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3 Things To Do At The Tewksbury Library On Wednesday, August 15
An Evening with Marie Curie (A One-Woman Play); Crafts For Adults; and Barks & Books For Kids
Below are 3 things happening at the Tewksbury Public Library on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
FOR ADULTS
OUTDOOR LIVING HISTORY SERIES: An Evening with Marie Curie
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Wednesday, August 15, 6:30pm
Actress Laura Adams will perform her one-woman show, "Marie Curie's Curiosity." Madame Marie Curie discusses her life in science and how her curiosity, passion, and perseverance helped her overcome obstacles that she faced when winning two Nobel Prizes, one in chemistry and one in physics, and continuing on to build two research institutes. Laura Adams, as Marie Curie, will come in and out of character to tell Madame Curie’s life story since there are some aspects of Marie Curie’s life that she would rather not discuss. 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. Register HERE.
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Adult Crafternoon
Wednesday, August 15, 1:30pm
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. No registration.
FOR KIDS
Barks & Books with Misty
Wednesday, August 15, 4:30pm
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 Misty on 2 Wednesdays per month. 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 required. Call the Children's Room at 978-640-4490.
A NOTE ABOUT PROGRAMMING
Most children and teen programming is in a 2-week summer hiatus.
