Awesome Tewksbury Library Events This Week

TEWKSBURY, MA — Here are the week's events at the Tewksbury Public Library. As always please register online using the Calendar of Events at www.tewksburypl.org or by calling 978-640-4490. It is strongly recommended you register for programs that are marked *RR.

Adult Events

Tewksbury News Discussion Group (*RR) - Thursday, July 20, 12:30pm

Do you enjoy talking about town topics? Want to learn more about what’s going on in Tewksbury? Attend these monthly meetings to review the month's major local news stories. All attendees will receive a free issue of the latest Town Crier. Limited to 20 seats.

Summer Author Series: Michael Anthony ('Civilianized') (*RR) - Thursday, July 20, 7pm

Author Michael Anthony will discuss his new book, Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir. After twelve months of military service in Iraq, Anthony was happy to return home, but suddenly found himself searching for meaning in a rapidly destabilizing world. He quickly began abusing drugs and alcohol, getting into fights with loved ones and strangers, and seriously contemplating suicide. Anthony openly shares his dark struggles with the hopes that Americans come to better understand the difficulties veterans face when they return to civilian life. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed book, Mass Casualties: A Young Medic's True Story of Death, Deception, and Dishonor in Iraq. He has written about veteran issues for several publications, including as the feature writer and editor of the "Wars and Veterans" section of the Good Men Project. Q&A and book selling and signing after the event for those interested. Limited to 75 seats.

Summer Film Series: Kong – Skull Island (*RR) - Friday, July 21, 8:30pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Kong -- Skull Island, an action adventure starring Tom Hiddleston and Samuel L. Jackson. A team of scientists explore an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong, and must fight to escape a primal Eden. Rated PG-13. 118 minutes. Doors will open 15 minutes early. Candy and water will be served. Can’t make it at 8:30pm? The library will also screen the film at 12:30pm. Limited to 75 seats.

Tewksbury Job Seekers: How To Use OneNote To Organize Your Job Search (*RR) Monday, July 24, 2pm

Need help organizing your job search? Learn about Microsoft OneNote, a digital note-taking app that you can use for organizing your search results. Users can tag their content and search for it very quickly. The product is available for free as a desktop application with a 5 GB storage OneDrive cloud account from Microsoft. Led by Mark Jenkins, a contract instructional designer, trainer and multimedia developer at Info Rivers. There will be time for networking after the presentation. Limited to 25 seats.

Summer Concert Series: Andy & Judy (*RR) - Monday, July 24, 7pm

Enjoy a one-hour concert with Andy & Judy on the library's event lawn. Andy and Judy Daigle are folk singers and songwriters from the Boston area. They use the guitar, mandolin, and banjo to set the mood and character for each of their original lyric driven songs. Their performances are highlighted by the quality of their vocal work, each individually and joined together with beautiful harmonies. Their concerts elicit sing-a- longs and smiles as they also ask the audience to participate in old favorites. An Andy and Judy concert has something for everyone with songs ranging from upbeat, toe tapping traditional folk to heart breaking country ballads and stirring gospel tunes. CDs available for purchase after the concert for those interested. Bring your own chairs or blankets.

Tech Tuesdays: How To Download Free Audiobooks & eBooks with Overdrive (*RR) - Tuesday, July 25, 2pm

Become a library power user! Learn how to download free eBooks and Audiobooks via Overdrive, a free online service offered to Tewksbury residents through the Tewksbury Public Library. Demonstrations, videos, handouts and Q&A will be included. Please note this is NOT a hands-on session, but participants will leave ready to set up an account and start using Overdrive on their own. Limited to 10 seats.

Summer Lecture Series: Tea Tour Through India & Sri Lanka (*RR) - Tuesday, July 25, 7:30pm

Danielle Beaudette, owner of the Cozy Tea Cart in Brookline, N.H., will discuss her travel experiences in the tropical tea lands of Sri Lanka and India. In this presentation, you will learn about the tea leaf from harvest to production, as well as the amazing people who cultivate the leaf. Included are Danielle's personal experiences with the growers and people of these countries, as well as picturesque views of their landscape. Throughout the presentation you will have the opportunity to sip teas harvested directly from these tea estates. Limited to 75 seats.

Evening Book Group Meeting: Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Fowler - Wednesday, July 26, 6:30pm

The library's Evening Book Group is reading Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Fowler this month. Books and discussion guides are available at the Front Desk. New readers are always welcome!

Summer Living History Series: An Evening with Queen Victoria (*RR) - Wednesday, July 26, 7pm

Enjoy a one-hour performance from actress Sally Mummey as she portrays Queen Victoria. In 1837, teenaged Victoria ascended to the British throne, untrained and innocent. Those who would try to usurp her power underestimated this self-willed intelligent young woman whose mettle sustained her through her 63-year reign. Using Queen Victoria's diary and letters, this program reveals the personal details of a powerful yet humane woman, who took seriously her role as monarch in a time of great expansion. She and her husband, Albert, set an example of high moral character and dedication, a novelty in the royal house after generations of scandal. Through her children she left a royal legacy; an era bears her name. In the case of inclement weather, the performance will be held in the library's Fairgrieve Wing.

Summer Author Series: Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich (“The Fact Of A Body”) (*RR) - Thursday, July 27, 7pm

Author Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich will discuss her new book, The Fact of a Body: A Murder and Memoir. As a young lawyer, Marzano-Lesnevich grappled with her views on the death penalty while struggling to defend a convicted murder. The case led her to examine her own childhood and uncover dark family secrets. The book -- a fascinating hybrid of memoir and murder mystery -- has been met with critical acclaim, receiving starred reviews in Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, and being named a "Must Read" book by Entertainment Weekly and "Best New Book" by Real Simple Magazine. Marzano-Lesnevich, a 2014 National Endowment for the Arts fellow, is an award-winning writer and has been published in the New York Times. She teaches in the graduate public policy program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, as well as Boston's Grub Street, one of the country's leading creative writing centers. Q&A and book selling and signing after the event for those interested. Limited to 75 seats.

Summer Film Series: Gifted (*RR) - Friday, July 28, 8:30pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Gifted, a drama starring Chris Evans and McKenna Grace. Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. Rated PG-13. 101 minutes. Doors will open 15 minutes early. Candy and water will be served. Can’t make it at 8:30pm? The library will also screen the film at 12:30pm. Limited to 75 seats.

Kids Events

Drop In Toddler Craft - Thursday, July 20, 10:30am-11:30am

Come make a fun craft with us today! Drop in any time during the hour to create a craft project. For 2 year olds (ages 18 months and up).

Movie Matinee: Sing! - Thursday, July 20, 2pm

Bring your blankets, pillows, sleeping bags and other comfy stuff and spread out in our air conditioned library and enjoy a matinee! Snacks are welcome. In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theater impresario's attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists find that their lives will never be the same. Rated PG. 108 minutes. For all ages.

Family Fun Days: Teddy Bear Picnic - Friday, July 21, 11am

This week’s Family Fun Friday is Teddy Bear Picnic! Come on down for some fun with your favorite stuffed animal! We'll have face painting, a check-up station for your animal, and more! For all ages.

Summer Sprouts Story Time - Monday, July 24, 10:15am AND 11am

Join Miss Heather for a fun early literacy story time with books, music, dancing, instruments, fingerplays and more! No registration required, but please check in a the desk when you arrive to receive a chip as space is limited in the room. For infants and toddlers, up to 36 months. Older siblings are always welcome.

Maker Mondays - Monday, July 24, 2pm

Come make something at the library this afternoon! We make something different each Monday. Drop in any time during the session to make this week’s project. For ages 5 to 11.

Drop In Preschool Craft - Tuesday, July 25, 11am

Drop in any time during the session today to make a fun craft with us! Limit of one craft per child. For ages 3 to 6 (older and younger siblings are always welcome).

Little Einsteins (*RR) - Tuesday, July 25, 2pm

Want your preschooler to have fun with science? Math? Engineering? Then come to this hands on program where each time we meet we focus on a different subject to explore. You never know what you'll learn next! This program is limited to 15 participants. Call the Children's Desk at 978-640- 4496 to register.

Story Time at the Farmer’s Market - Tuesday, July 25, 6pm

Join us tonight at the Farmer's Market by Town Hall for a fun outdoor story time! We'll have stories, music, dancing and more! No registration required. Inclement weather will cancel the program. This event is NOT held at the library. For GPS, use 1009 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876. For ages 3 to 7.

Acting Up With Reader’s Theatre (*RR) - Wednesday, July 26, 10am-noon' Thursday, July 27, 10:30am-noon

Join us as we create a short one-of- a-kind play based on a book. Attendees MUST BE ABLE TO COME TO BOTH SESSIONS: Wednesday, July 26th and Thursday, July 27th. On Wednesday, we will read the book, put together our script, assign parts through a low-key audition, and begin rehearsing. On Thursday, we will finish our costumes and keep rehearsing, with a performance at 12:15pm. Registration is required for this event as it is limited to 12. Register by calling the Children’s Room at 978-640- 4496. No prior experience in acting or theatre necessary! For independent readers ages 8 to 11. Kids will have the most success if they are comfortable reading out loud in front of a crowd.

Family Fun Days: Bubble Day - Friday, July 28, 11am

This week's Family Fun Friday is BUBBLE DAY! Bring some bubbles or use some of ours to have some fun in the sun. We'll have bubble machines and big trays filled with bubble solution for a day that is sure to put a smile on your face. For all ages.

Teen Events

Teen Game Time Hang Time (*RR) - Friday, July 21, 3pm

Stop by the Library & hang out. Enjoy Wii U, PS4 and Xbox games, as well as board games, fun activities, and snacks!

Teen Book Club (*RR) - Tuesday, July 25, 5:30pm

Come check out this monthly book group just for teens. Come share your thoughts about each month's book. Haven't finished the book or didn't like it? No worries, come share your honest opinion. The last 30ish minutes of the group will be chatting about other books and selecting future titles to discuss. July's book is "The Rest of Us Just Live Here" by Patrick Ness. Copies are available for check out in the Teen Space.

Teen Friday Art (*RR) - Friday, July 28, 3pm

Drop in and make a craft while hanging out and listening to music. Open to those in grades 6- 12.

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