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• Making Transition Work
  WPL is proud to sponsor an informational speaker series for young adults with disabilities and their families. On Monday, May 13, at 7pm attorney Ken Shulman of Day Pitney, LLP and Financial Advisor Dave Harmon of AXA Advisors will discuss issues that families of special needs individuals must address when they plan their estates. Learn More
  
  
• Janet Wong, Childrens' Poet
  Award-winning poet Janet Wong will be at the library tonight (Wed., 4/24) to run a poetry workshop for kids. Listen to her tell a story and read a poem. Learn More About Janet
  
  
• Navigating the Path to Independence
  WPL is proud to sponsor an informational speaker series for young adults with disabilities and their families. Learn More
  
  
• RAISING GLOBAL IQ
  with Carl Hobert
  The Gossels Fund for Human Dignity is sponsoring this program that focuses on five areas in which our schools will need to do things differently moving forward if we are to raise truly global citizens. Learn More
  
  
• Davis Bates
  Vacation Fun!
  Storyteller Davis Bates will lead a participatory program for kids, celebrating the seasons with stories and songs from around the world. Thursday, February 21, 2:30pm. Learn More
  
  
• The Billy Best Story
  Billy Best captured the nation's heart in 1994 when he ran away from home at the age of 16 to escape chemotherapy. Eighteen years later and still cancer free, Billy has written a book to tell his remarkable story. He'll be at the libary on Tuesday, February 12, 7-9pm Learn More
  
  
• Making Transition Work
  WPL is proud to sponsor an informational speaker series for young adults with disabilities and their families. Terri McLaughlin, Coordinator of Transition Projects at the Federation for Children with Special Needs, will discuss school-work transition planning for students with disabilities. (Canceled due to weather. Rescheduled to March 6.) Learn More
  
  
• Tony Loftis on Internet Safety
  On January 22, at 7pm Tony Loftis will talk about how to recognize some of the dangerous behaviors children may do online and how to talk with your kids to create a safe surfing environment. Loftis, the founder of findyourmissingchild.org, will be joined by Victoria Kempf, an Internet safety advocate. Learn More
  
  
• Eric Jay Dolin
  Dolin comes to the library at 7pm on Tues., January 15 to give a talk on his new book, When America First Met China, depicting America's China trade, a period in our history that continues to continues to effect our relationship with China today.
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• Great Presenters Series
  At our next GPS program, on Tuesday, January 8, at 7:30 p.m., Caroline Owen Houde will talk about "SIMPLE STEPS TO LIFELONG HEALTH." Learn how to improve your health at any age and feel great. Learn some small adjustments that will add life to your years and years to your life! Learn More
  
  
• Juliette Fay
  Come hear Wayland's own Juliette Fay talk about her most recent novel, The Shortest Way Home. Library Journal calls Juliette "...one of the best authors of women's fiction." Sunday, December 2, 3pm. Learn More
  
  
  
• Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood
  A reading and performance of Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood with author David Ira Rottenberg and dancers from the Dancers Workshop. For ages 3 and up on Saturday, December 1, at 3pm Learn More
  
  
• Hank Phillippi Ryan
  On Tuesday, November 27, 7pm, Hank Phillippi Ryan will be at WPL to talk about her newest thriller, The Other Woman. Hank is the investigative reporter for Boston's Channel 7. A best-selling author of four mystery novels, Ryan has won the Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards for her crime fiction.
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• Directory for Adults 50+
  An online Directory of Services for Older Adults sponsored by the Library that has been developed to provide information on the wide variety of services available to middle-aged and older adults in Wayland. Learn More
  
  
• Great Presenters Series
  At our next GPS program, on Tuesday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m., David O'Neil will present "PRESERVING PRICELESS MEMORIES: How to Create a Lasting Legacy for Your Family," a program to teach us how to create an oral history for our families. Learn More
  
  
• Author William Martin
  Acclaimed author Bill Martin, author of Back Bay and other suspenseful mysteries, comes to the Wayland Library to tell us about the writing life and about his fifth Peter Fallon adventure novel, The Lincoln Letter. Learn More
  
  
• Changing & Challenging Landscape of College Admissions
  A program to raise family awareness of the "new rules" for college admissions and how to evaluate both the current admissions process and the colleges best suited for your student. Learn More
  
  
• New Online Resources!
  Thanks to to the Massachusetts Library System we now have access to great new content from Gale/Cengage and Encyclopedia Britannica. Try Out or Learn More
  
  
• New Science Database for Kids
  Marshall Cavendish Digital includes several Science Databases for children and students: Dinosaurs, Exploring Mammals, Habitats of the World, International Wildlife, Wildlife and Plants of the World. Marshall Cavendish Digital also provides e-books from their "Technology of the Ancients" Series. Learn More

• Online Resources - Genealogy
  Are you curious about your forebears and your family tree?  We have access to genealogy resources that can help you find records and personal histories, even if you don't know exactly where an ancestor came from. Learn More

• Career Transitions Help
  Job hunting? Take advantage of our online Career Transitions resource. With it you can create powerful, professional resumes and cover letters as well as pick up tips about applying for positions and preparing for interviews. You can even participate in an Interview Simulation! Learn More
  
  
• Help us plan!
  Our library is creating a plan for library service for the next five years. This is your chance to comment on current library services and to let us know what you would like to see in the future. Upon completing the survey, you will have a chance to win a gift card from Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, or Karma Coffee. Take the survey
  
  
• Navigating to Independence
  WPL is proud to sponsor an informational speaker series for adults with disabilities and their families. Each month, we will host a speaker with professional expertise in working with adults with disabilities to become as independent as possible. Learn More
  
  
• Star Wars Symposium
  Calling all Star Wars fans! Come dressed as a character for the costume contest, bring your show and tell items, learn about the history of Star Wars, join in a trivia contest, play video games, and more! Learn More
  
  
• Value Line
  Attention Wayland investors! The library now has an online subscription to Value Line Investment Survey, accessible to investors at home with a Wayland library card number. Learn More
  
  
• Business Resource Suvey
  We're trying to make the library's Business & Finance Collection work better for you, and we're interested in what sources you use in print and electronically, and what sources and/or subjects you'd like us to develop further. Help us help you by filling out a survey on our Facebook page.
  
  
• Shining Star Award
  The Library received the "Shining Star Award" for its support of the Transitional Employment program of CW Potter Place & The Edinburg Center. Accepting the award are Pam Sway, Asst. Children's Librarian, & Jan DeMeo, Head of the Circulation Department.
  
  
• Climate change expert to speak
  On Tues., Jan. 10, at 7:30 pm, Dr. Pablo Suarez will speak on the increasing risks of extreme events due to land use conversion and changing climate. His specific topic will be " PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE OF FLOODING IN WAYLAND." Learn More
  
  
• Autism expert to speak
  On Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m., Dr. Ann Neumeyer will review the cardinal features of autism as well as the number of medical and psychosocial issues that present with this disorder. She is a pediatric neurologist and the Medical Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital's Lurie Center for Autism. Learn More
  
  
• Degas with Judy Schurgin
  Judy Schurgin returns for another art history program, this time on Edgar Degas. Thursday, November 17, 1 pm Learn More
  
  
• Great Presenters Series
  Our second GPS program, Tuesday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m., will discuss investigations underway about why so many people in our area are being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Come hear about this from a panel of experts. Learn More
  
  
• Clifford came to the library!
  The UFund Start U Reading Series brought Clifford the Big Red Dog to the Wayland Library for storytime on Tuesday, October 11, at 10:30 a.m. Read more about it on Wayland Patch. Learn More
  
  
• Downloadable eBooks & Audiobooks
  Download library eBooks wirelessly to iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android, BlackBerry, or Windows Mobile. You can also transfer library eBooks from a computer to many e-readers, including the Nook. Find current information on compatible devices for downloadable library eBooks and audiobooks. Have a device already? Here's HELP to get started.
  
  
• Directory for Adults 50+
  A new online Directory of Services for Older Adults sponsored by the Library that has been developed to provide information on the wide variety of services available to middle-aged and older adults in Wayland. Learn More
  
  
• Museum Passes
  Museum passes are available for a wide variety of area museums and attractions Reserve online or call us at 508-358-2311. Learn More
  
  
• Mango Languages
  Planning a summer vacation to a foreign country? Mango Languages is designed to teach beginners simple, practical, and polite conversation skills. Try it!
  
• Shakespeare Series
  The focus of this spring's Shakespeare series with Professor Helen Whall will be “Shakespeare on the Screen.” Tuesdays, 7:30pm, April 26, May 10, & May 24. Learn More
  
  
• Learn about the DeCordova Museum
  A program on June 3 at 2pm tracing the establishment of the museum, its early history and the fascinating life story of its founder, Julian deCordova, wealthy businessman, world traveler and art collector. The program will also focus on the museum today. Learn More
  
  
• Divide and Concur
  The process of passing personal possessions on to your family or friends can be challenging. Join us for a presentation and discussion with Laurie Nordman of NextStage Associates on ways to simplify this often complicated task. Learn More
  
  
• Breast cancer expert to speak
  Margaret Duggan, M.D. will discuss the current standards for screening for breast cancer as well as symptoms and signs to report to your doctor. She will review the current treatments and future directions of research. Dr. Duggan is the Medical Director of the Faulkner Breast Centre, a nationally recognized breast cancer treatment program. Learn More
  
  
• Lockheed P-38 Lightning
  Come learn more about World War II’s Lockheed P-38 Lightning, arguably America’s first multipurpose military aircraft, on Tuesday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. as Michael Terry presents as part of our Great Presenter's Series. Learn More
  
  
• Wayland Reads
  Our community-wide reading selection is Zeitoun by Dave Eggers--a stunning, award-winning work of journalism that tracks the fortunes of a Syrian contractor following Hurricane Katrina. Learn More
  
  
• Greco-Roman Mythology
  Frank Smith presents: "From the Battlefield to the Bedchamber: Stories of Romance, Intrigue, Betrayal, and Abandonment." We'll read and discuss accounts of some of the famous and not-so-famous love affairs of Classical mythology. Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 22 to Mar. 29, 1pm. Learn More
  
  
• Who was Lydia Maria Child?
  Find out about this former Wayland resident and important figure in American history when Jane Sciacca gives a presentation about Mrs. Child on Tuesday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. as part of our Great Presenter's Series. Learn More
  
  
• Great Presenters Series
  Ann Tevepaugh Mitchell will give an illustrated talk on Tues., 2/14, at 7:30 p.m. on "The Artistry of Beads," telling about the fascinating process of beadweaving, how it came to be her medium of expression. Best of all, she'll show some of her fascinating work, which has been exhibited in museums and galleries nationwide. Learn More
  
  
• Your Library 24/7
  This virtual branch library is available 24 hours hours a day, seven days a week: search the catalog, renew materials, look for reading suggestions, research a project, find a newspaper article, download audiobooks or ebooks, reserve museum passes or ask us a question.    Learn More
  
  
• Suggestions, anyone?
  While our library was closed and you were going to other libraries, what did you LIKE that was done differently at other libraries? Do you have other suggestions for our library? Submit your thoughts by email (suggestions at waylandlibrary.org) or in person to our suggestions boxes near the circulation desks at the library.
  
  
• Year End Giving
  Thank you to all those who continue to support the Library Endowment Fund. If you are planning any end of year giving, think about contributing to the Endowment Fund.  Learn More
  
  
• Friends Gift Items
  The Friends have gifts for sale, including handthrown mugs, notecards and totebags; these are available at the adult circulation desk.     Learn More
  
  
• ADHD Effect on Marriage
  Marriage consultant and author Melissa Orlov will discuss the topic of her new book: the surprising ways that adult ADHD affects relationships and what couples can do about it. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 7:30pm.
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• "DON GIOVANNI" with Phil Radoff
  The next lecture by opera buff Phil Radoff will be on Nov. 10th and includes excerpts from Mozart's two-act operatic masterpiece, "Don Giovanni," considered by many to be the greatest opera ever written. Learn More
  
  
• "Artists of Place" with Judy Schurgin
  Judy Schurgin continues her program about artists who have been inspired by particular places near their homes: specifically Claude Monet, Winslow Homer, and Georgia O’Keeffe. Learn More
  
  
• CyberSafe with Dr. Gwenn
  Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O’Keeffe, leading medical authority on Internet safety and child health issues, will provide insight on parenting kids in the online world. October 12 at 7:30pm.
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• Great Presenters Series
  Following our great success last year, we've put together a second series of local expert speakers. First up: writer, film director, producer, businessman, and philanthropist Bill Haney.
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• Library Celebration!
  To mark the Library's reopening, we will be having a community celebration on Sunday, September 12, from 2-5pm with entertainment and family activities. Please put the date on your calendars! Learn More
  
  
• Construction Update
  Reconstruction of the library is complete. We were able to open our doors at 9am on Monday, August 9. There are just a few minor things left on the punch list.
  See some photos of the project!
  
  
• Shakespeare Series
  Our last Shakespeare Festival program will be on Tuesday, June 1. Professor Helen Whall will discuss "The Winter's Tale in the context of out theme, "Shakespeare on Love." New Location: Traditions of Wayland, 7:30pm. Learn More
  
  
• Great Presenters Series
  Gene Cosloy's program, "THE SHAKERS AND THEIR FURNITURE" has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 20, at 7:30pm. New Location: Town Building Large Hearing Room Learn More
  
  
• Celebration of the Arts Concert Series
  This year the Wayland and Sudbury Libraries teamed up to offer a spring concert series featuring classical and jazz performers. Our last concert, featuring classical pianist Donald Berman will be on Sunday, May 23, at 3pm at the Goodnow library. Learn More
  
  
• Spring Book Sale
  The Friends of the Wayland Book and Bake Sale has been relocated to the Large Hearing Room at the Wayland Town Building. The rescheduled dates are: Saturday, May 15, 10am to 4pm and Sunday, May 16, 12:00-4:00pm. with a Members-Only Preview on Friday, May 14, 6-8pm. This year, because of the flood, donated books can only be accepted at the Large Hearing Room on May 12 & 13. Learn More
  
  
• Impressionists with Judy Schurgin
  Judy's last program was rescheduled for May 17 at Traditions of Wayland. Learn More
  
  
  
  
• More Mango Languages
  NEW! "Mango Basic," designed to teach beginners simple, practical, and polite conversation skills. Mango Basic languages include Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew, Hindi, Irish, Korean, Pashto, Urdu, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese, & various ESL courses. Try it!
  
• Author Jenna Blum
  On Monday evening, Feb. 22, Jenna Blum, author of Those Who Save Us, will be at the library on March to talk about her work. Ms. Blum's new novel, The Stormchasers, is scheduled to be published this May. Learn More
  
  
• Chanoff to give Gossels Program
  SASHA CHANOFF
  Executive Director of Mapendo International will speak about his experiences launching rescue efforts that have saved over 5,000 lives in Africa during the last decade. Funded by the Gossels Fund for Human Dignity. Learn More
  
  
• Create a library "Wish List"
  When you are browsing the library catalog, you can now make a "Wish List" of books, movies, and CD's that that you want to remember to check out in the future. To see it later, just log in to your library account! Learn More
  
  
• Foreign Film Series
  Our Foreign Film Viewing Group meets regularly. The next film, on Monday, September 21, at 7pm, will be "THE STORY OF QIU JU." Check out the online schedule.
  
  
• Dolls by Rita Hernandez
  Drop by our exhibit case and marvel at the fabulous hand-made dolls by award-winning fabric artisan, Rita Hernandez. One of her dolls is now on tour around the U.S.! Some of the dolls are based on children's book and folktale characters.
  
  
• Morningstar online
  Investors, the library subscribes Morningstar online, a subscription that contains comprehensive, up-to-date financial information on stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and industries. Available from home to people with a Wayland Library card. Learn More
  
  
• Learn a language!
  Wayland residents with a library card can now learn a new language from home. Mango is an online language learning system that teaches conversation skills for twelve different languages. Try it!
  
  
• Summer Reading Club
  KIDS! Sign up online for our Summer Reading Club! Read lots of good books and enjoy the many fun activities we've planned.  Learn More
  
  
• "Playaway" Audiobooks
  Listen to one of your favorite audiobooks on one of our "Playaways." These simple devices are lightweight, compact players that come with an audiobook already downloaded. You can find them in our catalog or by browsing our audiobooks section!
  
  
• College grads—Looking for a job?
  Job Coach Mitch Bornstein, Ph.D., of Career Treking will be at the library on Tues., June 16, at 7:30pm to talk to college students and recent graduates about strategies for identifying and finding the right job in this difficult employment market.  Learn More
  
  
• Adult Programming Survey
  We're trying to find ways to make our library programs for adults even better. Help us out by taking a five-question survey. We promise it will quick and painless! Take the Survey
  Click here to evaluate our programs
  
  
• Shakespeare Series
  Our annual Shakespeare Festival is underway. This year's theme is "Shakespeare Means Trouble." Learn More
  
  
  
• MERULLO IN WAYLAND
  WAYLAND READS welcomed Roland Merullo, the author of Breakfast with Buddha, to Wayland last Sunday. This was the highlight of our town's first community reading program. We would appreciate feedback: Take A Survey
  
  
• Stone Wall Presentation
  UConn Professor Robert M. Thorson to talk about the history of New England stone walls, with an emphasis on eastern Massachusetts. Co-sponsored by the Wayland Historical Society. Learn More
  
  
• Last Lion
  Meet Boston Globe writers BELLA ENGLISH and DON AUCOIN as they talk about writing LAST LION: The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy with a team of writers from the Globe. Learn More
  
  
  
• Legends of the Trojan War
  Frank Smith will present a series on "The Legend of the Trojan War in Literature and in Art." Dates: Mondays, Feb. 23 to Mar. 30, 1pm. Learn More
  
  
  
• Let Go & Lighten Up with Lisa Wessan
  How do you deal with stress in your daily life? Learn how to shift your focus & about the physiological, psychological, and spiritual benefits of daily laughter. Learn More
  
  
  
• Four Famous Trials with Gary Hylander
  The "Four Famous Trials" presented by historian Gary Hylander has been rescheduled. This series is funded by our Lifelong Learning Grant. The next program will be on the Lindbergh kidnapping and will be held at the Senior Center. New Dates & Times
  
  
• Foreign Film Series
  Our Foreign Film Viewing Group meets regularly. The next film, on Thursday, 2/12 at 7pm, will be the Russian film "Italianetz." Check out the online schedule.  Learn More
  
  
• Spanish Art with Judy Schurgin
  This January, join art educator Judy Schurgin to learn more about a few of the renowned artistic masters of Spain. We'll be discussing El Greco, Velazquez, and Goya. Learn More
  
  
• Arts/Wayland Craft Fair
  Arts/Wayland is having a Craft Fair with 20% of proceeds to benefit the library. Do some holiday shopping while helping the library! Sunday, December 14, from 2-5pm in the Raytheon Room.   Learn more
  
  
• "Santa Claus in Baghdad" screening
  Special showing of a film inspired by a book originally discovered at our library by film director Raouf Zaki!  Q&A with Zaki to follow. Thursday, 12/11, 7:30pm  




• Friends of the Library Book & Bake Sale
  The Friends of the Wayland Library will hold their annual Book and Bake Sale on the weekend of November 8 and 9 with a special preview for Friends only on Friday evening, 11/7. Learn More
  
  
• Getting Inspired, Staying Inspired
  Poets Mary Pinard and Moira Linehan will read from their recent poetry and talk about techniques and strategies they use to generate new material as well as "keep a good thing going." Discussion to follow. Learn More
  
  
• Gossels Fund Lecture
  Writer, blogger, and cultural commentator Ta-Nehisi Coates was at the Wayland Middle School on Sunday, 10/19, at 4pm to give the Library's annual Gossels Fund for Human Dignity program. Learn More
  
  
• The roof project
  The roof project is esssentially complete now; we're now just waiting for the roofing company to fix a few things on the "punch list."
  
  
• Jewish Literature Discussion Group
  We are having another series of discussions on Jewish Literature. This year we'll examine the theme of "Neighbors: The World Next Door." Learn More
  
  
• Foreign Film Series continues
  Our Foreign Film Viewing Group meets regularly. The schedule is online
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• Survey for 45+ adults
  Our survey for older adults is now online and also available in print at the library. Please participate! We need your help to get even better.
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• Shakespeare Series
  Our annual Shakespeare Festival has begun. This year's theme is "Shakespeare and Good Judgment." Learn More
  
  
  
• "Playaway" Audiobooks
  Now you can listen to your favorite audiobooks on one of our "Playaways." These simple devices are lightweight, compact players that come with an audiobook already downloaded. You can find them in our catalog or by browsing our audiobooks section!
  
  
• National Library Week
      The third week of April this year was National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide - and the perfect time to discover how you can join the circle of knowledge @ your library.
  
  
• Library cited as "Employer of the Year"
  On 4/1/08 a Clubhouse Coalition award was presented to the Wayland Library at the State House. Learn More