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Monday, December 22:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
POSTPONED -- TEWKSBURY JOB SEEKERS NETWORK: Get Your Health Insurance Questions Answered
This program has been POSTPONED due to inclement weather. All registrants have been notified. Plans? Costs? Eligibility? Enrollment? Deadlines? Get all your health insurance questions answered! Led by Bob Gaughan, licensed Insurance Agent/Broker, who regularly speaks to networking groups in hopes of educating job seekers on their healthcare options.…Learn More
Monday, December 27:00—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Monday Evening Book Discussion Group: The Light in the Ruins
Join us for a discussion of The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian. Hoping to safeguard themselves from the ravages of World War II within the walls of their ancient villa in Florence, the noble Rosatis family become prisoners in their home when eighteen-year-old Cristina's courtship by a German lieutenant prompts the Nazis to take over the estate, a situation that leads to a serial murder investigation years later.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 37:00—7:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tewksbury Chess Club Pre-Launch
The Tewksbury Public Library is interested in launching a CHESS CLUB starting in January 2020. The Library would like to reach out to potential members by holding a "pre-launch" meeting to discuss scheduling, meeting structure, membership, and other logistics, to ensure the club has a successful start.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 412:00—12:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Laughter Yoga
This program is for all agesLaughter yoga combines simulated laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to teach the body how to laugh without relying on jokes or humor. This is a participatory program where we will create moments to laugh in through guided actions.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 41:30—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group -- Christmas Carol Murder
Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" When Jake Marlowe, a co-owner of Downeast Mortgage in Tinker's Cove, Maine, is murdered, and his partner, Ben Scriber, begins receiving death threats after claiming to be visited by Marlowe's ghost, Lucy Stone is on the case.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 46:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: Evening Book Group Christmas Party: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
Join us for a discussion of Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Major Ernest Pettigrew (retired) leads a quiet life in the village of St. Mary, England, until his brother's death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 57:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: Lessons Learned From 'A Christmas Carol'
Motivational speaker Dustin Pari takes the timeless Dickens’ classic and explores the underlying themes and the dynamic relationships of the characters. The audience is transported to a simpler time, all while being shown the truth about themselves and those in their lives.…Learn More
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Friday, December 62:00—4:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
FILM SCREENING: The Kitchen
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE TEWKSBURY SENIOR CENTER (175 CHANDLER STREET)**Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- The Kitchen, an action crime drama starring Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, and Elisabeth Moss.…Learn More
Friday, December 67:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
FILM SCREENING: The Kitchen
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- The Kitchen, an action crime drama starring Melissa McCarthy, Tiffany Haddish, and Elisabeth Moss. The wives of New York gangsters in Hell's Kitchen in the 1970s continue to operate their husbands' rackets after they're locked up in prison.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 711:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Getting Started with 3D Printing
The TMHS Robotics team will present how 3D printing works with a presentation and demonstrations of how 3D printing works, online model sources, computer aided design (CAD) software, 3D printing software and the 3D printers in operation.
Saturday, December 76:00—8:30 PMThroughout LibraryTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Festival of Trees Opening Gala Night
2019 Festival of Trees
Saturday, December 77:30—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: The Delvena Theatre Company Performs 'A Christmas Carol'
While attending the library's Festival of Trees Opening Gala, enjoy the Delvena Theatre Company's performance of "A Christmas Carol. " This retelling of the Charles Dickens classic will include lovely Christmas music and period costumes. Light refreshments will be served.…Learn More
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Monday, December 92:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
TEWKSBURY JOB SEEKERS NETWORK: How To Make Age Invisible
Age can influence hiring decisions in subtle and often undisclosed ways. This interactive talk and discussion will describe what a job seeker can do to minimize or eliminate the influence of age. Discuss the many ways a job seeker can improve his or her personal presentation to appear less "old.…Learn More
Monday, December 97:00—8:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: Christmas On Broadway with Esmarelda Clump
Enjoy an evening of Broadway music, Christmas sing-a-longs, door prizes, and a special appearance by Santa himself. Feel free to sing along throughout the show, snap your fingers, clap your hands, and even shed a tear or two. Esmarelda Clump and Minnie Mergetroid promise to bring back some of the musical memories from your younger years.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 1012:00—1:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: Don't Get Ripped Off This Holiday Season with The Better Business Bureau
Learn how to best utilize all of the Better Business Bureau's free programs and services to help make more educated and informed consumer decisions. Receive information about BBB's Accreditation and Standards of Trust, plus discover tips on how to avoid falling victim to scammers.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 106:45—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Board of Trustees' Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.
Tuesday, December 107:00—8:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: Holiday Concert with the Merrimack Valley Chorus
After headlining its Festival of Trees Opening Night Gala for several years, the Merrimack Valley Chorus returns to the Tewksbury Library for another holiday concert. Based in Wilmington, this award-winning chorus performs throughout the Greater Boston area and southern New Hampshire.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: Holiday A Cappella Carolers From Community Music Center Of Boston
The Community Music Center of Boston presents the Holiday A Capella Carolers. Enjoy a performance from talented members of the music center. Sing along to your favorite holiday songs set to beautiful three and four-part harmony and revel in the holiday cheer! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Wednesday, December 111:30—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Poetry Circle
Join us as we appreciate and discuss a few poems each month!
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Thursday, December 1210:30 AM—12:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Non-Fiction Book Group: The Great Halifax Explosion
Join us for a discussion of The Great Halifax Explosion: A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism
by John U. Bacon. A gripping account of the world's largest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb describes the events that led to the catastrophic igniting of the French freighter Mont-Blanc in 1917 Halifax, killing and wounding thousands while leading to advances in medicine and weapons science.…Learn More
Thursday, December 127:00—8:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: Learn The Basics Of eBay In Time For The Holiday Season
Immediately before or after the holidays is a popular time to de-clutter! Do you have some things in your home that you might be able to sell online? Attend this class to learn the basics of selling on eBay -- from research to listings to shipping.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 1511:30 AM—1:00 PMThroughout LibraryTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Sensory Friendly Festival of Trees Viewing
A quiet time to view the trees, enjoy refreshments, and participate in a scavenger hunt for families with members who are sensitive to sensory overload and/or are on the autism spectrum.
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Monday, December 1610:00 AM—7:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Celebrate Tewksbury's 285th Birthday With Free Piece Of Cake
Did you know Tewksbury was officially incorporated on December 23, 1734, from Billerica? Due to its proximity to the holidays, the library is celebrating the town's 285th Anniversary a week early on December 16, 2019. Drop in anytime between 10am and 7pm for a free piece cake in the library's Meeting Room.…Learn More
Monday, December 162:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
TEWKSBURY JOB SEEKERS NETWORK: Learn How To Be A Better Public Speaker (from a Stand-Up Comedian)
Want to learn how to be a better presenter? Dave Rattigan, professional stand-up comedian and adjunct faculty member at Northern Essex Community College, will give a presentation titled “Facing Your Fear: Public Speaking. "
Rattigan, a former Boston Globe and People Magazine correspondent, used to be a fearful public speaker.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 177:00—7:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tewksbury Writing Club Pre-Launch
The Tewksbury Public Library is interested in launching a WRITING CLUB starting in January 2020. The Library would like to reach out to potential members by holding a "pre-launch" meeting to discuss scheduling, meeting structure, facilators, membership, and other logistics, to ensure the club has a successful start.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 177:00—8:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: Holiday Concert with the Gentlemen Songsters
The Gentlemen Songsters, the Lowell chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, promise a wonderful evening of a cappella holiday music. The award-winning chorus, which consists of approximately 30 members from all over the Merrimack Valley, are well known for their four-part, unaccompanied, close harmony singing.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1812:00—12:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Laughter Circle
This program is for all agesLaughter yoga combines simulated laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to teach the body how to laugh without relying on jokes or humor. This is a participatory program where we will create moments to laugh in through guided actions.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 181:30—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Crafternoon
Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, beaders, and colorers! Bring your own craft project to the Library and work on it while enjoying conversation with other crafters. (Please, no crafts involving glue or paint. ) Take advantage of the many books available at the library to get ideas for your next project or to explore a new craft.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 187:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: A Victorian Christmas Show with Victoria Yule
Please note this event was originally scheduled for 12/3, but was rescheduled to 12/18 due to a snowstorm. Travel back in time to Christmas 1895 with Victoria Yule (actress Anne Barrett) as your hostess. Victoria will welcome you into her parlor, complete with an antique chair, table and props, and share her plans for the upcoming Christmas festivities.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 1912:30—1:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tewksbury News Discussion Group
Do you enjoy talking about town topics? Want to learn more about what’s going on in Tewksbury? Attend these monthly meetings to review the month's major local news stories. All attendees will receive copies of some of the most interesting Tewksbury news stories recently published in the Tewksbury Town Crier, Tewksbury Advocate, Lowell Sun, Your Tewksbury Today, and Tewksbury Patch.…Learn More
Thursday, December 197:00—8:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS: The History Of Christmas In New England
Enjoy this well-illustrated lecture, which traces the development of the celebration of Christmas from the time it was outlawed in 17th Century New England through the beginning of the 21st Century when all the trappings of a traditional Christmas were in place.…Learn More
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Friday, December 202:00—4:30 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
FILM SCREENING: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE TEWKSBURY SENIOR CENTER (175 CHANDLER STREET)**Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, a comedic drama Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie.…Learn More
Friday, December 207:00—9:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
FILM SCREENING: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, a comedic drama Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood's Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 219:30 AM—4:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Multi-generational Wrap Party
A Multi-Generation Holiday Celebration for All Ages!
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Wednesday, December 25Library Closed
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