Wayland Free Public Library

Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by the Library for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help with basic needs like food access or employment, make referrals to services, or provide support. Narcan will also be available to take at no cost.
Most Tuesdays, 5-7 PM. No appointment needed. Contact lkeating@wayland.ma.us with any questions.

Local Event: Social Worker Drop-In Hours

Middlesex County

Wayland

Massachusetts

Social Worker Drop-In Hours

Everyone is welcome to seek help. Stop by the Library for free and confidential resources. The social worker can help with...

Anyone who owns a large book collection will know that others look in disbelief at the amount of space they take up. But cookbooks are history, geography, society, family stories, life stories and more. For anyone who loves to cook, or even just eat, cookbooks open up worlds that we may never get to visit.

Local Event: Great Presenters: Jane Kelly

Great Presenters: Jane Kelly

Anyone who owns a large book collection will know that others look in disbelief at the amount of space they take up.  But...

Learn about the American Revolution through the life of someone who was living on the fringes of society, struggling to make ends meet. Jane Mecom was born in Boston in 1712 and experienced the changing political climate while enduring turmoil in her personal life, including living in poverty, her husband’s death, and the loss of her children. Through surviving letters, we know that she experienced these trials in tandem.

Local Event: Jane Mecom: Widow Witness to the Revolution

Jane Mecom: Widow Witness to the Revolution

Learn about the American Revolution through the life of someone who was living on the fringes of society, struggling to make...

This group gathers virtually two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.

Local Event: Poetry Workshop

Poetry Workshop

This group gathers virtually two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.

The Game Group gathers to share and play board games together. Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Email Julian Butcher to ask questions or suggest your favorite games: jbutcher@minlib.net.

Local Event: Game Group

Game Group

The Game Group gathers to share and play board games together. Curious newcomers and experienced gamers are all welcome. Email...

In this 3D design workshop, participants will use Tinkercad.com to design their own working sliding lid box. Objects will be printed after the workshop, and will be free.

Local Event: 3D Design Workshop - Sliding lid box

3D Design Workshop - Sliding lid box

In this 3D design workshop, participants will use Tinkercad.com to design their own working sliding lid box. Objects will be...

Knit and crochet with Dominique in well-lit chairs at the Wayland Public Library. It’s Bring-Your-Own, so if you have a stash, raid it! Or get yourself some yarn at a local yarn shop! No instruction will be provided so some experience is required.

Local Event: Knit & Crochet Club

Knit & Crochet Club

Knit and crochet with Dominique in well-lit chairs at the Wayland Public Library. It’s Bring-Your-Own, so if you have a stash,...

Prepare to discuss the world! Join our current events discussion group. Preparation involves reading an 8-page article from the Great Decisions Briefing Book. Our meetings consist of a 20 minute documentary film screening and lively, peer-facilitated discussion on the most critical global issues facing America today.
With reduced U.S. support for NATO and Ukraine, Europe faces strategic uncertainty. The Trump administration has signaled an intention to reduce its security role in Europe. What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas, and how might Europe respond?

Local Event: Great Decisions - Ukraine and the Future of European Security

Great Decisions - Ukraine and the Future of...

Prepare to discuss the world! Join our current events discussion group. Preparation involves reading an 8-page article from the...

Great Decisions - Ukraine and the Future of European Security

Join us to explore the complex layers of our history through Frederick Douglass's powerful words. Wayland resident and facilitator Dr. Eden Reneé-Hayes (Dr. E) of Pluralism Solutions will lead a communal reading and discussion of the abridged "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?". All voices welcome. All perspectives valued. All ages invited.

Local Event: Reading Frederick Douglass Together

Reading Frederick Douglass Together

Join us to explore the complex layers of our history through Frederick Douglass's powerful words. Wayland resident and...

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos.

Local Event: Virtual Author Talk: Julia Child's Kitchen

Virtual Author Talk: Julia Child's Kitchen

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of...

Jessie Castellano

Boston Metropolitan Area

Weston

Sudbury

William Hall

Natick

Framingham

Norfolk County

Wellesley

Waltham

Concord

Benjamin Pierce

Newton

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Dover-Sherborn

St Zepherin's Catholic Church (Good Shepherd Parish)

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Local Event: Annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast

Annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast

Natick Common 1 Common St, Natick, MA

<h2>Tour de Natick – Family Bike Ride 🚴‍♂️</h2>
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 
Time: 
• 10:00 AM – Check-in 
• 11:00 AM – Ride begins
Location: Natick Common 
1 Common St, Natick, MA
Event Description: 
Join the Rotary Club of Natick for the 23rd Annual Tour de Natick, a fun, family-friendly 6-mile bike ride through town. The ride begins and ends at Natick Common and is suitable for riders of all ages and abilities. After the ride, participants are invited to enjoy a complimentary cookout on the Common.
Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Natick’s charitable foundation, including scholarships for Natick High School seniors and educational programs benefiting local students. 
Registration - Early Bird Pricing! 
• $55 family / $30 individual through May 31 
• $65 family / $40 individual starting June 1 
Additional Details: 
• 6-mile family-friendly route 
• T-shirts included (while supplies last) 
• Bike raffle and community cookout following the ride 
• Event held rain or shine

Local Event: Tour de Natick – Family Bike Ride 🚴‍♂️

Tour de Natick – Family Bike Ride 🚴‍♂️

Tour de Natick – Family Bike Ride 🚴‍♂️
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 
Time: 
• 10:00 AM – Check-in 
• 11:00 AM – Ride...

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