Red Sox Poet, Bay State Hauntings, American True Crime: Tewksbury Public Library Events

From the Tewksbury Public Library

Event Registration
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. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for generously sponsoring our programs.

Adult Events

Monday Morning Music: An Acoustic Morning with Joe Leary (*RR)
Monday, November 14, 10:30am
Enjoy a free-one hour concert of popular country and acoustic rock classics with singer/guitarist Joe Leary. Leary will channel the likes of John Fogarty, Charlie Rich, Bobby Darin, Elvis and more for a toe tapping morning of musical memories.

Tewksbury Job Seekers Network: How To Get Noticed On LinkedIn (*RR)
Monday, November 14, 2pm
In this interactive presentation, learn how LinkedIn can become one of your most effective job seeking assets! Topics covered will include: (1) building a complete and keyword rich profile; (2) reaching and maintaining "all-star" profile strength; (3) becoming a marketable brand; (4) building online referrals; and (5) expanding your business network. Led by Career Coach Judy Parisella.

How To Download Free Movies With Hoopla (*RR)
Tuesday, November 15, 2pm
Become a library power user! Learn how to download free movies with Hoopla, a free online service offered to Tewksbury residents via the Boston 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 Hoopla on their own.

Author Visit: American True Crime Tales with Marc Kantrowitz (*RR)
Tuesday, November 15, 7pm
Author R. Marc Kantrowitz will discuss his book, Old Whiskey and Young Women: American True Crime Tales of Murder, Sex and Scandal. Explore some of the most notorious legal cases in American history. Kantrowitz is a retired judge, recently retiring as an Associate Justice on the Massachusetts Court of Appeals. Book selling and signing to follow for those interested.

Author Visit: How To Eat Healthy For Seniors with Peg Doyle (*RR)
Wednesday, November 16, 2pm
Join nutritionist and author Peg Doyle, M. Ed., for a lively and productive discussion on staying well after age 50. In this interactive presentation, Doyle will share some secrets to living a long, healthy, and potential medicine-free life. Doyle is the author of Food Becomes You - Simple Steps for Lifelong Wellness. Book selling and signing to follow for those interested.

What’s Happening In Tewksbury This Week? (*RR)
Thursday, November 17, 12:30pm
Do you enjoy talking about town topics? Want to learn more about what’s going on in Tewksbury? Attend these weekly meetings to review the week’s local news & receive a free paper.

Author Visit: Bay State Hauntings with Roxie Zwicker (*RR)
Thursday, November 17, 7pm
Author Roxie Zwicker will discuss some of Massachusetts' most famous ghost stories and haunted places. Take a spirited virtual journey highlighting stops in many cities and towns and explore stories of legends on this fun tour of mysterious area haunts. Zwicker is a bestselling local author and television personality. She's published more than a half dozen books, including Massachusetts Book of the Dead: Graveyard Legends & Lore. Book selling and signing to follow for those interested.

Film Screening: Indignation (*RR)
Friday, November 18, 10:30am AND 7pm
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Indignation, a drama starring Sarah Gadon and Logan Lerman. In 1951, Marcus, a working-class Jewish student from New Jersey, attends a small Ohio college, where he struggles with sexual repression and cultural disaffection, amid the ongoing Korean War. Rated R. Complimentary snacks and beverages.

Author Visit: Meet Boston Red Sox Poet Laurate Dick Flavin (*RR)
Saturday, November 19, 2pm
Red Sox Poet Laureate Dick Flavin will discuss his book, Red Sox Rhymes: Verses and Curses, a collection of 64 humorous and nostalgic poems celebrating the Boston Red Sox. A popular local television personality who is also the announcer, ambassador, and poet laureate for Fenway Park, Dick Flavin has entertained audiences with his incredible poetic talent and abiding love for the Red Sox before countless home games for more than twenty years. Book selling and signing to follow for those interested.

Film Screening: Finding Dory (*RR)
Saturday, November 19, 7pm
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Finding Dory, an animated comedy starring the voices of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks and Ed O'Neill. The friendly but forgetful blue tang fish begins a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way. The film is rated PG. Complimentary snacks and beverages.

Teen Events

Teen Rainbow Community Club (*RR)
Tuesday, November 15, 5:30pm
Teens! Celebrate diversity in a bully-free space! Come for crafts, stories, health & wellness, and fun! All LGBTQIA teens (plus teen allies) are welcome! Bring friends! Snacks provided. For Grades 6-12.

Teen Screen: Edward Scissorhands (*RR)
Wednesday, November 16, 5:30pm
Join us for the next Teen Screen installment in our Tim Burton movie series, Edward Scissorhands! Rated PG-13. Bring friends! Snacks provided. For Grades 6-12.

Teen Makers & Bakers: Thanksgiving Goodies! (*RR)
Friday, November 18, 3pm-4:45pm
Join us for Teen Makers & Bakers Club! This month: Thanksgiving Goodies! We will explore fun baking and cooking recipes to taste and share! No kitchen experience required. Come ready to learn and get cookin'! For Grades 6-12.

Kids Events

Tiny Tykes
Monday, November 14, 10:15am AND 11am
Join Miss Heather for some early literacy fun, including stories, songs, fingerplays, lap bounces and more! Please note that the 11am session is a repeat of the 10:15am session. For babies ages 0 months through 18 months.

Preschool Story Time
Tuesday, November 15, 11am
Join Miss Noelle for stories, songs, dancing, instruments and more in this early literacy session. No registration required. For ages 3 to 6. Older or younger siblings are always welcome.

Art Adventures: Theater Fun! (*RR)
Tuesday, November 15, 3:30pm
Join Miss Heather for this month's Art Adventures as we focus on having fun with theater games and activities! No prior drama experience necessary. This program is limited to 12. Registration is required. For ages 6 to 11.

Wiggle Time
Wednesday, November 16, 10:15am AND 11am
Join Miss Noelle for some early literacy fun, including stories, movement, songs, fingerplays, instruments, and more! Please note that the 11am session is a repeat of the earlier session. For toddlers ages 18 months to 35 months.

Dewing School Night
Wednesday, November 16, 6pm-7:30pm
All the Dewingl students and their families are invited to this fun night at the Library! Get a library card or replace one for free! Play Book Bingo for prizes! Take a tour and find out things you never knew! Get your library card fines cleared just for coming (and your whole family's, too!). No registration is required for this event, simply come any time.

Drop-In Preschool Craft
Thursday, November 17, 11am-noon
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.