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!
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.
Led by members of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts, this program gives participants the information they need to grow happy and healthy plants. Participants get to take home a free small cactus or succulent of their own!
7/28: Make Autobiographical Comics with Jonathan Todd
Jonathan Todd, author of the popular graphic novel Timid, will share his approach to creating autobiographical comics. He will ask participants to reflect upon personally meaningful moments in their lives and think of precise ways to express these memories. Each student will leave with a completed comic! For ages 9 and up.
Jenny the Juggler will amaze and delight children and families with her high energy juggling show. This event will take place at Hannah Williams Park, 71 Main Street, Wayland. All ages welcome!
Join the Wayland Free Public Library for a very special KPop Demon Hunters Party! There will be crafts, a scavenger hunt, pattern face painting, Korean snacks, and a whole lot of music! For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. It's gonna be, gonna be GOLDEN!
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.
8/3: Local and Native Plants: A Brief Introduction
Curious about all the greenery growing along the bike path and hiking trails? Come hear from our on-staff plant enthusiast, Sarah, about their various uses and growing cycles.
Vinny and Tom from the Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform live for kids. They will bring their big bubbles! For ages 3 and up. At Hannah Williams Playground, 71 Main Street, Wayland, MA
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.