Tewksbury Library Announces Events and Programs

From the Tewksbury Public Library: Please register online using our Calendar of Events here 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

Tewksbury Job Seekers Network: How To Improve Your Public Speaking Skills (*RR)

• Monday, January 30, 2pm

If making introductions and networking are difficult for you, come learn how to overcome your fear of public speaking with some practical tips from a local expert. Led by Mike Chase, founder and coach of Great Results!, LLC and a 9-time winner of speaking competitions with Toastmasters International.

Tech Tuesdays: How To Download Audiobooks & eBooks with Overdrive (*RR)

• Tuesday, January 31, 2pm

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.

How To Be Happier with Lizzie Casanave (*RR)

• Tuesday, January 31, 7pm

Learn how to become happier simply by changing the way you think. Attendees will explore the science behind happiness and receive practical tools for changing your mindset and achieving happiness. Led by Lizzie Linn Casanave, a professor at Northern Essex Community College.

Social Media For Beginners: How To Use Instagram (*RR)

• Wednesday, February 1, 2pm

Learn the basics of Instagram with demonstrations, videos, handouts and Q&A. Please note this is NOT a hands-on session, but participants will leave ready to set up an account and start using Twitter on their own.

Tewksbury News Discussion Group (*RR)

• Thursday, February 2, 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. Reporters will occasionally join us.

How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions with Rita Schiano (*RR)

• Thursday, February 2, 7pm

Learn how to achieve your New Year's Resolutions. Become one of the 8% of Americans who successfully keep their resolutions by following 7 simple steps. Led by Rita Schiano, a resilience strategist and coach, speaker, and founder of Rita Schiano: Live A Flourishing Life. She is the author of several books, including "Live A Flourishing Life," and blogs for Psychology Today.

Dinner & A Movie: Deepwater Horizon (*RR)

• Friday, February 3, 7pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Deepwater Horizon, a critically acclaimed dramatic thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell and John Malkovich. A dramatization of the April 2010 disaster when the offshore drilling rig -- Deepwater Horizon -- exploded and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Rated PG-13. 83% positive critics rating. Doors open at 6:30pm. Pizza will be served from 6:30pm to 7pm. A $2 donation is suggested. Film will begin at 7pm. Don’t like to drive at night? Busy on Friday nights? The film will also be screened earlier in the day, minus the pizza, at 10:30am.

Kids Events

Tiny Tykes Story Time

• Monday, January 30, 10:15am and 11am

Join Miss Heather for some early literacy fun, including stories, songs, fingerplays, lap bounces and more! For babies ages 0 months through 18 months. Space is limited. The 11am session is a repeat of the earlier session.

Pajamarama Story Time

• Monday, January 30, 7pm

Come listen to stories, sing songs, and do some movement at this special evening story time! Wear your pajamas if you'd like to! For ages 3 to 7.

Preschool Story Time

• Tuesday, January 31, 11am

Join Miss Noelle for stories, songs, dancing, instruments and more in this early literacy session. For ages 3 to 6. Older or younger siblings are always welcome.

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