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Friday, December 11:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. After the death of the family's patriarch, Toula attempts to locate her father's childhood friends in Greece for a family reunion. Starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, and Louis Mandylor.…Learn More2
Saturday, December 210:30 AM—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON 20s & 30s: Winter Brunch & Board Games
Join Tewksbury Public Library on Saturday morning for breakfast snacks, cookies, hot chocolate (and coffee), and fun board games in the meeting room! All board games will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own if you'd like to share!This is a drop-in event, so registration is not required.…Learn More3
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Monday, December 411:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Meet the Elf on the Shelf!
Meet Holly, the Elf on the Shelf, live and in person! The Elf on the Shelf will tell interactive stories, sing songs, play games and ring bells with the children. It should be lots of fun for all ages!No registration required - please drop in! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Library.…Learn More
Monday, December 44:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 44:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 44:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 44:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 47:00—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Science Squared Discussion Group--The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean
Science Two Ways @ TPL!
Join us IN PERSON on the first Monday monthly to discuss either a science themed book or a science fiction book. Please note that our location has changed to the 2nd Floor Trustees' Room. This month we will read and discuss The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean.…Learn MoreMonday, December 47:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Authors Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon & Maddie Day Discuss "Christmas Mittens Murder"
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Bestselling cozy mystery authors Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, and Maddie Day will discuss their latest mystery, Christmas Mittens Murder.…Learn MoreMonday, December 47:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Musical Legacy Of Billy Joel
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Billy Joel, inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, is an American singer-songwriter and composer who is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.…Learn MoreMonday, December 47:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: A Christmas Carol
Join actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby for a funny, heartfelt journey through Charles’ Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. This 1- hour adaptation shows Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a grumpy, selfish misanthrope to a generous, wise and kindly man, full of the spirit of Christmas.…Learn More5
Tuesday, December 511:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's Concert: James Lepler
Join James Lepler as he plays and sings all your favorite songs! Designed for caregivers with children ages infant to 6 years old. No registration required.
Tuesday, December 54:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, December 54:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, December 55:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, December 55:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, December 56:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Sourdough Starter Workshop with Sourdough Brandon
Learn how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter from Sourdough Brandon, who is an expert sourdough baker and food blogger. You will leave with a piece of Brandon's Sourdough starter so you can get baking! You’ll receive many tips and tricks on how to keep your sourdough starter active and what to make with your starter.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 57:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Holidays Unwrapped -- History of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & Winter Solstice
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** The month of December is a month of celebrations that go back thousands of years. In ancient times, the winter solstice marked the beginning of vigil that would lead to the rebirth of Spring.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 57:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Baking Demo & Discussion with Cookbook Author & Chef Erin Jean McDowell
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell will demonstrate how to make one of her favorite recipes and then chat with attendees to answer all their "burning" questions.…Learn More6
Wednesday, December 69:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- 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 61:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
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HYBRID: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group -- A Christmas Guest
Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" In A Christmas Guest, Mariah Ellison, better known as the vinegar-tongued Grandmama from the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt series, makes a stunning appearance in a bracing story full of devious delight .…Learn MoreWednesday, December 63:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
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? Demigorgon cookie it is! Take your creative cookie home or eat it right then and there.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 64:00—4:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Mad Science
Join Miss Haley to make a marble run! This event is designed for kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required. The TPL does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 64:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 64:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 64:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 64:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 67:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL Friends of the TPLibrary Meeting
Monthly meeting of the fabulous Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. All are welcome to attend this meeting of the Friends' Board. If you wish to attend, please email friendstplibrary@gmail. com by 12/4/2023 for the ZOOM link. email questions to: friendstplibrary@gmail.
Wednesday, December 67:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To France
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Visit Southwest France. Away from Paris, France is very different. Enjoy the sights of Bordeaux and wine country.…Learn More7
Thursday, December 711:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Infant/Toddler Playgroup
The first Playgroup of the month will now be for infants and toddlers! Learn some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it!This program is hosted by Community Teamwork.Thursday, December 77:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Artistic New England Connections
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** New England is a region rich in history, culture and natural beauty, so it is not surprising that many artists have lived and made art here.…Learn More8
Friday, December 810:00 AM—4:00 PMFirst FloorTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: All Ages Reading Rivals 2023 Team Tewksbury Celebration
Thank you to all of our patrons who participated and supported this year's Reading Rivals challenge!After 7+ weeks of fierce competition, the third annual Reading Rivals competition with Wilmington Memorial Library has come to an end! With a team of 598 readers, Tewksbury took home the win this year.…Learn MoreFriday, December 811:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Land's Sake Farms: Reading with Rabbits
Learn about the rabbits that farmers raise at Land’s Sake Farms! This program includes a rabbit-themed story time, learning about rabbit behavior and anatomy, and more! The highlight of the program is the Bunny Circle, where youth are able to touch and interact with live rabbits.…Learn More
Friday, December 83:30—4:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL TEEN EVENT: Foodie Friday (Grades 6-12)
Join us on YouTube to learn how to create your own gingerbread trifle! Supplies will be provided in this instructional video. * Registered attendees will be sent an email with more details about picking up supplies. On the day and the exact time of the event, attendees will be sent a link to the video.…Learn MoreFriday, December 87:00—9:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history. Starring Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Antonio Banderas.…Learn MoreFriday, December 87:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Holiday Movie Trivia Night
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Test your knowledge of Christmas films and other winter holiday films. 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 More9
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Sunday, December 102:30—3:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: When The Tiger Smoked A Pipe -- The Art Of Korea
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **Korean stories of long ago begin “When the tiger smoked a pipe…” Explore the varied and fascinating art that Koreans have produced for thousands of years.…Learn More11
Monday, December 112:00—2:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Winter Music & Movement - Canceled
Get your dance on with Munchkin Music & Movement! Join us for songs, dances, rhymes, and fun!Monday, December 114:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 114:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 114:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 114:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 117:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Domestic Suspense Author Terri Parlato Discusses "What Waits In The Woods"
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Author Terri Parlato will discuss her brand new thriller, What Waits In The Woods. Her ballet career derailed by injury, a once-promising young dancer returns to her hometown only to face a grisly discovery – and the increasingly alarming realization that nothing from her past is quite what she believed – in this electrifyingly twisty suburban thriller.…Learn MoreMonday, December 117:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: A History of New England Desserts
Cooking instructor Tammy Donroe Inman, award-winning author of New England Desserts: Classic and Creative Recipes for All Seasons, will discuss her favorite desserts that originated in Massachusetts, the stories behind them, and the pleasures of seasonal baking.…Learn MoreMonday, December 117:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with 'Library Journal' Reviewer John Charles
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** With the holidays right around the corner, take an hour to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2023 that will have your to-be-read pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book.…Learn More12
Tuesday, December 1211:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Hanukkah Story Time
Join Miss Rachel from PJ Library as we celebrate the festival of lights at the Library! Enjoy festive treats, read stories, and enjoy a magical craft. This event is free, open to all and geared towards children 6 and under. Register at LappinFoundation.…Learn More
Tuesday, December 122:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Visit With The Addison Gallery of American Art
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **Curators Gordon Wilkins and Rachel Vogel, of the Addison Gallery of American Art, will lead participants on a virtual tour through the works and themes presented in its latest exhibition, "Free Association: New Acquisitions in Context.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 126:30—7:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Authors Andrew Joseph White & H.E. Edgmon Discuss Their New Books
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Bestselling author Andrew Joseph White (The Spirit Bares Its Teeth) and author H. E. Edgmon (Godly Heathens) will discuss their recently released books in this fun conversation suitable for both teen and adult readers.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 127:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Board of Library Trustees
Monthly meeting of the TPL Board of Library Trustees. Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before each meeting on the Town of Tewksbury website: https://www. tewksbury-ma. gov/AgendaCenterACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT: The TPL does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1310:00 AM—1:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
(CANCELED) IN PERSON: Holiday Wrap & Relax
This event has been CANCELED. All registrants were notified on 12/12 and 12/13. Are you… A busy parent with little time to wrap presents for your children? A spouse with no place to prepare gifts for your loved one? A helpless shopper suffering from holiday stress and irritation? The Library has the solution to your problem! Enjoy a morning of wrapping & relaxing at the library.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 131:30—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Trustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL Poetry Circle
Join us virtually via ZOOM to read and discuss poems monthly on the second Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3:00pm.
All poems are distributed one week prior to the meeting and are available in print or via an email.
Please email Diane Giarrusso at dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 134:00—4:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Winter Craft
Join us and learn how to make a really cool craft! This activity is designed for at ages 7-11.
Wednesday, December 134:00—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 134:15—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 134:30—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 134:45—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 136:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking 2.0
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, 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 136:00—7:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN MOVIE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (Grades 6-12)
In December, we will be watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem! The movie is rated PG and run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. This event is open to teens in grades 6-12.
About: After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 137:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: How To Start Researching Your Family History (Guide For Beginners, Refresher To All Others)
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** New to genealogy research? Or maybe you've taken a break and need a refresher? Come to this crash course and learn how to get (re)started.…Learn More14
Thursday, December 1410:30 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group: All the Beauty in the World
Join us for a discussion of "All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me" by Patrick BringleyThis 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.…Learn MoreThursday, December 1411:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Preschool Playgroup
Preschool Playgroup is back! Learn some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it!
This program is hosted by Community Teamwork.Thursday, December 147:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 7 Quick, Last-Minute Holiday Decluttering Tasks
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** The holidays are almost here. Learn how to simplify the season by decluttering the seven spots we often forget to tidy.…Learn More15
Friday, December 1511:00—11:30 AMCraft 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. The TPL does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation. Contact Diane Giarrusso at 978-640-4490 or dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.…Learn More
Friday, December 1511:00 AM—12:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Dark Side of Christmas -- The Legend of Krampus
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **
The Christmas season, of course, means presents courtesy of Santa Claus. For particularly naughty individuals, it might mean receiving a disappointing lump or two of coal.…Learn MoreFriday, December 151:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- Oppenheimer
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Oppenheimer. The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon. Rated R. 3 Hours.…Learn MoreFriday, December 157:00—10:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- Oppenheimer
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Oppenheimer. The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon. Rated R. 3 Hours.…Learn More16
Saturday, December 162:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Boston Tea Party -- 250 Years Later
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **
The story of tea has always been infused with intrigue, particularly when it became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America.…Learn More17
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Monday, December 1810:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Teen Event: Board Game Meet and Greet (Grades 6-12)
Want to meet other teens? Love playing board games? Join us for a meet and greet geared towards homeschooled teens! We'll set up a bunch of board games, grab some new friends and play. Due to the ability to host multiple people at this event, we will not all be playing the same game.…Learn MoreMonday, December 182:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- How To Conquer The Job Search Journey
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Conducting an effective job search can be challenging, no matter what stage you're at in your career. Having a solid strategy for finding your next job is essential.…Learn MoreMonday, December 184:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 184:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 184:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 184:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, December 187:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author & Former CIA Agent David McCloskey Discusses "Moscow X"
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Former CIA agent and bestselling thriller author David McCloskey will discuss his brand new spy novel, Moscow X.…Learn MoreMonday, December 187:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Craft & Chat
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month's craft features making an assortment of holiday gift bags and gift card holders to take home! All craft supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff.…Learn More19
Tuesday, December 197:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Gardens Of Ireland
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Discover the magic, myths and beautiful gardens of Ireland. Enjoy an armchair tour of the National Botanic Garden, Lismore Castle, Kilmacurragh Botanical Garden, Heywood Gardens, Powerscourt, Ilnacullin, Fota Island and more.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 197:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Adult Paint Night -- The Beauty of Winter
Paint a scene that captures the beauty of winter with pinecones and snow. The details of each pinecone and the delicate snow create an appealing contrast against the dark blue sky. An instructor from the Pop up Art School will show you step-by-step how to create this tranquil winter scene.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 197:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: TEWKSBURY WRITING GROUP -- Advice From Author Carolyn R. Russell
**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. ** Are you a writer -- or an aspiring writer -- looking for some support? The Tewksbury Writing Group, which generally meets the fourth Monday or Tuesday evening of every month, is open to everyone who's interested in writing -- all genres, all skill levels.…Learn More20
Wednesday, December 209:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief
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 201:30—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 204:00—4:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Maker Craft
Join us and learn how to make a really cool craft! This activity is designed for at ages 7-11.
Wednesday, December 204:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 204:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 204:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 204:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 206:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Creating A Marketing Plan & Brief
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, 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 206:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Gingerbread House Ornaments (Grades 6-12)
Join us to create your own unique gingerbread house ornament! You can put it up on a tree or use it as a cute decoration. This event is open to teens in grades 6-12. As always, registration is required. If you will be more than 5 minutes late, please let us know.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 207:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Trial of Leopold and Loeb -- Inside the Criminal Mind (Great Trials Series)
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **
The sensational Leopold and Loeb case arose out of the 1924 murder of a 14-year-old boy, Bobby Franks.…Learn More21
Thursday, December 2111:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Preschool Playgroup
Preschool Playgroup is back! Learn some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it!
This program is hosted by Community Teamwork.Thursday, December 2112:00—5:00 PMFirst FloorTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Celebrate Tewksbury's Birthday With A Free Cupcake Or Slice Of Cake
Did you know Tewksbury was officially incorporated on December 23, 1734 from Billerica? To celebrate the town's 289th birthday (a couple of days early!), the library is giving out slices of cake and cupcakes, while supplies last. If you visit the library between noon and closing at 5pm, please grab a sweet treat in the lobby on your way out.…Learn MoreThursday, December 213:30—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 My Hero Academia episodes 3 and 4. My Hero Academia is rated TV-14. This event is open to grades 6-12.
About: A superhero-admiring boy without any powers enrolls in a prestigious hero academy and learns what it really means to be a hero.…Learn MoreThursday, December 217:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: All That Glitters is Gold -- Gustav Klimt
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Austrian painter Gustav Klimt is associated with a number of artist movements including Art Nouveau and Symbolism, but in the end he developed a distinctive style all his own.…Learn More22
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Saturday, December 23Library Closed
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Sunday, December 24Library Closed
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Monday, December 25Library Closed
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Tuesday, December 263:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Faux Geode Coasters (Grades 6-12)
Join us for a stunning and functional craft--Faux Geode Coasters! We will be using paint during this craft, so be sure to wear something you won't mind getting paint on! Supplies will be provided for every registered attendee, so be sure to register below while supplies last! If you have any questions, please email Kate, our Teen Library Assistant, at kjennings@tewksburypl.…Learn More27
Wednesday, December 273:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL TEEN EVENT: Sharpie Mugs (Grades 6-12)
Join Kate on YouTube to learn how to create your very own Sharpie Mug, just in time for the cold weather ahead! Supplies will be provided in this instructional video. * Registered attendees will be sent an email with more details about picking up supplies.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 274:00—4:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Pokemon Club
Pokemon ClubWednesday, December 274:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 274:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 274:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 274:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, December 276:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group -- The Lost Apothecary
This month, join us for a discussion of The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. In this addictive and spectacularly imagined debut, a female apothecary secretly dispenses poisons to liberate women from the men who have wronged them—setting three lives across centuries on a dangerous collision course.…Learn More28
Thursday, December 284:00—7:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market -- Winter Edition
The Tewksbury Community Market is holding three special winter markets on the final Thursdays in December (Dec. 28), January (Jan. 25) and February (Feb. 29), from 4pm to 7pm, inside the large hall at the Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street).…Learn More29
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Saturday, December 30Library Closed
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