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Wednesday, May 19:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Interview Strategies
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, May 11:30—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 -- "Mastering the Art of French Murder"
Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" As post-WWII Paris rediscovers its joie de vivre, Tabitha Knight, recently arrived from Detroit for an extended stay is on her own journey of discovery. Paris isn't just the City of Light; it's the city of history, romance, stunning architecture .…Learn More
Wednesday, May 16:00—7:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Lego Club
Join Miss Kat for Lego Club! 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, May 17:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Friends of the TPLibrary Meeting
In Person Monthly meeting of the fabulous Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. All are welcome to attend this meeting of the Friends' Board. Email questions to: friendstplibrary@gmail. com
Wednesday, May 17:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Tanzania
**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 with Jack Holmes on safari in Tanzania and search for wildlife in the National Parks -- Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and other far out places.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 211:00—11:45 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Children's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Infant/Toddler Playgroup
The first playgroup of the month is for infants and toddlers! Our 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.
Thursday, May 23:00—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Haitian Creole Bilingual Story Hour
The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here weekly! Practice using your home language with us! Our staff will be here with an interpreter speaking Haitian Creole. At our playgroup we will work on Early Literacy skills and more! Ask CTI about any resources they can help provide for you and your family.…Learn More
Thursday, May 27:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Digital Decluttering with Professional Organizer Jamie Novak
**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. ** Wondering how to easily delete all those emails? Tired of the “running out of space” messages on your phone? Log on to this program and learn how to declutter your devices.…Learn More
Thursday, May 27:00—8:30 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
OFFSITE: 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. The book discussion will be hosted by librarians from the Wilmington and Tewksbury Public Libraries. Meeting location rotates between Wilmington, MA and Tewksbury, MA.…Learn More
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Friday, May 311:00—11:30 AMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Land's Sake Farms: Reading with Rabbits
Learn about the rabbits that farmers raise at Land’s Sake Farms! This program includes a rabbit-themed story time, learning about rabbit behavior and anatomy, and more! The highlight of the program is the Bunny Circle, where youth are able to touch and interact with live rabbits.…Learn More
Friday, May 34:00—5:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Postponed until May 10th IN PERSON: Chess Class Series presented by Tewksbury Recreation
Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, and for those who already know how to play, learn new ways to let your creativity flow on the chess board.
Friday afternoons May 10th, 17th, 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, July 12. Please note there is no class on May 24th or July 5th.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 49:15 AM—1:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
OffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: 20s & 30s Volunteer Day
Want to make a difference in your community? Volunteer to clean up Tewksbury Public Library and the surrounding area! As part of the Tewksbury Beautification Committee's Spring 2024 Town Wide Clean Up, we'll spend a few hours picking up trash along Chandler St.…Learn More
Saturday, May 43:30—4:30 PMOffsiteTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
OFFSITE: 20s & 30s Goat Yoga at Chip-in Farm
Join us at Chip-In Farm in Bedford for a relaxing afternoon of goat yoga with some adorable baby goats! Get ready to stretch, laugh, and make new furry friends during an hour of outdoor yoga with a certified instructor. You're welcome to arrive early to explore the farm, meet the goats, and browse the farm store before our class starts at 3:30.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 52:30—3:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Visit with the Asian Art Museum ("Glorious Civilizations: Exploration of Southeast Asia)
**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. **Ten countries, numerous cultures, thousands of years. Explore the varied and intriguing art of Southeast Asia as reflected in the religious and secular art of this fascinating region.…Learn More
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Monday, May 611:00—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, May 66:30—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Look Back At The Life & Career Of Gregory Peck ("From Ahab To Atticus")
**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 life and career of Gregory Peck, one of the 20th century’s most iconic stars. From his many screen performances to his theatrical endeavors to his personal tragedies to his charity work, this is one actor whose impact on cinema is felt to this day.…Learn More
Monday, May 67:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Interactive Ballroom Dance Show
This Interactive Ballroom Dance Show ("Dancing with Joy") promises to sweep you off your feet! Dancing duo Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves (aka "Dance Caliente") will perform dances like the Waltz, Argentine Tango, and more, with a charismatic charm and sense of humor.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 711:00—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, May 77:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Making Brunch with Empty Nest Kitchen
**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. ** Turn a few simple eggs into a lovely brunch, bright with flavor and perfect for spring with Chef Christine Van Bloem of the Empty Nest Kitchen.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 81:30—3:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Poetry Circle Discussion
Join us in person to read and discuss poems monthly on the second Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3:00pm.
Wednesday, May 81:30—3:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle Discussion
Join us virtually via ZOOM to read and discuss poems monthly on the second Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3:00pm.
Wednesday, May 83:30—5:45 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - Teen Movie: Blue Beetle (Grades 6-12)
In May, we will be watching Blue Beetle! The movie is rated PG-13 and run time is 2 hours and 7 minutes. This event is open to teens in grades 6-12.
About: Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 84:00—4:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Mad Science: Marshmallow Tower
Race against other teams to build the tallest free-standing structure using spaghetti and marshmallows in just 20 minutes. This event is designed for kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required. The TPL does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 86:00—7:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Beginners Grown-up & Kid Crochet
Kids and their grown-ups are invited to learn how to crochet with Miss Kat! Attendees will be given all necessary materials, including yarn, crochet hooks, and stitch markers. This event is for kids age 7-11 and their caregivers. We are limiting the size to 10 people.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 87:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A True Story Of Navigating The Complications Of Mental Illness & Homelessness
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, author and mental health advocate Cheryl Landes will discuss her new memoir, The Best I Can Do: A True Story of Navigating the Complexities of Mental Illness and Homelessness.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 87:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Writing Young Adult Novels -- A Panel Discussion
**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. ** Enjoy this panel discussion with three Boston-area Young Adult authors -- TM Blanchet (HERRICK’S END, HERRICK’S LIE, HERRICK’S KEY), Jennifer De Leon (DON’T ASK ME WHERE I’M FROM, BORDERLESS), and Desmond Hall (YOUR CORNER DARK and the forthcoming BETTER MUST COME).…Learn More
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Thursday, May 910:30 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group: Confederates in the Attic
Join us for a discussion of "Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches From the Unfinished Civil War" by Tony Horwitz. This 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, May 910:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Creative Couples -- Georgia O’Keeffe & Freda Kahlo
**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. ** Examine the relationship of two artistic couples who were together in the 2nd quarter of the 20th Century -- Georgia O’Keeffe with Alfred Stieglitz and Freda Kahlo with Diego Rivera.…Learn More
Thursday, May 911:00—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 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.
Thursday, May 93:00—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Haitian Creole Bilingual Story Hour
The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here weekly! Practice using your home language with us! Our staff will be here with an interpreter speaking Haitian Creole. At our playgroup we will work on Early Literacy skills and more! Ask CTI about any resources they can help provide for you and your family.…Learn More
Thursday, May 97:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Piecing It Together - Uncovering A Family Secret (Genealogy Lecture)
**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. ** Through a real-life case study here in Massachusetts, learn how to piece together clues to discover the identity of a child’s father by comparing and correlating information from a variety of sources.…Learn More
Thursday, May 97:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Coexisting With Coyotes In Suburban Communities
**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. **Eastern coyotes are found in nearly every town and city in Massachusetts, and they can thrive close to humans in a variety of habitats.…Learn More
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Friday, May 101:30—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Mean Girls
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Mean Girls (2024). Cady Heron is a hit with the Plastics, an A-list girl clique at her new school. But everything changes when she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.…Learn More
Friday, May 104:00—5:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Chess Class Series presented by Tewksbury Recreation
Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, and for those who already know how to play, learn new ways to let your creativity flow on the chess board.
Friday afternoons May 10th, 17th, 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, July 12. Please note there is no class on May 24th or July 5th.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 1110:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: An Introduction To Tai Chi & Mindfulness
Enjoy a lecture and demonstration led by Tai Chi instructor Sharon Pei. Learn how this ancient mindful exercise can benefit your daily health & life. Sharon Pei has been teaching Tai chi and Qigong (a. k. a. Chikung) since 2005. She is passionate about this ancient Chinese Martial art, and loves to share her knowledge and experience about Tai chi and Qigong with you via learning and practice to improve the balance of our body and mind at large.…Learn More
Saturday, May 1111:00—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, May 115:30—7:15 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: MOVIE with PUBLIC HEALTH MUSEUM -- Contagion
Enjoy a screening of Contagion. Healthcare professionals, government officials and everyday people find themselves in the midst of a pandemic as the CDC works to find a cure. Starring Matt Damon and Kate Winslet. Drama/Thriller. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 46 minutes.…Learn More
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Sunday, May 12Library Closed
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Monday, May 1311:00—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, May 137:00—8:30 PMTrustees' RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON Science Squared Discussion Group--The Humans
Science Two Ways @ TPL!
Join us IN PERSON on the first Monday monthly to discuss either a science themed book or a science fiction book. Please note that our location has changed to the 2nd Floor Trustees' Room.
This month we will read and discuss The Humans by Matt Haig.…Learn More
Monday, May 137:00—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 Wool Felted Rainbow Heart Pin. All craft supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff. "
Register below.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 1411:00—11:30 AMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - 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, May 1412:30—1:30 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A Visit with the FDR Presidential Library ("Sara Delano Roosevelt: Presidential Matriarch")
**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. ** Sara Delano Roosevelt, mother of our 32nd President, is often portrayed as a stern, domineering and cheerless matriarch.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 143:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Sign Painting (Grades 6-12)
Join us in painting and customizing your own wooden signs! We will be using paint, so please wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on. 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, May 147:00—8:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
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, May 147:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Time For A Makeover? Reimagine Your 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. ** Learn how to makeover your garden. Following a brief discussion of the features of wild landscapes fundamental to naturalistic landscape design, garden consultant Deborah Chud takes you inside her process of reimagination.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 159:30—11:30 AMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Interview Practice
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, May 151:30—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, May 154:00—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.
Wednesday, May 156:00—7:30 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Beginners Grown-up & Kid Crochet
Kids and their grown-ups are invited to learn how to crochet with Miss Kat! Attendees will be given all necessary materials, including yarn, crochet hooks, stitch markers, and even a pre-started piece to get you going (because that's the most frustrating part!).…Learn More
Wednesday, May 156:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Other Worlds Fantasy Book Group -- The Last Unicorn
This month the Other Worlds fantasy book group will be reading The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle. In this classic 1968 fantasy novel, famous for its animated adaptation, a unicorn who believes herself to be the last of her kind goes on an adventure to discover the fate of the other unicorns.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 157:00—8:15 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Mississippi Burning Trials -- The Hunt for Justice (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. **
In 1964, three civil rights workers were shot in the dark of night on a lonely road in Mississippi. A conspiracy of silence enveloped the murderers and multiple trials consumed 38 years of America’s history.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 157:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Nature Photography On The Fly
**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. **Award-winning science writer, memoirist, and photographer Margie Patlak will discuss what inspired her to take the Maine nature photos that comprise her newly published photobook, Wild and Wondrous: Nature's Artistry on the Coast of Maine, and her photography-on-the-fly process using an iPhone.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 163:00—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Haitian Creole Bilingual Story Hour
The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here weekly! Practice using your home language with us! Our staff will be here with an interpreter speaking Haitian Creole. At our playgroup we will work on Early Literacy skills and more! Ask CTI about any resources they can help provide for you and your family.…Learn More
Thursday, May 167:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: How To Improve Your Home Security
**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. ** Chelmsford Police Office Aidan Gillis will share practical and cost-effective methods to ensure the safety and security of your home.…Learn More
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Friday, May 174:00—5:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Chess Class Series presented by Tewksbury Recreation
Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, and for those who already know how to play, learn new ways to let your creativity flow on the chess board.
Friday afternoons May 10th, 17th, 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, July 12. Please note there is no class on May 24th or July 5th.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 189:30 AM—12:30 PMFirst FloorTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Friends of the Library Bake Sale
Cookies, brownies, cakes. .. oh my! Join the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library for a bake sale fundraiser on Saturday May 18th from 9:30am to 12:30pm! When you're done shopping for plants at the Garden Club's annual sale on the library lawn, stop by the first floor to grab yourself a freshly baked treat for the weekend.…Learn More
Saturday, May 181:30—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Common Ground (Documentary)
Enjoy a screening of the new documentary Common Ground. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those in the front lines of the sustainable food movement, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system.…Learn More
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Monday, May 2011:00—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, May 206:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Spring Community Roundtable
Representatives from Tewksbury-based non-profit organizations are invited to network at the library's Spring Community Roundtable. Attendees are encouraged to share information about their respective organization's programs, services and upcoming events and fundraisers.…Learn More
Monday, May 207:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: How To Find Love When You're Weird
**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 Camilla Evergreen will discuss her brand new romance-comedy novel, How to Find Love When You're Weird.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 217:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The Audacious Adventures of Nellie Bly
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** In late 1889, a young reporter named Nelly Bly set out to accomplish what others had only dreamed of, to make the fantasy of Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days a reality.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 217:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Inside The Prison Book Program -- Access To Books & Mass Incarceration
**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. ** Kelly Brotzman, Executive Director of the Prison Book Program, will discuss mass incarceration in the United States, the role of education in reducing recidivism, the critical role books play for people in prison, and Prison Book Program's role in getting reading material to folks behind bars.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 223:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
CANCELED - 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 Avatar: The Last Airbender (Live Action). Avatar: The Last Airbender is rated TV-PG. This event is open to grades 6-12.
About: A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save the world, and fight against an enemy bent on stopping him.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 227:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: A History Of Dance In Movies
**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 movies and dancing are a partnership born in heaven. From its very beginnings, the new medium of motion pictures turned toward dance as one of best ways to showcase its unique ability to make movement come alive.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2311:00—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 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.
Thursday, May 233:00—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Haitian Creole Bilingual Story Hour
The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here weekly! Practice using your home language with us! Our staff will be here with an interpreter speaking Haitian Creole. At our playgroup we will work on Early Literacy skills and more! Ask CTI about any resources they can help provide for you and your family.…Learn More
Thursday, May 236:30—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Foods of New York
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** New York is synonymous with food! Have you ever wondered about how potato chips were created; how Nathan’s hot dogs became an American staple; why pizza is red, white and green; how immigrants preserved their foods without refrigeration; and the origins of many of flavorful foods we eat today that were brought from all over the world? This presentation will answer these questions and many others.…Learn More
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Friday, May 241:30—3:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- One Life
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- One Life. Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. Starring Anthony Hopkins.…Learn More
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Saturday, May 25Library Closed
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Sunday, May 26Library Closed
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Monday, May 27Library Closed
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Tuesday, May 2811:00—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, May 283:30—4:30 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON TEEN EVENT: Felt Succulents (Grades 6-12)
Join us for a craft perfect for spring, Felt Succulents! 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, May 286:00—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 -- Disney Villainous and Sagrada. 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, May 287:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Off The Beaten Path In New England -- A Photographic Journey
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Take a trip with New England photographer Bruce Magnuson and explore sites in the region that are off the beaten path.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 291:30—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 Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O'Brien. Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 294:00—5:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Lego Club
Join Miss Kat for Lego Club! 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, May 296:00—6:30 PMChildren's RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Pokemon Club
Pokemon Club
Wednesday, May 296:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group -- Killers of a Certain Age
This month, join us for a discussion of Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn. Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie have worked for the Museum, an elite network of assassins, for 40 years. Now their talents are considered old-school and no one appreciates what they have to offer in an age that relies mostly on technology.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 297:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: The World's Most Fascinating Museums with Bestseller & Cartoonist Bob Eckstein
**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. **
Museum enthusiasts, this one is for you! Author Bob Eckstein will discuss his new book, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 3011:00—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 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.
Thursday, May 301:00—2:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Combatting AI Deep Fakes
**PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 23, BUT HAS BEEN POSTPONED ONE WEEK TO MAY 30. ****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. ** Delve into the intricate world of combating AI deep fakes, exploring the challenges and solutions in preserving the integrity of digital content.…Learn More
Thursday, May 303:00—4:00 PMActivities RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
Haitian Creole Bilingual Story Hour
The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here weekly! Practice using your home language with us! Our staff will be here with an interpreter speaking Haitian Creole. At our playgroup we will work on Early Literacy skills and more! Ask CTI about any resources they can help provide for you and your family.…Learn More
Thursday, May 307:00—8:00 PMOnlineTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
VIRTUAL: Maxfield Parrish -- Myth & Whimsy
**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. ** Working in the first half of the 20th century, the New Hampshire artist Maxfield Parrish skyrocketed to success as an illustrator with his distinct saturated hues and neoclassical themes.…Learn More
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Friday, May 314:00—5:00 PMCraft RoomTewksbury Public Library300 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA, 01876
IN PERSON: Chess Class Series presented by Tewksbury Recreation
Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, and for those who already know how to play, learn new ways to let your creativity flow on the chess board.
Friday afternoons May 10th, 17th, 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, July 12. Please note there is no class on May 24th or July 5th.…Learn More