Category: MJ’s programming

Take the Wayland Library History Quiz! A lot has changed in 175 years. Try this six-question, multiple-choice quiz — see what you know and guess on the rest. Wayland Library History Quiz Thank you for participating in the Wayland Free Public Library’s 175th Anniversary...

Tues, Feb 14 – Do you sew? Do you quilt? We plan to exhibit some of our archival books in exhibits, but they need special care. We have a pattern for sewing “book futons” that support the books. The sewing machine requires a “walking...

As part of the Library’s 175th anniversary celebration in March, we’d like to display photos from community members taken at the library. They could be pictures from book groups or library programs, children’s events, or of friends or family members reading or browsing. Send them...

Weds, 7/20 – Are you history-minded? Do you write neatly? We’re looking for a short-term volunteer to help get the historical collection in order. Must pay attention to detail, handle materials carefully, and have good handwriting. One hour a week for four to eight weeks....

Weds, Aug 3, 7:00 pm – For our 175th anniversary in March 2023, we’ve asked three Brandeis Ph.D. students to research and write up our history.  To bring that history into the 21st century,  we’d like to hear from you. How do you use the...

Whether your heritage is from China, Singapore, Taiwan, the United States, or anywhere else, we want to document your experience living in Wayland. To that end, we have created a survey to capture your story. We want all Wayland residents, whether next year or...

Weds, March 30, 7:30 PM – Wherever you’re from (including the United States), we invite you to a Zoom gathering to share your experience of living as a Chinese person in Wayland.  Afterwards, we hope you will fill out an anonymous survey so that...