Cary invites all needleworkers who are looking for a comfortable sunny spot to work on any project with like-minded folks for a couple hours each Saturday. We provide a space with easy chairs and table space with a view of the water and eagles. Bring your project and share some time together. We have guidance available from our knitting expert Elaine Briggs.
WEDNESDAY, January 16, 2019 6:00 pm
We will be playing a game or two and exploring winning strategies. We will also look at variations to see if the strategies remain the same. Geared to Grades 2-5, but suitable for all ages. Thank you to Amy Tucker for coordinating this opportunity.
Wednesday, January 23, 6:00-7:00 pm
⇒Lego Night
Come create with Lego blocks and share a story. All materials are provided. All young builders welcome.
Wednesday, January 26, 1:00-3:00 pm
⇒A visit with Fly-Rod Crosby
Maine writer Pam Matthews is the author of Cornelia “Fly-Rod” Crosby, Champion of Maine. While the book is intended for young people, her program is for all ages. Pam will come in character and will share a program of Maine’s first woman Maine Guide. Crosby was a journalist, born in Phillips (1854-1946), Maine, who wrote about fishing, hunting, and conservation, and marketed Maine as a destination for sports.
Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing. Our snow date is a week later, Saturday February 2, at 1 pm.
⇒Book and Brown Bag-The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
This phenomenal New York Times bestseller tells a riveting story of the collision between ethics, race, and medicine; of scientific discovery and faith healing
Bring your lunch and join in this friendly book group. We want to hear from you. We meet in the Safford Room of the Library. The library will have several lending copies available.
SATURDAY, February 2, 2019 9:00 am to Noon ⇒First Saturday at the Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road
Boutique * Books * Breakfast
Check out the new additions to the book sale and the boutique. While you are here, try our cinnamon buns, scones or quiche. All proceeds benefit the Wayne Library Association. FMI, call 685-3612. (Note: Our big winter booksale will take place in March–details coming.)
MONDAY, February 25, 2019 6:00 pm
The next meeting of the Wayne Library Board will be Monday evening at 6:00 pm. The public is always invited and encouraged to attend.
SATURDAY, February 9, 2019 1:00 pm
Karen Richards Toothaker, children’s book author from Winthrop, will share The Rag Doll Gift, based on a family tradition. Copies will be available for purchase and signing.
A reminder that the library has a small but nice collection of jigsaw puzzles to lend. Most are 500-1,000 pieces, so of course, we’ll adjust the borrowing period accordingly.
Every WEDNESDAY, 3:00 to 4:00 pm
We are pleased to offer a comfortable easy space for new parents
Baby-Time. Babies and their grown-ups welcome for social and playtime every week. This is an informal social time and stimulating fun of seeing little ones their own size.
Wayne Readers’ Book Blog
If you are reading something good, consider sending in a blurb for our Wayne Readers’ Book Blog. I’d love a review or two of an especially good audiobook too. Next blog will be January 2019.
Send your review to: janetadelberg@gmail.com Keep them crisp and brief.
On-Going Programs
Lego Club for Kids Ages 4 to Grade 5; The 4th Wednesday of the month, starting at 6:00 pm. Next club meeting is November 28th.
Plan to join us for a monthly meeting of the Lego Club, meeting (usually) the 4th Wednesday of each month for an hour. Each meeting with have a fun theme, a quick story and then plenty of time to design your one-of-a-kind bits and brick creation. The library has mountains of pieces to explore and play with. Great for ages 4 through grade 5, more or less. Thanks to parents Brooke and Jeremy Smith for suggesting a Lego Club!
January 7, 2019 restarts our popular Monday Morning Story-time programs. We coordinate with the Pooh Bear Nursery School schedule and will offer a short library time for our younger patrons. These weekly programs start at 10:30am each week during the public school year.
