Mission Statement
Wayland Free Public Library is to be a free and accessible marketplace of ideas, information, and culture that fosters learning, community, and information literacy. The Library provides open and guided access to a wide variety of media and programs to inform, inspire, and empower all its patrons in their pursuit of lifelong learning, personal enrichment, and cultural understanding. In so doing, the Library seeks to promote the free exchange of ideas necessary to the effective conduct of a democracy in an ever-changing world.
Library Policies
-Confidentiality of Library Records
-Exhibit Policy
-Raytheon Room Use Policy
-Raytheon Room Use Application (PDF, 3 pages, to print out and mail in)
-General Patron Behavior Policy
-Internet Use Policy
-Policy on Child Behavior in the Library
-Policy on Distributing, Soliciting, and Posting in the Library.
The Library will be closed Sun-Mon, Dec 31-Jan 1, for New Year's. Kids & Teens Tuesday, Jan 2 Baby & Toddler Storytime 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday, Jan 3 Lego Club 3:00 - 4:00 PM Thursday, Jan 4 Storytime with Ms. Pam 10:30…
Read More »WAYLAND FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY January 2024 News and Events News The Library will be closed on Mon, Jan 1 for New Years, and Mon, Jan 15 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Library 175th Book for Sale New Library Catalog Coming Soon Exhibit:…
Read More »This Week @ Your Library December 25-31, 2023 The Library will be closed Sun-Mon, Dec 24-25, and Sun-Mon, Dec 31-Jan 1, for Christmas and the New Year. Kids & Teens Tuesday, Dec 26 Family Game Day 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wednesday, Dec 27…
Read More »Kids & Teens Wednesday, Dec 20 Winter and Holiday Crafts 3:00 - 4:00 PM Thursday, Dec 21 Storytime with Obie the Dog 10:30 - 11:00 AM Book Groups Thursday, Dec 21 Cookbook Group Back in the Day Bakery 5:30 - 7:30 PM Dystopian/Sci-Fi Book…
Read More »News The Library will be closed Sun-Mon, Dec 24-25, and Sun-Mon, Dec 31-Jan 1. Wayland Library Holiday Gift Guides Exhibit: Paintings by Rahul Ray Kids/Teens BOGO Book Sale December Events For Kids & Teens Family Holiday Singalong …
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Nov 28 10:30 - 11:00 AM: Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly Wednesday Nov 29 10:30 - 11:30 AM: Baby Signing 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Build it!: Homes and Houses Thursday Nov 30 10:30 - 11:00 AM: Storytime with…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About "This Week At Your Library November 13-19, 2023"
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Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Oct 24 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Oct 25 Fall Shapes Mobile with Ms. Elise 3:30 - 4:30 PM Thursday Oct 26 Storytime with Ms Pam 10:30 - 11:00 AM…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Oct 17 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Oct 18 Sing, Move and Story! 9:30 - 10:00 AM Bats! Story and Craft 3:30 - 4:30 PM 4th/5th Grade Book Group Stuntboy, in…
Read More »Kids & Teens Ongoing Pumpkin Decorating Contest Tuesday Oct 10 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Oct 11 Creepy Tales Crafts 3:30 - 4:30 PM Thursday Oct 12 Storytime with…
Read More »Kids & Teens Ongoing Pumpkin Decorating Contest Tuesday Oct 3 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Oct 4 Lego Club 3:30 - 4:30 PM Thursday Oct 5 Storytime with Obie the Dog 10:30 -…
Read More »News The Library will be closed Monday, Oct 9 for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Open House: Meet Director Chris Lindquist Banned Books Week Exhibit & Read-In South Asian Heritage Survey Exhibit: Tree of Lace October Events For Kids &…
Read More »Kids & Teens Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly Tuesday Sept 26 10:30 - 11:00 AM Spin Art with Ms. Elise Wednesday Sept 27 3:30 - 4:30 PM Storytime with Ms. Pam Thursday Sept 28 10:30 - 11:00 AM Pokémon Card Trading…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Sept 19 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Sept 20 Read a Story; Solve a Problem 3:30 - 4:30 PM Thursday Sept 21 Storytime with Obie the Dog 10:30 - 11:00 AM Teen…
Read More »Kids & Teens Monday Sept 11 Basic Camping Skills 4:00 - 5:30 PM Tuesday Sept 12 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Sept 13 Sing, Move, and Story! 9:30 - 10:00 AM Bluey Party! 3:30 -…
Read More »Introducing Your New Library Director: Christopher Lindquist The Trustees of the Wayland Free Public Library are pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Lindquist as its next Library Director effective September 5, 2023. Mr. Lindquist…
Read More »News The Library will be closed Sunday-Monday, Sept 2-4 for Labor Day. Introducing Your New Library Director: Chris Lindquist September is Library Card Sign-Up Month — Refer a Friend to Win a Prize! Foyer Exhibit: "Improvements for…
Read More »This Week @ Your Library August 14-20, 2023 Kids & Teens Tuesday Aug 15 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Storywalk Kick Off 10:30 - 11:30 AM Thursday Aug 17 Movement with Little Beats 10:30 - 11:30…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About "This Week At Wayland Free Public Library: July 31 - August 6, 2023"
Read More »Click here to view more information about Wayland Free Public Library News and Events - August 2023
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday July 18 You Can Speak Up for Nature: Helping Endangered Species 10:00 - 10:30 AM Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM You Can Speak Up for Nature: Helping Endangered Species…
Read More »This Week @ Your Library July 10-16, 2023 Kids & Teens Tuesday July 11 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Make Slime! 3:30 - 4:15 PM Wednesday July 12 Yoga with Little Beats …
Read More »This Week @ Your Library July 3-9, 2023 Kids & Teens Thursday July 6 Outdoor Storytime with Ms. Pam 10:30 - 11:00 AM Make a Bagel Face 3:30 - 4:30 PM Friday July 7 Kids Cooking Green: Fruit Tarts 2:30 - 3:30 PM Save the…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About "Wayland Free Public Library News and Events - July 2023"
Read More »Kids & Teens Monday June 26 Storytime with Obie the Dog 10:30 - 11:00 AM Henna Workshop for Teens 4:00 - 6:00 PM Tuesday June 27 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Time with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Build It! Cardboard Robots 3:30 - 4:30…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About "This Week At Wayland Free Public Library: June 19 - 25, 2023"
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday June 13 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Time with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday June 14 Pokémon Card Trading Day 4:00 - 4:45 PM Thursday June 15 Summer Reading Kickoff: Magician Mike Bent 3:30…
Read More »This Week At Wayland Free Public Library Kids & Teens Tuesday June 6 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Time with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday June 7 Raising a Reader 9:30 - 10:00 AM Lego Club 3:30 - 4:30 PM Thursday June 8 …
Read More »WAYLAND FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY June 2023 News and Events News The Library will be closed on Monday, June 19 for Juneteenth. June Events For Kids & Teens 2023 Summer Reading Program Raising a Reader Henna Workshop for Teens …
Read More »The Library will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. Kids & Teens Tuesday May 23 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Time with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday May 24 Raising a Reader 9:30 - 10:00 AM Yarn Butterfly Craft 3:30 -…
Read More »This Week @ Your Library May 15-21 2023 Kids & Teens Tuesday May 16 Outdoor Baby & Toddler Time with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday May 17 Pokémon Card Trading Day 4:00 - 4:45 PM Thursday May 18 Storytime with Ms Pam…
Read More »Click here to View the Information About This Week At Wayland Free Public Library - May 1-7, 2023
Read More »News Wayland Free Public Library turns 175! Join us outside the library for a gala celebration of our 175 years! We’ll have live music by two bands (one from WHS, the other including the Library’s own Andy Moore), activities and fun…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday April 25 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Comics Making Workshop with Jonathan Todd 4:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday April 26 Raising a Reader 9:30 - 10:00 AM Birthday Party Crafternoon 3:30 - 4:30 PM…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday April 18 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday April 19 Buildwave: Hands-on Building Game 2:00 - 3:00 PM Thursday April 20 Storytime with Ms. Pam 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wild World of Reptiles with Joy Marzolf 2:30…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday April 11 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Comics Making Workshop with Jonathan Todd 4:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday April 12 Toddler STEM: Water 10:30 - 11:15 AM Get Crafty: Explore Color with Ms. Elise 3:30 -…
Read More »Click here to View More Information About This Week At Wayland Free Public Library: April 3-9, 2023
Read More »Recent Program Recordings Did you miss our popular program on the 175th Anniversary of the Wayland Library? Never fear, a recording is here. Be sure to check out other highlights on our recorded programs page or our YouTube Channel! Recent…
Read More »This Week @ Your Library March 27-April 2, 2023 Kids & Teens Tuesday Mar 28 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Comics Making Workshop with Jonathan Todd 4:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday March 29 Dog Man Afternoon 3:30 - 4:30…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Mar 21 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Mar 22 Toddler STEM: Magnets 10:30 - 11:15 AM Get Crafty: Collage Art with Ms. Pam 3:30 - 4:30 PM 4th/5th Grade Book Group 7:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Mar 14 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Mar 15 Sing, Move, and Story! 9:30 - 10:00 AM Build a Leprechaun Trap 3:30 - 4:30 PM Thursday March 16 Indoor Storytime with Ms. Pam 10:30 - 11:00…
Read More »Join us Sunday, March 19th at 2:30 for a presentation and panel discussion on the 175 year history of the Wayland Library! Founded in 1848, WFPL is one of the oldest public libraries in the United States. WFPL played a pivotal role in the passage…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Mar 7 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Mar 8 Toddler Stem: Magnets 10:30 - 11:15 AM Pokémon Card Trading Day 4:00 - 4:45 PM Thursday March 9 Storytime with Obie the Dog 10:30 -…
Read More »News Friends of the Library Book Sale Great Decisions 2023 Season Begins Library Memories Exhibit March Events For Kids & Teens Pokémon Card Trading Day Sing, Move, and Story! Build a Leprechaun Trap Teen Crafternoon: Mini…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Feb 21 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Feb 22 Toddler Stem: Engineering 10:30 - 11:15 AM Get Crafty with Ms. Elise 3:00 - 4:00 PM Thursday Feb 23 Indoor Storytime with Ms. Pam 10:30 - 11:00…
Read More »Kids & Teens Monday Feb 13 Pokémon Card Trading Day 4:00 - 4:45 PM Tuesday Feb 14 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Feb 15 Sing, Move and Story 9:30 - 10:00 AM Animals in Winter 3:30 - 4:30 PM …
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Feb 7 Babytime with Ms. Carly 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Feb 8 Toddler Stem: Engineering 10:30 - 11:15 AM Friendship Bracelet Workshop 4:00 - 5:00 PM Thursday Feb 9 Storytime with Obie the Dog 10:30 - 11:00 AM…
Read More »Special Edition Seeking Your Photos Taken at the Library! 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…
Read More »News The Library will be closed on Monday, February 20 for President's Day. Wayland Library's 175th Birthday! Save the Date Exhibit: Local Indigenous People, Past and Present New! Libby on Your Kindle Fire Become an ESOL Tutor For Kids &…
Read More »WAYLAND FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY Special Edition Enjoy presentations by your Wayland friends and neighbors showcasing their diverse areas of expertise! Join us in the Library Rotunda or via Zoom. Mark your calendars for the first Tuesday of the month…
Read More »News The Library will close at 3:00 PM on Sat, Dec 31, and remain closed through Mon, Jan 2 for New Years. The Library will be closed on Mon, Jan 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 2023 Great Presenters Series Line up! Exhibit: Arts Wayland…
Read More »The Library will be closed Monday, Dec 26 for Christmas. On Saturday, Dec 31, the library will close at 3:00 PM, and will remain closed through Monday, Jan 2 for New Years. Kids & Teens Thursday Dec 29 Family Game Day 3:00 - 4:30 PM…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Dec 20 Indoor Storytime with Ms. Leslie 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Dec 21 Winter Solstice & Holiday Crafts 3:30 - 4:30 PM Thursday Dec 22 Indoor Storytime with Ms. Pam 10:30 - 11:00 AM Meetings…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Dec 13 Indoor Storytime with Ms. Leslie 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Dec 14 Sing, Move, & Story! 9:30 - 10:00 AM Measuring Up: How Long? 3:30 - 4:30 PM 4th/5th Grade Book Group 7:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Dec 6 Indoor Storytime with Ms. Leslie 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Dec 7 Lego Club 3:30 - 4:30 PM Thursday Dec 8 Indoor Storytime with Ms. Pam 10:30 - 11:00 AM 3D Design Workshop - Sliding Box 5:00 - 6:00 PM…
Read More »News The Library will be closed Dec 24-26 for Christmas. On Dec 31, the Library will close at 3:00 PM, and will be closed Jan 1-2 for New Years. Exhibit: Sudbury Valley Nature Photographers Wayland Center Holiday Open House Friends Holiday Book…
Read More »Kids & Teens Tuesday Nov 29 Indoor Storytime with Ms. Leslie 10:30 - 11:00 AM Wednesday Nov 30 Catapult Tournament 3:00 - 4:00 PM Thursday Dec 1 Indoor Storytime with Ms. Pam 10:30 - 11:00 AM Sunday Dec 4 Jazzy Holiday Concert…
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