Tewksbury Library Events, Week Of April 15, 2025

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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.

Adult Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: CrafterDARK

Monday, April 14, 7pm

Can't attend Crafternoon??? Try CrafterDARK, a monthly crafting date after work! 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. We will be meeting in person.

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- Moana 2 (*RR)

Wednesday, April 16, 10:15am

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest animated films – “Moana 2.” After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced. Animated Adventure. Rated PG. 1 Hour, 40 Minutes. Doors will open at 10am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

IN PERSON: Crafternoon

Wednesday, April 16, 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 -- Bless Me, Ultima (*RR)

Wednesday, April 16, 6:30pm

Our April book is a classic coming-of-age novel of magical realism, "Bless Me, Ultima," by Rudolfo Anaya. Ultima, a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic, comes to Antonio Marez's New Mexico family when he is six years old, and helps him discover himself in the magical secrets of the pagan past. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

IN PERSON: Meditation Class (4-Week Series) (*RR)

Thursday, April 17, 3:30pm

Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 3:30pm to 4:30pm over four consecutive Thursdays -- April 3, 10, 17 and 24 -- in the library's Meeting Room. Classes are designed for both those who are new to meditation and regular practitioners.

IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Flight Risk (*RR)

Friday, April 18, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “Flight Risk.” A pilot transports an Air Marshal accompanying a fugitive to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem. Starring Mark Wahlberg. Action. R. 1 Hour, 31 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:45pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Portraiture In Iconic African Art (*RR)

Sunday, April 13, 2:30pm

Explore African ‘traditional’ portraits, which take many forms, from those based on likeness to those that are highly symbolic. Led by Jean Borgatti, Consulting Curator of Global Africa, First Peoples - North America and Oceania for the Fitchburg Art Museum.

VIRTUAL: Two Nerdy History Girls -- Bestselling Authors Gossip About History, Writing & Shoes (*RR)

Monday, April 14, 7pm

Two Nerdy History Girls -- bestselling historical fiction authors Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott -- will discuss how they discover interesting tidbits of historical lore, which libraries of the world have they visited, how do they avoid the inescapable "rabbit hole," and if they'll ever revive their popular blog. Enjoy this fascinating conversation between these two friends and researchers.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To The Italian Riviera -- Genoa & The Cinque Terre (*RR)

Tuesday, April 15, 2pm

Tucked into ravines that reach to the Ligurian Sea, the small Italian Riviera towns of Genoa and the Cinque Terre beckon and capture the traveler. The region and each village have a distinct character of sun, sea, food, wine, hiking trails, and quiet Italy. Easily reached by train from Genoa or cities further afield, Cinque Terre is a must visit. Led by Jack Holmes, a travel photographer and owner of "Images From Near and Far" at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. A retired high school teacher, he previously served as President of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association and Gallery Manager of the Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell.

VIRTUAL: Barbara Streisand & Marvin Hamlisch -- Masters of Song (*RR)

Tuesday, April 15, 7pm

Friends from early in their remarkable careers, explore how Barbara Streisand and Marvin Hamlisch collaborated on several key projects throughout their lives, creating some of the greatest moments in Broadway and film music history, from "Funny Girl" to "The Way We Were." Led by Clint Edwards, a New York-based composer, arranger, and pianist, who lectures on the history of music.

VIRTUAL: Tribal Nations -- Climate Change Adaptation Planning & Resilience (*RR)

Tuesday, April 15, 7pm

Tribal Nations and Indigenous Communities have witnessed changes in the climate from time immemorial. However, anthropogenic climate change and the Climate Crisis -- coupled with the impacts of colonization -- pose unique challenges for Tribal Nations. Despite these challenges, Tribal Nations are leading the way in climate change adaptation planning and resilience. Discover opportunities to learn from Indigenous climate change adaptation while maintaining respect for Indigenous knowledge and Tribal sovereignty. Led by Dr. Casey Thornbrugh, who has served as a Tribal Climate Science Liaison for United South and Eastern Tribes Inc. (USET) in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Climate Resilience Branch (BIA-TCR) and the Northeast and Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Centers (NE/SE CASC). Dr. Thornbrugh, a geographer with a background in climate science, is a citizen of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Cover Letters ("Are They Necessary?") (*RR)

Wednesday, April 16, 9:30am

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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! Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.

VIRTUAL: Hugo, Nebula & Locus Award Winner Mary Robinette Kowal To Discuss “The Martian Contingency” (*RR)

Wednesday, April 16, 7pm

Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-winning author Mary Robinette Kowal will discuss her new sci-fi novel, “The Martian Contingency: A Lady Astronaut Novel,” in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts." Mary Robinette Kowal is the author of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning alternate history novel, “The Calculating Stars,” the first book in the Lady Astronaut series. She is also the author of “The Glamourist Histories” series and “Ghost Talkers” and has received the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, four Hugo Awards, the Nebula, and Locus Awards. She has also worked as a professional puppeteer, is a member of the Award-winning podcast Writing Excuses, and performs as a voice actor, recording fiction for authors including Seanan McGuire, Cory Doctorow, and Neal Stephenson.

VIRTUAL: John Muir, Ansel Adams & National Parks (*RR)

Thursday, April 17, 10:30am

John Muir -- celebrated naturalist, promoter of the natural parks, and founder of The Sierra Club -- led an interesting life focused on conserving nature’s beauty. Ansel Adams is perhaps the greatest American landscape photographer. Learn and see how their lives and works intersected and overlapped at Yosemite National Park. Led by Eric J. Simon, Ph.D., a professor at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire, who leads international biology-themed travel courses and teaches online lifelong learning classes at a variety of institutions.

VIRTUAL: Women's Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins (*RR)

Thursday, April 17, 6:30pm

Love women's fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins each quarter for 30 minutes of women's fiction book recommendations. You're sure to find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan is the bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have sold millions of copies worldwide, been translated into nineteen languages, and received dozens of awards and accolades. She is a three-time winner of Romance Writers of America's RITA Award and a five-time nominee for the Kirkus Prize for Best Work of Fiction.

VIRTUAL: Inclusive & Diverse Book Recommendations (*RR)

Thursday, April 17, 7:30pm

Looking for the best books with diverse characters (e.g., BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent, etc.) or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) each month for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations by diverse authors and with inclusive storylines.

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time

Monday, April 14, 10:15am

Join Miss Renee for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing and more, and get your early literacy skills on! All of 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 with all of the songs and rhymes we are using so you can follow along!

IN PERSON: Land's Sake Farms: Reading with Ducks (*RR)

Tuesday, April 15, 11am

Meet our swimming, quacking friends! This program includes a duck-themed story time, learning about duck behavior and anatomy, and a duck themed game. The highlight of the program is the Duck Circle, where youth are able to touch and interact with live ducks. This event is for children PreK - grade 3.

IN PERSON: Craft and Story (*RR)

Wednesday, April 16, 10:15am

We'll use bubble wrap, a paper plate, and paint to make our own rain puddles. Then, we'll decorate some little rain boots and stick those on top! We'll read a story as a group while the paint dries. This event is open to children ages 2-5.

IN PERSON: Reading Buddies (*RR)

Wednesday, April 16, 4:30pm

Join us for Reading Buddies! Littles in grades K-5 who are learning to read will be paired with a teen volunteer in grades 9-12. Each week, they'll practice reading to one another and then do a craft. Reading Buddies runs from March 19-April 23 and meets every Wednesday from 4:30-5:15 PM in the Children's Room. Please only register if you can attend all six weeks and are independently reading or working on independently reading. If you have any questions, please contact Emily at eleggat@tewksburypl.org.

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, April 17, 11am

Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it! This program is hosted by Community Teamwork Incorporated in collaboration with Tewksbury Public Library.

IN PERSON: Baby Story Time

Friday, April 18, 10:15am

Join Emily for a fun session of stories, songs, fingerplays, and gentle movement that help build early literacy skills. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Baby Story Time is designed for young children ages 0 to 2 years old and their caregivers. All of 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 with all of the songs and rhymes we are using so you can follow along!

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Teen Piggy-Bank Painting (*RR)

Tuesday, April 15, 3:30pm

In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, we will be painting mini Piggy-Banks! We will be using paint, so be sure to wear something you won't mind getting paint on! Supplies will be provided for every registered attendee, so be sure to register below while supplies last!

IN PERSON: Reading Buddies Volunteers (Grades 9-12) (*RR)

Wednesday, April 16, 4:30pm

Join us for Reading Buddies! Littles in grades K-5 who are learning to read will be paired with a teen volunteer in grades 9-12. Each week, they'll practice reading to one another and then do a craft. Reading Buddies runs from March 19-April 23 and meets every Wednesday from 4:30-5:15 PM in the Children's Room. To volunteer as a big buddy, you must apply here and be in grades 9-12. If you have any questions, please contact Emily at eleggat@tewksburypl.org.