Museum of Science Traveling Planetarium at Wellesley Library August 16

August 12, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Night Sky! with the Museum of Science

Thursday, August 16

6:30 – 7:00 OR 7:15 – 7:45 OR 8:00 – 8:30

Wellesley Free Library, Wakelin Room

Join us for Night Sky with the Museum of Science Traveling Planetarium on Thursday, August 16. Using the MOS portable planetarium, families will tour the solar system and beyond while learning useful tips to navigate the evening sky.

Families with children entering grades K and up are invited to sign up for ONLY ONE of three shows (or waitlists) from 6:30-7:00 pm, 7:15-7:45 pm, & 8:00-8:30 pm. Space in the planetarium is strictly limited. Registration is required for both adults and children if they plan to be admitted into the planetarium. Sign up going on now.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library.

Bubble guy to visit Wellesley Library, August 10

July 29, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy is bringing his giant homemade bubble wands to the Wellesley Free Library for 60 minutes of full-on running around fun! Kids will participate in bubble chasing and bubble popping games while Mr. Vinny jokes with everyone. We’ll be outside in Simons Park next to the Library, so dress for running around outdoors. This program is appropriate for families with children of all ages. Drop in, no registration required.

Mr. Vinnie the Bubble Guy
Friday, August 10
4:30 – 5:30
Simons Park, next to the Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library.

Ben Franklin and Robert Frost to stop by Wellesley Free Library

July 16, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

J.T. Turner, Wellesley Free Library — Professional actor J.T. Turner will portray Benjamin Franklin and Robert Frost at the Wellesley Free Library.

A couple of pretty important people in New England history are showing up at the Wellesley Free Library this summer for the “Legendary New England” Program Series. Stop by and meet Founding Father Ben Franklin and poet Robert Frost. Since these famous figures have long since passed from this world, it’s only fitting that their visit will be followed up by ghost stories. All portrayals by professional actor J.T. Turner.

All performances are at 7 PM in the main library’s Wakelin Room

JULY 19 — Benjamin Franklin: Mason, Printer, Inventor, Author, Patriot
As portrayed by professional actor J.T. Turner, Benjamin Franklin recounts his life: his youth in Boston, his days as a printer in Philadelphia, and his years as inventor, philanthropist, and revolutionary.

JULY 26 — Robert Frost, Light and Dark
Professional actor J.T. Turner presents the inspirations behind Frost’s most popular poems, including Mending Wall, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Road Not Taken, and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. A moving and intimate portrayal of the uniquely talented man who achieved unparalleled success as a poet despite episodes of great personal tragedy.

AUGUST 2 — New England’s Ghost Stories
Professional actor & storyteller J.T. Turner will spin a ghostly mix of regional tales, ranging from silly to terrifying. (This program is not recommended for young children.) Hear The Fiddler of Maine, John and the Ghost, The Devil’s Footprint, and many more.

Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.

Artists show their stuff at 6th annual Wellesley Senior Art Show

June 12, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The public is invited to the opening reception of the sixth annual Senior Art Show. The work of more than 50 local artists working in multiple mediums will be exhibited from June 2 to June 30 in the Wakelin Room and lobby of the main library. The Senior Art Show is jointly sponsored by the Wellesley Council on Aging, Waterstone at Wellesley and the Wellesley Free Library.

The reception is Wednesday, June 13, 7pm – 8:30pm, Main Library Wakelin Room.

Wellesley Free Library film screening: Generation Zapped

May 31, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

Thursday June 7, 2018
6:30pm, Wakelin Room, Wellesley Free Library

Does wireless technology pose serious health risks? This film investigates the potential dangers of prolonged exposure to radio frequencies from wireless technology, from infertility to cancer. Following the film, there will be an opportunity for Q & A with Cecelia Doucette, Communications Director of the nonprofit organization Wireless Education.

Free and open to the public. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.