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Summer Reading is Here!

Our 2026 Summer Reading Program "Plant a Seed, Read" kicked off on June 15! If you are looking for something to do over the summer, the library has you covered!

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Call for Mural Submissions!

The Wayland Free Public Library is seeking written quotes and portfolios from qualified professional artists or artist teams to design and install an original, engaging interior mural in the Library’s Children’s Room! The goal is to create a vibrant, welcoming, and imaginative space that inspires a love for reading and the natural world. Submission deadline is September 25, 2026.

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August's Virtual Author Talks

When you need to hide from the heat, we have live and on-demand author talks waiting for you. Join us for these special conversations with the people behind the stories.

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8/6: Bee Stories and Craft at Wolbach Farm!

Join Ms. Pam at Wolbach Farms for bee-themed stories and a craft. This event will be at 18 Wolbach Rd in Sudbury. For ages 3 and up, with caregiver.

8/7: After Hours Capture the Flag

Come to the library after hours for a game of capture the flag! For Grades 6-12 only.

8/7 & 8/8: Minuteman Library Crawl

Explore participating libraries over six days. Each library has 2 featured days during Library Crawl Week when there'll be a stamp (and maybe a prize or sweet treat!) to collect. How many libraries can you explore?

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8/13: Youth Ice Cream Social! 8/14: Adult Summer Reading Ice Cream and Craft!

On Thursday, 8/13, all participants in our Youth Summer Reading Program are invited to an Ice Cream Party to celebrate their reading. Children will make their own sundaes! We will meet on the lawn behind the library. (If it rains we will move to the Raytheon Room.) On Friday, 8/14, you are invited to join us outside the library for ice cream to celebrate the end of the Adult Summer Reading Program! Meet new friends and enjoy some ice cream, and if you are feeling crafty, make a DIY suncatcher! All ages welcome!

Boston Public Library e-Card and Online Resources

Minuteman patrons can sign-up for a Boston Public Library e-card, which allows you access to many online resources, including, but not limited to, movies, music, and magazines, as well as career, research, and language tools.

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New Online Language Learning Resource

Transparent Language offers self-paced lessons in over 100 languages, from Italian to Bengali to Irish to American Sign Language. It also offers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) designed for native speakers of Haitian Creole, Russian, Portuguese, and many more.

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