-book-group-12/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Irish Dance Class for Kids!

Ms. Salome will lead a monthly class, teaching the foundational movements of Irish dance. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water! Ages 5 and up. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/irish-dance-class-for-kids-5/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778

Chess Club

Did you know chess is one of the oldest board games in the world? You're invited to learn, play, and improve your chess game with new Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Lindsey, at the library! This informal club welcomes youth chess enthusiasts that play at all levels. Fo......More

Did you know chess is one of the oldest board games in the world? You're invited to learn, play, and improve your chess game with new Youth Services Librarian, Ms. Lindsey, at the library! This informal club welcomes youth chess enthusiasts that play at all levels. For ages 5 and up. Raytheon Room. https://waylandlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-23/

Raytheon Room Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, 01778