Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of May 24, 2026

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Please register online using our Calendar of Events at www.tewksburypl.org or by calling 978- 640-4490.We strongly recommend registration for programs that are marked *RR.

Adult Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (*RR)

Tuesday, May 26, 2pm-3pm

Thursday, May 28, 3:30pm-4:30pm

You can book a TPL Librarian for 30 minutes to help you with your technology questions. You may book up to twice a month, one question per session. Ask about: Using Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy and other library resources; Basic computer skills; Basic tablet skills; Basic phone skills; Using email; and Using Microsoft Office and comparable programs.

IN PERSON: Adult Board Game Night (*RR)

Tuesday, May 26, 6pm

Enjoy playing board games while socializing with others! This month, board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching us how to play RoboRally. Additionally, several tables will be available for "open play" if you'd like to bring your own games or borrow one of the library's games to play. Complimentary pizza will be provided.

IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group

Wednesday, May 27, 6:30pm

This month, join us for a discussion of Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena. Brecken Hill in upstate New York is an expensive place to live. But even all their money can't protect them when a killer comes to call. The Mertons are brutally murdered after Easter dinner and the primary suspects are the children who stand to inherit millions. In this family, everyone is keeping secrets—even the dead. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

IN PERSON: Library Bingo Club (*RR)

Thursday, May 28, 10:30am

Enjoy a morning of bingo in this fun, low-stakes atmosphere. Winners will receive small prizes. All Bingo supplies will be provided. Light refreshments will be served.

IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Sentimental Value (*RR)

Friday, May 29, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Sentimental Value. An intimate exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art. The film was nominated for 9 Oscars this year. Starring Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård. Psychological Drama. Rated R. 2 Hours, 13 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Film will start at 2pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested to help cover the costs of refreshments.

IN PERSON: Puzzle Swap

Saturday, May 30, 9:30am-11:30am

Bring your jigsaw puzzles to swap. Puzzle pieces should be sealed tightly in a ziplock bag inside the box. Please tape the puzzle box close. Puzzle pieces should be totally disassembled -- no chunks! Participants may swap one-for-one (e.g., bring 2 puzzles, take 2 puzzles). Participants may swap up to 12 puzzles. Participants may also "purchase" puzzles, with a recommended donation of $2 (for a 500-piece puzzle) and $5 (for a 1,000-piece puzzle). These donations will benefit the Friends of the Tewksbury Library. Puzzle fantastic Sue Pedersen will oversee the swap, which will take place from 9:30am to 11:30am.

IN PERSON: Puzzle Race (*RR)

Saturday, May 30, 10:30am-noon

Assemble your team for a chance at puzzle victory! The first team to complete a special 500-piece puzzle will take home all the glory. Prizes will be given to the first, second and third place teams. To keep the competition relatively even, please note this race is intended for "amateur" puzzle racers. (People who don't regularly compete in speed racing.) Feel free to bring your own puzzles for a puzzle swap, which takes place from 9:30am to 11:30am, in the library's lobby, organized by puzzle fanatic Sue Pedersen. You can swap before and/or after you finish the race.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Croatia

Tuesday, May 26, 2pm

For a small country, Croatia offers an amazing array of geographic, cultural, and historic treats. Explore both the coastal region and the capital Zagreb. Beyond the food and sites, the welcoming Croatian people make visits here very special. Led by Gene Flynn, an Illinois native, who has taught at the College of Lake County and Harper College, and serves on the board of the Institute for Continued Learning at Roosevelt University. He frequently gives travel presentations to libraries and senior centers around the country, and has traveled to more than a dozen European countries.

VIRTUAL: Sounds Like Trouble To Me -- A Legal Thriller Inspired By True Stories (*RR)

Tuesday, May 26, 7pm

Author Jean Trounstine will discuss her new novel, Sounds Like Trouble to Me, in conversation with Angelia Jefferson, a formerly incarcerated freedom fighter and now a participatory-defense transform-harm coordinator at Families for Justice as Healing. Based on a true story, Jean's novel sheds light on what happens when a corrections officer kills her abusive husband and suddenly finds herself on the other side of the law. Not only is she shocked with the systematic abuse against fellow female prisoners, but confronted with the complicated history of her own abuse. The officer-turned-prisoner must struggle with her fragile memory to uncover what actually happened before she goes to trial. The women she meets behind bars change her, and in the end, she spurs on a MeToo movement while imprisoned. Jean Trounstine is the author of eight books, an activist and professor who directed the first Shakespeare play in prison and co-founded the women's branch of Changing Lives Through Literature. She received a Gramsci award in Italy for 30+ years of justice work in prisons.

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VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Using Emotional Intelligence To Reset Your Career (*RR)

Wednesday, May 27, 9:30am

Discover how mastering your emotions can transform your professional journey. Learn practical techniques to communicate effectively, express yourself confidently, and maintain optimism even in tough situations. Walk away with actionable strategies to boost your career growth and success Led by Edythe Richards, an executive coach and emotional intelligence practitioner and trainer. She is an HR Manager at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and founder of A Top Career. Richards is also the host of three popular podcasts: Myers-Briggs Question Corner, MBTI for Midlife Career Changers, and EQ at Work.

VIRTUAL: Mastering Stress -- Practical Techniques For Relief (*RR)

Wednesday, May 27, 7pm

Join mindfulness and meditation instructor Lauren Masse, founder of Bright Heart Coaching, to learn effective strategies to manage and reduce stress in your daily life. This workshop offers practical tools that you can easily incorporate into your routine. Gain insights into the root causes of stress and how to navigate them with confidence. Leave feeling empowered and more in control.

VIRTUAL: American Revolutionary Painters -- John Singleton Copley (*RR)

Thursday, May 28, 2pm

As a portrait painter in Boston during the 1760s, John Singleton Copley took a bipartisan approach to politics, painting both patriots such as Paul Revere and loyalist such as British General Thomas Gage. However, Copley was forced to take sides when the tea was thrown from his father-in-law’s ship during the Boston Tea Party. Explore Copley’s portraits done in both America over twenty years and in England over the remaining forty years of his life. Led by art historian Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History.

VIRTUAL: The Peale Family -- America's First Artistic Dynasty (*RR)

Thursday, May 28, 7pm

How did one family's dedication to art, science, and education shape the cultural landscape of a young nation still defining its identity? Discover the remarkable legacy of the Peale family, whose artistic talents spanned generations and helped establish the foundation of American art in the early republic. Charles Willson Peale, the patriarch and Revolutionary War veteran, not only created some of our nation's most important portraits of founding fathers like George Washington, but also founded America's first major museum and fostered a dynasty of painter sons and daughters. Through exploring works by Charles Willson Peale, his sons Raphaelle, Rembrandt, and Rubens Peale, along with his daughters Sarah and Anna, discover the intimate story of artistic innovation, family bonds, and the pursuit of both beauty and knowledge in early America. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious.

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, May 27, 10:15am

A gentle, interactive story time designed especially for our youngest patrons! Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and bounces that support early language development and bonding. This program is perfect for infants who sit in a caregiver’s lap and are just beginning to explore the world through sound and movement. Join us for sweet moments, early literacy fun, and lots of snuggles. Time is included at the end for a few minutes of play - get to know other families, explore our collection, and have some fun!

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, May 28, 11am

Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up STEM and early literacy skills, and have some fun while you're at it! Sponsored by Community Teamwork Inc's Family Resource Network. The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Flower Wall Hanging

Tuesday, May 26, 3:30pm

Get in touch with your artsy side with this Flower Wall Hanging craft! We will be using white air dry clay and pressing fake flowers and leaves into slabs to create our designs and paint to add the finishing touches. Creations can be used as a coaster, decor for the desk, or hung with string on the wall as a decroation! This event is for teens in grades 6-12. Questions? Email our teen library host Kate in advance at kjennings@tewksburypl.org.