The Waltham Public Library this week: Sol y Canto in concert

Prepared by Amber Harvey, reference department head

The award-winning Pan-Latin ensemble Sol y Canto will perform at the library on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist, singer and composer Brian Amador, Sol y Canto will present a  joyful night of music in celebration of Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month. Featuring Rosi’s crystalline voice and Brian’s lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions, Sol y Canto is known for making their music accessible to Spanish  and non-Spanish speaking audiences of all ages. (WPL Lecture Hall)

Happening This Week

For Kids

Kids’ Maker Club: LEGOS: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4 to 5 p.m. Come and build a stupendous structure with the Library’s collection of LEGOs.  Recommended for ages 5 and up. (WPL MakerSpace)

For Teens

Teen Board Game Night: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 6 to 8 p.m. We’ll play classics like Clue, Chess and Settlers of Catan, while learning new Teen Room favorites such as Squirmish and We Didn’t Playtest This At All! For teens and tweens in grades 6-12. 

Wordy Wednesdays: NaNoWriMo — Spark an Idea! Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4 to 5 p.m. Let’s challenge ourselves to write a whole novel (or as much as we can) in just one month. We’ll brainstorm ideas, outline our plots and share tips and tricks. For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.

Anime Club: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Watch anime classics, discuss our favorites and enjoy some snacks! For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.

Teen Crafternoons – Clay Art: Thursday, Oct. 15, 4 to 5 p.m. Join us for some hands-on creative fun this month. All supplies provided. Just show up ready to create. For teens and tweens in grades 6-12.

For Adults

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Group: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 7 to 8 p.m. This month we’ll be discussing Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.  (WPL Lecture Hall)

Sol y Canto in concert: Thursday, Oct. 15, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join us for a joyful night of music in celebration of Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month with Sol y Canto! (WPL Lecture Hall)

Bookmobile 

Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen: Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. The Bookmobile is at Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen every first and third Thursday of the month. (411 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham)

REACH Festival: Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. REACH’s annual Fall Festival is returning in October to help kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Fall Festival is free to attend and will on the beautiful Waltham Common. Enjoy a fun day filled with activities, games, live music, community initiatives and more. 

Farm Day at Waltham Fields Community Farm: Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 to 4 p.m. (240 Beaver St., Waltham)

Planning Ahead

Teens in grades 6 to 12 are encouraged to join us Monday, Oct. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Real Talk conversation about personality. Real Talk is a for-youth-by-youth forum for discussing issues of importance to today’s teens, and is generously supported by a grant from the Library Initiative for Teens and Tweens. Dinner is provided. 

Join us for our Annual Halloween Party, Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 to 4 p.m., with two special performances by Toe Jam Puppet Band at 2 and 3 p.m. We’ll also have trick-or-treating around the library and the Bookmobile, crafts and more fun. Costumes are welcome, but not required. This program is recommended for all ages.

Did You Know? 

Every Monday a career advisor from MassHire is at the library from 9 a.m. to noon. MassHire offers job search help, career guidance, resume critiques (of completed resumes), as well as more formal classes and training opportunities, including scholarships for classes and materials. No appointment is required. (WPL Microfilm Room)

Full Schedule of Events Oct. 11–17

Access our full program calendar. 

Monday, Oct. 12

• The Library is closed for Indigenous Peoples’/Columbus Day. 

Tuesday, Oct. 13

• Adults: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Agencia Alpha MA Health Help
• Kids: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Te Cuento un Cuento
• Kids: 6 to 6:30 p.m. Family Storytime
• Teens: 6 to 8 p.m. Board Game Night

Wednesday, Oct. 14

• Adults: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Youth Connections (ages 18-24)
• Kids: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Toddler Time
• Kids: 4 to 5 p.m. Makers Club
• Teens: 4 to 5 p.m. Wordy Wednesdays
• Teens: 6 to 8 p.m. Teen Anime Club
• Adults: 7 to 8 p.m. Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Group

Thursday, Oct. 15

• Teens: 4 to 5 p.m. Crafternoons
• Bookmobile: 6 to 8 p.m. Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen
• All ages: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sol y Canto in concert

Friday, Oct. 16

• Kids: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Baby Story Time
• Adults: noon to 2 p.m. Waltham Room open hours

Saturday, Oct. 17

• Adults: 10 a.m. to noon. Waltham Room open jours
• Bookmobile: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. REACH Fall Festival
• Bookmobile: 1 to 4 p.m. Waltham Fields Community Farm’s Annual Farm Day 

About the Library

The Waltham Public Library is located at 735 Main St. Reach us at (781) 314-3425 or waltham@minlib.net. You can find us online at walthampubliclibrary.org. 

The library is open:

• Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
• Monday to Friday: 9 a.m to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m to 5 p.m.

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