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Monday, October 211:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tiny Tykes Story Time
Tiny Tykes Storytime is designed for young children ages 0 to 18 months. Older siblings are always welcome to join in. Join us for a fun session of stories, songs, fingerplays, instruments, and gentle movement that help build early literacy skills. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition.…Learn MoreMonday, October 22:00—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!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 MoreMonday, October 23:30—3:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 23:45—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 24:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 24:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 27:00—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Science Squared Discussion Group--A Crack in Creation by Jennifer A. Doudna
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 A Crack in Creation by Jennifer A.…Learn MoreMonday, October 27:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Authors Carlene O'Connor, Liz Ireland & Carol J. Perry Discuss "Halloween Cupcake Murders"
**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 authors Carlene O'Connor, Liz Ireland and Carol J. Perry will discuss their latest mystery, Halloween Cupcake Murders.…Learn MoreMonday, October 27:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Psychology Of America’s Culture War
**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 Gail Sahar will discuss her new book, Blame and Political Attitudes: The Psychology of America's Culture War, with a focus on the culture wars and how they have contributed to the current divide in America.…Learn More3
Tuesday, October 311:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Sprouts Story Time
Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing and more, and get your early literacy skills on!Sprouts Storytime is designed for is designed for little ones 18 months through 4 years, but siblings are always welcome. 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 MoreTuesday, October 34:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 34:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 35:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 35:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 36:00—7:30 PMChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Craft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Center School Night at the Library
Heath Brook School families are invited to visit the library tonight
Tuesday, October 37:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Gardens Of Scotland
**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. ** Scotland is home to amazing public and private gardens. Enjoy an armchair tour of 15 very different gardens in Scotland -- from castles and historic estate properties in the Highlands to botanic gardens and intimate private edens.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 37:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Fantasy Romance Author Kit Rocha Discusses "Consort of Fire"
**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. ** Authors Donna Herren and Bree Bridges, the writing duo behind mega fantasy romance author Kit Rocha, will discuss their upcoming latest, Consort of Fire, the first in the "Bound to Fire and Steel" series.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 37:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: A Halloween Magic & Mind-Reading Show For Adults
Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, this Halloween Magic Mind-Reading Show will leave an indelible mark on your psyche. It's a night where the impossible becomes plausible, where minds intertwine in a dance of illusion, and where reality is shattered before your very eyes.…Learn More4
Wednesday, October 49:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Resumes: The Basics
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, October 411:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Yoga Class (A 'Wellness Wednesday' 4-Week Series)
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of yoga classes. Classes will take place from 11am to noon over four consecutive Wednesdays -- October 4, October 11, October 18 and October 25 -- in the library's Meeting Room.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 41:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
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HYBRID: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group -- Aunt Dimity’s Death
Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" Unlucky Lori has the opportunity to inherit her aunt's entire estate if she visits her aunt's cottage and unearths a secret hidden in a trove of letters. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 43:30—5:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - IN PERSON TEEN MOVIE: The Ring (Grades 6-12)
Join us to start the scary spooky season, as we watch The Ring! The Ring is rated PG-13.
About: A journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone one week to the day after they view it.
*If you have any allergies, please let us know by October 1 by emailing Emily at eleggat@tewksburypl.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 44:00—4:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Mad Science - Spider Slime
Join Miss Haley to learn about and make your own slime! 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, October 44:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 44:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 44:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 44:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 47:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
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. email questions to: friendstplibrary@gmail. com
Wednesday, October 47:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Portugal
**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 Portugal. This road trip includes stops in the fantastical town of Sintra; to Coimbra, the oldest university town in Europe; to heady Porto quiet Evora, and luminous Lisbon.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 47:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Marie Benedict Discusses "The Mitford Affair"
**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 Marie Benedict will discuss her book, The Mitford Affair, an explosive novel of history's most notorious sisters, one of whom will have to choose: her country or her family Between the World Wars, the six Mitford sisters—each more beautiful, brilliant, and eccentric than the next—dominate the English political, literary, and social scenes.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 47:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Behind the Scenes of Late Night TV with Maggie Davis, Assoc. Producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live
**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. **
Associate Producer Maggie Davis shines a light on how the mix of entertainment and journalism is made on the Emmy Award-winning ABC late-night talk show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” A New England native, Davis will also share how she turned her passion and skills into a successful career in the entertainment industry and take your questions.…Learn More5
Thursday, October 510:00 AM—4:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: All Ages TPL "Let Freedom Read" Statewide Read-In
Join your community in the first floor Meeting Room to celebrate Massachusetts' Statewide Read-In: "Let Freedom Read!" Open to all ages, TPL is celebrating our community's right to access and read materials freely in their local public library. Bring a book or audiobook of your own or borrow one right from the shelves, pull up a cozy chair, and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere themed to different genres as the Meeting Room transforms into a celebratory landscape dedicated to stories.…Learn MoreThursday, October 511:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Infant/Toddler Playgroup
NEW! 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, October 57:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Salem Witch Trials -- Restoring Justice
**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. ** Take a virtual tour of the Peabody Essex Museum's brand new exhibition -- "The Salem Witch Trials: Restoring Justice.…Learn More6
Friday, October 610:00—11:30 AMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING @ SENIOR CENTER -- You Hurt My Feelings
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- You Hurt My Feelings. A novelist's longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book. Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus.…Learn MoreFriday, October 61:00—2:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The History of Scollay Square
**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. **Sneak backstage and settle into the cushioned seats of Scollay Square’s famous -- and infamous -- theater, The Old Howard.…Learn MoreFriday, October 67:00—9:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- The Little Mermaid (2023)
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- The Little Mermaid (2023). A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. Starring Halle Bailey.…Learn More7
Saturday, October 710:00—11:30 AMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Walking Tour Of The Tewksbury Hospital's Pines Cemetery
ALERT: This event has been CANCELLED due to weather. All registrants were notified via email on 10/6. Come explore the history of the Tewksbury State Hospital's Pines Cemetery. Led by a knowledgeable volunteer guide from the Public Health Museum, join this 90-minute, 1.…Learn MoreSaturday, October 71:00—2:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Inside 'Spooky World' with Creator David Bertolino (Haunted Experiences 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. ** In 1991, Spooky World opened in Berlin, Massachusetts as the first Halloween scream park. The attraction became so popular that it expanded well beyond its original haunted hayride and shaped a generation of New England Halloween lovers.…Learn More8
Sunday, October 82:30—3:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Hidden Meanings In Chinese 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. **Bats, gourds, peaches, ribbons, and monkeys on horses. These images, and many others, are frequently – and artistically – depicted in Chinese art, but what do they mean? Using selected objects from the fabulous collections at the Asian Art Museum, discover some of the fascinating and fun meanings and messages hidden in Chinese art.…Learn More9
Monday, October 9Library Closed
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Tuesday, October 1011:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Sprouts Story Time
Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing and more, and get your early literacy skills on!Sprouts Storytime is designed for is designed for little ones 18 months through 4 years, but siblings are always welcome. 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 MoreTuesday, October 103:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Halloween Jars (Grades 6-12)
Join us for a October-themed craft--Halloween Jars! These jars can be used to store candy, hold pencils, or stick a (flameless) candle in it and you can use it as a lantern--the possibilities are endless! 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 MoreTuesday, October 104:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 104:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 105:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 105:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 106:00—7:30 PMChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Craft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Heath Brook School Night at the Library
Heath Brook School families are invited to visit the library tonight
Tuesday, October 107:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Imaginary Worlds Of Jules Verne
**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. ** Celebrate Jules Verne, the French author who pioneered the science fiction genre. Best known for his novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873), Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travels long before air travel and submarines were invented, and before practical means of space travel had been devised.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 107:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Historical Fiction Author Denny S. Bryce Discusses "The Other Princess"
**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 Denny S. Bryce will discuss her new historical fiction novel, The Other Princess: A Novel of Queen Victoria's Goddaughter, a stunning portrait of an African princess raised in Queen Victoria’s court and adapting to life in Victorian England.…Learn More11
Wednesday, October 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Yoga Class (A 'Wellness Wednesday' 4-Week Series)
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of yoga classes. Classes will take place from 11am to noon over four consecutive Wednesdays -- October 4, October 11, October 18 and October 25 -- in the library's Meeting Room.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 111:30—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, October 114:00—4:30 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. 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, October 114:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 114:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 114:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 114:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 115:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Welcome Night (Grades 6-12)
Are you entering 6th grade? Are you in 7-12th grade but have never visited the library's teen room? Unsure about what you can do here or what we offer? Join us for our open house for tweens and teens in grades 6-8 and their parents! (While this event is aimed at grades 6-8, all in grades 6-12 are welcome to attend)
You'll get pizza*, play some mini-golf, make beaded keychains as a craft, and tour the teen room! Learn more about our collection of board games, our in-library gaming consoles, watch Netflix or Disney+ or maybe just enjoy the beanbags and couch.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 116:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Resumes: The Basics
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, October 116:00—7:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Lego Club
Join Miss Kat for Lego Cub every other Wednesday night. We'll provide the Legos, and you can build whatever you can dream up in sixty minutes.
This program is intended for kids ages 6-11. No registration is required. …Learn MoreWednesday, October 117:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: How To Find Elusive Ancestors
**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. ** Learn how to use vital records, censuses, deeds, probate, poor house records, newspapers, cemetery records, and online resources -- and overcome false assumptions -- to discover an ancestor's parentage.…Learn More12
Thursday, October 1210:30 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group: Dead Wake
Join us for a discussion of "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania" by Erik LarsonThis 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, October 1211:00—11:30 AMActivities 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.
Thursday, October 127:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Boston's Statues -- How & What A City Chooses To Remember
**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. ** Boston's many statues provide insight into the city’s history and identity. These monuments are a part of the city’s cultural heritage and together form a rich tapestry of Boston’s past.…Learn More13
Friday, October 131:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- You Hurt My Feelings
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- You Hurt My Feelings. A novelist's longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book. Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus.…Learn MoreFriday, October 133:30—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 cheesecake brownies! 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 More14
Saturday, October 149:00—10:00 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Inside 'Barrett's Haunted Mansion' with Owner Mary Costello (Haunted Experiences 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. ** During most of the year, Mary Costello is busy running her restaurant, the Abington Ale House, in Abington, Massachusetts.…Learn MoreSaturday, October 1410:00—11:30 AMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
OUTDOOR: Take A Hike Through The Chandler Well Fields
The Tewksbury Open Space & Recreation Committee and the Tewksbury Public Library invite you to take a guided hike of the Chandler Well Fields. The hike will be led by Open Space & Recreation Committee members Bruce Shick and Tom Branchaud. This easy hike is 2 miles long and will last approximately 90 minutes.…Learn MoreSaturday, October 1410:00 AM—1:00 PMFirst FloorTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Friends of the Library -- Book Donation Drive & Puzzle Swap
Join the Friends of the Library for their quarterly book donation drive & puzzle swap. If you are interested in donating books or DVDs in good condition, please visit the Friends' table on the first floor of the library from 10:00am to 1:00pm. All donations will be reviewed by a volunteer from the Friends of the Library.…Learn More
Saturday, October 1410:30—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Intro To Antique Hand Fans
It's the social event of the week! Come learn about the history of antique fans. See 100 antique hand fans from the 18th & 19th century, up close and personal. Explore different materials used for this art including mother of pearl, bone, ivory, & celluloid.…Learn MoreSaturday, October 141:00—2:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Kids Concert: Rockabye Beats
Join us for a kids concert with Rockabye Beats! Come sing, dance, and get a little silly with us.
This program is supported by a grant from the Tewksbury Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.…Learn More
Saturday, October 145:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON 20s & 30s: Barbie Party
Come on Barbies, let's go party! It's time to rock your favorite Barbie attire and come celebrate all things Barbie.
There will be:
Cupcake decorating
Friendship bracelet making
Barbie trivia
Barbie-themed glittery mocktails and pink snacks
A Barbie photo boothand more!This evening your job is just "Party," so come say "Hi, Barbie!" and have fun! Please register below.…Learn More15
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Monday, October 1611:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tiny Tykes Story Time
Tiny Tykes Storytime is designed for young children ages 0 to 18 months. Older siblings are always welcome to join in. Join us for a fun session of stories, songs, fingerplays, instruments, and gentle movement that help build early literacy skills. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition.…Learn MoreMonday, October 162:00—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!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 MoreMonday, October 162:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Learn What MassHire Career Centers Can Do For You
**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 services that the MassHire Career Centers offer job seekers with Bob McIntosh, Career Advisor with MassHire Lowell.…Learn MoreMonday, October 163:30—3:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 163:45—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 164:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 164:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 167:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Kat Martin Discusses "The Ghost Illusion"
**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 Kat Martin will discuss her brand new thriller, The Ghost Illusion. In this spine-tingling tale the New York Times bestselling author melds psychological thriller and ghost story as one woman’s daring search for the truth behind a historic British tragedy tests the dividing line between life and death.…Learn MoreMonday, October 167:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Haunted Lighthouses Of New England
**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. ** Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. Learn about several haunted lighthouse legends of New England, including the mysterious Woman in White in the Isles of Shoals and the spirit of a drowned lighthouse keeper at Penfield Reef in Connecticut.…Learn MoreMonday, October 167:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: A Look At LGBTQ+ History Around The World
Join author Sarah Prager as she shares fascinating stories from LGBTQ+ history you’ve never heard before. Learn why LGBTQ+ matters, how far back it goes, how it has shaped the world, and who some of the most interesting individuals from it are. Sarah is the author of four books on LGBTQ+ history: Queer, There, and Everywhere; Rainbow Revolutionaries; Kind Like Marsha; and A Child’s Introduction to Pride.…Learn More17
Tuesday, October 1711:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Sprouts Story Time
Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing and more, and get your early literacy skills on!Sprouts Storytime is designed for is designed for little ones 18 months through 4 years, but siblings are always welcome. 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 MoreTuesday, October 174:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 174:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 175:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 175:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 177:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Musical Legacy Of Queen
**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. ** Queen, inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, was formed in 1970 and became hugely successful incorporating various genres into their work, including progressive art rock, hard rock, heavy metal, vaudevillian music hall and pop rock.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 177:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Genograms -- Discovering Medical Histories In Your Family Tree
**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. ** Genealogical research may hold the answers to questions you have about your family medical history. Many health conditions tend to run in families.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 177:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Confronting Race, Gender & Ability Bias In The Tech Field
**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 Meredith Broussard will discuss her highly-anticipated new book, More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 177:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Love in Metal -- Abraham Megerdichian's Machined Metal Miniatures
Enjoy a talk on the life and metal art of machinist Abraham Megerdichian. His son Robert will discuss his late father's fascinating hobby of machining solid scrap metal into exquisite interpretations of hundreds of everyday objects. Some of Abraham's medal miniatures will be on display in the library's lobby during much of the month of October.…Learn More
Kids meet to discuss popular children's fiction
Kids meet to discuss popular graphic novels18
Wednesday, October 189:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Resumes: Beyond The Basics
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, October 1811:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Yoga Class (A 'Wellness Wednesday' 4-Week Series)
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of yoga classes. Classes will take place from 11am to noon over four consecutive Wednesdays -- October 4, October 11, October 18 and October 25 -- in the library's Meeting Room.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 181:30—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, October 184:00—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, October 184:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 184:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 184:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 184:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 186:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Skull Vases (Grades 6-12)
Get creative and design your own skull vase or skull candle holder! All supplies will be provided in this event for grades 6-12. If you have any questions prior to the event, please let Emily know but emailing at eleggat@tewksburypl. org. If you are unable to attend, please let us know prior to the event.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 187:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Tragic Tale of Salem's Witchcraft Hysteria
**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 1692 Salem trials are infamous for being the greatest witch hunt in American history. Untangle the tragic tale of Salem's witchcraft hysteria.…Learn More19
Thursday, October 1911:00—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, October 1912:30—1:30 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Field Trip To Public Health Museum
Come explore the Public Health Museum in this special guided tour. The Museum preserves records and artifacts from our nation’s public health history while educating the public about the achievements and contributions of public health. There are exhibits on Tuberculosis, Polio, Patent Medicines, Dentistry, and much more.…Learn MoreThursday, October 192:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Meet The First First Ladies
**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 Jeanne Abrams will discuss her book, First Ladies Of The Republic: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the Creation of an Iconic American Role.…Learn MoreThursday, October 193:30—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 Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun. Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun is rated TV-14. This event is open to grades 6-12.
About: Hanako is an urban legend said to be the spirit of a young girl that haunts school toilets, but as Nene finds out, her academy's Hanako is actually a boy, and he is only one of many spirits inhabiting the place.…Learn MoreThursday, October 197:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Author & Environmental Journalist Ben Goldfarb Discusses "Crossings"
**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 and environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb will discuss his new book, Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.…Learn MoreThursday, October 197:30—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: From Memories To Memoirs: 2 Writers Discuss Authentic Storytelling
**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. ** Memoir is an ever-growing and popular area of literature. E. B. Bartels, author of Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter, and Neema Avashia, author of Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place, will join author and host Marjan Kamali to discuss the different ways one can approach writing memoir, how to find inspiration when dealing with difficult aspects of one’s past, and the importance of mentorship in the writing and publishing journey.…Learn More20
Friday, October 2010:00—11:45 AMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING @ SENIOR CENTER -- Golda
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Golda. Focuses on the intensely dramatic and high-stakes responsibilities and decisions that Golda Meir, also known as the 'Iron Lady of Israel,' faced during the Yom Kippur War. Starring Helen Mirren.…Learn MoreFriday, October 2011:00—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, October 201:30—3:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- Golda
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Golda. Focuses on the intensely dramatic and high-stakes responsibilities and decisions that Golda Meir, also known as the 'Iron Lady of Israel,' faced during the Yom Kippur War.…Learn MoreFriday, October 202:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Understanding Bird Migration with Mass Audubon
**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. **Bird migration is one of nature's most amazing spectacles, and for good reason. A little more than 900 species of birds breed in North America and studies show nearly 40% are migratory.…Learn MoreFriday, October 207:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: A Paranormal Investigation At The Tewksbury Library
Several current and former employees of the Tewksbury Public Library believe it is haunted. Over the past 10 years, there have been reports of unexplainable phenomena, from shadowy figures to whispering in empty rooms to falling books seemingly defying the laws of physics.…Learn More21
Saturday, October 2112:00—1:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Inside 'Delusion' with Creator Jon Braver (Haunted Experiences 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. ** Since 2011, Jon Braver has been creating Delusion, a new and unique, location-based theatrical production where guests step inside a horror movie and become part of the story.…Learn MoreSaturday, October 216:00—9:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON 20s & 30s: D&D Murder Mystery
Join us for a night full of spooky adventure at this D&D Murder Mystery one shot! We will be playing Dungeons and Dragons 5E at this special one time event. There will be pizza and soda available. Doors open at 6 and the Murder Mystery starts at 6:15.…Learn More22
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Monday, October 2311:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tiny Tykes Story Time
Tiny Tykes Storytime is designed for young children ages 0 to 18 months. Older siblings are always welcome to join in. Join us for a fun session of stories, songs, fingerplays, instruments, and gentle movement that help build early literacy skills. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition.…Learn MoreMonday, October 231:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - 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, October 233:30—3:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 233:45—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 234:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 234:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 236:00—7:30 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON @ SENIOR CENTER: Welcome To Tewksbury Reception
Have you moved to town in the past two years? Are you interested in learning more about what Tewksbury has to offer? You are invited to the 5th Annual "Welcome To Tewksbury" Reception, held at the Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street). New residents are encouraged to drop in anytime during the 90-minute reception to: Meet representatives from town government, schools, businesses, and community organizations.…Learn MoreMonday, October 237:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: An Evening with Cozy Mystery Writers Darci Hannah, Lynn Cahoon & Libby Klein
**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 Darci Hannah, Lynn Cahoon, and Libby Klein will discuss their brand new Halloween-themed mysteries.…Learn More24
Tuesday, October 2411:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Sprouts Story Time
Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing and more, and get your early literacy skills on!Sprouts Storytime is designed for is designed for little ones 18 months through 4 years, but siblings are always welcome. 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 MoreTuesday, October 243:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Franken-Toys (Grades 6-12)
Here we have a different sort of event! With a variety of used toys, action figures, dolls and stuffed toys, we will "Frankenstein" together whatever you choose using tools provided such as scissors, hot glue, needle and thread, tape, etc. Make horrifying creations you wouldn't wish upon your worst enemy.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 244:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 244:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 245:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 245:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 246:00—7:30 PMChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Craft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Dewing School Night at the Library
Heath Brook School families are invited to visit the library tonight
Tuesday, October 247:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Hidden History Of First Ladies
**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 often unexamined but pivotal contributions of our first ladies -- from Dolley Madison and her vital role in preserving America’s early history to Eleanor Roosevelt's fight for civil rights to Jackie Kennedy and her preservation of the nation's capital.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 247:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: TEWKSBURY WRITING GROUP -- Advice From Author Hugh Lessig
**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 MoreTuesday, October 247:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Adult Art Class -- Create A Wire Tree
Join local award-winning wire artist Ryan Kelley for a wire tree art class. Create a wire tree in any style you want during this two-hour class. You will receive all tools, materials and instruction needed to create your own wire tree sculpture; just bring a fist-sized rock for your tree to grown on.…Learn More25
Wednesday, October 2511:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Yoga Class (A 'Wellness Wednesday' 4-Week Series)
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of yoga classes. Classes will take place from 11am to noon over four consecutive Wednesdays -- October 4, October 11, October 18 and October 25 -- in the library's Meeting Room.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 251:00—2:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Untold Story of Women in 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. **
Bestselling author and art historian Noah Charney will discuss his brand new book, Brushed Aside: The Untold Story of Women in Art.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 253:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Five Nights at Freddy's Party (Grades 6-12)
Join us to celebrate all things Five Nights at Freddy's! Dress up as your favorite character, participate in FNAF trivia, eat cheese pizza and chat all things Five Nights with your friends! This event is for teens in grades 6-12 only. Registration is required.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 254:00—4:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Pokemon Club
Pokemon ClubWednesday, October 254:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 254:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 254:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 254:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Misty
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!Wednesday, October 256:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Resumes: Beyond The Basics
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, October 256:00—7:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Lego Club
Join Miss Kat for Lego Cub every other Wednesday night. We'll provide the Legos, and you can build whatever you can dream up in sixty minutes.
This program is intended for kids ages 6-11. No registration is required. …Learn MoreWednesday, October 256:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group -- The Last Thing He Told Me
This month, join us for a discussion of The Last Thing he Told Me by Laura Dave. Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her. Despite her confusion and fear, Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers—Owen’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Bailey.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 257:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: First Ladies Fashions -- Reflecting & Shaping National Politics & Culture, Then and Now
**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 wardrobes in the White House send a message -- from Abigail Adams’ restrained New England style to Dolley Madison’s love of turbans; from Mary Todd Lincoln’s work with Elizabeth Keckley, a free Black dressmaker, to devotees of Parisian couture like Edith Wilson and proponents of “American Fashions for American Women” like Florence Harding; to style icon Jacklyn Kennedy to the climate conscious fashions of First Lady Dr.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 257:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Look At Two Seminal Rebellions Before The American Revolution
**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. **Learn about two influential acts of rebellion that occurred before the American Revolution -- the Stamp Act riots in Rhode Island in 1765 and the Regulator Rebellion in North Carolina from 1766 to 1771.…Learn More26
Thursday, October 2610:30—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Coffee & Conversation -- A Visit with Newhouse Wildlife Rescue
Jane Newhouse, founder of Newhouse Wildlife Rescue, a licensed wildlife sanctuary in Chelmsford, will show us behind the scenes work involved in rehabilitating wild animals. Newhouse will share interesting facts about local wildlife, and offer advice on what you should do if you ever encounter injured or abandoned wildlife.…Learn MoreThursday, October 2611:00—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, October 261:00—2:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Look Inside the Hammond Castle Museum
**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. **
Get a virtual tour of the Hammond Castle Museum, the unique, medieval-style, castle-like home and museum of noted scientist John Hays Hammond Jr.…Learn MoreThursday, October 267:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Shaken -- Art That Rocked Audiences From The Renaissance To Today
**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 history of art is filled with stories of paintings and sculptures that ruffled feathers and riled audiences.…Learn MoreThursday, October 267:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Salem Witch -- The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse
**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 and Historian Dan Gagnon will discuss his book, A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse, which examines her life and family history.…Learn More27
Friday, October 277:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Trivia Night -- Trick-or-Trivia: Cryptids, Creatures and Creepy-Crawlies
**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. ** Join us on Zoom to test your knowledge! This month's trivia night is Halloween-themed. 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 More28
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Sunday, October 2912:00—1:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Inside 'The Old Joliet Haunted Prison' with Chris Stafford (Haunted Experiences 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. ** Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group produces haunted attractions all over the U. S. A. One of their newest haunts is The Old Joliet Haunted Prison.…Learn More30
Monday, October 3011:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tiny Tykes Story Time
Tiny Tykes Storytime is designed for young children ages 0 to 18 months. Older siblings are always welcome to join in. Join us for a fun session of stories, songs, fingerplays, instruments, and gentle movement that help build early literacy skills. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition.…Learn MoreMonday, October 302:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- AI & Career Branding 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. ** AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude have changed the modern job search and every corner of the modern workplace.…Learn MoreMonday, October 303:30—3:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 303:45—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 304:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 304:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Diamond
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Diamond!Monday, October 306:30—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Look Back At King Kong -- The 90th Anniversary
**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. ** Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, King Kong first roared its way into movie houses in 1933. Both technical achievement for its time and thought-provoking fable, it went on to become an iconic part of horror cinema that spawned a legacy and, to date, two remakes.…Learn MoreMonday, October 307:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Race To Save Our Vanishing Birds
**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 Anders Gyllenhaal will discuss his new book, A Wing and a Prayer: The Race to Save Our Vanishing Birds.…Learn MoreMonday, October 307:00—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 a Thanksgiving-themed Pie Day banner to take home! All craft supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff.…Learn More31
Tuesday, October 31All DayChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
First FloorTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Teen RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Throughout LibraryTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Trick or Treat at the Library
Trick or treating at the libraryTuesday, October 3111:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Spooky Story Time
Halloween Story Time
Tuesday, October 314:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 314:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 315:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!Tuesday, October 315:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Barks & Books with Benny
Practice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!