August 2024

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Thursday, August 110:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: The Quiet & Colorful World Of Vermeer

VIRTUAL: The Quiet & Colorful World Of Vermeer**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. ** Johannes Vermeer, who created the iconic painting “The Girl with the Pearl Earring,” is considered a world renowned Dutch Master of the 17th century.…Learn More

Thursday, August 111:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Preschool Playgroup

Preschool PlaygroupPreschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it! This program is hosted by Community Teamwork.…Learn More

Thursday, August 12:00—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

TEEN: Crochet with Diana Part 2 (Grades 6-12)

TEEN: Crochet with Diana Part 2 (Grades 6-12)Come and join Ms. Diana and learn to crochet a couple fun projects over two classes. You will learn the basic stitches, the magic circle for making amigurumi (cute crochet stuffies), increases and invisible decreases, and how to read a crochet pattern.…Learn More

Thursday, August 13:00—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Craft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Lego Club

How high can you build? What wonders will you create? Join us for Lego Club and make whatever your imagination desires!

Thursday, August 14:00—7:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARK

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARKThe Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 6, 2024 from September 26, 2024, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). The market has 70 vendors overall, with 30-35 vendors present on any given week.…Learn More

Thursday, August 17:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Treasures In The Attic -- What To Do With Sentimental Stuff Your Kids Don't Want

VIRTUAL: Treasures In The Attic -- What To Do With Sentimental Stuff Your Kids Don't Want**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 some simple methods for decluttering sentimental items. By the end of this laugh-out-loud evening, you'll have a plan for how to keep the memories without keeping all the stuff.…Learn More

Thursday, August 17:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: The Cultural History of Eyeliner

VIRTUAL: The Cultural History of Eyeliner**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. ** Zahra Hankir will discuss her new book, Eyeliner: A Cultural History. From the distant past to the present, with fingers and felt-tipped pens, metallic powders and gel pots, humans have been drawn to lining their eyes.…Learn More
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Friday, August 210:15—10:45 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 210:45—11:15 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 211:00 AM—12:00 PMEvent LawnTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Meeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Family Fun Friday

Every Friday morning this summer, there will be an awesome program for kids! This week, we will be hosting Wildlife Encounters.  To make these events even more fun, don't forget to bring sunblock, picnic blankets, chairs, snacks, and drinks! Please note: each program is drop-in; no tickets or sign-up required.…Learn More

Friday, August 211:15—11:45 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 211:45 AM—12:15 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 212:00—12:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Mindfulness & Meditation Class

VIRTUAL: Mindfulness & Meditation Class**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. ** Practice clearing your mind, being in the present moment and reducing stress in this 30-minute class.  Participants are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher Lauren Masse.…Learn More

Friday, August 212:15—12:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 212:45—1:15 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 21:15—1:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 22:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Author & Retired Local Police Officer Dana Owen Discusses "Shotgunned"

VIRTUAL: Author & Retired Local Police Officer Dana Owen Discusses "Shotgunned"**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 retired local police officer Dana Owen will discuss his true crime memoir, Shotgunned: The Long Ordeal Of A Wounded Cop Seeking Justice.…Learn More

Friday, August 27:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Adult Trivia Night -- 'How Did You Know That?' Edition

VIRTUAL: Adult Trivia Night -- 'How Did You Know That?' Edition**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 by answering 60 trivia questions (four rounds of 15) created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin.…Learn More
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Monday, August 511:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Tiny Tykes Story Time

Tiny Tykes Story TimeTiny 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 More

Monday, August 51:00—3:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

TEEN: The Boy and the Heron (Grades 6-12)

TEEN: The Boy and the Heron (Grades 6-12)Join us for snacks and a movie on the big screen as we watch The Boy and The Heron! The Boy and the Heron is rated PG-13 and the run time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.   TAbout the movie: Mahito, a young 12-year-old boy, struggles to settle in a new town after his mother's death.…Learn More

Monday, August 52:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Job Interview Mastery: An Authentic Approach To Flexing Your Talent

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Job Interview Mastery: An Authentic Approach To Flexing Your Talent**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. ** Applying for your next big career opportunity requires a lot of work. You must reach out to your network, arrange information meetings, talk to recruiters and submit resumes.…Learn More

Monday, August 56:00—7:30 PMEvent LawnTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: The Reminisants (Oldies Cover Band)

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: The Reminisants (Oldies Cover Band)Enjoy a concert from The Reminisants. The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band specializes in oldies music from the 1950s through the ’90s, playing a collection of great music for all kinds of musical tastes and generations.…Learn More

Monday, August 57:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON Science Squared Discussion Group--Spare Parts

Words Poetry Circle and TPL logo with a broken circle surroungingScience 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 Meeting Room on the 1st floor for this meeting. This month we will read and discuss Spare Parts by Joshua Davis.…Learn More

Monday, August 57:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Author Sara Driscoll Discusses "Echoes of Memory"

VIRTUAL: Author Sara Driscoll Discusses "Echoes of Memory"**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 Sara Driscoll discuss her new thriller, Echoes of Memory. The only witness to a murder she can’t remember, a woman with post-traumatic amnesia races to piece together the puzzle of her fragmented memories, before it’s too late.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 610:00—11:00 AMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OFFSITE: Field Trip To Strongwater Farm

OFFSITE: Field Trip To Strongwater FarmFor over a decade, Strongwater Farm -- located at 500 Livingston Street -- has improved the quality of life and health for thousands of children and adults with special needs in the greater Boston area by providing professionally supervised, equine-assisted activities and services.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 610:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To French Wine Regions

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To French Wine Regions**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. ** France has 17 different wine regions, each with unique wines, history, and a strong cultural identity. Explore the sites and wines of Provence, Cote du Rhone, and Burgundy.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 611:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Sprouts Story Time

Sprouts Story TimeJoin 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 More

Tuesday, August 63:00—4:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Children's Performer: Princess Party

Every week this summer, we will have a great performer for kids! Join us for a great show! This week, we will be visited by not one but TWO princesses from Alyssa's Happily Ever Afters! The Glass Slipper Princess and the Tinker Fairy will be here to join us for stories, music, fun, and photos!There is no registration for this program.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 64:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 64:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 65:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 65:00—8:00 PMFriends' Honor Cart AreaTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Puzzle Swap

IN PERSON: Puzzle SwapBring your jigsaw puzzles to swap. Puzzle pieces should be sealed tightly in a ziplock bag inside the box. Please tape the puzzle box close. Puzzle pieces should be totally disassembled -- no chunks! Participants may swap one-for-one (e. g. , bring 2 puzzles, take 2 puzzles).…Learn More

Tuesday, August 65:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 66:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Puzzle Race

IN PERSON: Puzzle RaceAssemble your team of two for a chance at puzzle victory! The first team to complete a special 500-piece puzzle will take home all the glory. Prizes will be given to the first, second and third place teams. To keep the competition relatively even, please note this race is intended for "amateur" puzzle racers.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 67:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Author Madeline Bilis Discusses '50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts'

VIRTUAL: Author Madeline Bilis Discusses '50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts'**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 Madeline Bilis will give a presentation based on her new book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts. This is a follow-up to her 2023 presentation, and Madeline will focus on different hikes this time around, with an emphasis on walks with coastal views.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 79:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Self-Assessment ("Finding Your Why")

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Self-Assessment ("Finding Your Why")The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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 More

Wednesday, August 710:30 AM—12:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- Challengers

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- ChallengersEnjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Challengers. Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, turned her husband into a champion. But to overcome a losing streak, he needs to face his ex-best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 71:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
OnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

HYBRID: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group -- "The Dark Lake"

HYBRID: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group -- "The Dark Lake"Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's  Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" The lead homicide investigator in a rural town, Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock is deeply unnerved when a high school classmate is found strangled, her body floating in a lake.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 73:00—4:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Summer Craft

Every week, join us for a cool craft for kids! This week, we will be playing with Model Magic Air Dry clay!

Wednesday, August 73:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

TEEN: Wet Felting (Grades 6-12)

TEEN: Wet Felting (Grades 6-12)Join us for a beginner felting craft--wet-felting! Unlike needle-felting, wet-felting uses water to shape our wool fiber, along with other materials such as soap, chopsticks, and cookie cutters. The finished product will be dry, and you can use our wet-felted shaped to make keychains, ornaments, hair accessories, you name it! Materials 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 More

Wednesday, August 74:00—4:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Misty

Misty the poodlePractice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!

Wednesday, August 74:15—4:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Misty

Misty the poodlePractice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!

Wednesday, August 74:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Misty

Misty the poodlePractice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!

Wednesday, August 74:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Misty

Misty the poodlePractice reading to our therapy dog, Misty!

Wednesday, August 77:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Sacco and Vanzetti Murder Trial -- Inciting Passions a Century Later (Great Trials Series)

VIRTUAL: Sacco and Vanzetti Murder Trial -- Inciting Passions a Century Later (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. **  On April 15, 1920, a robbery and double murder in South Braintree, Massachusetts, led to the arrest of two Italian anarchists, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 810:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Off With Their Heads! The Art Of The French Revolution

VIRTUAL: Off With Their Heads! The Art Of The French 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. ** From the over-the-top-lavish lives of the royals at Versailles to portraits of revolutionary leaders to triumphant images of Napoleon, examine artwork from this period of tremendous political upheaval in France.…Learn More

Thursday, August 810:30 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group: Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism

IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group:  Prequel: An American Fight Against FascismJoin us for a discussion of  "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism" by Rachel MaddowThis 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 More

Thursday, August 811:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Preschool Playgroup

Preschool PlaygroupPreschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it! This program is hosted by Community Teamwork.…Learn More

Thursday, August 83:00—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Craft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Fandom Fest: Harry Potter

What house are you in? Come take the Sorting Hat quiz to find out, make a potion, get your own wand, and more!

Thursday, August 83:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

TEEN: Anime Club Ascendance of a Bookworm (Grades 6-12)

TEEN: Anime Club Ascendance of a Bookworm (Grades 6-12)Join Emily for snacks* and anime at our Anime Club meeting in person. This month we'll be watching Ascendance of a Bookworm. Ascendance of a Bookworm is rated TV-PG. This event is open to grades 6-12. About: Urano, a young Japanese soon-to-be librarian, dies in an earthquake.…Learn More

Thursday, August 84:00—7:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARK

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARKThe Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 6, 2024 from September 26, 2024, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). The market has 70 vendors overall, with 30-35 vendors present on any given week.…Learn More

Thursday, August 87:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Author Kirsten Miller Discusses "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"

VIRTUAL: Author Kirsten Miller Discusses "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned 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. ** Author Kirsten Miller will discuss her new novel, Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books. The provocative and hilarious summer read that will have book lovers cheering and everyone talking.…Learn More

Thursday, August 87:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Whole Body Anatomical Donation

VIRTUAL: Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Whole Body Anatomical Donation**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. ** Explore the history, practice, ethics, and legalities of whole body anatomical donation. Learn about the reasons, methods, needs, generosity, and more behind this crucial service.…Learn More
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Friday, August 910:15—10:45 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 910:45—11:15 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 911:00 AM—1:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Touch-A-Truck at Livingston Park!

Every Friday morning this summer, there will be an awesome program for kids! This week is our Third Annual Touch-A-Truck Party! UPDATE: This event will now be held at Livingston Park!…Learn More

Friday, August 911:15—11:45 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 911:45 AM—12:15 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 912:00—12:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Mindfulness & Meditation Class

VIRTUAL: Mindfulness & Meditation Class**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. ** Practice clearing your mind, being in the present moment and reducing stress in this 30-minute class.  Participants are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher Lauren Masse.…Learn More

Friday, August 912:15—12:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 912:45—1:15 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 91:15—1:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 96:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

TEEN: Summer Challenge Finale (Grades 6-12)

TEEN: Summer Challenge Finale (Grades 6-12)Celebrate the end of the summer challenge with an after hours teen event! Join One Up Games and library staff to play video games, mini golf, and eat pizza from 6-9 pm.   To attend this event, you must have a signed permission slip from your parent or guardian.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 10Library Closed

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Sunday, August 11Library Closed

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Monday, August 122:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Job Search Triage

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Job Search Triage**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **Is your job search hemorrhaging time, energy, and resources? Right now, given the current state of your job search where do you need to focus to have the biggest impact and benefit in terms of landing.…Learn More

Monday, August 126:00—7:30 PMEvent LawnTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: A Tribute To Jimmy Buffett with The Island Castaways Band

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: A Tribute To Jimmy Buffett with The Island Castaways BandEnjoy a concert from one of New England's top Jimmy Buffett tribute bands, The Island Castaways Band. Originally formed in 2008 as Jimmy Buffett tribute, The Island Castaways Band have evolved into one of New England’s most popular Trop Rock bands.…Learn More

Monday, August 127:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Lisa Childs Discusses "The House By The Cemetery"

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Lisa Childs Discusses "The House By The Cemetery"**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 Lisa Childs will discuss her new thriller, The House by the Cemetery. Six Feet Under meets Succession with a gothic twist after the suspicious death of a midwestern funeral home empire’s wealthy patriarch in Lisa Childs’ dark, twisty, horror-tinged new series for readers of Megan Collins, Samantha Downing, Stacy Willingham, and Rachel Hawkins.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 1310:30—11:45 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Corsica

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Corsica**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. ** Travel to Corsica, the jewel of the Mediterranean. Mountains and beaches beckon travelers. Politically, it is a French Department.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 132:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: How To Improve Your Recycling Efforts

VIRTUAL: How To Improve Your Recycling Efforts**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. ** Julia Greene, Municipal Assistance Coordinator from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, will discuss how to cut down on waste and how to recycle correctly.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 134:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 134:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 135:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 135:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 136:00—7:15 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OFFSITE: Walking Tour Of The Tewksbury Hospital Campus

OFFSITE: Walking Tour Of The Tewksbury Hospital CampusCome explore the history of the legendary Tewksbury State Hospital, which opened its doors in May 1854 as the State Almshouse. Led by a knowledgeable volunteer guide from the Public Health Museum, join this 60+ minute walking tour to explore life in days past, the history of a vibrant community, its architecture, the lives of its patients and staff, and its connection to public health.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 137:00—7:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette ( @redreadreviews)

VIRTUAL: Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette ( @redreadreviews)**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. ** Not sure what to read next? Join Jody Blanchette for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations . You're guaranteed to find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 137:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Adult Craft Night

IN PERSON: Adult Craft Night Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month's featured craft is a "stained glass" decoration. (Please note no actual stained glass will be created, rather paper crafts with stained glass-like designs. ) All craft supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 1410:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Bald Eagles On The Rise with the Mass Audubon

VIRTUAL: Bald Eagles On The Rise with the Mass Audubon**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **  The Bald Eagle, formerly endangered, now has a thriving population over much of the country including the northeast.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 1410:30 AM—12:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- If

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- IfEnjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- If. A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. Starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, and John Krasinski.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 141:30—3:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle Discussion

Words Poetry Circle and TPL logo with a broken circle surroungingJoin 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 at the library or via email. Registration is required through ZOOM in order to receive the link and the poems.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 144:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Violin and Guitar Masterclass for Kids

Local teen musician Oscar Hinojosa has a passion for music and a desire to share his talent with Tewksbury's children. Please join us for a special concert in which he plays music chosen especially for his audience, and, between songs, explains the parts of the instruments (violin and guitar) and how these instruments work.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 147:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: The History of Fleetwood Mac

VIRTUAL: The History of Fleetwood Mac**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. ** Fleetwood Mac launched in the mid-1960s, achieved monumental success in the mid-1970s and still makes headlines today.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 1511:00 AM—12:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Summer Adventures -- Art Colonies In New England

VIRTUAL: Summer Adventures -- Art Colonies In 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. ** Explore eight late-19th and early-20th century summer art colonies across New England: Provincetown and Cape Ann in Massachusetts; North Conway and Cornish in New Hampshire; Old Lyme and Cos Cob in Connecticut; and Ogunquit and Monhegan Island in Maine.…Learn More

Thursday, August 1511:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Preschool Playgroup

Preschool PlaygroupPreschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it! This program is hosted by Community Teamwork.…Learn More

Thursday, August 154:00—7:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARK

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARKThe Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 6, 2024 from September 26, 2024, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). The market has 70 vendors overall, with 30-35 vendors present on any given week.…Learn More
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Friday, August 1612:00—12:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Mindfulness & Meditation Class

VIRTUAL: Mindfulness & Meditation Class**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. ** Practice clearing your mind, being in the present moment and reducing stress in this 30-minute class.  Participants are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher Lauren Masse.…Learn More
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Saturday, August 17Library Closed

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Sunday, August 18Library Closed

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Monday, August 199:00 AM—3:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Chess Clinic presented by Tewksbury Recreation

Chess Wizards Summer Camp 2024Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, with other fun activities, during this week-long chess clinic. Monday through Friday, August 19-23, 2024. Please note that the library is not open at 9am. Please use the Meeting Room doors near the 9-11 Monument to enter the building for chess clinic.…Learn More

Monday, August 192:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- LinkedIn Advice From A 35-Year Recruiter

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- LinkedIn Advice From A 35-Year Recruiter**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 why it is imperative to have an updated LinkedIn profile and resume on hand all the time. Learn how to add lots of "recruiter-bait" to your LinkedIn profile.…Learn More

Monday, August 196:00—7:30 PMEvent LawnTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

**POSTPONED TO AUGUST 26** OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: A Tribute To Elvis Presley with Rick Anthony

**POSTPONED TO AUGUST 26** OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: A Tribute To Elvis Presley with Rick AnthonyDue to the forecast, this concert has been POSTPONED to next Monday, August 26 at 6pm. Enjoy a concert from one of New England's top Elvis performers, Rick Anthony. Don't be Cruel. Put on your Blue Suede Shoes, and get All Shook Up! Elvis is coming to the library.…Learn More

Monday, August 196:30—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: A Look Back At The Life & Career Of Jim Henson

VIRTUAL: A Look Back At The Life & Career Of Jim Henson**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 look a back at the life and career of Jim Henson. It all began with his mother's old spring coat and a pair of his own jeans with ping pong balls for eyes.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 209:00 AM—3:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Chess Clinic presented by Tewksbury Recreation

Chess Wizards Summer Camp 2024Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, with other fun activities, during this week-long chess clinic. Monday through Friday, August 19-23, 2024. Please note that the library is not open at 9am. Please use the Meeting Room doors near the 9-11 Monument to enter the building for chess clinic.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 2010:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To China (Shanghai)

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To China (Shanghai)**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. ** Travel to Shanghai, which -- in the past 30 years -- has seen an amazing amount of building and modernization.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 204:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 204:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 205:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 205:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 207:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Maine Destinations For Stephen King Fans

VIRTUAL: Maine Destinations For Stephen King Fans**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 Sharon Kitchens will discuss her new book, Stephen King's Maine: A History & Guide. Explore Maine locations that serve as the basis for Stephen King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem’s Lot, Derry, and Haven.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 219:00 AM—3:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Chess Clinic presented by Tewksbury Recreation

Chess Wizards Summer Camp 2024Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, with other fun activities, during this week-long chess clinic. Monday through Friday, August 19-23, 2024. Please note that the library is not open at 9am. Please use the Meeting Room doors near the 9-11 Monument to enter the building for chess clinic.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 219:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Career Story ("Tell Me A Bit About Yourself")

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Career Story ("Tell Me A Bit About Yourself")The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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 More

Wednesday, August 211:30—3:00 PMFairgrieve WingTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Crafternoon

IN PERSON: CrafternoonCalling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, beaders, and colorers! Bring your own craft project to the Library and work on it while enjoying conversation with other crafters. (Please, no crafts involving glue or paint. ) Take advantage of the many books available at the library to get ideas for your next project or to explore a new craft.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 216:30—8:00 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Other Worlds Fantasy Book Group -- The Deep

IN PERSON: Other Worlds Fantasy Book Group -- The DeepThis month we will be reading The Deep by Rivers Solomon, a novella about a society of water-breathing people descended from enslaved Africans thrown overboard. Yetu is tasked with keeping the ancestral memories of her people, but the truth she must protect traumatizes her.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 217:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: The Indigenous Old World -- An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America

VIRTUAL: The Indigenous Old World -- An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America**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. ** Explore the worlds of the Indigenous peoples of North America before European colonization. North America was a place filled with cities, towns, and villages.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 229:00 AM—3:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Chess Clinic presented by Tewksbury Recreation

Chess Wizards Summer Camp 2024Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, with other fun activities, during this week-long chess clinic. Monday through Friday, August 19-23, 2024. Please note that the library is not open at 9am. Please use the Meeting Room doors near the 9-11 Monument to enter the building for chess clinic.…Learn More

Thursday, August 2210:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: War & Peace and Winslow Homer -- The Civil War & Its Aftermath

VIRTUAL: War & Peace and Winslow Homer -- The Civil War & Its Aftermath**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. ** One of America’s most celebrated artists, Winslow Homer, was on the front lines of the Civil War documenting battles and moments of quiet contemplation in scenes that have come to define the conflict.…Learn More

Thursday, August 2211:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

Preschool Playgroup

Preschool PlaygroupPreschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it! This program is hosted by Community Teamwork.…Learn More

Thursday, August 224:00—7:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARK

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARKThe Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 6, 2024 from September 26, 2024, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). The market has 70 vendors overall, with 30-35 vendors present on any given week.…Learn More

Thursday, August 227:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Romance Author Danica Nava Discusses 'The Truth According To Ember'

VIRTUAL: Romance Author Danica Nava Discusses 'The Truth According To Ember'**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. ** Debut author Danica Nava will discuss her new romance, The Truth According To Ember. A Chickasaw woman who can’t catch a break serves up a little white lie during a job search that snowballs into much more in this witty and irresistible rom-com.…Learn More
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Friday, August 239:00 AM—3:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Chess Clinic presented by Tewksbury Recreation

Chess Wizards Summer Camp 2024Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, with other fun activities, during this week-long chess clinic. Monday through Friday, August 19-23, 2024. Please note that the library is not open at 9am. Please use the Meeting Room doors near the 9-11 Monument to enter the building for chess clinic.…Learn More

Friday, August 2310:15—10:45 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 2310:45—11:15 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 2311:00 AM—12:30 PMFairgrieve WingTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: A Celebration for Gail's Retirement!

Gail's Farewell PartyAfter 25 years of devoted service to the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury community, Clerical Assistant Gail Holland is retiring! Drop in to celebrate Gail's many years of wonderful service from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Enjoy brunch refreshments and share your library memories with Gail to celebrate her retirement from TPL.…Learn More

Friday, August 2311:15—11:45 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 2311:45 AM—12:15 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 2312:15—12:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 2312:45—1:15 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 231:15—1:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More
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Saturday, August 24Library Closed

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Sunday, August 25Library Closed

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Monday, August 262:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Reinvention: What To Ask Yourself Before Changing Careers

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Reinvention: What To Ask Yourself Before Changing Careers**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. ** Many job-seekers are trying to reinvent themselves. They do this because the world is changing around us rapidly and they need to keep up or want to switch to a new field.…Learn More

Monday, August 266:00—7:30 PMEvent LawnTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: A Tribute To Elvis Presley with Rick Anthony (NEW DATE!)

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: A Tribute To Elvis Presley with Rick Anthony (NEW DATE!)Enjoy a concert from one of New England's top Elvis performers, Rick Anthony. Don't be Cruel. Put on your Blue Suede Shoes, and get All Shook Up! Elvis is coming to the library. Rick Anthony is a dynamic entertainer zoomed into big-time entertainment practically overnight.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 2710:30 AM—12:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Greece (Rhodes & Symi) With The Traveling Librarian

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Greece (Rhodes & Symi) With The Traveling Librarian**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **  Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for his newest armchair travel presentation. This series highlights travel photography and stories and travel tips about destinations around the world.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 274:30—4:45 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 274:45—5:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 275:00—5:15 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 275:15—5:30 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELED - Barks & Books with Benny

BennyPractice reading to our therapy dog, Benny!

Tuesday, August 276:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Adult Board Game Night

IN PERSON: Adult Board Game NightEnjoy playing board games while socializing with others! This month, board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching us how to play two games -- Sushi Go Party and Coup. Additionally, several tables will be available for "open play" if you'd like to bring your own games or borrow one of the library's games to play.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 277:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: TEWKSBURY WRITING GROUP -- Advice From Author Avram Lavinsky

VIRTUAL: TEWKSBURY WRITING GROUP -- Advice From Author Avram Lavinsky**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 is open to everyone who's interested in writing -- all genres, all skill levels.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 277:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Learn How To Make Homemade Jams ("Home Canning With Confidence")

VIRTUAL: Learn How To Make Homemade Jams ("Home Canning With Confidence")**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 make your own homemade jams from local stone fruit. Chef Afton Cyrus, of Jam Sessions, will offer a virtual cooking demo that will include an overview of food preservation basics, a demonstration of boiling water bath canning making Small-Batch Spiced Peach Jam from start to finish, and a Q&A session.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 2810:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Wildflowers & Insects with the Mass Audubon

VIRTUAL: Wildflowers & Insects with the Mass Audubon**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **  The end of summer is very active with lots of wildflowers and insects about. From fields and field edges filled with milkweed, asters, and goldenrods to wetlands with carnivorous pitcher plants and cardinal flowers, each habitat has its own community of perennials and insects.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 2810:30 AM—12:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- Ezra

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- EzraEnjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Ezra. Comedian Max co-parents autistic son Ezra with ex-wife Jenna. Faced with crucial decisions about Ezra's future, Max and Ezra go on a life-changing cross-country road trip. Starring Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Vera Farmiga and Robert De Niro.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 281:30—3:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN-PERSON Neverland Book Club

The Neverland Book Club is a club for adults, where we read children's books! We will be meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm. This month, we will be discussing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. About The Book: Charlie Bucket's wonderful adventure begins when he finds one of Mr.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 286:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group -- The Measure

The MeasureThis month, join us for a discussion of The Measure by Nikki Erlick. It seems like any other day. You wake up, pour a cup of coffee, and head out. But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. This box holds the answer to the exact number of years you will live.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 287:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Moviegoing In America -- Nickelodeons To Movie Palaces To IMAX To Netflix

VIRTUAL: Moviegoing In America -- Nickelodeons To Movie Palaces To IMAX To Netflix**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. ** Ever since the movie industry was born in the 1890s, audiences have thrilled to watch stories come to life on the big screen.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 287:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: My Life Tracking The Great White Shark with Dr. Greg Skomal

VIRTUAL: My Life Tracking The Great White Shark with Dr. Greg Skomal**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. ** Dr. Greg Skomal will discuss his new book, Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark. The shark biologist who quite unexpectedly found himself in the middle of the newest white shark hotspot tells his story and the story of these magnificent creatures.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 2910:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Henri Matisse -- Master of Color, Magician of Modernism

VIRTUAL: Henri Matisse -- Master of Color, Magician of Modernism**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 remarkable career of Henri Matisse, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, fundamentally altered the course of modern art.…Learn More

Thursday, August 2911:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

CANCELLED--Preschool Playgroup

CANCELLED--Preschool PlaygroupPreschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it! This program is hosted by Community Teamwork.…Learn More

Thursday, August 294:00—7:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARK

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARKThe Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 6, 2024 from September 26, 2024, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). The market has 70 vendors overall, with 30-35 vendors present on any given week.…Learn More

Thursday, August 297:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

VIRTUAL: Downeast Connections -- Artists Inspired By Maine

VIRTUAL: Downeast Connections -- Artists Inspired By Maine**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. ** Maine’s remote, rocky shoreline has been a beacon to American artists for generations. Survey the work of some of the most celebrated artists inspired by the state’s distinct landscape and way of life.…Learn More
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Friday, August 3010:15—10:45 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 3010:30 AM—12:30 PMChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Craft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

IN PERSON: Farewell, Hardcover!

Turtle swimmingHardcover F. Turtle, TPL's Director of Charisma and Hospitality, is retiring! Drop in to say farewell to Hardcover as she heads off on her next great adventure.  Join library staff for a snack, a turtle-themed craft, and giveaways in honor of TPL's favorite reptile.…Learn More

Friday, August 3010:45—11:15 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 3011:15—11:45 AMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 3011:45 AM—12:15 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 3012:15—12:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 3012:45—1:15 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More

Friday, August 301:15—1:45 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876

1-on-1 Summer Tech Help

1-on-1 Summer Tech HelpThe Tewksbury Public Library is offering 30-minute 1-on-1 tech help sessions. Assistant Reference Librarian Renee will provide help in the following areas: smartphone basics; tablet basics; basic use of hardware and software for desktops/laptops; email; and guidance on some of the library’s digital services, such as Libby (free eBooks and eAudiobooks).…Learn More
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Saturday, August 31Library Closed