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5 Things To Do At The Tewksbury Library On Thursday, August 9

Incest Survivor Shares Her Story To Raise Awareness; Book Group For Adults; Dance Party For Kids; Craft For Kids; & Science Club For Kids

Below are 5 things happening at the Tewksbury Public Library on Thursday, August 9, 2018.

FOR ADULTS

AUTHOR VISIT: Healing My Life From Incest To Joy with Donna Jenson

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Thursday, August 9, 7pm

Author Donna Jenson will discuss her new book, "Healing My Life From Incest To Joy." Jenson will share a powerful narrative of her healing journey and the physical and spiritual steps she took to reclaim her life and peel away the layers of damage done by incest. The lecture is a must-hear for anyone affected by or concerned about childhood sexual abuse. Q&A and book signing to follow the event for those interested. Register HERE.

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NON-FICTION BOOK GROUP: Isaac's Storm

Thursday, August 9, 10:30am

Please join us for a discussion of Erik Larson's Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History. New members welcome. Copies available at the second-floor Reference Desk.

FOR KIDS

Summer Sprouts Craft

Thursday, August 9, 10:30am

For ages 18 months+ to 6 years. Drop by this morning to make a fun craft with us! Limit of 1 craft per child, please. No registration required.

Rock Out Dance Party

Thursday, August 9, 2:30pm

For ages 5 to 11. Older or younger siblings are always welcome! Wear your rockstar clothes and come on down! We'll be dancing to classic dance tunes with Miss Noelle showing off the moves first and then we'll all boogie on down with her. No registration required.

FOR TEENS

Exploding Atoms: Grades 4-8

Thursday, August 9, 2pm

Welcome to the Exploding Atoms science club! We do some experiments and talk about science stuff. I have books I will bring in from time to time! Meetings are in the Craft Room on June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9. This is a peer-run program lead by Morgan who loves science and wanted to create a club where she could do experiments and talk about science with other kids. This program will be supervised by library staff. Register HERE.

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