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Juneteenth Commemoration, Friday at 12pm

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2020/06/17/virtual-juneteenth-commemoration-friday-at-12pm/

On June 19, six leading Black museums and historical institutions from coast to coast join forces to commemorate Juneteenth, the day that the Emancipation Proclamation was officially enforced, ending enslavement in Texas. Watch the livestream here at 12pm:  This timely event features cultural performances...

FYI: How-To with YouTube!

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2020/06/12/fyi-how-to-with-youtube/

Can you change a tire? Hem a skirt? Make a Souffle? With YouTube you can! Library staffers have learned the following very specific, and sometimes peculiar, skills on YouTube: Cooking How to cut a pineapple How to use a mandoline How to make “Zoodles”...

3D Printers Deploy Against Covid-19

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2020/06/04/3d-printers-deploy-against-covid-19/

Even though the Library’s been closed since March 15, our two 3D printers have been very busy printing parts for face shields and N95 masks for our first responders.  This effort is a collaboration between Town management and the Library Trustees.  Special thanks to...

Daily Special: Understanding Black Lives Matter

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2020/06/03/daily-special-understanding-black-lives-matter/

Feeling confused or uninformed about the demonstrations and riots in response to the death of George Floyd and others? Educate yourself with some recent books on the topics of race in America, white privilege, and the activism and demands of the Black Lives Matter...

Daily Special: EZ e-reading with Libby

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2020/06/02/daily-special-ez-e-reading-with-libby/

Libby is Overdrive’s fun-loving, younger sister app.  All the same content, without all the fuss.  She’s best on a smartphone, but there’s also a version for your PC browser.  Totally free, of course, and available in your app store.  OverDrive won’t even notice that...

Daily Special: Need help with Libby?

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2020/06/01/daily-special-need-help-with-libby/

If you haven’t yet accessed ebooks or audiobooks via Libby, we’d love to help. During this time of social distancing, we’ve been investing more of our purchasing budget on electronic materials for you to enjoy. Helpful resources: Wayland Library step-by-step instructions pdf: WFPL User...

Free WiFi in Our Parking Lot

https://waylandlibrary.org/blog/2020/05/11/free-wifi-in-our-parking-lot/

If you don’t have it at home, or yours is down, just pull into our lower lot.  Look for a network called “wayland_hotspot_8,” then enter the password “wyl_hotspot#8” (as in the picture).  Please practice safe, 6-foot distancing and use the Library’s wireless access in...