Art, Programs, Harry Potter Halloween, 3-D Workshop, Author Panel: Wayland Public Library's Lineup

WAYLAND, MA—The Wayland Free Public Library has a whopper of a lineup that includes everything from art exhibits to baby programs to crafts. From author panels to workshops to "Gossel's Program for Human Dignity."

Here's the schedule, via the Wayland library:

For the week of Oct. 16

Fall Arts Season is underway! The Library invites you to enjoy a remarkable range of exhibits
and events for reduced rates with one of our 30+ museum passes. Experience new artistic
perspectives, walk among gardens and mazes, take in a family play, or visit historic houses and
landscapes across the region. Passes are generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wayland
Public Library and can be reserved online or by calling the Library directly at 508-358- 2311.

ADULT PROGRAMS
Become a Volunteer Tutor
Have you ever thought about tutoring someone in English? Program Director Ginny Steel is
currently enrolling prospective tutors on four Tuesday evenings. The only cost is for a textbook
(about $20). For more information or to enroll, call Ginny Steel at 508-358- 7517 or email her at
virginia@thesteels.com. Tuesday, October 24, 6-9:00 p.m.

3D Design Workshop (Fusion 360)
Participants will be using Fusion 360 to design their own decorative vase or pen cup. Fusion 360
is an intermediate-to- advanced level design software. Some familiarity with design software or
at least proficiency with mouse and keyboard is advised. All 3D prints will be free.
Thursday, October 26 at 5:00 p.m. Adults only. Please register.

Mysterious Massachusetts
Every state has its ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Salem witch
trials. This program will peek at Massachusetts’ rich history of paranormal legends, odd events,
and strange denizens. Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe is a library associate with the Springfield city
library and tours New England lecturing on various topics. Wednesday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m.
Friends of the Library Book and Bake Sale

Book donations will be accepted during set-up in the Town Building Large Hearing Room on
Wednesday and Thursday, November 1 and 2. Baked goods will be accepted from Friday until
the end of the sale on Sunday. This fundraiser helps the Friends support many library programs,
including museum passes. Preview for Friends: Friday, November 3, 5-8:00 p.m.; Saturday,
November 4, 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 5, 12-4:00 p.m.

Gossels Program for Human Dignity

In honor of Transgender Awareness Month, Chris Edwards, who grew up in Wayland as the
“daughter” of Ed and Nancy Eskandarian, will discuss life before, during and after his transition,
and how he used what he learned working in advertising to rebrand himself with dignity and
grace at a time before the word transgender was part of the vernacular. His heartwarming and
hilarious memoir is BALLS: It Takes Some to Get Some. Sunday, November 5 at 3:00 p.m.

The Great Presenters: Making a Splash After the Ice Bucket Challenge Wayland resident Stephen Winthrop was diagnosed with ALS (“Lou Gehrig’s Disease”) in November 2013, just months before the viral ice bucket challenge. He and his wife, M. Jane Williamson, will describe their experiences and how they’ve plunged into education, advocacy, research, and fundraising to fight the disease on many fronts. Tuesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m.

New Library Focus Groups
Stop in to tell us how you use the library and how to improve it. Wednesday, November 8, 4:00
p.m. and Thursday, November 9, 7:00 p.m.

Author Panel
November is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. To get you inspired,
we are hosting a panel of local novelists who will share their writing process and publishing
experience. Panelists include Juliette Fay, Jacqueline Dembar Greene, George Harrar, Mark
Peter Hughes, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs and Ray Daniel. Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m.

LIBRARY BOOK GROUPS
Open to all, no registration required. Books are available at the library. Nonfiction. They say we’re living in a golden age of nonfiction (well, we say it). Be part of it with this exciting new group. On Wednesday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m. we’ll discuss The Art of Rivalry:

Four Friendships, Betrayals, and Breakthroughs in Modern Art by Sebastian Smee. Are Dystopian/Sci-Fi

Books in Your Future?
This is a trial run for another new group, starting with Emily St. John Mandel’s bestselling Station Eleven. Wednesday, November 1, 7:00 p.m.

In Kaitlyn Greenidge’s novel We Love You, Charlie Freeman, a chimpanzee comes to live with
an African-American family as part of a scientific study, leading to unforeseen consequences for
all involved. Monday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Armchair Travel
Treasure Palaces: Great Writers Visit Great Museums. Revered writers tell us about their
favorite museums, large and small, and reveal the special hold that some museums have over us
all. Wednesday, November 8, 10:00 a.m.

Cookbook Club
Participants make recipes from a selected cookbook and share them, potluck-style. While enjoying our homemade delights, we discuss book and author. This month: Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa Parties! Thursday, November 9, 6:00 p.m.

BABY AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Upcoming Storytimes
Mother Goose Time (Infants-2.5 years) Tuesdays, Oct. 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m.
StoryVine (2.5 -5 years) Thursdays, Oct. 19 and 26 at 10:30 a.m.

Brain Building Storytime
Wednesday, October 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Storytime, parachute play, and brain building activity.
Program led by Beverly Mobilia of Wayland Community Partnerships for Children and Families.
For ages 2 to 5, with parent/caregiver.
PJ Storytime
Thursday, October 26, 6:30-7:00 p.m
Wear your pajamas to the library and listen to stories! Program led by librarian Carly Moniz.

Zumba Kids Jr.
Tuesday, October 31, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old.
Led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Healthy Kids Fitness Studio.

SCHOOL AGE PROGRAMS
Drop-in Fall Crafts
Wednesday, October 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Children will make spooktacular fall crafts.
Think apples, leaves, pumpkins, and black cats!
Led by librarian Elise Katz.
For ages 4 and up.
Parent/Child Book Club

Wednesday, October 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
This book club is for 4 th and 5 th graders with a parent.
October’s book is From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg.

Harry Potter Halloween Party
Wednesday, October 25, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Fly on in and join us for a magical afternoon of treats, activities, and crafts from the world of
Harry Potter. Halloween costumes and muggle attire welcome! For ages 5 and up.

Lego Club
Wednesday, November 1, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Children will make fabulous creations out of legos.
This month’s theme: Robots.
For ages 5 and up.
Book Buddies
Wednesday, November 8, 3:00-3:45 p.m.
This month’s book is Pinch and Dash Make Soup by Michael Daley. We will read the book,
enjoy a snack, and make a craft. For children in grades K-2 with parent/caregiver.
This program is co-run with the WCPA.

FOR PARENTS
Preschool Parent Conversations
Tuesdays, October 24 and November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
Preschool parents, you are not alone! Share the joys and challenges of parenting this special age
with other parents and facilitator Dr. Dossie Kahn form Wayland Youth and Family Services.
Infants and young toddlers are also welcome! Please RSVP to dkahn@wayland.ma.us