Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of Aug. 26, 2027

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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.

Special Event (In-Person)

IN PERSON: School Supply Drive

Wednesday, August 26, 5pm-8pm

Thursday, August 27, 10am-12:30pm

Are you a student in grades K-12 or a teacher looking to get school supplies to start the new year? Come pick up new supplies (free of charge) at Tewksbury Public Library! Supplies have been generously donated by patrons and Corning Life Sciences. We will provide you with a bag. One (supplied by us) bag and one bookbag per person, no exceptions. No registration is required. While supplies last.

Adult Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Adult Craft Night (*RR

Monday, August 24, 6:30pm

Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month's featured craft is a mixed media craft. You will create a "little flower person" with different types of felting and beads. All supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff."

IN PERSON: Library Bingo Club (*RR)

Tuesday, August 25, 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: Adult Board Game Night (*RR)

Tuesday, August 25, 6pm

Enjoy playing board games while socializing with others! This month, board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching us how to play Lure. 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: MassHire Lowell Mobile Career Center

Wednesday, August 26, 10:30am

The MassHire Lowell Mobile Career Center is returning to Tewksbury! On Wednesdays beginning July 1, the Mobile Career Center will be parked outside the library from 10:30AM-2:30PM to help job seekers. The MassHire Lowell Mobile Career Center is a mobile bus unit that has been equipped with solar panels to power workstations within the bus to allow for Career Center services to hit the road to all of our local communities, cities and towns. It will provide information on: Career Services; Current Training Programs; Job Search Events; and Hiring Events. No registration is required. In the event of severe weather, the event may be cancelled or cut short.

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at Livingston Park

Thursday, August 27, 4pm-7pm

The Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 4, 2026 to September 24, 2026, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). The market has 70 vendors overall, with 30-35 vendors present on any given week. Each week's lineup of vendors is listed on the Market's website. Follow the Tewksbury Community Market's Facebook (@TewksburyMarket), Twitter/X (@TewksburyMarket), and Instagram (@TewksburyCommunityMarket) for regular updates.

IN PERSON: Afternoon Movie – The Devil Wears Prada 2 (*RR)

Friday, August 28, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. Starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt. Drama/Comedy. Rated PG-13. 1 Hour, 59 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.

OFFSITE: Take A Hike On The Pinnacle St. Trail (*RR)

Saturday, August 29, 10am

The Tewksbury Open Space & Recreation Committee and the Tewksbury Public Library invite you to take a guided hike of the Pinnacle Trail. This easy hike is 1.9 miles long and will last approximately 90 minutes. The trail features some boardwalks and nice marsh views. Please park at the Ogonowski Memorial Model Flying Field (240 Pinnacle Street). The trail begins across the street from that field. This hike is limited to 20-25 cars.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Great American Songbook (*RR)

Monday, August 24, 2pm

The Great American Songbook, also known as "American Standards," is the canon of the most important and influential American songs from the early and mid-20th century. They include the most popular and enduring melodies from the 1910s to the 1950s that were created primarily for Broadway musical productions and Hollywood musical films. In Part #1 of this series, songs composed and recorded prior to 1930 will be the focus, including such great numbers as Irving Berlin's "Always," Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust," James Monaco's "You Made Me Love You" and George Gershwin's "Someone to Watch Over Me." Watch and listen to vocalists and arrangers both past and present interpret these timeless melodies and examine how their placement within the context of a musical show or film added to their historical significance and made them truly unforgettable. Led by Rich Knox, a retired school teacher and administrator, who lectures on musicals, films, and opera to libraries across the country.

VIRTUAL: Gun Control, The Second Amendment & School Shootings (*RR)

Monday, August 24, 7pm

Examine the deadlock in this country over gun control and the Second Amendment within the context of the school shootings. Led by Norrin Ripsman, a professor of Political Science in the International Relations Department at Lehigh University. He is also a fiction writer, who has recently published Bullet Holes, a novel about the human cost of school shootings.

VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 -- Revolutionary Sites & Remnants Of Colonial New York City (*RR)

Tuesday, August 25, 2pm

Famous for being the "latest and the greatest," New York City isn't known for preserving sites from the 18th century. That doesn't mean they don't exist. Using historical documents, maps, and illustrations, as well as contemporary photos, virtually visit the hilltop of today's Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn — the site of the first battle of the American Revolution, after the signing of the Declaration of Independence; a colonial-era fence; the church visited after George Washington's inauguration; the oldest home in Manhattan, and much more. Led by Ginny Poleman, owner of New York City Encounters. A graduate of Cornell University, Poleman is a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide, a trained docent for the Municipal Art Society, and a trained educational guide at Manhattan's largest art museum.

VIRTUAL: The Life & Legacy Of Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis (*RR)

Tuesday, August 25, 7pm

Drawn from years of friendship and weekly conversations, author and humor columnist Scott Kerman presents a funny, candid, and engaging look of former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis. More than a political discussion, this interactive program will explore leadership, public service, friendship, family, and the human side of a public figure most people thought they already knew. Kerman is the author of eight books, including The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician. He is currently the humor columnist for The Eagle Tribune, where he writes the popular weekly column, "World According to Scott." Kerman, who spent over 20 years as a stand-up comedian, is also the host of the long-running Boston sports talk show, The Grandstanders Live!.

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- How To Use AI In Your Job Search (*RR)

Wednesday, August 26, 9:30am

Job seekers are using AI more than ever, and most of it is making things harder, not easier. In this session, recruiter Kelli Hrivnak breaks down exactly where AI genuinely helps in a job search and where it backfires, from sharpening a resume to turning an existing LinkedIn network into a real outreach list. You'll see a live demo of the "cultivate list" method, sorting connections and drafting personalized outreach at scale, the kind of tactic recruiters use, not generic AI tips. Expect practical, tested advice from someone who reads hundreds of AI-assisted applications a week. Led by Kelli Hrivnak, the founder of Knak Digital, a boutique recruitment firm that specializes in identifying and matching technology, digital marketing, and creative talent with hyper-growth businesses. Kelli is a leader with over 15 years of experience in staffing and recruitment services. Throughout her career, she has partnered with a large variety of companies, from Fortune 500 corporations to start-ups. Her extensive background in the technology and marketing industry has provided her with valuable insights she looks forward to sharing with job seekers.

VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 -- Genealogy & The Importance of Revolutionary War Pensions (*RR)

Wednesday, August 26, 7pm

Over the past decade, genealogist and historian Kassidy Cobb, founder of History for the Ages, has been discovering her Patriot ancestors' unique stories. By researching Revolutionary War pension applications, she was able to determine where her ancestors enlisted and fought at, their personal effects, and even information about their family. Kassidy will discuss how to locate these pensions, plus how to use the information provided therein to build upon your ancestor's story. These pension files can absolutely enrich the narrative surrounding these brave American Patriots, which is why it's important to access, transcribe, and interpret them!

VIRTUAL: The Art Of Wild Weather (*RR)

Thursday, August 27, 7pm

Explore the raw power and sublime terror of nature's most dramatic moments through the eyes of artists who dared to capture lightning, tornadoes, floods, and tempests on canvas, from Turner's legendary storm at sea to Curry's iconic Kansas tornado. These masterworks reveal how painters throughout history have transformed meteorological chaos into profound artistic statements about humanity's fragile relationship with the natural world, whether through Hokusai's towering wave, or contemporary artists responding to our climate crisis. How do these artists manage to make us feel the wind's roar, the lightning's flash, and the earth's trembling through mere pigment and brushstrokes? Learn how wild weather has always served as both artistic inspiration and metaphor for life's most turbulent and transformative moments. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious.

VIRTUAL: The Legacy of Mickey Mantle -- A Legend (and Victim) of American Culture (*RR)

Friday, August 28, 2pm

What made Mickey Mantle, "The Mick?" What inspired the reverence of millions of fans? In retirement, how did his popularity grow even as his reputation sank? Why, long after his death, is Mantle memorabilia more coveted than ever? No one is better equipped to answer these questions than Rob Weir, a PhD in American social history, retired UMass Amherst Professor, and a Mantle idolizer since the age of five. In his new book, 7 Swings at 7, Dr. Weir combines scholarly research with the powerful emotions of a fan to illuminate the "Mantle Mystique" in a way no one has before.

Children's Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Pokemon Club

Monday, August 24, 10:30am

The American Library Association has teamed up with Pokémon to bring Pokémon Clubs to libraries nationwide, and our library is one of them! Join us for our revamped and expanded Pokémon Club.

Want to learn how to play? Already a seasoned battler? Just a Pokémon fan in general? No matter your level or interest, there is a place for you here! This event is for children in grades K-5. No registration required.

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, August 27, 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.