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Tuesday, January 1Library Closed
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Wednesday, January 21:30—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group: The Cater Street Hangman
Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's newest Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" The group will be discussing The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry. While the Ellison girls were out paying calls and drinking tea like proper Victorian ladies, a maid in their household was strangled to death.…Learn More3
Thursday, January 312:30—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 More4
Friday, January 412:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Film Screening: Bad Times at the El Royale
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Bad Times at the El Royale, a mystery/thriller starring Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, and Chris Hemsworth. Circa 1969, several strangers, most with a secret to bury, meet by chance at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past.…Learn More5
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Monday, January 72:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tewksbury Job Seekers Network: 10 Things To Know About Long Term Investing
Many people get flawed investment advice. Take a ten question quiz to test your knowledge of long term investment facts in this fun and engaging workshop. Scott Hawley from 3D Asset Management will review the questions and explain the answers. Expect to be surprised!
There will be plenty of time for networking after the presentation.…Learn More8
Tuesday, January 87:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Introduction To Yoga Therapy
Want to create a shift in your life in this new year but don’t know where to start? The answer is within you! Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) allows you to tell your story -- to discover and manage what is happening now in your life. During this workshop, you get to sample PRYT which combines yoga postures and dialogue to help you connect to your mind, body, and breath.…Learn More9
Wednesday, January 912:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
BONUS Film Screening: BlacKkKlansman
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- BlackKkKlansman, a crime drama starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, and Laura Harrier. Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 91:30—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, January 1010:30 AM—12:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Non-Fiction Book Group: The Greater Journey
Join us for a discussion of The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough. The best-selling author of 1776 tells the story
of the generations of American artists, writers, and doctors who traveled to Paris--the intellectual, scientific, and artistic capital of the western world; fell in love with the city and its people; and changed America through what they learned there.…Learn MoreThursday, January 1012:30—1:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Lunchtime Lecture: How To Become A Children's Picture Book Author & Illustrator
Children's author and illustrator Doug Sirois ("The Path") will offer helpful advice and inspiration to those who have ever thought about writing or illustrating a picture book. He'll discuss how he broke into the worlds or writing and illustration, and what motivated him to write his first children's book.…Learn More11
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Saturday, January 12All DayMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Introduction to Letterboxing
Learn about the best hobby you've never heard of! Letterboxing combines treasure hunts, hiking, collecting things, arts and crafts, and adventure into one awesome pastime that is great for all ages. Boxes are hidden all over the world; by following clues, you can find thousands of unique, hand-carved stamps inside, which you can then stamp into a logbook.…Learn More13
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Monday, January 142:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tewksbury Job Seekers Network: Using LinkedIn For Your Job Search
Searching for a job in today’s competitive, online job market means your experience and skills need to stand out from all the rest. This session will cover current resume best practices, including tips about what information to include and what to leave off, as well as formatting and content guidelines to give your experience more impact.…Learn More15
Tuesday, January 157:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Climate Change: It's Only Just Begun
Learn about the science of climate change and why we are only just beginning to see the effects of climate change. Stephen Young, Geography Professor at Salem State University, will discuss his research about how the climate is changing in northeastern North America and what we can expect in the future.…Learn More16
Wednesday, January 161:30—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 More17
Thursday, January 1712:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
BONUS Film Screening: Boy Erased
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Boy Erased, a drama starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, and Joel Edgerton. The son of a Baptist preacher is forced to participate in a church-supported gay conversion program after being forcibly outed to his parents.…Learn More18
Friday, January 1812:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Film Screening: The Old Man And The Gun
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Old Man And The Gun, a comedic crime drama starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, and Casey Affleck. Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public.…Learn More19
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Monday, January 21Library Closed
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Tuesday, January 221:00—4:00 PMLocal History RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tewksbury History Helpers
Members of the Tewksbury Historical Society will be present in our local history room to assist you with research and answer questions.
Tuesday, January 227:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
The Power of Stereotypes to Shape Identity: Developing Awareness & Understanding of Native Americans
What does it means to be sensitive and respectful of Native Americans? What we have learned about Native Americans and what we think we know, is often inaccurate or even offensive. But how do we know? Terms such as "Indian," "totem pole," "tribe," "pioneer," and "costume" may seem benign, when, in fact, there is a larger context of deculturalization and cultural appropriation that needs to be acknowledged and integrated into discussions.…Learn More23
Wednesday, January 2310:30—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Morning Concert: Bits of Broadway
Enjoy a concert featuring Broadway music from Tewksbury resident Carol Ann Robitaille. The morning will feature songs from Cabaret, Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, Funny Girl, Funny Lady, Going My Way, Pajama Game, and more. Robitaille frequently performs at several nearby assisted living facilities and nursing homes.…Learn More24
Thursday, January 2412:30—1:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Lunchtime Lecture: Make'n Take Sugar Scrub Workshop
Join us for a DIY Make ‘n Take Sugar Scrub Workshop. Create a natural product free of toxins and contaminants that aids in velvety, smooth, exfoliated and soft skin. Learn basic introductory benefits of incorporating popular essential oils that have been used throughout history for natural beauty treatments.…Learn More25
Friday, January 2512:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Film Screening: First Man
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- First Man, a biographical drama starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, and Jason Clarke. A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.…Learn More26
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Monday, January 282:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tewksbury Job Seekers Network: Put Your Dream To The Test
This program has been POSTPONED due to the speaker's availability. All registrants have been notified. Answer the ten questions that will help you determine and achieve your dreams. Take your dream from ethereal to achievable. Learn how to crystallize your vision and galvanize your commitment.…Learn More29
Tuesday, January 297:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
A Journey Through Rock In 50 Concerts with WZLX's Carter Alan
Author Carter Alan, longtime DJ and music director at WZLX in Boston, will discuss his new book, "The Decibel Diaries: A Journey Through Rock In 50 Concerts. " Sometimes a rock concert is more than just an event. Every so often a band’s performance becomes a musical milestone, a cultural watershed, a political statement, and a personal apotheosis.…Learn More30
Wednesday, January 306:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Evening Book Group Meeting: The Women In The Castle
Join us for a discussion of The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck. Set at the end of World War II, in a crumbling Bavarian castle that once played host to all of German high society, a powerful and propulsive story of three widows whose lives and fates become intertwined.…Learn More31
Thursday, January 3112:30—1:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Lunchtime Lecture: Educational Travel & Learning Vacations with Road Scholar
Join ambassador Donna Brock as she shares information and answers questions about Road Scholar, America’s first and the world’s largest educational travel organization for adults. If you love to travel, enjoy learning new things, and want to meet people who share an adventurous spirit, this informative and enthusiastic presentation is for you! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.