Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of Oct. 18, 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: CrafterDARK

Monday, October 19, 7pm

Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, beaders, and colorists! Bring your own craft project to the Library and work on it while enjoying conversation with other crafters. (Please, no crafts involving glue or paint.) Take advantage of the many books available at the library to get ideas for your next project or to explore a new craft.

IN PERSON: English Conversation Group with English At Large (*RR)

Tuesday, October 20, 7pm

English At Large is running an English Conversation Group at the Library. Conversation groups are groups of 8 -12 adult learners who meet weekly for 90 minutes to practice English speaking and listening skills. All groups are free! Registration is required. Groups are in person and are for adults who speak English at an intermediate or advanced level. You should be able to have a conversation in English.

IN PERSON: Tewksbury Writing Group (*RR)

Tuesday, October 20, 7pm

Welcome to the Tewksbury Writing Group! Our primary goal is to create a supportive space for writers of all kind, to share their inspiration, find their motivation in a group setting, and to remind every writer that they are capable. In this support group, we are here to help you reach your goals, and facilitate a safe environment, in order to support every writer in their creative journey.

IN PERSON: CrafterNOON

Wednesday, October 21, 1:30pm

Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, beaders, and colorers! Bring your own craft project to the Library and work on it while enjoying conversation with other crafters. (Please, no crafts involving glue or paint.) Take advantage of the many books available at the library to get ideas for your next project or to explore a new craft.

IN PERSON: Other Worlds Fantasy Book Group

Wednesday, October 21, 6:30pm

This month, the Other Worlds Fantasy Book Group is discussing Witchmark by C. L. Polk. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

IN PERSON: Library Bingo Club (*RR)

Thursday, October 22, 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.

AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu (*RR)

Friday, October 23, 2pm-4:30pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure. Starring Pedro Pascal. Sci-Fi Adventure. Rated PG-13. 2 Hours, 12 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 Along The Merrimack River (Deer Jump Reservation) (*RR)

Saturday, October 24, 10am

The Tewksbury Open Space & Recreation Committee and the Tewksbury Public Library invite you to take a guided hike along the Merrimack River from Tewksbury to Andover's Deer Jump Reservation. The hike will cover 2 miles round trip on a level path,but be aware of some tree roots and uneven spots. The land is protected and maintained by AVIS, but one entrance is in Tewksbury. The trail has wildflowers, wildlife, and river views. This is your chance to get up close to the mighty Merrimack!

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Great American Songbook (*RR)

Monday, October 19, 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 #3 of this series, songs composed and recorded from 1935-1939 will be the focus, including such great numbers as Jerome Kern's "The Way You Look Tonight," Charlie Chaplin's "Smile," Irving Berlin's "Cheek to Cheek," and Harry Warren's "Lullaby of Broadway." 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: FRIGHT NIGHT -- Amityville Awaken (*RR)

Monday, October 19, 7pm

Bram Stoker-Award winning bestselling author Robert P. Ottone will discuss his new horror novel, Amityville Awakens, in conversation with author Lauren Bolger. The Amityville Horror House is demolished, unleashing terror upon the unsuspecting suburban community of North Amityville and its neighboring Village. With the fabled house gone, the two towns begin experiencing an onslaught of unsettling phenomena. People go missing. A putrid, almost fungal spore-like mold begins festering across lawns. Shadows move and orbs glitter in the night. An unlikely band of characters comes together to battle a supernatural nightmare that threatens to tear all of Long Island apart.

VIRTUAL: Explore The Art, Architecture & History Of New York Public Library (*RR)

Tuesday, October 20, 2pm

Tour guide Ginny Poleman will discuss the art, architecture and history of the New York Public Library. NYPL is the nation's largest public library system with 92 locations, including the imposing Beaux Arts main branch on 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, which opened in 1911. Discover the collection's foundation from Gilded Age robber barons like Astor, Carnegie, and Lenox. See vintage photos of the library's site including the Egyptian pyramid-inspired Croton Distributing Reservoir and images of the design and construction of its marble library building. Explore the role Andrew Carnegie played in expanding the library's reach; learn about the library's original toys that inspired the Winnie the Pooh books; discover how its lion sculptures out front, Patience & Fortitude, got their names; and examine the significance of its location in Midtown Manhattan. 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 & Music Of Neil Diamond (*RR)

Tuesday, October 20, 7pm

Explore the life and music of Neil Diamond, one of the superstars of American popular music. Take a deep dive into his story and how he composes his remarkable songs. Led by Clint Edwards, a New York-based composer, arranger, and pianist, who lectures on the history of music.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group - LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?") (*RR)

Wednesday, October 21, 10:30am

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Informal networking takes place from 10am to 10:30am and 12:30pm to 12:45pm. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

VIRTUAL: Author Leslye Penelope Discusses "The Inevitable Undoing Of Zahara Douglass" (*RR)

Wednesday, October 21, 7pm

Author Leslye Penelope will discuss her new fantasy mystery, The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass. For four years, Zahara Douglass has been haunted by the mystery of her sister's disappearance―not where she went, but whether she ever existed at all. To find her sister, Zahara must face the truth about her family, her memories, and the power lurking within her. But the sisters' reunion comes at a price―one that could bring about the end of the world. Leslye Penelope, who writes award-winning fantasy and paranormal romance as L. Penelope, hosts the My Imaginary Friends podcast and co-hosts the Ink and Magic podcast.

VIRTUAL: Reading The Stones -- What Cemeteries Can Teach Us About Public Health (*RR)

Wednesday, October 21, 7pm

Cemeteries are full of stories, but those stories are not always found in names and dates alone. Explore how gravestones, cemetery landscapes, and even the absence of markers can reveal important pieces of public health history. Learn the basics of "reading" a gravestone, including common symbols, inscriptions, materials, and other clues that can help us better understand the person being memorialized and the time in which they lived. Then look more closely at the ways cemeteries preserve evidence of disease, epidemics, institutions, poverty, and changing approaches to death and burial. Led by Ashlynn Rickord Werner, a cemetery historian, speaker, and the founder of A Grave Affair, an educational and consulting practice focused on cemetery tourism, storytelling, and community engagement. She previously served as Director of Cemeteries for the City of Providence, RI, where she oversaw active and historic cemeteries and developed public programs centered on history, preservation, and community connection. Ashlynn has also worked with the Public Health Museum in Massachusetts and is the author of Images of America: Tewksbury State Hospital.

VIRTUAL: How To Prevent Bank Fraud (*RR)

Thursday, October 22, 2pm

As technology continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by scammers to target older adults, especially those living with memory issues, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers play a vital role in recognizing these threats and helping protect their loved ones from financial exploitation. Explore the most common banking scams and fraud schemes -- including phishing emails, fraudulent text messages, fake phone calls, impersonation scams, and other deceptive tactics that can trick unsuspecting seniors into revealing sensitive financial information. Discuss practical strategies to reduce risk, recognize warning signs, and respond appropriately when suspicious activity occurs. By increasing awareness and promoting safe banking habits, caregivers can help safeguard the financial well-being, independence, and dignity of those they support. The webinar will be led by a panel from the Middlesex Savings Bank, as well as a Special Services Officer from the Chelmsford Police Department.

VIRTUAL: Apollo 11's Final Descent To The Surface Of The Moon (*RR)

Friday, October 23, 2pm

Join Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball for his presentation, "High Gate to Touchdown: Apollo 11's final descent to the surface of the Moon." Learn why none of the landings that could have been done on autopilot ever were and how the Mark 1 eyeball kept the mission from ending in certain failure. Led by David Ball, who served 26 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, and is a now a volunteer educator with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN-PERSON: Spooky Slime (*RR)

Tuesday, October 20, 3:30pm

Join us for a messy Halloween-themed craft, Spooky Slime! We will be using Elmer's Magical Liquid, Elmer's White Glue, food coloring, and slime charms. Every attendee will be provided a pail to store their slime in. This event is for teens in grades 6-12.

Children's Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Family Story Time

Monday, October 19, 10:15am

Join us for stories, songs, movement, and more for the whole family. Get your early literacy skills on! Our story times are interactive for children and their caregivers. Please be ready to participate and play. Don't worry, we will have a printout of songs and rhymes, so you can follow along! There will be time for free play and socializing after we read our stories. You can drop in one week, every week, or whatever works best for your schedule.

IN PERSON: Melty Makers (*RR)

Tuesday, October 20, 3:30pm

It's time to get creative! Make the fuse bead pattern we have available, or try your own ideas. You'll have 45 minutes to create. This event is open to children in grades 3-5. Registration is required.

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, October 22, 11am

Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up STEM and 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.

All-Ages Events (In-Person)

IN-PERSON: Sensory Inclusive Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Wednesday, October 21, 6:15pm

Join us for snacks and a movie on the big screen as we watch The Nightmare Before Christmas! Feel free to bring your own snacks, water, and/or blankets and pillows to get comfy. We will have some snacks, fidgets to use during the event and chairs provided. This event is open to all ages. This showing is for all ages and is sensory inclusive. This means that quiet is not expected or anticipated. Feel free to move around, bring your iPad/devices, wear noise cancelling headphones, and more. We will have fidgets available in the back of the room.