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Monday, February 36:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Tewksbury Community Roundtable

Representatives from Tewksbury-based non-profit organizations are invited to network at the library's Winter Community Roundtable. This roundtable will specifically focus on FUNDRAISING. Attendees are encouraged to share information about the fundraisers they've held in 2019 and plan to hold in 2020.…Learn More

Monday, February 37:00—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Monday Evening Book Discussion Group: Claire of the Sea Light

Monday Evening Book Discussion Group 2019

Join us for a discussion of Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat. Claire Limyè Lanmè--Claire of the Sea Light--is an enchanting child born into love and tragedy in Ville Rose, Haiti. Claire's mother died in childbirth, and on each of her birthdays, Claire is taken by her father, Nozias, to visit her mother's grave.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 47:00—8:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

GET MOTIVATED TO VOTE: History of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary

While this year’s Massachusetts Presidential Primary is March 3, New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary takes place on February 11. Learn about the history of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary, from its origins during the Progressive era of the early twentieth century, through its evolution to the most important step toward being elected President of the United States.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 512:00—12:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Laughter Circle on FACEBOOK LIVE

Formerly known as Laughter YogaThis program is for all agesThis program combines voluntary 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, February 51:30—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group -- Dark of the Moon

Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" Virgil Flowers is sent to a small town to investigate three murders, unaware that he is tracking a murderer who may be targeting Virgil as his next victim. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk.…Learn More

Thursday, February 67:00—8:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

POSTPONED -- GET MOTIVATED TO VOTE: History Of The Women's Suffrage Movement

**This program has been POSTPONED due to weather. All registrants have been notified**Explore the long campaign for women’s right to vote, from the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York to ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920.…Learn More

Friday, February 710:30 AM—12:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

MOVIE IN THE MORNING: Joker

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “Joker”, a crime drama starring Joaquin Phoenix. In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime.…Learn More

Friday, February 72:00—4:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

SENIOR CENTER CINEMA: Joker

**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 – “Joker”, a crime drama starring Joaquin Phoenix. In Gotham City, mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society.…Learn More

Friday, February 77:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

DINNER & A MOVIE: Joker

Saturday, February 83:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

GET MOTIVATED TO VOTE: An Afternoon With Susan B. Anthony (ONE-WOMAN PLAY)

Actress Sheryl Faye will perform her one-woman show, "Susan B. Anthony: Failure Is Impossible. " Susan B. Anthony was a women’s rights activist, and she devoted her life to racial, gender, and educational equality. She is one of the most famous women in American history, she played a prominent role in the women’s suffrage movement; the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote and she also was in support of women’s labor organizations and for a woman’s right to own property.…Learn More

Monday, February 102:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

TEWKSBURY JOB SEEKERS NETWORK: Don’t Turn Your Job Interview Into a Train Wreck!

Applying for your next big career opportunity requires a lot of work. You must reach out to your network, arrange information meetings, talk to recruiters and submit resumes. Finally you land the interview. What’s next? Come learn what you need to do on your next interview to help you land the job.…Learn More

Monday, February 106:00—7:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Children's Dental Health 101 For Parents

Join Dr. Alexis Cenami and RDH Christina from Tewksbury Dental Associates to learn all about taking care of your kids' teeth. Parents need to know all about timely and proper care to ensure their children have a healthy mouth. Children are welcome to…Learn More

Monday, February 107:00—7:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Laughter Circle on ZOOM

This program takes place on ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to the meeting before the program. Formerly known as Laughter Yoga This program is for all ages This program combines voluntary laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to teach the body how to laugh without relying on jokes or humor.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 116:45—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Board of Trustees' Meeting

Monthly Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees.

Tuesday, February 117:00—8:00 PMFairgrieve WingTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

GET AWAY: Armchair Travel To Africa

Have you always dreamed of going on an African safari but felt the cost was too prohibitive? It doesn’t have to be! Travel with the Robinson girls through Botswana on a 7-day authentic, affordable safari designed for the adventure traveler. Led by Tewksbury resident and frequent traveler Liz Robinson.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 121:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group of the Merrimack Valley

The 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group of the Merrimack Valley meets from 1pm to 3pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Tewksbury Public Library. 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.…Learn More

Thursday, February 1310:30 AM—12:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Non-Fiction Book Group: Madame Fourcade's Secret War

Join us for a discussion of Madame Fourcade's Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler by Lynne Olson. Tells the true story of the woman who headed the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II, who was captured twice by the Nazis and managed to escape both times while keeping her network together.…Learn More

Thursday, February 1312:30—1:30 PMFairgrieve WingTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

GET AWAY: Armchair Travel To Iceland

Join award-winning photographer Ken Harvey on a virtual tour of Iceland. Iceland is a marvelous place with outstanding landscapes, friendly people, and unique experiences. There is ice, of course, but Iceland’s location atop the mid-Atlantic ridge supplies it with plenty of heat from deep within the Earth, resulting in volcanoes, geysers, and enough geothermal heat to warm 95% of the buildings for free.…Learn More

Thursday, February 137:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

GET AWAY: Armchair Travel On The El Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage (Spain & France)

Come explore the historical legacy and contemporary cultural heritage of one of Europe’s oldest and most significant pilgrimages. Join Kristine Malpica on a visual and musical odyssey along the 500 mile El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across France and Spain, which attracts thousands of international travelers each year.…Learn More

Friday, February 147:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: The History Of The Civil Rights Movement (PERFORMANCE)

Enjoy a performance piece, entitled "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round," which examines the history of the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans from 1955 to 1967. Charlie King & Candace Cassin recreate these dramatic events using first person historical narrative with over a dozen songs and more than 200 images from the Civil Rights Struggle, with an emphasis on individual acts of courage and inspired action from activists such as Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer and Ella Baker.…Learn More

Saturday, February 152:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

GET AWAY: 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.

Monday, February 17Library Closed

Tuesday, February 186:30—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Tewksbury Chess Club

The Tewksbury Chess Club meets the third Tuesday of every month, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, in the Tewksbury Public Library's Meeting Room. Come test your skills with a friendly evening of chess. Open to all skill levels, ages 10 and up. Effort will made to match players of the same age category (tweens/teens or adult) and skill level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced).…Learn More

Tuesday, February 187:00—8:00 PMFairgrieve WingTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: The Life of Frances Drake (LECTURE)

Where Frances Drake saw injustice, she tried to right it, and where freedom was denied, she fought to secure it. Mark C. Bodanza, author of "Resolve & Rescue: The True Story of Frances Drake and the Antislavery Movement," will explore the life of this incredible Massachusetts woman who took up the cause of the slave early in the anti-slavery movement.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 1910:30—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: A Tribute To African American Musicians (CONCERT)

Enjoy a concert with singer and guitarist Rodney Mashia, featuring songs of jazz, gospel, soul, folk and pop made famous by African American singers, songwriters and composers. Born in New Orleans and raised in rural Louisiana, Mashia has spent decades using his inspirational music to touch hearts and make folks smile.…Learn More

Wednesday, February 1912:00—12:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Laughter Circle on FACEBOOK LIVE

This program was formerly known at Laughter Yoga. This program is for all agesThis program combines voluntary 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, February 191:30—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

Thursday, February 2012:30—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, February 207:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: An Evening with Sojourner Truth (ONE-WOMAN PLAY)

Actress Kathryn Woods will perform her one-woman show, "A Woman, Ain't I?," portraying African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth. Born a slave in New York, Isabella Baumfree walked away from slavery and in her travels evolved into Sojourner Truth: maid, laundress, evangelist, abolitionist, and suffragist.…Learn More

Friday, February 2110:30 AM—12:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

MOVIE IN THE MORNING: A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood,” a biographical drama starring Tom Hanks. Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. Tom Hanks received an Academy Award nomination this year for his performance.…Learn More

Friday, February 212:00—4:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

SENIOR CENTER CINEMA: A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

**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 – “A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood,” a biographical drama starring Tom Hanks. Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.…Learn More

Friday, February 217:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

DINNER & A MOVIE: A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

Monday, February 247:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Work & Play With The Friends Of The Tewksbury Public Library

Who are the Friends of the Tewksbury Library? What do they do? How can you be involved? You are cordially invited to a Friends’ community meeting. It will be a casual gathering, meet and greet, hear about our programs, goals, and fundraising, get involved, a little or a lot? Light refreshments will be served.…Learn More

Tuesday, February 252:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

SAVE A LIFE: Red Cross Blood Drive

The 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.

Wednesday, February 261:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group of the Merrimack Valley

Wednesday, February 266:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Evening Book Group Meeting: The Rosie Project

Join us for a discussion of The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. Don Tillman, a professor of genetics, sets up a project designed to find him the perfect wife, starting with a questionnaire that has to be adjusted a little as he goes along. Then he meets Rosie, who is everything he's not looking for in a wife, but she ends up his friend as he helps her try and find her biological father.…Learn More

Thursday, February 2712:30—1:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

SAVE A LIFE: What You Need To Know About Suicide

Join Circle Health and Samaritans of Merrimack Valley for an important presentation on suicide awareness and prevention. The presentation will also provide information about depression, anxiety and non-suicidal self-injury in an effort to help recognize these challenges and promote help-seeking.…Learn More

Thursday, February 276:00—7:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

SAVE A LIFE: Stop The Bleed Training

Stop The Bleed is a national initiative designed to teach bleeding control techniques in response to a mass casualty or active shooter event. This training seeks to empower the public to provide emergency care as immediate responders. Attendees will learn the proper use of tourniquets, direct pressure and wound packing for life threatening bleeding.…Learn More

Friday, February 2810:30 AM—12:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

MOVIE IN THE MORNING: Ford vs. Ferrari

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “Ford vs. Ferrari,” a biographical drama starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.…Learn More

Friday, February 282:00—4:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

SENIOR CENTER CINEMA: Ford vs. Ferrari

**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 – “Ford vs. Ferrari,” a biographical drama starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale. American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.…Learn More