Author: cmichael

On Sunday, December 7, Wayland’s Historic Center will come alive with holiday festivities from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., as the Wayland Museum & Historical Society, the Wayland Free Public Library, the Depot, and First Parish in Wayland present an assortment of seasonal music and...

Due to some unanticipated work and noise disruption relating to the elevator modernization project happening at the Library, the Library will be opening at 1:00 PM on the following dates: Monday November 17 – Thursday, November 20: 1-9 PMFriday, November 21: 1-6 PM Monday,...

The Library is preparing for the upcoming interior repairs and maintenance work that is scheduled to begin in January.  The Library will be closed on Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, Jan 9, in order to facilitate the temporary relocation of Children’s Services to the main...

The Library recently completed a strategic planning process. We are grateful for the input we received from many of you! Our new five-year strategic plan for 2026-2030 includes 4 priorities and 19 supporting goals. It was approved by the Board of Library Trustees in...

If you’ve got book lovers on your holiday shopping list, but aren’t sure what to get them, we can help! You can always ask us for a recommendation (please ask) or you can explore the riches of this year’s Wayland Library Gift Guide for adults. It’s loaded...

Bring your unused gift wrap to the Reference Desk and take home some “new to you” supplies! Wrapping paper, ribbons, gift tags and greeting cards in good condition are welcome. Eligible supplies are not limited to any specific holiday or occasion. You do not...

Kids and Teens are invited to enter our Fifth Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Compete for Best Carved or Best Decorated pumpkin! We will have contests for Kids ages 3-11 and Teens ages 12-19. Submit 1 photo (only 1 photo) of your pumpkin then vote online...