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Fare Thee Well, Andy Moore!

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2024/08/28/fare-thee-well-andy-moore/

After more than 26 years at the Wayland Free Public Library, first as a part-time reference librarian, then as Assistant Director, Andy Moore will retire on September 20. He has no immediate plans but intends to further pursue his interest in theater, art, music,...

Participation Matters! Your Input is Needed

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2024/05/10/participation-matters-your-input-is-needed/

Please complete our strategic planning survey by June 21. We are excited to embark on shaping the future of the Wayland Library and we need your insights...

Breaking Down Silos with Callie Crossley

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2024/03/21/breaking-down-silos-with-callie-crossley/

View a video of this program. Sunday, April 7th at 2:00 PM – Join renowned journalist Callie Crossley in conversation with journalism professor Dan Kennedy for an examination of the news and community silos that prevent the productive exchange of ideas, isolate us, and hinder the...

Wayland Hosts Library Legislative Breakfast

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2024/03/12/wayland-hosts-library-legislative-breakfast/

Libraries saw a lot of love when supporters from Wayland, Sudbury, Maynard, Stow, Acton, Marlborough and Westborough enjoyed a “Library Legislative Breakfast” on Friday, March 8th at the Wayland Free Public Library.  In addition to bagels and pastries, the event featured remarks from library...

175 Years of Library History

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2024/01/02/175-years-of-library-history/

2023 year marked the 175th anniversary of the Wayland Library’s founding. In commemoration, the Library engaged three Brandeis Ph.D. students to write a history, paid for by a grant Brandeis received from the Mellon Foundation. The result is a uniquely delightful little volume full...

VOTE NOW 5th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2023/09/26/5th-annual-pumpkin-decorating-contest/

Voting is now open for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest! VOTE HERE Cast your votes until October 30. Winners will be announced October 31. Thank you to everyone who submitted a pumpkin! ————————————- Kids and Teens are invited to enter our 5th Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest!...

Minecraft for the Atari Generation

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2023/09/22/minecraft-for-the-atari-generation/

Do your kids play Minecraft… or watch others play on YouTube? Are you concerned with their sudden obsession? Does it feel like they’re speaking a foreign language? Are you flummoxed by the cubist screen? If yes, this is the program for you!  Get a basic Minecraft primer...