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5 Things To Do At The Tewksbury Library On Friday, August 3

Sprinkler Day For Kids, Screenings Of Chappaquddick, Art Exhibit, Chance To Win A Gift Card To Vic's, & Alien Scavenger Hunt!

Below are 5 things happening at the Tewksbury Public Library on Friday, August 3, 2018.

FOR ADULTS

FILM SCREENING: Chappaquiddick

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Friday, August 3, 12:30pm & 8pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Chappaquiddick, a historical drama starring Jason Clarke and Ed Helms. Depicting Ted Kennedy's involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne. 79% positive critics rating. Rated PG-13. 106 minutes. Candy & water will be provided. A $1 donation is suggested. Doors will open at 7:30pm. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury Lions Club. Can’t make it at night? The film will also be screened at 12:30pm. Register HERE.

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Weekly Adult Summer Reading Raffle

Friday is the final day to enter this week's Adult Summer Reading Raffle. Simply fill out the entry form at the Front Desk for every book you've read (or listened to) since your last library visit. Winner will be notified Monday morning. This week's prize is a $20 gift card to Vic's Waffle House in Tewksbury.

FOR KIDS

Family Fun Fridays: Sprinkler Day

Friday, August 3, 11am-noon

For all ages. Wear your bathing suit and bring a towel! Join us for a fun day with a slip n' slide, a kiddie pool, and sprinklers. Register HERE.

Did You Find Xand This Week?

Children are encouraged to search for the library's friendly resident alien "Xand" somewhere on the first floor. When they locate him, come to the Children's Room Desk and let us know what he has to say this week! You'll receive a raffle ticket to enter to this week's prize pack. Remember, Xand's location changes EVERY week this summer and he's not confined to the Children's Room.

FOR ALL

Monthly Art Exhibit

The Tewksbury Community of Artists has a new art exhibit on display in the library’s Fairgrieve Wing. The show’s current theme is “Over, Under & On the Sea.” Participating artists include Tom Borgal, Robert Crooker, and Kris Lafayette. The show is on display until Tuesday, August 7.

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