October 2019

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Tuesday, October 17:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FRIGHT NIGHT: The Hallowed Haunts of Edgar Allan Poe with J.W. Ocker

FRIGHT NIGHT: The Hallowed Haunts of Edgar Allan Poe with J.W. OckerFollow the footsteps of the father of American horror fiction! Edgar Allan Poe was an oddity. His life was odd, his literature is odd, his legacy is odd. Actually, his legacy is the oddest part about him. Explore Poe's strange physical legacy along the East Coast and across the ocean from someone who has toured Poe's homes, examined artifacts from his life, and traveled to the many memorials dedicated to Edgar Allan Poe.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 212:00—12:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Laughter Yoga

Laughter YogaThis 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, October 21:30—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's  Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" The group will be discussing The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie  by C. Alan Bradley. Eleven-year-old Flavia de Luce, an aspiring chemist with a passion for poison, must exonerate her father of murder.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 312:00—1:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

LUNCHTIME LECTURE: Revere Beach Memories

LUNCHTIME LECTURE: Revere Beach Memories Don't miss this trip down memory lane. Revere Beach, established as America's first public beach in 1896, was a place that created lasting memories for millions of beach goers. The Revere Beach of old comes alive through photos and stories presented by Bob Upton, a Revere Beach enthusiast, historian and author.…Learn More

Thursday, October 37:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FRIGHT NIGHT: Spirits of the World with Dustin Pari

FRIGHT NIGHT: Spirits of the World with Dustin PariInternationally renowned paranormal investigator Dustin Pari will deliver his popular presentation, “Spirits of the World. ” Pari has been a part of investigations in 26 countries across the globe, conducting research on 6 of the 7 continents. In this special presentation, Pari will share some of his favorite stories from investigations in Irish castles, French chateaus, Australian prisons, and more.…Learn More
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Friday, October 412:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELLED -- FILM SCREENING: Aladdin (2019)

CANCELLED -- FILM SCREENING: Aladdin (2019)UPDATE: This event has been CANCELLED. The library will be CLOSED from 10am to 2pm so staff can attend a funeral.  Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Aladdin (2019), an adventure starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott & Will Smith.…Learn More

Friday, October 47:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FILM SCREENING: Aladdin (2019)

FILM SCREENING: Aladdin (2019)Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Aladdin (2019), an adventure starring Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott & Will Smith. A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.…Learn More
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Monday, October 76:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Community Roundtable

Community Roundtable Representatives from Tewksbury-based non-profit organizations are invited to network at the library's Fall Community Roundtable. Attendees are encouraged to share information about their respective organization's programs, services and upcoming events and fundraisers.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 87:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FRIGHT NIGHT: Wicked Salem with Sam Baltrusis

FRIGHT NIGHT: Wicked Salem with Sam BaltrusisExplore the ghost lore of Salem and the people behind tragic events that turned the “Witch City” into a hot spot that has become synonymous with witches, rakes, and rogues. Led by Sam Baltrusis, author of 11 historical-based ghost books, including "Wicked Salem: Exploring Lingering Lore and Legends.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 911:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

MORNING CONCERT: Your Favorite Oldies Hits with Dyer Holiday

MORNING CONCERT: Your Favorite Oldies Hits with Dyer HolidayEnjoy an acoustic concert with Dyer Holiday featuring the oldies. Dyer Holiday is not your normal, run-of-the-mill acoustic act. Instead of creating original music or playing today's popular songs, they're most known for laying down the songs that you know and love, but haven't heard for the longest time.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 92:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FOREIGN FILM SERIES: Roma

FOREIGN FILM SERIES: RomaEnjoy a screening of this year's Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film -- Roma. A year in the life of a middle-class family's maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s. Rated R. 135 minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Candy & water will be served.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 1010:30 AM—12:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Non-Fiction Book Group: Stiff

Join us for a discussion of Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. A compelling look inside the world of forensics examines the use of human cadavers in a wide range of endeavors, including research into new surgical procedures, the testing of the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, space exploration, a Tennessee human decay research facility, and a Scandinavian funeral directors' conference on human composting.…Learn More

Thursday, October 107:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FRIGHT NIGHT: Presidential Paranormal with Tim Weisberg

FRIGHT NIGHT: Presidential Paranormal with Tim WeisbergEnjoy an entertaining look at the supernatural side of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. From séances in the Crimson Room with Mary Todd Lincoln to secret alien exchange programs under Dwight Eisenhower, there’s no shortage of weird when it comes to the White House.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 129:00 AM—1:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Tewksbury Passport Day

Tewksbury Passport DayPassport agents will be here to process applications, take photos, and answer any questions about applying for a passport. Check the Tewksbury Passport Day Flyer for information on how to make an appointment and for a list of documents you need to bring.…Learn More

Saturday, October 122:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

AUTHOR VISIT: Hikes Through Massachusetts History with Alison O'Leary

AUTHOR VISIT: Hikes Through Massachusetts History with Alison O'LearyAlison O'Leary, an award winning journalist and co-author of "Best Day Hikes Near Boston," will share her favorite area hikes. Using maps and historic photos, O'Leary will describe more than a dozen day trip destinations with historical significance and interesting features in Eastern Massachusetts, for all levels of activity and scenic variety.…Learn More
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Monday, October 14Library Closed

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Tuesday, October 152:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Red Cross Blood Drive

Red Cross Blood DriveThe Tewksbury Public Library is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive. The need for blood is constant and your donation can help save up to 3 lives. Drop-ins are welcome. You can also schedule an appointment ahead of time on the Red Cross website.

Tuesday, October 157:00—8:30 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FRIGHT NIGHT: Haunted Road Trips of New England with Roxie Zwicker

FRIGHT NIGHT: Haunted Road Trips of New England with Roxie ZwickerThis event will be taking place at the Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street), just up the street from the Library (300 Chandler Street). Take a virtual road trip along the strange highways and byways of New England. Discover secrets, mysterious places and active haunts to explore for an unforgettable evening that will prompt you to start your own travels.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 1612:00—12:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Laughter Yoga

Laughter YogaThis 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, October 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 More

Wednesday, October 167:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Census Information Session with State Rep. Tram Nguyen

Rep. Tram Nguyen, along with Rep. Robertson, Sen. Finegold and the U. S. Census Bureau, is holding a Census 2020 Informational Briefing to raise awareness for U. S. Census Outreach efforts in Tewksbury.  Doors will open at 6:30pm. Briefing begins at 7pm.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 1712:00—1:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

LUNCHTIME LECTURE: My 30 Years of Quilts In 30 Minutes

LUNCHTIME LECTURE: My 30 Years of Quilts In 30 Minutes Yes, she’s one of “them”. One of the 10 million Americans who quilt. She takes fabric, cuts it up into little pieces, and sews the pieces back together. Sue Pedersen considers herself an avid quilter. She is a Tewksbury resident and an active member of the Tewksbury Piecemakers.…Learn More

Thursday, October 177:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FRIGHT NIGHT: An Evening with the Mass Ghost Hunters Paranormal Society

FRIGHT NIGHT: An Evening with the Mass Ghost Hunters Paranormal SocietySeen a ghost or interested in paranormal activity? Then don't miss this event! The Mass Ghost Hunters Paranormal Society will take you through a brief history and discuss their real-life experiences pursing the paranormal. Along with their stories, they will share their best collected evidence and equipment used to seek out the paranormal in Massachusetts and neighboring states.…Learn More
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Friday, October 1812:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FILM SCREENING: Yesterday (NEW TITLE)

The library was originally scheduled to show "Late Night," but it showing Yesterday instead. All registrants were notified back on 10/6 of the change. Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Yesterday, a comedy starring Himesh Patel and Lily James.…Learn More

Friday, October 187:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FILM SCREENING: Yesterday (NEW TITLE)

The library was originally scheduled to show "Late Night," but it showing Yesterday instead. All registrants were notified back on 10/6 of the change. Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Yesterday, a comedy starring Himesh Patel and Lily James.…Learn More
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Monday, October 2110:30 AM—12:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FILM SCREENING: Ma

FILM SCREENING: MaEnjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Ma, a thriller starring Octavia Spencer. A lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Just when the kids think their luck couldn't get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host.…Learn More

Monday, October 212:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

POSTPONED -- TEWKSBURY JOB SEEKERS NETWORK: How To Create The Perfect Cover Letter

POSTPONED -- TEWKSBURY JOB SEEKERS NETWORK: How To Create The Perfect Cover LetterThis program has been POSTPONED. All registrants were notified on 10/21. A cover letter must have three paragraphs. It must be simple, polite, professional, and----Forget that! If you follow the old advice, any cover letter you write won’t help you land the interview.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 227:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FRIGHT NIGHT: A Dramatic Recital of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

FRIGHT NIGHT: A Dramatic Recital of The Raven by Edgar Allan PoeMore than 160 years after its first publication, the poem, The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe remains both a masterwork of American literature, and a chilling adventure in horror. Enrich your Halloween season by experiencing a dramatic recital of The Raven by poet Jeffrey Zygmont.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 2311:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

MORNING CONCERT: Jazz Music with Mike Weidenfeller

MORNING CONCERT: Jazz Music with Mike WeidenfellerEnjoy an instrumental jazz concert with Mike Weidenfeller. Mike Weidenfeller has been an active member of the New England music community for over 20 years. He received his Master of Music from the Longy School of Music at Bard College in Cambridge and his Bachelor of Music from the Berklee College of Music in Boston.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 232:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FOREIGN FILM SERIES: Shoplifters

FOREIGN FILM SERIES: ShopliftersEnjoy a screening of one of this year's Academy Award nominations for Best Foreign Film -- Shoplifters. A family of small-time crooks take in a child they find outside in the cold. Rated R. 121 minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Candy & water will be served.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 2412:30—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, October 247:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FRIGHT NIGHT: Behind The Paranormal -- Everything You Know Is Wrong with Paul & Ben Eno

FRIGHT NIGHT: Behind The Paranormal -- Everything You Know Is Wrong with Paul & Ben EnoCome with father-son supernatural adventurers, authors and broadcasters Paul & Ben Eno as they take you from Paul’s hair-raising experiences assisting at exorcisms in the 1970s, to Ben joining his dad’s cosmic journey in the early 2000s, to a dramatic UFO encounter in 2019.…Learn More
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Friday, October 2512:30—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FILM SCREENING: Toy Story 4

FILM SCREENING: Toy Story 4Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Toy Story 4, an animated comedy adventure starring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.…Learn More

Friday, October 257:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FILM SCREENING: Toy Story 4

FILM SCREENING: Toy Story 4Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Toy Story 4, an animated comedy adventure starring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. When a new toy called "Forky" joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 262:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

AUTHOR VISIT: The Death of Expertise with Tom Nichols

AUTHOR VISIT: The Death of Expertise with Tom NicholsWar College professor Tom Nichols will discuss his latest book, The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge And Why It Matters. Nichols will explain how many Americans have begun to reject experts due to the openness of the internet, the emergence of a customer satisfaction model in higher education, and the transformation of the news industry into a 24-hour entertainment machine, among other reasons.…Learn More
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Monday, October 286:00—7:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Welcome To Tewksbury Reception

Have you moved to town in the past five years? Are you interested in learning more about what Tewksbury has to offer? You are invited to the 3rd Annual "Welcome To Tewksbury" Reception, sponsored by the Library and the Wilmington-Tewksbury Chamber of Commerce.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 297:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FRIGHT NIGHT: Uncover The Scariest Stuff On The Internet with Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe

FRIGHT NIGHT: Uncover The Scariest Stuff On The Internet with Sarah Hodge-WetherbeSlenderman. The Rake. The Seedeater. Ted the Caver. The internet has become the new forum for our fears. Examine famous horror-related legends or images that have been copied and pasted around the Internet, known as "creepypasta. " Get an understanding of the the psychology behind why they scare us and look at the more popular forms of their stories on the web.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 302:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

FOREIGN FILM SERIES: Capernaum

FOREIGN FILM SERIES: CapernaumEnjoy a screening of one of this year's Academy Award nominations for Best Foreign Film -- Capernaum. While serving a five-year sentence for a violent crime, a 12-year-old boy sues his parents for neglect. Rated R. 126 minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 306:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Evening Book Group Meeting: The Whole Town's Talking

Evening Book Group Meeting: The Whole Town's TalkingJoin us for a discussion of The Whole Town's Talking by Fannie Flagg. Lordor Nordstrom created, in his wisdom, not only a lively town and a prosperous legacy for himself but also a beautiful final resting place for his family, friends, and neighbors yet to come.…Learn More
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