Register online for in-person and virtual events using the Calendar of Events at www.tewksburypl.org or by calling 978- 640-4490
Adult Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Adult Craft Night (*RR)
Monday, March 30, 6:30pm
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month's featured craft is a Baby Doll. All supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff."
IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (*RR)
Tuesday, March 31, 2pm-3pm
Wednesday, April 1, 3pm-4pm
Thursday, April 2, 3:30pm-4:30pm
You can book a TPL Librarian for 30 minutes to help you with your technology questions. You may book up to twice a month, one question per session. Ask about: Using Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy and other library resources; Basic computer skills; Basic tablet skills; Basic phone skills; Using email; and Using Microsoft Office and comparable programs.
IN PERSON: Adult Board Game Night (*RR)
Tuesday, March 31, 6pm
Enjoy playing board games while socializing with others! This month, board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching us how to play Tiny Towns. Additionally, several tables will be available for "open play" if you'd like to bring your own games or borrow one of the library's games to play. Complimentary pizza will be provided.
IN PERSON: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group
Wednesday, April 1, 1:30pm
This month, join us for a discussion of The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.
IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- Shrek (25th Anniversary!) (*RR)
Thursday, April 2, 10:15am
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shrek with a special film screening. A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back. Animated Comedy. Rated PG. 1 Hour, 30 Minutes. Doors will open at 10am. Film will start at 10:15am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Bugonia (*RR)
Friday, April 3, 2pm
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Bugonia. Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth. Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. Dark Comedy/Psychological Thriller. Rated R. 1 Hour, 58 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Film will start at 2pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested to help cover the costs of refreshments.
IN PERSON: Brunch & Board Games For 20s & 30s (*RR)
Saturday, April 4, 10:30am
Join Tewksbury Public Library on Saturday morning for a light brunch and fun board games in the meeting room! All board games will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own if you'd like to share! Coffee and tea will be available as well as breakfast snacks. This event is for those in their 20s and 30s and is sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library.
Adult Events (Virtual)
VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Emily Franklin In Conversation With Bestselling Author Marjan Kamali (*RR)
Monday, March 30, 7pm
Bestselling author Emily Franklin will discuss her new historical fiction novel, Love & Other Monsters, in conversation with bestselling author Marjan Kamali.
VIRTUAL: The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (*RR)
Monday, March 30, 7pm
The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust. Discover the five young, courageous Polish Jewish women -- known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors -- who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. Led by Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman, author of The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising.
VIRTUAL: Tour Of The National Mall (Part #1 of 2) (*RR)
Tuesday, March 31, 2pm
Join DC Design Tours for a virtual tour highlighting the history, design and architecture of the National Mall in Washington, DC. Over nearly 250 years, the National Mall has evolved into the symbolic heart of the nation’s capital. Envisioned by the founding generation as a grand stage for democracy, it was designed to express the ideals of a new republic through landscape, architecture, and monumentality. Progress, however, was slow and uneven. Less than forty years after Washington’s founding, Charles Dickens dismissed the capital as a “City of Magnificent Intentions.” Over time, pastureland, mudflats, and military training grounds were transformed—through conflict, compromise, and reinvention—into one of the world’s most recognizable civic landscapes.
VIRTUAL: A Conversation With Horror Author Lindy Ryan (*RR)
Tuesday, March 31, 7pm
Author Lindy Ryan will discuss her new horror novel, Dollface.
VIRTUAL: When We Spoke To The Dead -- How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice
Tuesday, March 31, 7pm
Author Ilise Carter will discuss her new book, When We Spoke to the Dead: How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice. From wartime séances to the rise of televangelists, from Victorian ghosts to goop-approved wellness rituals, Carter unearths the forgotten roots of today's obsession with manifestation, mysticism, and the power of belief. Exploring America's deep-seated hunger for the unseen―whether through politics, personal empowerment, or grief― Carter traces how the supernatural, once condemned as heresy, became the ultimate commodity.
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Cover Letters (*RR)
Wednesday, April 1, 9:30am
The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
VIRTUAL: Behind The Judicial Curtain -- Secrets Of A Trial Judge (*RR)
Wednesday, April 1, 7pm
Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran will discuss the behind-the-scenes process by which judges make their decisions: how bail is set, how sentencing decisions are made, how a criminal trial works, what juries really think, whether Massachusetts juries are “giving away the store,” how judges are selected, the difference between appointed versus elected judges, how jurors are chosen, specialty courts (such as drug and gun courts), and the challenges of being fair, and yet also adhering to the law. Dennis J. Curran served as a Massachusetts judge for 16 years, including in the Superior Court from 2006 to 2018.
VIRTUAL: A Visit To Haddon Hall -- England's 900-Year-Old Medieval Manor Home (*RR)
Thursday, April 2, 2pm
Set in the rolling hills and valleys of Derbyshire, England, the medieval manor house of Haddon Hall has been home to the Vernon and Manners families for 900 years. Its history is complex; the house lay virtually untouched for 200 years while the family lived elsewhere. That resulted in its picture perfect, ‘frozen in time’ appearance which architectural historians celebrate and earned it a place as a stunning backdrop to numerous films. Take a look at this picturesque place, from the surviving Medieval kitchens to the chapel, which features rare 15th century frescoes. There is a tapestry gift from King Henry VIII on view in the great hall and an impressive Elizabethan long gallery, often described as the most beautiful room in England. Along the way, imagine just what it would be like to live in such a historically important and magnificent home. Led by art historian Mary Woodward, a guide at several Historic New England properties. She previously served as Public Programs Coordinator and Educator at the Concord Museum.
VIRTUAL: Adventures In The Spring Garden -- Tips & Tricks For Spring Planting (*RR)
Thursday, April 2, 7pm
Growing your own food is a rewarding and tasty way to spend a summer in your yard. it's also a good way to reduce your grocery bills and provide food for your family in uncertain times. This class covers step by step "how-to's" for selecting, preparing and planting a garden site, and provides tips and tricks for making your garden adventures a success! Led by gardening instructor Judith Taylor, owner of Seeds2Plate.
VIRTUAL: But, What About Cremation? (*RR)
Thursday, April 2, 7pm
In Massachusetts, cremation now accounts for about 58% of dispositions. Learn about the step-by-step cremation process and Massachusetts legal requirements in this clear and passionate overview of cremation. The discussion will cover the full range of options (direct cremation, services before cremation, and cremation followed by a memorial service), what families need to have ready before a death occurs, and the benefits of pre-planning, how it works in Massachusetts, and practical next steps such as scattering, burial, keepsakes, and eco-friendly alternatives, all designed to help you make informed, confident decisions for yourself and your loved ones. Presented by Robert Chase, owner of Methuen Family Funeral Home, and Andrew Gourdeau, Director of Community Education and Operations Manager at Methuen Family Funeral Home.
VIRTUAL: Our Amazing Birds -- 65 Years Of Birding In 65 Minutes (*RR)
Friday, April 3, 2pm
Enjoy beautiful bird photography which illustrates the diversity in avian feeding techniques, mating systems, migration feats, tool use, food storage, brood parasitism, nest building, and plumage coloration. Birds have the greatest diversity in form and behavior of any group of terrestrial vertebrates – they’re an exciting group of animals. Led by Bill Gette, Founding Director of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center and Past President of the Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. He has been birding since 1961.
Teen Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Mug Decorating (*RR)
Tuesday, March 31, 3:30pm
Here's a craft perfect for staying cozy on cold days--Mug Decorating! We will be using blank semi-matte mugs and ceramic acrylic pens to create our designs, bake them in the oven to set and cool, and you'll have your very own personalized creation. We will also be serving hot cocoa in a variety of options for maximum enjoyment! This event is for teens in grades 6-12. Questions? Email our teen library host Kate in advance at kjennings@tewksburypl.org.
IN PERSON: Sensory Inclusive Movie: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Wednesday, April 1, 6pm
Join us for snacks and a movie on the big screen as we watch :Five Nights at Freddy's 2!: Feel free to bring your own snacks, water, and/or blankets and pillows to get comfy. We will have some snacks, fidgets to use during the event and chairs provided. This event is open to all ages. This showing is for all ages and is sensory inclusive. This means that quiet is not expected or anticipated. Feel free to move around, bring your iPad/devices, wear noise cancelling headphones, and more. We will have fidgets available in the back of the room.
Children Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time
Wednesday, April 1 25, 10:15am
A gentle, interactive story time designed especially for our youngest patrons! Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and bounces that support early language development and bonding. This program is perfect for infants who sit in a caregiver’s lap and are just beginning to explore the world through sound and movement. Join us for sweet moments, early literacy fun, and lots of snuggles. Baby Lapsit is designed for young children ages 0 to 2 years old and their caregivers. All of our story times are interactive for children and their caregivers. Please be ready to participate and play. Don't worry, we will have a printout with all of the songs and rhymes we are using so you can follow along!
IN PERSON: Sensory Inclusive Movie: Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Wednesday, April 1, 6pm
Join us for snacks and a movie on the big screen as we watch :Five Nights at Freddy's 2!: Feel free to bring your own snacks, water, and/or blankets and pillows to get comfy. We will have some snacks, fidgets to use during the event and chairs provided. This event is open to all ages. This showing is for all ages and is sensory inclusive. This means that quiet is not expected or anticipated. Feel free to move around, bring your iPad/devices, wear noise cancelling headphones, and more. We will have fidgets available in the back of the room.
IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup
Thursday, April 2, 11am
Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up STEM and literacy skills, and have some fun while you're at it! Sponsored by Community Teamwork Inc's Family Resource Network. The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.