There are SO many ways -- both big & small -- to engage in networking. Are you an outgoing person, a more "technical" person, or a combination of the two? How can you move forward, and learn to feel comfortable, while building a better career? This lecture will discuss the ways in which you can achieve your networking goals while building confidence. You will have to move a bit outside your comfort zone to get what you want in life, but that is the cost of personal growth. Led by Anne Crawford, a certified career transition coach.
The Tewksbury Job Seekers Network meets every Monday at 2pm at the library. The group is open to anyone who is unemployed, underemployed, or looking to change careers. Attendees do NOT need to be residents of Tewksbury. Limited to 30 seats. There will be time for networking after each presentation. Dress is business casual. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
There are SO many ways -- both big & small -- to engage in networking. Are you an outgoing person, a more "technical" person, or a combination of the two? How can you move forward, and learn to feel comfortable, while building a better career? This lecture will discuss the ways in which you can achieve your networking goals while building confidence. You will have to move a bit outside your comfort zone to get what you want in life, but that is the cost of personal growth. Led by Anne Crawford, a certified career transition coach.
The Tewksbury Job Seekers Network meets every Monday at 2pm at the library. The group is open to anyone who is unemployed, underemployed, or looking to change careers. Attendees do NOT need to be residents of Tewksbury. Limited to 30 seats. There will be time for networking after each presentation. Dress is business casual. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For students reading INDEPENDENTLY in Grades K to 5
Kids (especially those struggling with reading) are invited to sign up for a one-on-one session with our service dog Prince on Mondays. Each session lasts for 15 minutes. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours to read. No other adults or children are allowed in the room during the session. This is a great way to build literacy confidence and fluency with a non-judgmental canine reading partner!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and is available now!
Sign up for your 15 minute time slot by calling the Children’s Room Desk at 978.640.4496.
For students reading INDEPENDENTLY in Grades K to 5
Kids (especially those struggling with reading) are invited to sign up for a one-on-one session with our service dog Prince on Mondays. Each session lasts for 15 minutes. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours to read. No other adults or children are allowed in the room during the session. This is a great way to build literacy confidence and fluency with a non-judgmental canine reading partner!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and is available now!
Sign up for your 15 minute time slot by calling the Children’s Room Desk at 978.640.4496.
Enjoy a concert from The Brianna Nelson Band. Brianna, a pop artist who has been writing and performing music for six years, was cast on The Voice (Season 6). In 2015, she recorded her first EP, and started playing frequent gigs with her talented bandmates. Berklee trained, she has had the opportunity to perform at renowned venues, such as World Café Live (Philadelphia), Voltage Lounge (Philadelphia), and The Listening Room (Nashville). Learn more about Brianna HERE.
Concert to take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, concert will take place in the library’s Meeting Room. Look for the overflow parking signs if the main parking lot fills up.
Enjoy a concert from The Brianna Nelson Band. Brianna, a pop artist who has been writing and performing music for six years, was cast on The Voice (Season 6). In 2015, she recorded her first EP, and started playing frequent gigs with her talented bandmates. Berklee trained, she has had the opportunity to perform at renowned venues, such as World Café Live (Philadelphia), Voltage Lounge (Philadelphia), and The Listening Room (Nashville). Learn more about Brianna HERE.
Concert to take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, concert will take place in the library’s Meeting Room. Look for the overflow parking signs if the main parking lot fills up.
There are many ways to choose a college! Students often choose one based on where they want to live, where their parents went to school, or even where their friends plan to attend. When selecting a school, it’s important to consider various metrics, such as Academic Life, Student Life, and Financial Factors. During this presentation, explore 30 such metrics that are worth considering when choosing a college in order to ensure the "right fit." Led by Dr. Lisa Erikson, owner of College Knowledge, a company that assists parents and students through the college admissions office. Erikson previously spent more than 20 years in higher education, including Mount Ida College, Franklin Pierce College, Daniel Webster College, and Bunker Hill Community College.
There are many ways to choose a college! Students often choose one based on where they want to live, where their parents went to school, or even where their friends plan to attend. When selecting a school, it’s important to consider various metrics, such as Academic Life, Student Life, and Financial Factors. During this presentation, explore 30 such metrics that are worth considering when choosing a college in order to ensure the "right fit." Led by Dr. Lisa Erikson, owner of College Knowledge, a company that assists parents and students through the college admissions office. Erikson previously spent more than 20 years in higher education, including Mount Ida College, Franklin Pierce College, Daniel Webster College, and Bunker Hill Community College.
For ages 5 to 11
Join Mr. Garofano from ATA Black Belt Academy to learn how to deal with bullies! Kids will learn how to not fall victim to bullies and what to do to help in a situation when a friend is getting bullied. An extremely valuable workshop for any student heading back to school!
Registration is REQUIRED and begins on August 13th. Sign up by clicking the register button below.
For ages 5 to 11
Join Mr. Garofano from ATA Black Belt Academy to learn how to deal with bullies! Kids will learn how to not fall victim to bullies and what to do to help in a situation when a friend is getting bullied. An extremely valuable workshop for any student heading back to school!
Registration is REQUIRED and begins on August 13th. Sign up by clicking the register button below.
Become a library power user! Learn how to download free magazines via RBdigital, a free online service offered to Tewksbury residents. Demonstrations, videos, handouts and Q&A will be included. Please note this is NOT a hands-on session, but participants will leave ready to set up an account and start using RBdigital on their own.
What is RBdigital? RBdigital gives you access to the latest issues of more than 50 popular magazines, plus older issues of certain titles. Magazines can be read on your smart phone or tablet with the RBdigital App for iOS and Android, or on your computer with your web browser. All RBdigital titles are always available and you can borrow as many titles as you want, whenever you want!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Can't make it, but would like a class on RBdigital? Email rhayes@tewksburypl.org to set up an appointment at a mutually agreeable date and time.
Become a library power user! Learn how to download free magazines via RBdigital, a free online service offered to Tewksbury residents. Demonstrations, videos, handouts and Q&A will be included. Please note this is NOT a hands-on session, but participants will leave ready to set up an account and start using RBdigital on their own.
What is RBdigital? RBdigital gives you access to the latest issues of more than 50 popular magazines, plus older issues of certain titles. Magazines can be read on your smart phone or tablet with the RBdigital App for iOS and Android, or on your computer with your web browser. All RBdigital titles are always available and you can borrow as many titles as you want, whenever you want!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Can't make it, but would like a class on RBdigital? Email rhayes@tewksburypl.org to set up an appointment at a mutually agreeable date and time.
This program has been POSTPONED at the author's request. All registrants were notified on July 27.
Author Carter Alan will discuss his new book, "The Decibel Diaries: A Journey Through Rock In 50 Concerts."
About The Book: Sometimes a rock concert is more than just an event. Every so often a band’s performance becomes a musical milestone, a cultural watershed, a political statement, and a personal apotheosis. On any given night a rock concert can tell the truth about who we are, where we are, and what’s going on in music and life right now. In The Decibel Diaries, Carter Alan, longtime DJ and music director at WZLX in Boston, chronicles a lifetime in rock with a tour through fifty concerts that defined such moments -- from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young playing in the rain when Richard Nixon resigned to Talking Heads and the first stirrings of punk in the basement bars of New York and Boston. For each event, Alan shows us what it was like to be there and telescopes out to reveal how this show fit into the arc of the artist’s career, the artist’s place in music, and the music’s place in the wider world. Taken together, The Decibel Diaries is a visceral and visionary portrait of nearly fifty years of rock ’n’ roll.
About The Author: Carter Alan is the midday DJ and music director at WZLX-FM, Boston, one of the nation’s first classic rock stations. He is the author, most recently, of Radio Free Boston, and previously of Outside Is America: U2 in the U.S.
Doors to open by 6:45pm. Q&A and book signing to follow the event for those interested. Limited to 50 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is a part of the library's '100 Authors In 2018' initiative to host 100 local authors in 1 year.
This program has been POSTPONED at the author's request. All registrants were notified on July 27.
Author Carter Alan will discuss his new book, "The Decibel Diaries: A Journey Through Rock In 50 Concerts."
About The Book: Sometimes a rock concert is more than just an event. Every so often a band’s performance becomes a musical milestone, a cultural watershed, a political statement, and a personal apotheosis. On any given night a rock concert can tell the truth about who we are, where we are, and what’s going on in music and life right now. In The Decibel Diaries, Carter Alan, longtime DJ and music director at WZLX in Boston, chronicles a lifetime in rock with a tour through fifty concerts that defined such moments -- from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young playing in the rain when Richard Nixon resigned to Talking Heads and the first stirrings of punk in the basement bars of New York and Boston. For each event, Alan shows us what it was like to be there and telescopes out to reveal how this show fit into the arc of the artist’s career, the artist’s place in music, and the music’s place in the wider world. Taken together, The Decibel Diaries is a visceral and visionary portrait of nearly fifty years of rock ’n’ roll.
About The Author: Carter Alan is the midday DJ and music director at WZLX-FM, Boston, one of the nation’s first classic rock stations. He is the author, most recently, of Radio Free Boston, and previously of Outside Is America: U2 in the U.S.
Doors to open by 6:45pm. Q&A and book signing to follow the event for those interested. Limited to 50 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is a part of the library's '100 Authors In 2018' initiative to host 100 local authors in 1 year.
Bring some spring color into your life by learning about the basics of flower arranging! The Power of Flowers Project will lead this hands-on workshop, guiding you through simple steps to create a beautiful arrangement that you can bring home.
The Power of Flowers Project is dedicated to enriching the lives of those who are lonely, isolated, or ill, by harnessing the power of flowers to lift spirits and promote healing. They do this by renewing and refreshing gently used flowers recycled from weddings, banquets, memorial services, etc.-- any event where flowers are often left behind or tossed in the trash while they are still fresh. The new arrangements are then delivered to recipients chosen through a variety of community resources. For more information on this fantastic Tewksbury-based organization, visit their website at www.powerofflowersproject.org. Limited to 20 seats.
Bring some spring color into your life by learning about the basics of flower arranging! The Power of Flowers Project will lead this hands-on workshop, guiding you through simple steps to create a beautiful arrangement that you can bring home.
The Power of Flowers Project is dedicated to enriching the lives of those who are lonely, isolated, or ill, by harnessing the power of flowers to lift spirits and promote healing. They do this by renewing and refreshing gently used flowers recycled from weddings, banquets, memorial services, etc.-- any event where flowers are often left behind or tossed in the trash while they are still fresh. The new arrangements are then delivered to recipients chosen through a variety of community resources. For more information on this fantastic Tewksbury-based organization, visit their website at www.powerofflowersproject.org. Limited to 20 seats.
For ages 5 to 11
Join the ATA Black Belt Academy as they present this important workshop for the whole family. With the help of an interactive video, learn tips on getting away from strangers, properly answering the door & phone, family passwords, and more.
Registration is REQUIRED and begins on August 13th. Sign up by calling the Children's desk or through our online Events Calendar.
For ages 5 to 11
Join the ATA Black Belt Academy as they present this important workshop for the whole family. With the help of an interactive video, learn tips on getting away from strangers, properly answering the door & phone, family passwords, and more.
Registration is REQUIRED and begins on August 13th. Sign up by calling the Children's desk or through our online Events Calendar.
Actor Mike Francis will perform his one-man show, "Galileo: The Starry Messenger."
About The Show: To many, the Universe is a closed book of secrets never to be read. Almost four hundred years ago, an unknown court mathematician in Italy opened that book and laid the foundation for modern science. Galileo Galilei turned his telescope to the heavens to discover mountains and craters on the moon, four moons of Jupiter, and countless stars never before seen. Even more significant was his method of observation and mathematical analysis. He taught future scientists the way to discover the laws of nature. The Starry Messenger is a dramatic fun filled adaptation of Galileo's short treatise Siderius Nuncius. Galileo (dressed in 17th century costume) will present a public lecture on his most recent discoveries made using his newly devised spyglass. As he describes those discoveries, Galileo's new method of observation and measurement of nature become apparent. Throughout the presentation, the audience (esteemed scientists) are actively involved in experiments and demonstrations.
About Mike: A science teacher and formerly a lecturer for ten years at the Charles Hayden Planetarium at Boston's Museum of Science, Francis combines the science of Astronomy with the dramatic skills of an actor.
Performance to take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, concert will take place in the library’s first-floor Fairgrieve Wing. Look for the overflow parking signs if the main parking lot fills up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Actor Mike Francis will perform his one-man show, "Galileo: The Starry Messenger."
About The Show: To many, the Universe is a closed book of secrets never to be read. Almost four hundred years ago, an unknown court mathematician in Italy opened that book and laid the foundation for modern science. Galileo Galilei turned his telescope to the heavens to discover mountains and craters on the moon, four moons of Jupiter, and countless stars never before seen. Even more significant was his method of observation and mathematical analysis. He taught future scientists the way to discover the laws of nature. The Starry Messenger is a dramatic fun filled adaptation of Galileo's short treatise Siderius Nuncius. Galileo (dressed in 17th century costume) will present a public lecture on his most recent discoveries made using his newly devised spyglass. As he describes those discoveries, Galileo's new method of observation and measurement of nature become apparent. Throughout the presentation, the audience (esteemed scientists) are actively involved in experiments and demonstrations.
About Mike: A science teacher and formerly a lecturer for ten years at the Charles Hayden Planetarium at Boston's Museum of Science, Francis combines the science of Astronomy with the dramatic skills of an actor.
Performance to take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, concert will take place in the library’s first-floor Fairgrieve Wing. Look for the overflow parking signs if the main parking lot fills up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Author Dr. Edward Hallowell will discuss his new book, "Because I Came From A Crazy Family: The Making Of A Psychiatrist."
About The Book: When Edward M. Hallowell was eleven, a voice out of nowhere told him he should become a psychiatrist. A mental health professional of the time would have called this psychosis. But young Edward (Ned) took it in stride, despite not quite knowing what "psychiatrist" meant. With a psychotic father, alcoholic mother, abusive stepfather, and two so-called learning disabilities of his own, Ned was accustomed to unpredictable behavior from those around him, and to a mind he felt he couldn't always control. The voice turned out to be right.
Now, decades later, Hallowell is a leading expert on attention disorders and the author of twenty books, including Driven to Distraction, the work that introduced ADD to the world. In Because I Come from a Crazy Family, he tells the often strange story of a childhood marked by what he calls the "WASP triad" of alcoholism, mental illness, and politeness, and explores the wild wish, surging beneath his incredible ambition, that he could have saved his own family of drunk, crazy, and well-intentioned eccentrics, and himself. The book is an affecting, at times harrowing, ultimately moving memoir about crazy families and where they can lead, about being called to the mental health profession, and about the unending joys and challenges that come with helping people celebrate who they are.
About The Author: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., is the bestselling author of Driven to Distraction and many other acclaimed books, a leading authority in the field of ADHD, a world-renowned speaker, the host of the podcast Distraction, and the founder of the Hallowell Centers for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle. He lives in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Doors to open by 6:45pm. Q&A and book signing to follow the event for those interested. A portion of the author's proceeds of this book will go to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Limited to 50 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is a part of the library's '100 Authors In 2018' initiative to host 100 local authors in 1 year.
Author Dr. Edward Hallowell will discuss his new book, "Because I Came From A Crazy Family: The Making Of A Psychiatrist."
About The Book: When Edward M. Hallowell was eleven, a voice out of nowhere told him he should become a psychiatrist. A mental health professional of the time would have called this psychosis. But young Edward (Ned) took it in stride, despite not quite knowing what "psychiatrist" meant. With a psychotic father, alcoholic mother, abusive stepfather, and two so-called learning disabilities of his own, Ned was accustomed to unpredictable behavior from those around him, and to a mind he felt he couldn't always control. The voice turned out to be right.
Now, decades later, Hallowell is a leading expert on attention disorders and the author of twenty books, including Driven to Distraction, the work that introduced ADD to the world. In Because I Come from a Crazy Family, he tells the often strange story of a childhood marked by what he calls the "WASP triad" of alcoholism, mental illness, and politeness, and explores the wild wish, surging beneath his incredible ambition, that he could have saved his own family of drunk, crazy, and well-intentioned eccentrics, and himself. The book is an affecting, at times harrowing, ultimately moving memoir about crazy families and where they can lead, about being called to the mental health profession, and about the unending joys and challenges that come with helping people celebrate who they are.
About The Author: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., is the bestselling author of Driven to Distraction and many other acclaimed books, a leading authority in the field of ADHD, a world-renowned speaker, the host of the podcast Distraction, and the founder of the Hallowell Centers for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Boston MetroWest, New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle. He lives in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Doors to open by 6:45pm. Q&A and book signing to follow the event for those interested. A portion of the author's proceeds of this book will go to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Limited to 50 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is a part of the library's '100 Authors In 2018' initiative to host 100 local authors in 1 year.
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Rampage, a sci-fi action adventure starring Dwayne Johnson.
About The Film: When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and a geneticist team up to stop them from destroying Chicago. Just a 52% positive critics rating, but a 81% positive audience rating. Rated PG-13. 107 minutes. Watch the movie trailer HERE.
About The Event: Doors will open at 12:15pm. Candy & water will be provided. A $1 donation is suggested. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Rampage, a sci-fi action adventure starring Dwayne Johnson.
About The Film: When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and a geneticist team up to stop them from destroying Chicago. Just a 52% positive critics rating, but a 81% positive audience rating. Rated PG-13. 107 minutes. Watch the movie trailer HERE.
About The Event: Doors will open at 12:15pm. Candy & water will be provided. A $1 donation is suggested. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Rampage, a sci-fi action adventure starring Dwayne Johnson.
About The Film: When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and a geneticist team up to stop them from destroying Chicago. Just a 52% positive critics rating, but a 81% positive audience rating. Rated PG-13. 107 minutes. Watch the movie trailer HERE.
About The Event: Please note the NEW start time. Doors will open at 7:30pm. Candy & water will be provided. A $1 donation is suggested. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Rampage, a sci-fi action adventure starring Dwayne Johnson.
About The Film: When three different animals become infected with a dangerous pathogen, a primatologist and a geneticist team up to stop them from destroying Chicago. Just a 52% positive critics rating, but a 81% positive audience rating. Rated PG-13. 107 minutes. Watch the movie trailer HERE.
About The Event: Please note the NEW start time. Doors will open at 7:30pm. Candy & water will be provided. A $1 donation is suggested. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.
Learn how to improve your job prospects and keep your skills sharp at the same time by volunteering. Non-profits need your professional skills to help them run the “business” side of their enterprise. In turn, you can give back to the community, meet new people, and build relationships while keeping current. Led by Jack Wang, the former Program Site Director for Jericho Road Project of Greater Lowell and a financial planner.
The Tewksbury Job Seekers Network meets every Monday at 2pm at the library. The group is open to anyone who is unemployed, underemployed, or looking to change careers. Attendees do NOT need to be residents of Tewksbury. Limited to 30 seats. There will be time for networking after each presentation. Dress is business casual. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Learn how to improve your job prospects and keep your skills sharp at the same time by volunteering. Non-profits need your professional skills to help them run the “business” side of their enterprise. In turn, you can give back to the community, meet new people, and build relationships while keeping current. Led by Jack Wang, the former Program Site Director for Jericho Road Project of Greater Lowell and a financial planner.
The Tewksbury Job Seekers Network meets every Monday at 2pm at the library. The group is open to anyone who is unemployed, underemployed, or looking to change careers. Attendees do NOT need to be residents of Tewksbury. Limited to 30 seats. There will be time for networking after each presentation. Dress is business casual. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
For students reading INDEPENDENTLY in Grades K to 5
Kids (especially those struggling with reading) are invited to sign up for a one-on-one session with our service dog Prince on Mondays. Each session lasts for 15 minutes. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours to read. No other adults or children are allowed in the room during the session. This is a great way to build literacy confidence and fluency with a non-judgmental canine reading partner!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and is available now!
Sign up for your 15 minute time slot by calling the Children’s Room Desk at 978.640.4496.
For students reading INDEPENDENTLY in Grades K to 5
Kids (especially those struggling with reading) are invited to sign up for a one-on-one session with our service dog Prince on Mondays. Each session lasts for 15 minutes. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours to read. No other adults or children are allowed in the room during the session. This is a great way to build literacy confidence and fluency with a non-judgmental canine reading partner!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and is available now!
Sign up for your 15 minute time slot by calling the Children’s Room Desk at 978.640.4496.
Enjoy an Indie Rock/Americana concert from Nico Rivers and the Black Grass. The band blurs the lines between indie rock and folk, exuding raw passion through their music. They've performed at notable venues and festivals, such as South by South West, SS Cape May, and Club Passim. Their music has also been featured on many local radio stations, most notably, 92.5 The River. Learn more about Nico Rivers and the Black Grass HERE.
Concert to take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, concert will take place in the library’s Meeting Room. Look for the overflow parking signs if the main parking lot fills up.
Enjoy an Indie Rock/Americana concert from Nico Rivers and the Black Grass. The band blurs the lines between indie rock and folk, exuding raw passion through their music. They've performed at notable venues and festivals, such as South by South West, SS Cape May, and Club Passim. Their music has also been featured on many local radio stations, most notably, 92.5 The River. Learn more about Nico Rivers and the Black Grass HERE.
Concert to take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, concert will take place in the library’s Meeting Room. Look for the overflow parking signs if the main parking lot fills up.
Nothing is easier, cheaper, or better for your garden than compost. Composting can be as little or as much work as you want, but any compost produced will improve your garden in more ways than you imagine.
About The Presenter: Gretel Anspach is a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, and a recently-retired systems engineer for Raytheon. She has volunteered for the New England Wildflower Society as an adult’s and children’s guide. She considers her horticultural interests to be eclectic. Gretel helped to establish and maintain two food production gardens that have provided fresh produce to the Marlboro Food Pantry for the last eight years
About The Event: Doors will open at 6:45pm. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and the Tewksbury Library Community Garden.
Nothing is easier, cheaper, or better for your garden than compost. Composting can be as little or as much work as you want, but any compost produced will improve your garden in more ways than you imagine.
About The Presenter: Gretel Anspach is a Trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, a Lifetime Master Gardener with the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, and a recently-retired systems engineer for Raytheon. She has volunteered for the New England Wildflower Society as an adult’s and children’s guide. She considers her horticultural interests to be eclectic. Gretel helped to establish and maintain two food production gardens that have provided fresh produce to the Marlboro Food Pantry for the last eight years
About The Event: Doors will open at 6:45pm. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and the Tewksbury Library Community Garden.
Unwind with an hour of dancing! We will spend about 10 to 15 minutes going over basic dance moves and typical patterns you see when taking a dance class. Then we will quickly try to break down the steps to a few different YouTube dance videos and spend the rest of the class dancing! We aren't going for perfection here, we are just trying to have a good time dancing!
Please wear clothes you can move and sweat in! We will not be eating snacks at this event but we will have water available.
Unwind with an hour of dancing! We will spend about 10 to 15 minutes going over basic dance moves and typical patterns you see when taking a dance class. Then we will quickly try to break down the steps to a few different YouTube dance videos and spend the rest of the class dancing! We aren't going for perfection here, we are just trying to have a good time dancing!
Please wear clothes you can move and sweat in! We will not be eating snacks at this event but we will have water available.
Become a library power user! Learn how to download free movies via Hoopla, a free online service offered to Tewksbury residents through the Boston Public Library. Demonstrations, videos, handouts and Q&A will be included. Please note this is NOT a hands-on session, but participants will leave ready to set up an account and start using Hoopla on their own.
What is Hoopla? Hoopla offers a broad selection of streaming and downloadable media -- including movies -- on your computer's browser or through the Hoopla app for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire. Borrow up to 10 items per calendar month without needing to put anything on hold.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Can't make it, but would like a class on Hoopla? Email rhayes@tewksburypl.org to set up an appointment at a mutually agreeable date and time.
Become a library power user! Learn how to download free movies via Hoopla, a free online service offered to Tewksbury residents through the Boston Public Library. Demonstrations, videos, handouts and Q&A will be included. Please note this is NOT a hands-on session, but participants will leave ready to set up an account and start using Hoopla on their own.
What is Hoopla? Hoopla offers a broad selection of streaming and downloadable media -- including movies -- on your computer's browser or through the Hoopla app for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire. Borrow up to 10 items per calendar month without needing to put anything on hold.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Can't make it, but would like a class on Hoopla? Email rhayes@tewksburypl.org to set up an appointment at a mutually agreeable date and time.
Author Sandy Stott will discuss his new book, "Critical Hours: Search & Rescue in the White Mountains."
About The Book: Sandy Stott, the “Accidents” editor at the journal of the Appalachian Mountain Club, delivers both a history and a celebration of the search and rescue workers who save countless lives in the White Mountains -- along with a plea for us not to take their steadfastness and bravery for granted. Filled with tales of astonishing courage and sobering tragedy, Critical Hours will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and armchair adventurers alike.
About The Author: Sandy Stott is a former editor of Appalachian Mountain Club’s journal Appalachia, a longtime English teacher, and a lifelong wanderer in the White Mountains.
Doors to open by 6:45pm. Q&A and book signing to follow the event for those interested. Limited to 50 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is a part of the library's '100 Authors In 2018' initiative to host 100 local authors in 1 year.
Author Sandy Stott will discuss his new book, "Critical Hours: Search & Rescue in the White Mountains."
About The Book: Sandy Stott, the “Accidents” editor at the journal of the Appalachian Mountain Club, delivers both a history and a celebration of the search and rescue workers who save countless lives in the White Mountains -- along with a plea for us not to take their steadfastness and bravery for granted. Filled with tales of astonishing courage and sobering tragedy, Critical Hours will appeal to outdoor enthusiasts and armchair adventurers alike.
About The Author: Sandy Stott is a former editor of Appalachian Mountain Club’s journal Appalachia, a longtime English teacher, and a lifelong wanderer in the White Mountains.
Doors to open by 6:45pm. Q&A and book signing to follow the event for those interested. Limited to 50 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is a part of the library's '100 Authors In 2018' initiative to host 100 local authors in 1 year.
Are you a fan of podcasts? Have you ever wanted to create your own? Come help us create a teen-run podcast. This is a general pop culture podcast where we talk about everything from books to video games. Participants will receive service hours.
Open to those in grades 6-12.
Are you a fan of podcasts? Have you ever wanted to create your own? Come help us create a teen-run podcast. This is a general pop culture podcast where we talk about everything from books to video games. Participants will receive service hours.
Open to those in grades 6-12.
Actor George Capaccio will perform his one-man show, "Albert Einstein: Reluctant Superstar." Please note this is a DIFFERENT Einstein show than the one George performed here earlier in 2018. You do not have to have seen that show to enjoy this one!
About The Show: For many people, the name “Einstein” is synonymous with scientific genius and intellectual greatness. His insights into the ultimate unity of space and time, and his revolutionary concept of gravity certainly qualify him as one of the greatest minds of all time. But his passion for science was matched by his commitment to social justice, human rights, and worldwide disarmament. During the 20s and 30s, Einstein’s public opposition to war — in addition to his scientific notoriety — nearly cost him his life in Nazi Germany and forced him to seek refuge in America. In this performance, George will focus on Einstein’s later years as an outspoken “rebel with a cause.” As a “reluctant superstar,” Einstein was never entirely comfortable with his celebrity and the frequent invasions of his privacy.
“Albert Einstein: Reluctant Superstar” will introduce audiences to the great scientist’s principled stand against injustice and the price he paid for his unwavering devotion to humanity. The performance will begin with a brief recap of his stunning scientific breakthrough in 1919 when his general theory of relativity was confirmed. News of his triumph brought him worldwide acclaim and the status of a “superstar” in the eyes of the public.
About George: George Capaccio has performed in many of Boston’s theaters, including the American Repertory Theater (ART). For several years, he acted with the Museum of Science’s Science Theater, where he performed in the Planetarium as Galileo and in the Theater of Electricity as Nikola Tesla, in addition to acting in a play celebrating the scientific genius of Leonardo da Vinci. George’s performing career includes working as a professional storyteller for audiences of all ages. For many years, he brought his love of stories and of performing to public schools in and around Boston, where he worked as an artist educator for grades K-8. George is also a writer and award-winning poet. His published works include both fiction and nonfiction titles for educational publishers. He is particularly proud of the books he wrote for a popular science series.
Performance to take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, concert will take place in the library’s first-floor Fairgrieve Wing. Look for the overflow parking signs if the main parking lot fills up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Actor George Capaccio will perform his one-man show, "Albert Einstein: Reluctant Superstar." Please note this is a DIFFERENT Einstein show than the one George performed here earlier in 2018. You do not have to have seen that show to enjoy this one!
About The Show: For many people, the name “Einstein” is synonymous with scientific genius and intellectual greatness. His insights into the ultimate unity of space and time, and his revolutionary concept of gravity certainly qualify him as one of the greatest minds of all time. But his passion for science was matched by his commitment to social justice, human rights, and worldwide disarmament. During the 20s and 30s, Einstein’s public opposition to war — in addition to his scientific notoriety — nearly cost him his life in Nazi Germany and forced him to seek refuge in America. In this performance, George will focus on Einstein’s later years as an outspoken “rebel with a cause.” As a “reluctant superstar,” Einstein was never entirely comfortable with his celebrity and the frequent invasions of his privacy.
“Albert Einstein: Reluctant Superstar” will introduce audiences to the great scientist’s principled stand against injustice and the price he paid for his unwavering devotion to humanity. The performance will begin with a brief recap of his stunning scientific breakthrough in 1919 when his general theory of relativity was confirmed. News of his triumph brought him worldwide acclaim and the status of a “superstar” in the eyes of the public.
About George: George Capaccio has performed in many of Boston’s theaters, including the American Repertory Theater (ART). For several years, he acted with the Museum of Science’s Science Theater, where he performed in the Planetarium as Galileo and in the Theater of Electricity as Nikola Tesla, in addition to acting in a play celebrating the scientific genius of Leonardo da Vinci. George’s performing career includes working as a professional storyteller for audiences of all ages. For many years, he brought his love of stories and of performing to public schools in and around Boston, where he worked as an artist educator for grades K-8. George is also a writer and award-winning poet. His published works include both fiction and nonfiction titles for educational publishers. He is particularly proud of the books he wrote for a popular science series.
Performance to take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, concert will take place in the library’s first-floor Fairgrieve Wing. Look for the overflow parking signs if the main parking lot fills up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
The library's Evening Book Group is reading By Its Cover by Donna Leon this month. Books and discussion guides are available at the Front Desk. New readers and new points of view are always welcome! No registration required.
About The Book: Donna Leon's critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling Commissario Guido Brunetti series has attracted readers the world over with the beauty of its setting, the humanity of its characters, and its fearlessness in exploring politics, morality, and contemporary Italian culture. In the pages of Leon's novels, the beloved conversations of the Brunetti family have drawn on topics of art and literature, but books are at the heart of this novel in a way they never have been before.
One afternoon, Commissario Guido Brunetti gets a frantic call from the director of a prestigious Venetian library. Someone has stolen pages out of several rare books. After a round of questioning, the case seems clear: the culprit must be the man who requested the volumes, an American professor from a Kansas university. The only problem--the man fled the library earlier that day, and after checking his credentials, the American professor doesn't exist.
As the investigation proceeds, the suspects multiply. And when a seemingly harmless theologian, who had spent years reading at the library turns up brutally murdered, Brunetti must question his expectations about what makes a man innocent, or guilty.
The library's Evening Book Group is reading By Its Cover by Donna Leon this month. Books and discussion guides are available at the Front Desk. New readers and new points of view are always welcome! No registration required.
About The Book: Donna Leon's critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling Commissario Guido Brunetti series has attracted readers the world over with the beauty of its setting, the humanity of its characters, and its fearlessness in exploring politics, morality, and contemporary Italian culture. In the pages of Leon's novels, the beloved conversations of the Brunetti family have drawn on topics of art and literature, but books are at the heart of this novel in a way they never have been before.
One afternoon, Commissario Guido Brunetti gets a frantic call from the director of a prestigious Venetian library. Someone has stolen pages out of several rare books. After a round of questioning, the case seems clear: the culprit must be the man who requested the volumes, an American professor from a Kansas university. The only problem--the man fled the library earlier that day, and after checking his credentials, the American professor doesn't exist.
As the investigation proceeds, the suspects multiply. And when a seemingly harmless theologian, who had spent years reading at the library turns up brutally murdered, Brunetti must question his expectations about what makes a man innocent, or guilty.
Author Dina Vargo will discuss her new book, "Hidden History of Boston."
About The Book: Historian Dina Vargo shines a light into the cobwebbed corners of Boston's hidden history. Boston is one of America's most historic cities, but it has quite a bit of unseen past. Did you know riotous mobs celebrated their hatred of the pope in an annual celebration called Pope's Night during the colonial era? Did you know a centuries-long turf war played out on the streets of quiet Chinatown, ending in the massacre of five men in a back alley in 1991? Did you know The Boston Guardian, an independent African American newspaper published by William Monroe Trotter, was a beacon of civil rights activism at the turn of the century? Learn about all this hidden Boston history -- and much more!
About The Author: Dina Vargo has been a lover of history and tricorn hats since dressing up at the age of six as Betsy Ross for our nation's bicentennial. After receiving her BA in fine arts from the University of Pittsburgh, she worked for the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation and as an archivist for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. After moving to the Boston area, she became a volunteer docent for Boston by Foot, where she developed an interest for writing off-beat walking tours, and published her first book, Wild Women of Boston: Mettle and Moxie in the Hub.
Doors to open by 6:45pm. Q&A and book signing to follow the event for those interested. Limited to 50 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is a part of the library's '100 Authors In 2018' initiative to host 100 local authors in 1 year.
Author Dina Vargo will discuss her new book, "Hidden History of Boston."
About The Book: Historian Dina Vargo shines a light into the cobwebbed corners of Boston's hidden history. Boston is one of America's most historic cities, but it has quite a bit of unseen past. Did you know riotous mobs celebrated their hatred of the pope in an annual celebration called Pope's Night during the colonial era? Did you know a centuries-long turf war played out on the streets of quiet Chinatown, ending in the massacre of five men in a back alley in 1991? Did you know The Boston Guardian, an independent African American newspaper published by William Monroe Trotter, was a beacon of civil rights activism at the turn of the century? Learn about all this hidden Boston history -- and much more!
About The Author: Dina Vargo has been a lover of history and tricorn hats since dressing up at the age of six as Betsy Ross for our nation's bicentennial. After receiving her BA in fine arts from the University of Pittsburgh, she worked for the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation and as an archivist for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area. After moving to the Boston area, she became a volunteer docent for Boston by Foot, where she developed an interest for writing off-beat walking tours, and published her first book, Wild Women of Boston: Mettle and Moxie in the Hub.
Doors to open by 6:45pm. Q&A and book signing to follow the event for those interested. Limited to 50 seats. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is a part of the library's '100 Authors In 2018' initiative to host 100 local authors in 1 year.
Meet like-minded teens in a bully-free space!
A social group where we eat snacks, play games, do crafts or participating in an activity.
All LGBTQIA teens, friends & allies in grades 6 through 12 are welcome!Snacks provided!
Meet like-minded teens in a bully-free space!
A social group where we eat snacks, play games, do crafts or participating in an activity.
All LGBTQIA teens, friends & allies in grades 6 through 12 are welcome!Snacks provided!
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Game systems like PS4, XBOX One, and Wii U are opening endless possibilities in 3D game design. 3D is tricky, even for adults, but kids can now create their own simple games using Unity, a leading platform in 3D game design. Kids start by learning to move around in a virtual 3D environment, then move on to designing a 3D world for their stories and programming character control. Games can be shared with friends & family for at-home beta-testing!
Space is limited, registration starts Monday, September 3rd.
Game systems like PS4, XBOX One, and Wii U are opening endless possibilities in 3D game design. 3D is tricky, even for adults, but kids can now create their own simple games using Unity, a leading platform in 3D game design. Kids start by learning to move around in a virtual 3D environment, then move on to designing a 3D world for their stories and programming character control. Games can be shared with friends & family for at-home beta-testing!
Space is limited, registration starts Monday, September 3rd.
Teens! Do you:
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) @ the Tewksbury Public Library!
At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, and figure out how to make the library a better place for teens.
Bring friends - new members welcome! 
For teens in grades 6-12. See you there!
Questions? Email Aimee Villet, Teen Librarian @ avillet@tewksburypl.org
Teens! Do you:
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) @ the Tewksbury Public Library!
At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, and figure out how to make the library a better place for teens.
Bring friends - new members welcome!
For teens in grades 6-12. See you there!
Questions? Email Aimee Villet, Teen Librarian @ avillet@tewksburypl.org
Join us as we appreciate and discuss a few poems each month!
Poems will be available one week before the meeting so that there will be time to look them over.
Registration is preferred, but not required to attend.
Join us as we appreciate and discuss a few poems each month!
Poems will be available one week before the meeting so that there will be time to look them over.
Registration is preferred, but not required to attend.
A training/orientation for new volunteers who will be going to area homeless shelters to play with the children who live there.
A training/orientation for new volunteers who will be going to area homeless shelters to play with the children who live there.
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.
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.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
In ONE hour you can save history for generations to come!
Join us to learn how to save U.S. National Archives' historic documents, photos, and illustrations by typing and tagging!
We will teach you how to create an account, navigate the National Archives' website and get tips on transcribing and tagging. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours!
Space is limited and registration is required.
In ONE hour you can save history for generations to come!
Join us to learn how to save U.S. National Archives' historic documents, photos, and illustrations by typing and tagging!
We will teach you how to create an account, navigate the National Archives' website and get tips on transcribing and tagging. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours!
Space is limited and registration is required.
Meet like-minded teens in a bully-free space!
A social group where we eat snacks, play games, do crafts or participating in an activity.
All LGBTQIA teens, friends & allies in grades 6 through 12 are welcome!Snacks provided!
Meet like-minded teens in a bully-free space!
A social group where we eat snacks, play games, do crafts or participating in an activity.
All LGBTQIA teens, friends & allies in grades 6 through 12 are welcome!Snacks provided!
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Teens! Do you:
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) @ the Tewksbury Public Library!
At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, and figure out how to make the library a better place for teens.
Bring friends - new members welcome!
For teens in grades 6-12. See you there!
Questions? Email Aimee Villet, Teen Librarian @ avillet@tewksburypl.org
Teens! Do you:
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) @ the Tewksbury Public Library!
At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, and figure out how to make the library a better place for teens.
Bring friends - new members welcome!
For teens in grades 6-12. See you there!
Questions? Email Aimee Villet, Teen Librarian @ avillet@tewksburypl.org
Join us as we appreciate and discuss a few poems each month!
Poems will be available one week before the meeting so that there will be time to look them over.
Registration is preferred, but not required to attend.
Join us as we appreciate and discuss a few poems each month!
Poems will be available one week before the meeting so that there will be time to look them over.
Registration is preferred, but not required to attend.
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.
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.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Meet like-minded teens in a bully-free space!
A social group where we eat snacks, play games, do crafts or participating in an activity.
All LGBTQIA teens, friends & allies in grades 6 through 12 are welcome!Snacks provided!
Meet like-minded teens in a bully-free space!
A social group where we eat snacks, play games, do crafts or participating in an activity.
All LGBTQIA teens, friends & allies in grades 6 through 12 are welcome!Snacks provided!
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Teens! Do you:
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) @ the Tewksbury Public Library!
At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, and figure out how to make the library a better place for teens.
Bring friends - new members welcome!
For teens in grades 6-12. See you there!
Questions? Email Aimee Villet, Teen Librarian @ avillet@tewksburypl.org
Teens! Do you:
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) @ the Tewksbury Public Library!
At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, and figure out how to make the library a better place for teens.
Bring friends - new members welcome!
For teens in grades 6-12. See you there!
Questions? Email Aimee Villet, Teen Librarian @ avillet@tewksburypl.org
Join us as we appreciate and discuss a few poems each month!
Poems will be available one week before the meeting so that there will be time to look them over.
Registration is preferred, but not required to attend.
Join us as we appreciate and discuss a few poems each month!
Poems will be available one week before the meeting so that there will be time to look them over.
Registration is preferred, but not required to attend.
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.
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.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Meet like-minded teens in a bully-free space!
A social group where we eat snacks, play games, do crafts or participating in an activity.
All LGBTQIA teens, friends & allies in grades 6 through 12 are welcome!Snacks provided!
Meet like-minded teens in a bully-free space!
A social group where we eat snacks, play games, do crafts or participating in an activity.
All LGBTQIA teens, friends & allies in grades 6 through 12 are welcome!Snacks provided!
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Open hours with the Tewksbury Historical Society on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the Local History Room of the 2nd floor of the Tewksbury Library.
Visitors will be required to sign in.
Teens! Do you:
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) @ the Tewksbury Public Library!
At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, and figure out how to make the library a better place for teens.
Bring friends - new members welcome!
For teens in grades 6-12. See you there!
Questions? Email Aimee Villet, Teen Librarian @ avillet@tewksburypl.org
Teens! Do you:
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) @ the Tewksbury Public Library!
At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, and figure out how to make the library a better place for teens.
Bring friends - new members welcome!
For teens in grades 6-12. See you there!
Questions? Email Aimee Villet, Teen Librarian @ avillet@tewksburypl.org
Join us as we appreciate and discuss a few poems each month!
Poems will be available one week before the meeting so that there will be time to look them over.
Registration is preferred, but not required to attend.
Join us as we appreciate and discuss a few poems each month!
Poems will be available one week before the meeting so that there will be time to look them over.
Registration is preferred, but not required to attend.
