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Thursday, December 111:00 AM—12:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Nutcrackers -- A Colorful History
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
You may never have given those funny painted statues much thought but the history of nutcrackers involves the development of tools from the Stone Age to the Industrial Age.…Learn MoreThursday, December 111:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Preschool Playgroup
Introducing our brand new Thursday morning Preschool Playgroup! Learn some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it!This program is cohosted by Community Teamwork.Thursday, December 12:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Dreamcatchers -- Extraordinary Native American Women
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Native American women have inspired many people, regardless of cultural identity, from the earliest contact with non-native people to the 21st century.…Learn MoreThursday, December 17:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Author Stephanie Schorow will discuss her new book, The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire: A Boston Tragedy, in this Zoom webinar.…Learn More2
Friday, December 22:30—4:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: 1-on-1 Tech Help
The Tewksbury Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 tech help to seniors. Drop-in on Tuesdays, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, or Fridays, from 2:30pm to 4pm. Visit the second-floor Reference Desk to check in. Sessions will last up to 30 minutes. No registration required.…Learn More3
Saturday, December 310:30—11:00 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Craft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Dads & Donuts
Join us for a story time. .. and donuts! Sharing story time with a parent or caregiver is a good way to foster a love of reading and jumpstart a journey of lifelong learning. This program is designed for children ages 3 to 7, but siblings are always welcome.…Learn More4
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Monday, December 510:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tiny Tykes Story Time
Story Time for babies up to 18 months old
Monday, December 52:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Don’t Turn Your Job Interview Into a Train Wreck
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
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.…Learn MoreMonday, December 52:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Munchkin Music & Movement
Get your dance on with Munchkin Music & Movement! Join us for songs, dances, rhymes, and fun!Monday, December 57:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Science Squared Book Discussion
Reading and Discussion Science and Science Fiction on the first Monday evening of the month. *
December's discussion book is: The Dreamers by Karen Thompson WalkerBooks are available at the Front Desk one month before the discussion.
*There are months when we meet on the 2nd Monday due to holidays.…Learn MoreMonday, December 57:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: TEWKSBURY GENEALOGY GROUP -- Where There's A Will, There's A Way (To Find It)
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
The Tewksbury Genealogy Group is open to everyone who's interested in genealogy. Each meeting -- which will take place via Zoom -- consists of a presentation from a guest speaker (typically a professional genealogist), followed by a period where members can briefly share their latest genealogy research, and then the library will share a genealogy resource its patrons can access for free.…Learn More6
Tuesday, December 610:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Sprouts Story Time
Story Time for kids 18 months to 4 years.
Tuesday, December 611:00 AM—12:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Winter Pruning -- Why, When & How To Prune Your Shrubs
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Learn the basics of pruning deciduous shrubs, with an emphasis on structural pruning that can be done during winter, even for spring-flowering shrubs.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 62:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The History of Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Disney World's Animal Kingdom is the largest addition to the Florida parks. Walt Disney wanted to use live animals on the Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom, but it was impractical.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 64:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, December 64:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, December 65:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, December 65:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, December 65:30—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: 1-on-1 Tech Help
The Tewksbury Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 tech help to seniors. Drop-in on Tuesdays, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, or Fridays, from 2:30pm to 4pm. Visit the second-floor Reference Desk to check in. Sessions will last up to 30 minutes. No registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 67:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Russia's Invasion, Ukraine's Resistance & Prospects For Peace
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Join Professor Oxana Shevel, President of the American Association for Ukrainian Studies and Political Science Professor of Tufts University, for a discussion of the reasons behind Russian president Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Ukraine's determined resistance, and how the war might end.…Learn More7
Wednesday, December 79:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER -- Meet Hiring Employers
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 710:30—11:00 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Nursery Rhyme Baby Time
Join Miss Haley for some early literacy fun with stories, songs, and nursery rhymes at this story time.
No registration required. Please drop in!Wednesday, December 711:00 AM—12:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Spacesuits -- What Every Fashionable Astronaut Is Wearing
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Beginning with pioneer aviator Wiley Post in 1935, pilots traveling above the sensible atmosphere have required special clothing.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 71:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
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HYBRID: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group -- Murder at the Mill
Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" Iris Grey rents a cottage in a picture-perfect Hampshire village, looking to escape from her crumbling marriage. She is drawn to the neighboring Wetherby family.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 73:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Teen Event: Anime Club (Grades 6-12)
Join Emily for snacks* and anime at our Anime Club meeting in person. This month we'll be watching Dragon Ball Z. Dragon Ball Z is rated TV-PG. This event is open to grades 6-12.
About: With the help of the powerful Dragonballs, a team of fighters led by the saiyan warrior Goku defend the planet earth from extraterrestrial enemies.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 73:30—4:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Mad Science
Join Miss Haley for a fun STEM challenge in the Craft Room. This event is designed for ages 6-11. Please register your child below.
Wednesday, December 74:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 74:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 74:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 74:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 77:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Trip To Budapest with The Traveling Librarian
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for another of his popular armchair travel presentations.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 77:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL Friends of the TPLibrary Meeting
Monthly meeting of the fabulous Friends of the TPLibrary!
This meeting will be held virtually on ZOOM. Please email friendstplibrary@gmail. com no later than 10/3/2022 for login information.
Wednesday, December 77:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Secret History Of The Fight For Gay Rights with Pulitzer Finalist Eric Cervini
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Author and historian Eric Cervini will discuss his bestselling and Pulitzer Prize finalist book, The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs.…Learn More8
Thursday, December 810:30 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group: All You Can Ever Know
Join us for a discussion of All You Can Ever Know by Nicole ChungThis discussion will be conducted in person in the First Floor Meeting Room. No registration required. Copies of the book are available for check out at the Front Desk.Thursday, December 811:00 AM—12:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Baroque Art of the 17th Century
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Explore the drama of Italian, Flemish, and Dutch Baroque art of the 17th century, primarily in the works of Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, Bernini, Rubens, and Rembrandt.…Learn MoreThursday, December 811:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Preschool Playgroup
Introducing our brand new Thursday morning Preschool Playgroup! Learn some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it!This program is cohosted by Community Teamwork.Thursday, December 85:15—6:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
AFSCME Meeting--Members Only
Meeting of the town employee union, AFSCME
Thursday, December 87:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Digital Traces of Pregnancy -- Privacy and Reproductive Rights
Examine the ways that our digital lives -- including app use, social media, purchases, GPS data, and more -- expose information about our reproductive choices. Participants will learn how to map out their own personal risk profile and will leave with strategies to protect themselves, as well as protect the safety and choices of those around them.…Learn MoreThursday, December 87:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Women in SciFi Panel -- Julie E. Czerneda, K. Eason, Mur Lafferty, & Lena Nguyen
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Enjoy a fascinating conversation with popular sci-fiction authors Julie E. Czerneda, K. Eason, Mur Lafferty, & Lena Nguyen.…Learn MoreThursday, December 87:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: An Evening With Bestselling Mystery Writers Hank Phillippi Ryan, Sulari Gentill & Eva Jurcz
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **Authors Hank Phillippi Ryan, Sulari Gentill, and Eva Jurczyk will discuss their latest mysteries, moderated by Rachel Raczka of the Boston Globe, via Zoom.…Learn More9
Friday, December 910:30 AM—12:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- Don't Worry Darling
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Don't Worry Darling. A 1950s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company could be hiding disturbing secrets. Rated R. 123 minutes.…Learn MoreFriday, December 92:30—4:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: 1-on-1 Tech Help
The Tewksbury Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 tech help to seniors. Drop-in on Tuesdays, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, or Fridays, from 2:30pm to 4pm. Visit the second-floor Reference Desk to check in. Sessions will last up to 30 minutes. No registration required.…Learn MoreFriday, December 93:30—4:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL Teen Event: Foodie Friday (Grades 6-12)
Join Emily on Youtube and learn how to make hot cocoa with peppermint chocolate spoons! Supplies will be provided for this event* and registered attendees will be sent an email with more details about picking up supplies. *You must register by December 2nd to have supplies provided.…Learn MoreFriday, December 97:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- Don't Worry Darling
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Don't Worry Darling. A 1950s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company could be hiding disturbing secrets. A drama starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles and Chris Pine.…Learn More10
Saturday, December 109:00 AM—4:00 PMFirst FloorTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: All Ages Reading Rivals Patron Appreciation Event
Thank you to all of our patrons who participated and supported this year's Reading Rivals challenge!After 7+ weeks of fierce competition, the second annual Reading Rivals competition with Wilmington Memorial Library has come to an end! With a team of 649 readers, Tewksbury took home the win this year.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 102:00—3:00 PMChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Kids Poetry Reading with Val Borgal
Come in and enjoy Val Borgal reading children's poetry. This program is a drop-in event.
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Monday, December 1210:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Tiny Tykes Story Time
Story Time for babies up to 18 months old
Monday, December 122:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Find Your Next Job With The BRIDGE Method
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** In addition to those out of work, at any given time, 50 percent of the work force is seeking a new job, or considering a career change.…Learn MoreMonday, December 127:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Book Launch For Tewksbury Author Dennis Hobart Giles ("To Know Him Is: A True Story")
Tewksbury author Dennis Hobart Giles will celebrate his book, To Know Him Is: A True Story, at this book launch event. (Dennis released the book in February, and this is his first event in Tewksbury. ) Dennis invites his family, friends, acquaintances and the general public to the event where he'll read selections from his book and answer audience questions.…Learn MoreMonday, December 127:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Celebrate The 75th Anniversary of 'Miracle on 34th Street'
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Pay tribute to the beloved Christmas movie "Miracle on 34th Street" in celebration of its 75th Anniversary! Enjoy a presentation filled with film clips, trivia, and facts about this much loved holiday film.…Learn More13
Tuesday, December 1310:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Sprouts Story Time
Story Time for kids 18 months to 4 years.
Tuesday, December 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Nature of Winter with the Mass Audubon
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** The nature of Massachusetts is filled with seasonal mysteries waiting to be uncovered. Have you ever wondered which animal left tracks in the snow? What happens to pond animals under a layer of ice? Or what trees are lining the trails on your winter walks? This online program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of nature in winter, and provide ideas and resources for observing, appreciating, and supporting wildlife near home this winter.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 132:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Roosevelts At Christmas
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Learn about the customs and traditions followed by the Roosevelt family as they celebrated Christmas, one of their favorite holidays of the year.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 133:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Teen Event: Winter Wreaths (Grades 6-12)
Join us for a winter-themed craft where we will be decorating foam rings with ribbon, buttons, and other fun materials to make our very own winter wreath! All supplies will be provided, and as always, this event is FREE! This event is for teens in grades 6-12 only.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 135:30—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: 1-on-1 Tech Help
The Tewksbury Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 tech help to seniors. Drop-in on Tuesdays, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, or Fridays, from 2:30pm to 4pm. Visit the second-floor Reference Desk to check in. Sessions will last up to 30 minutes. No registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 136:00—6:45 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Graphic Novel Book Club: Cardboard Kingdom
Kids meet to discuss popular graphic novelsTuesday, December 137:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Board of Library Trustee Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Tewksbury Board of Library Trustees. Monthly meetings are held from September through June annually. Agendas are posted no later than 48 hours before the meeting on the Town of Tewksbury website: https://www. tewksbury-ma. gov/Agen…Learn More
Tuesday, December 137:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: How To Break Into Movies & Television
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Learn some of the different paths and strategies on how to break into the movie and television industry from director, producer and author Lenny Manzo.…Learn More14
Wednesday, December 1410:30—11:00 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Nursery Rhyme Baby Time
Join Miss Haley for some early literacy fun with stories, songs, and nursery rhymes at this story time.
No registration required. Please drop in!Wednesday, December 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Holiday Favorites -- The Most Wonderful Songs of The Year
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Hearing holiday music can instantly fill our minds with the smell of pine, the taste of eggnog, and the warmth of a bright burning fire, but did you know that Jingle Bells was originally meant to be a Thanksgiving song? Discover the story behind some of your holiday favorites while we learn why they truly are the most wonderful songs of the year.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 143:30—4:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Creativity Corner
Join Miss Kat for a unique art project in the Craft Room. This event is designed for ages 6-11 and is a drop-in program.
Wednesday, December 144:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 144:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 144:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 144:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 145:00—7:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Gingerbread Decorating
Join Miss Kat and Miss Haley to decorate your own gingerbread man!Wednesday, December 147:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Best Bike Rides in New England
Author David Sobel will give a presentation based on his new book, Best Bike Rides in New England, in this Zoom webinar. Sobel will reveal some of his favorite rides, discuss the variables he uses when designing a ride, explain how to design rides using online tools like "Map My Ride" or "Strava," advocate for incorporating bike riding 3-5 times a week into your personal wellness goals, and suggest a great ride in or around your community.…Learn More15
Thursday, December 1511:00 AM—12:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Very Rockwell Christmas
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Enjoy Rockwell’s depictions of the humorous and heartwarming aspects of people coming together for the holidays.…Learn MoreThursday, December 1511:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Preschool Playgroup
Introducing our brand new Thursday morning Preschool Playgroup! Learn some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it!This program is cohosted by Community Teamwork.Thursday, December 152:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The History of Rod Stewart
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
No one takes being a rock star more seriously than Rod Stewart. Fancy sports car, big hair, flamboyant clothing and of course models for wives.…Learn MoreThursday, December 157:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Christmas & New Years Culinary Traditions
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Learn about how Christmas was once a rowdy holiday for heathens. Explore the New Amsterdam origins of Christmas foods and the very New York origins of the modern Santa Claus.…Learn MoreThursday, December 157:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: An Introduction To Hanukkah
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Learn about Hanukkah -- a fun-filled eight-day festival celebrated by people all around the word who practice the Jewish faith -- in this virtual presentation from the Lappin Foundation.…Learn More16
Friday, December 1610:30—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: PuzzleMania
Calling all jigsaw puzzle fanatics! Come meet fellow jigsaw puzzle lovers, discuss all things jigsaw puzzles, participate in fun jigsaw puzzle challenges, and take part in a jigsaw puzzle giveaway. Led by Sue Pedersen, an unabashed jigsaw puzzle addict who organizes the library’s quarterly jigsaw puzzle swaps.…Learn MoreFriday, December 161:00—2:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Winter Raptors -- Birds At The Top Of The Food Web
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Some of the most sought-after birds in New England are the many species of winter raptors. Some of these amazing birds are permanent residents in our area.…Learn MoreFriday, December 162:30—4:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: 1-on-1 Tech Help
The Tewksbury Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 tech help to seniors. Drop-in on Tuesdays, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, or Fridays, from 2:30pm to 4pm. Visit the second-floor Reference Desk to check in. Sessions will last up to 30 minutes. No registration required.…Learn MoreFriday, December 163:30—4:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Sprouts Craft
Join us to make a fun craft!This craft is designed for kids aged 2-6.
Friday, December 167:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Trivia Night -- Holiday Traditions From Around The World
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Join us on Zoom to test your knowledge of holiday traditions from around the world! Play solo or organize a team! For security purposes, participants' videos will be disabled, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play.…Learn More17
Saturday, December 171:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Teen Event: Retro Holiday Movies (Grades 6-12)
Wear your ugliest holiday sweater, enjoy some snacks and get ready for retro holiday movies! We'll be watching Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970), Jack Frost (1979), and Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976). There will be a prize for best ugly sweater.…Learn More18
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Monday, December 1910:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Hanukkah Story Time
Hanukkah story time with The Lappin Foundation! Join Rachel Lefebvre for Hanukkah stories, songs, a craft, and some munchkins. Ages 0-5, but siblings welcome.
Monday, December 192:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Using LinkedIn For Your Job Search
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Job searching in today’s online world means using resources including LinkedIn, and job seekers need to be savvy about this networking platform.…Learn MoreMonday, December 192:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Munchkin Music & Movement
Get your dance on with Munchkin Music & Movement! Join us for songs, dances, rhymes, and fun!Monday, December 193:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - IN PERSON Teen Event: Teen Genre Book Club (Grades 7-12)
Join us in person for the first of a monthly book club! Each month we'll read a book from a different genre. December's book is the graphic novel Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu. You can pick up your copy to read in the teen dept. starting Dec.…Learn MoreMonday, December 197:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Adult Craft Night
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with other adults! This month's craft features making two gnomes! All craft supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff. "Register below. The class is limited to 30 seats, with a 5-person waiting list.…Learn MoreMonday, December 197:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Traditions
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Author Brian Earl will deliver a presentation based on his new book, Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions, in this Zoom webinar.…Learn More20
Tuesday, December 2010:30—11:00 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Sprouts Story Time
Story Time for kids 18 months to 4 years.
Tuesday, December 2011:00 AM—12:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Codes and Ciphers in the American Revolutionary War with Historic New England
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Codes, ciphers, and all manner of methods have been used for hundreds of years to secretly send messages.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 202:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Trip To Antarctica with Jack Holmes
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Is Antarctica on your bucket list? Penguins and more penguins, Polar Dips, Sea birds, Orcas, Zodiac explorations, Amazing ice and scenery.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 205:30—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - IN PERSON: 1-on-1 Tech Help
The Tewksbury Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 tech help to seniors. Drop-in on Tuesdays, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, or Fridays, from 2:30pm to 4pm. Visit the second-floor Reference Desk to check in. Sessions will last up to 30 minutes. No registration required.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 207:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Christmas Truce of 1914 -- The Miracle of the Great War
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** In the week surrounding Christmas in 1914, an unofficial cease fire occurred on the Western Front during World War I.…Learn More21
Wednesday, December 219:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP FOR 50 & OVER -- Networking 2.0
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Holiday Concert with 'Carried Away'
Celebrate the holidays with the Carried Away Quartet. Formed in October 2019, Carried Away is a group of four friends from the Merrimack Valley Chorus with a love for a cappella singing and ringing those barbershop chords. Their cumulative barbershop musical experience spans over 70 years.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 211:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: 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 MoreWednesday, December 213:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - IN PERSON Teen Event: Gingerbread Cookie Decorating (Grades 6-12)
Hungry for creativity? Come by to decorate your own gingerbread cookie. All about Bob Ross? Maybe your cookie is made of happy little trees. Is Stranger Things more your style? Demogorgon cookie it is! Take your creative cookie home or eat it right then and there.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 213:30—4:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Maker Craft
Join us and learn how to make a really cool craft! This activity is designed for at ages 7-11.
Wednesday, December 214:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 214:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 214:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 214:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 216:00—6:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Pajamarama Story Time
For ages 2 to 5. Older or younger siblings are welcome to join us, too!Have early literacy fun with stories, songs, movement and more at this early evening story time. Pajamas are optional but encouraged. No registration required. Please drop in!…Learn More22
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Friday, December 232:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: America’s Favorite Holiday Movie -- A Look Inside 'It’s a Wonderful Life'
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s "It’s a Wonderful Life" has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations.…Learn More24
Saturday, December 24Library Closed
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Sunday, December 25Library Closed
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Monday, December 26Library Closed
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Tuesday, December 273:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Teen Event: Comics Crew - Learn, Read, Draw! (Grades 6-12)
Do you enjoy reading, drawing, and talking about comics, manga, and graphic novels? Then the Comics Crew is for you! This is a free-form event where you can talk with other teens who also love comics and manga and let your creative side go wild! We will provide: blank comic pages, manga and superhero coloring pages and tracing pages, and how-to draw books to use or check-out.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 275:30—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: 1-on-1 Tech Help
The Tewksbury Public Library is now offering 1-on-1 tech help to seniors. Drop-in on Tuesdays, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, or Fridays, from 2:30pm to 4pm. Visit the second-floor Reference Desk to check in. Sessions will last up to 30 minutes. No registration required.…Learn More28
Wednesday, December 284:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 284:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 284:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 284:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 286:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group -- The Vanishing Half
This month, join us for a discussion of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, and their racial identities.…Learn More29
Thursday, December 2911:00—11:30 AMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Sprouts Messy Craft
Today, young kids will get messy and have fun!
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Friday, December 3011:30 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Noon Year's Eve Party
Join us for a Noon Year's Eve celebration! There will be noise makers, a craft, and a countdown to noon.31