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Monday, January 1Library Closed
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Wednesday, January 39:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Self-Assessment
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 More
Wednesday, January 311:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Meditation Class (4-Week Series)
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 11am to noon over four consecutive Wednesdays -- January 3, January 10, January 17 and January 24 -- in the library's Meeting Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 31:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
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HYBRID: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group -- "Her Royal Spyness"
Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" A 1930s London mystery series, featuring a penniless twenty-something member of the extended royal family. When her brother cuts off her allowance, she leaves Scotland for London.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 36:00—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 More
Wednesday, January 37:00—8:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To 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. ** Visit Scotland’s two biggest cities. Edinburgh is royal and stately, while Glasgow is brash and edgy. But both have rich history, amazing museums, and incredible architecture, and there is always time to stop at a pub for a pint and some fish and chips.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 37:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL Friends of the TPLibrary Meeting
VIRTUAL Monthly meeting of the fabulous Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. All are welcome to attend this meeting of the Friends' Board. If you wish to attend, please email friendstplibrary@gmail. com by 1/2/2024 for the ZOOM link. Email questions to: friendstplibrary@gmail.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 410:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Visit with the Museum Of Bad Art ("99% Inspiration, 1% Perspiration")
**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. ** Thomas Edison famously described genius as 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Artists featured in the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) may have struck a different balance.…Learn More
Thursday, January 410:30—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: A Visit with the Museum Of Bad Art ("99% Inspiration, 1% Perspiration")
**PLEASE NOTE THIS CALENDAR LISTING IS FOR AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM. THE SPEAKER WILL PRESENT REMOTELY & APPEAR ON THE LIBRARY'S BIG SCREEN. ** Thomas Edison famously described genius as 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Artists featured in the Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) may have struck a different balance.…Learn More
Thursday, January 411:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Infant/Toddler Playgroup
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, January 47:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: New Year, No Clutter: A 12-Day Declutter Challenge
**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. ** Start the new year off on a clutter-free note by completing 12 tiny organizing tasks that will help you tidy up your home and trim your to-do list.…Learn More
Thursday, January 47:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: 20s and 30s: Pints + Pages Book Group
A social book group geared towards readers in their 20’s and 30’s. The group meets on the first Thursday of every other month. Instead of discussing a particular book this month, we’ll meet up to share your favorite reads, watches & listens from the past year! Plus get great recommendations from others.…Learn More
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Monday, January 811:00—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 More
Monday, January 82:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- What's Your Plan?
**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. ** Career experts say most people spend more time planning their vacation than they do their job search. This mistake extends your job search and costs you money! Let's avoid that mistake and start the year right -- Let's talk about how to plan your job search.…Learn More
Monday, January 82:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Munchkin Music & Movement
Get your dance on with Munchkin Music & Movement! Join us for songs, dances, rhymes, and fun!
Monday, January 87:00—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Science Squared Discussion Group--Ready Player One
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 we are meeting on the second Monday in January. This month we will read and discuss Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.…Learn More
Monday, January 87:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: LIVING HISTORY -- An Evening with Frances Perkins (First Female Cabinet Secretary)
Cockroaches congregated in the upper desk drawer, and not a single other cabinet member ducked out of his office to say "hello. " Such was Massachusetts native Frances Perkins’ initiation as country’s first women cabinet secretary (Secretary of Labor).…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 911:00—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 More
Tuesday, January 912:30—1:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Visit with the Carter Presidential Library ("Jimmy Carter, Alaska & the Antiquities Act")
**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. ** Between 1978 and 1980, President Carter used the Antiquities Act of 1906 as leverage to bring Congress to the table and pass the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), protecting over 150 million acres of public land and expediting implementation of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 93:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: DIY Snow Globe (Grades 6-12)
Join us for a craft fitting for the season, DIY Snow Globes! We will be using plastic mason jars, hot glue, assorted inserts for your globes, and decorations, although if you would like to include a plastic toy (small figure, lego person, etc) feel free to bring that too.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 97:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: American Politics At A Crossroads
**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. ** Today America faces a critical historical dilemma. The progressive/liberal governing synthesis that functioned since the end of World War II has for various reasons dissolved during the early decades of the 21st century.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 97:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Board of Library Trustees
Monthly meeting of the TPL Board of Library Trustees. Agendas are posted at least 48 hours before each meeting on the Town of Tewksbury website: https://www. tewksbury-ma. gov/AgendaCenterACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT: The TPL does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 97:30—8:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's Fiction Book Club: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Kids meet to discuss popular children's fiction
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Wednesday, January 1011:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Meditation Class (4-Week Series)
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 11am to noon over four consecutive Wednesdays -- January 3, January 10, January 17 and January 24 -- in the library's Meeting Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 101:30—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
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HYBRID: Poetry Circle Discussion
New options in 2024!Join us in person or 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.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 104:00—4:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Mad Science: Landing Zone Surveyor (Mars Base Camp)
Join Miss Haley to learn more about Mars and its features. Working as a team, groups will land on Mars with parachute toys and then learn and share information about their landing site. At the end of the program, participants will consider which of their landing sites would be good places to potentially send a rover and/or people to.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 1110:30 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group: The Dressmakers of Auschwitz
Join us for a discussion of "The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive" by Lucy AdlingtonThis 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, January 1110:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Navigating In Space
**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. **
Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball, a volunteer educator with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discusses navigation in space.…Learn More
Thursday, January 1111:00—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.
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Friday, January 1210:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A History of Swords & Sword Fighting in the Middle Ages
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Explore the history of swords, armor and fighting techniques from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance.…Learn More
Friday, January 121:30—3:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Sound Of Freedom
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Sound of Freedom. The incredible true story of a former government agent turned vigilante who embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue hundreds of children from traffickers. Starring Jim Caviezel and Mira Sovino.…Learn More
Friday, January 123:30—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 sugar cookie mug meals! 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 More
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Saturday, January 139:30 AM—12:00 PMFriends' Honor Cart AreaTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Book Donation Friends of the Library
Book Donation Drive to benefit the Friends' Honor Carts. The Friends welcome your donations of books in good condition: especially newer books and children's/teen books. While the donor is present, books will be evaluated by the Friends and any that are not suitable for sale will be returned to the donor.…Learn More
Saturday, January 1311:00—11:30 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Music and Movement with Jennifer Gadbois
Join us for a Music and Movement class with special guest Jennifer Gadbois!This program is being sponsored by Community Teamwork Incorporated. 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
Saturday, January 132:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Women in Intelligence -- The Hidden History of Two World Wars
**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. ** British historian and author Helen Fry will discuss her new book, Women in Intelligence: The Hidden History of Two World Wars.…Learn More
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Sunday, January 142:30—3:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Visit with the Asian Art Museum ("Expressions of the Divine in India 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. **Explore the vast panoply of South Asian art through the prism of four belief systems founded there: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.…Learn More
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Monday, January 15Library Closed
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Tuesday, January 1610:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Take A Walk In Paris (Live Tour)
**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. ** French tour guide Patrick Herpe returns to give viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of The Marais, a historic district of Paris, which includes the Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 1611:00—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 More
Tuesday, January 167:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Ella Fitzgerald -- Her Life In Jazz
**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 singer all singers call the best was Ella Fitzgerald. Learn the story of a young woman who against impossible odds achieved fame as a Jazz singer by the age of seventeen.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 167:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
(POSTPONED) IN PERSON: Tewksbury's Antiques Roadshow (1 Free Verbal Appraisal Per Person)
**NOTE: This event has been POSTPONED due to weather conditions and has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 10 at 11am. All registrants were notified by both phone & email this afternoon. All interested parties are asked to re-register using the February 10 calendar listing.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 179:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Tell Me A Little About Yourself
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 More
Wednesday, January 1711:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Meditation Class (4-Week Series)
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 11am to noon over four consecutive Wednesdays -- January 3, January 10, January 17 and January 24 -- in the library's Meeting Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 171:30—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 More
Wednesday, January 173:30—5:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN MOVIE: Super Mario Bros Movie (Grades 6-12)
Join us to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie! The Super Mario Bros. Movie is rated PG. The run time is 1 hour 32 minutes. This event is open to teens in grades 6-12.
About: A plumber named Mario travels through an underground labyrinth with his brother Luigi, trying to save a captured princess.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 174:00—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, January 176:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Other Worlds Fantasy Book Group -- Legends & Lattes
We're kicking off Tewksbury Public Library's Fantasy Book Group with a discussion of Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes. It follows Viv, an orc who decides to retire from adventuring to start a fantasy city’s very first coffee shop.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 177:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Discover New Genealogical Tools For Your Toolbox
**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. ** Today’s genealogist is fortunate to have hundreds of free tools at their disposal to aid in almost every research project.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 1810:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Creative Couples of the 17th Century -- Judith Leyster & Rachel Ruysch
**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. ** Judith Leyster, a genre painter, and Rachel Ruysch, a floral painter, were both successful Dutch women artists in the 17th century.…Learn More
Thursday, January 1810:30—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Creative Couples of the 17th Century -- Judith Leyster & Rachel Ruysch
**PLEASE NOTE THIS CALENDAR LISTING IS FOR AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM. THE SPEAKER WILL PRESENT REMOTELY & APPEAR ON THE LIBRARY'S BIG SCREEN. ** Judith Leyster, a genre painter, and Rachel Ruysch, a floral painter, were both successful Dutch women artists in the 17th century.…Learn More
Thursday, January 1811:00—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, January 187:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Future Eclipses
**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 8, 2024, the Moon’s dark shadow will cross the continental U. S. for the second time in seven years.…Learn More
Thursday, January 187:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Demystify Your Finances In The New Year
**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. ** January is the perfect time to focus on the future and lay the foundation for financial success. Ariel Nathanson, Certified Financial Education Instructor and the Founder of Finance for Feminists, will help participants expand their understanding of personal finance with practical advice and useful tools.…Learn More
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Friday, January 1911:00—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, January 197:00—9:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: MOVIE NIGHT -- Priscilla
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Priscilla. When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 2010:30 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Puzzle Race
Assemble your team 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. Light refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring your own puzzles for a puzzle swap to take place immediately afterwards (noon) organized by Library Trustee Sue Pedersen.…Learn More
Saturday, January 2011:00—11:45 AMChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's Concert: Mary Beth Maes
Join Mary Beth Maes for a fun and interactive concert for young children! Music, movement, dancing, and more!This program is sponsored by Community Teamwork.
Saturday, January 2012:00—1:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Puzzle Swap
Bring 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
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Monday, January 2211:00—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 More
Monday, January 222:00—2:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Munchkin Music & Movement
Get your dance on with Munchkin Music & Movement! Join us for songs, dances, rhymes, and fun!
Monday, January 227:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Making of Mean Girls (and Why We're Still So Obsessed with It)
**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 Jennifer Keishin Armstrong will discuss her brand new book, So Fetch: The Making of Mean Girls (And Why We're Still So Obsessed with It).…Learn More
Monday, January 227:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Joe Leary in Concert -- Acoustic Singer-Songwriters of the '60's & 70's
Enjoy Joe Leary's solo acoustic guitar and vocal performances of the music from some of the well known singer-songwriters of the 60's & 70's, including James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Jim Croce, Neil Young, and Gordon Lightfoot. The inspirations and background history of this musical era will be presented throughout the performance.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 2311:00—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 More
Tuesday, January 2312:30—1:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Historic New England Armchair Tour
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** With 38 historic properties and 1,284 acres of landscapes, farms and gardens in five New England states, Historic New England is the oldest and largest regional heritage organization in the nation.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 233:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Yarn-Wrapped Crafts (Grades 6-12)
Join us for a unique and fun craft--yarn-wrapped creations! We will be gluing cardboard together either using pre-cut patterns or creating your own, and we will wrap them in colorful yarn to make them come to life. Use it as a decoration, a keychain, an ornament, or anything you'd like! 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
Tuesday, January 237:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: How 500 Years of Colonization Has Impacted the Abenaki Peoples of the Northeast
**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 "People of the Dawnland" (Abenaki/Wabanaki) of New Hampshire and the Northeast are the first Indigenous peoples in North America to have had contact with Europeans.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 237:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Life & Legacy of Hedy Lamarr -- The Beauty & The Inventor
**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. ** Hedy Lamarr was the “bombshell” actress who starred in such hit films as Algiers (1938), Lady of the Tropics (1939), Boom Town (1940) and Samson and Delilah (1949).…Learn More
Tuesday, January 237:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Adult Paint Night -- I Love Coffee
As Valentine's Day approaches, enjoy a painting class featuring a steaming cup of coffee with a heart made of milk floating in the center. Learn to paint this cozy scene with Pop up Art School's guidance in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Register below.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 2410:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Growing Blueberries in Your Home Garden
**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 Center for Disease Control calls them a Powerhouse Fruit, the Mayo Clinic calls them a Superfood, but we just call them delicious.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 2411:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Meditation Class (4-Week Series)
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 11am to noon over four consecutive Wednesdays -- January 3, January 10, January 17 and January 24 -- in the library's Meeting Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 241:00—2:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Another 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 More
Wednesday, January 244:00—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, January 246:00—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 More
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Thursday, January 2510:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Crows in Winter with the Mass Audubon
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. ** Crows gather by the thousands each late afternoon during the Massachusetts winter, a spectacular natural history event that takes place in urban areas across the state and beyond.…Learn More
Thursday, January 2510:30—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Crows in Winter with the Mass Audubon
**PLEASE NOTE THIS CALENDAR LISTING IS FOR AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM. THE SPEAKER WILL PRESENT REMOTELY & APPEAR ON THE LIBRARY'S BIG SCREEN. ** Crows gather by the thousands each late afternoon during the Massachusetts winter, a spectacular natural history event that takes place in urban areas across the state and beyond.…Learn More
Thursday, January 2511:00—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, January 2511:00 AM—1:00 PMFirst FloorTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: "Ask Alex!" Planner's Spring Office Hours
Tewksbury Residents Invited to “Ask Alex” at Planner’s Spring Office Hours:Join the Tewksbury Town Planner the last weeks of January, February, March, and April at TPL to ask questions about planning, zoning, and more.
Community/Economic Development Planner Alexandra Lowder will hold open office hours in the months leading up to Town Meeting on the following dates:Thursday, January 25, 2024, 11:00-1:00
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 11:00-1:00
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 11:00-1:00
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:00-1:00The goal of these office hours is to help educate residents on the planning process, how zoning works, and timely subjects such as MBTA Communities in an informal, conversational setting.…Learn More
Thursday, January 254:00—7:00 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market -- Winter Edition
The Tewksbury Community Market is holding three special winter markets on the final Thursdays in December (Dec. 28), January (Jan. 25) and February (Feb. 29), from 4pm to 7pm, inside the large hall at the Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street).…Learn More
Thursday, January 257:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Andy Warhol’s Fifteen Minutes of Fame
**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. ** Pop artist Andy Warhol famously elevated everyday objects - like soup cans - to works of fine art. His paintings, silkscreens and photography often focused on American consumerism, not just of products, but of celebrities and images themselves.…Learn More
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Friday, January 2610:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Current State of Marriage and Family in America
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Explore the latest research and trends in America as it pertains to marriage, divorce, cohabitation, family formation, courtship and dating, and the intersection of religion and family.…Learn More
Friday, January 261:30—3:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- The Equalizer 3
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Equalizer 3. Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends' protector by taking on the mafia.…Learn More
Friday, January 266:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Adult Trivia Night -- Mythology Trivia
Test your knowledge of all of things mythology by answering 50 questions (five rounds of 10) created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin. Organize a team or play solo and be your own team! Join us for a night of snacks, prizes, and trivia! Please note this trivia night is in-person and after hours at the library.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 2710:00—11:30 AMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
OUTDOOR: Winter Walk On The Pinnacle Trail + Hot Chocolate At The Library
Enjoy a guided winter walk of Tewksbury's Pinnacle Trail. This easy hike, which will be led by Open Space & Recreation Committee member Bruce Shick, is a 2. 2-mile round trip and will last approximately 90 minutes. The trail features some boardwalks and nice marsh views.…Learn More
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Monday, January 2911:00—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 More
Monday, January 292:00—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Explore FREE Career Resources From Boston Public Library
**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 the staff from the Boston Public Library to learn about many free career-related resources and events offered by the BPL's Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center.…Learn More
Monday, January 296:30—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Look Back At Angela Lansbury -- From Tony Triumphs to Talking Teapots
**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. ** A four-time Tony winner for her Broadway roles ranging from Mame to Gypsy, Angela Lansbury graced the stage, the silver screen, and TVs for eight decades.…Learn More
Monday, January 297:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Adult Craft Night
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month's featured craft is a special one -- make a few easy Valentine cards to support Project Valentine, a local group that spreads love and kindness in the community by providing local nursing homes and assisted living facilities with handmade valentines for all of their residents.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 3011:00—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 More
Tuesday, January 306:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Adult Board Game Night
Enjoy playing board games while socializing with others! This month, board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching us how to play two games -- Trekking the National Parks and Wingspan. 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, January 307:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and the Globalization of Food Banks
**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 Daniel Warshawsky will discuss his brand new book, Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and the Globalization of Food Banks.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 307:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: CNN's Tom Foreman Discusses "My Year of Running Dangerously"
**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. ** CNN correspondent and veteran journalist Tom Foreman will discuss his book, My Year of Running Dangerously: A Dad, a Daughter, and a Ridiculous Plan, in conversation with author Dale Phillips, who facilitates the Tewksbury Library's Writers Group.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 31All DayChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tiny Art Show 2024 Registration: ADULTS
Calling all artists! Join the Tewksbury Public Library for a Tiny Art Show! Ready to add some creativity to your new year? Registration is required to obtain a 3 in. x 3 in. canvas for you to create your masterpiece. All canvases, for all ages, can be picked up in the Children's Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 31All DayChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tiny Art Show 2024 Registration: KIDS
Calling all artists! Join the Tewksbury Public Library for a Tiny Art Show! For Kids K-5. Ready to add some creativity to your new year? Registration is required to obtain a 3 in. x 3 in. canvas for you to create your masterpiece. All canvases, for all ages, can be picked up in the Children's Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 31All DayChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Tiny Art Show 2024 Registration: TEENS
Calling all artists! Ready to add some creativity to your new year? Join the Tewksbury Public Library for a Tiny Art Show! Registration is required to obtain a 3 in. x 3 in. canvas for you to create your masterpiece. All canvases, for all ages, can be picked up in the Children's Room.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 3110:30 AM—1:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- Anatomy Of A Fall (Foreign Film)
Enjoy a screening of one of the most critically acclaimed foreign films of 2023 -- Anatomy of a Fall. A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness. Starring Sandra Huller, Swann Arlaud, and Milo Machado Graner.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 3110:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Music in Disney's Animated Features
**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. **
Perfect for fans of Disney or music history, author James Bohn will discuss his book, Music in Disney's Animated Features.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 311:30—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 The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. Please register so that we can plan accordingly.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 313:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Anime Club (Grades 6-12)
Join Kate for snacks* and anime at our Anime Club meeting in person. This month we'll be watching One-Punch Man. One-Punch man is rated TV-PG. This event is open to grades 6-12. About: The story of Saitama, a self-proclaimed superhero who can defeat every opponent that he encounters with a single punch.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 316:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group -- The Four Winds
This month, join us for a discussion of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. The Four Winds is a rich, sweeping novel that stunningly brings to life the Great Depression and the people who lived through it—the harsh realities that divided us as a nation and the enduring battle between the haves and the have-nots.…Learn More
Wednesday, January 317:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Look Back At 70 Years of TV News
**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. **
Television news has undergone remarkable transformations in the last seven decades. Beginning with the Camel News Caravan with John Cameron Swayze in 1948, evening newscasts drew tens of millions of viewers nightly, and expanded from 15-minutes to 30-minutes when Walter Cronkite became the anchor of the CBS Evening News in 1963.…Learn More