6 Things To Do At The Tewksbury Library This Weekend (9/20-9/22)

Below are 6 things happening at the Tewksbury Public Library on Thursday, September 20, Friday, September 21, and Saturday, September 22.

FOR ADULTS

Lunchtime Lecture: The Ten Warning Signs Of Dementia

Thursday, September 20, 12:30pm

Learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's, the difference between normal age-related memory loss and dementia, and what to do if you or someone you love have signs of Alzheimer's. Early detection is key. Led by Lisa Sobhian, LICSW, CDP of the Alzheimer’s Association. Register HERE.

Author Visit: An Evening of True Crime with Doug "VB" Goudie

Thursday, September 20, 7pm

Author Doug "VB" Goudie ("A Frost In Hell: The True Story of the Petersham Butcher of 1875") will explore an infamous Massachusetts murder, which led to the "trial of the year," a first-of-its kind appeal, and a last-of-its-kind punishment that caused our state to reconsider its criminal justice system. Doug "VB" Goudie has spent much of his career in talk radio in Boston, first as a sidekick on the Howie Carr Show, then as a host on VB's Pleasure Pit, and now as a host on the Boston.com Morning Show on WRKO. He also spent 11 years in TV as a commentator on the Fox 25 Morning News show in Boston. Q&A and book selling/signing to follow for those interested. Register HERE.

Film Screening: The Leisure Seeker

Friday, September 21, 12:30pm & 7pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- The Leisure Seeker, a dramatic comedy starring Helen Mirren & Donald Sutherland. A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call "The Leisure Seeker." Rated R. 112 minutes. Doors will open 30 minutes early. Candy & bottled water will be served in the afternoon. Pizza & bottled water will be served. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury Lions Club. Register for the 12:30pm screening HERE. Register for the 7pm screening HERE.

Tewksbury Book Festival

Saturday, September 22, 10am-1pm

Celebrate local authors at the library's 2nd Annual Tewksbury Book Festival. This author fair includes a diverse collection of 15 writers, all with ties to Tewksbury. Drop in anytime during the 3-hour event to meet these local authors; learn about their books; enjoy complimentary donuts (10am-11:30am), pizza (11:30am-1pm), and drinks; and enter to win free raffles. Signed books will be for sale. Featured authors include: Jon Bishop, Jamie Blake, Valerie Borgal, Valerie Clark, Dave Copeland, Beth Daigle, Sunayana Kachroo Bhide, Robert MacDougall, Cathy Marci, Jeannine Martin, R.C. Mulhare, Jen Petro-Roy, Rose Titus, Jean Trounstine, and Joe Votano. No registration required.

FOR TEENS

AniManga Club

Saturday, September 22, 2pm

Are you interested in Japanese culture? Want to explore Japanese anime and manga? Want to share your latest anime and manga discoveries? Then join us at Animanga Club! This club meets every other Saturday from 2-3 pm. Activities may include play games, kawaii crafts, watching anime, discussing manga, drawing anime, cosplay, or other random activities. All levels of anime and manga fandom welcome! Grades 6 to 12. Register HERE.

Musical Bingo

Saturday, September 22, 3pm

Join us for an hour of musical bingo! Instead of a bingo card with letters and numbers, you will get a paper with song names. If your song is played then you mark it off on your sheet. The first person to get bingo will get a small prize. This is a friendly game and we try to make the songs easy to identify. Singing along is optional. Grades 6 to 12. Register HERE.