Tewksbury Library To Host 18 Virtual Programs, October 26-31

Below is a list of virtual programming at the Tewksbury Public Library during the week of Monday, October 26, 2020. Programs are FREE and OPEN TO ALL.

Adult Events

Gratitude Call-In Program

Monday, October 26, 9am

Join the Tewksbury Public Library for our brand new Gratitude Call In Program! Every Monday morning at 9am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone. Register on the library’s online calendar website or call librarian Robert Hayes at 978-640-4490 x 205 for more information and to register over the phone. Once you register for this program, Robert will send you the information you will need to make the call. Register HERE.

TEWKSBURY JOB SEEKERS NETWORK – A View From Top: Tips From A Corporate Recruiter ON ZOOM

Monday, October 26, 2pm

How are you viewed from the perspective of the corporate recruiter and hiring manager? Betsy Sheldon, Executive Talent Acquisition Consultant (translation: corporate recruiter) with Fidelity Investments in Boston with over 20 years of recruiting experience, will share her thoughts on how to best present your successes, skills and experience. Topics for discussion will include networking, use of LinkedIn, resume preparation, Behavioral Based Interviewing, video interviewing, and more. Betsy loves an interactive discussion with lots of questions! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

Bestselling Author Karen Kingsbury Discusses 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' ON ZOOM

Monday, October 26, 7pm

Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury will discuss her brand new book -- Truly, Madly Deeply -- in this Zoom webinar. Karen Kingsbury, #1 New York Times bestselling novelist, is America’s favorite inspirational storyteller, with more than twenty-five million copies of her award-winning books in print. Her last dozen titles have topped bestseller lists and many of her novels are under development as major motion pictures. Her Baxter Family books are being developed into a TV series slated to debut soon. Karen is also an adjunct professor of writing at Liberty University. She and her husband, Donald, live in Tennessee near their children and grandchildren. Register HERE.

Tewksbury Genealogy Group -- Sharing Your Research Results ON ZOOM

Tuesday, October 27, 7pm

The new Tewksbury Genealogy Group, which meets the fourth Tuesday evening of every month, is open to everyone who's interested in genealogy. Each meeting -- which will take place via Zoom -- consists of a presentation from a guest speaker (typically a professional genealogist), followed by a period where members can briefly share their latest genealogy research, and then the library will share a genealogy resource its patrons can access for free. The presentation for the October 27 meeting is "Sharing Your Research Results" with Seema Jayne-Kenney. Today’s technologies give us many ways to share our genealogy results. Learn creative ways to share your discoveries that might interest your living family members. Kenney is a professional genealogist and an experienced software instructor. Based on over 20 years of research, her known roots are deep in New England as well as England, Germany, and Sweden, with DNA now adding a line from The Netherlands. She has a certificate in Genealogical Research from BU, completed ProGen and is an active member of several societies and part of the NERGC planning committee. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

FRIGHT NIGHTS: New England Legends with Jeff Belanger ON ZOOM

Wednesday, October 28, 7pm

For over 20 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He’s one of New England’s premiere storytellers who seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends from all over the world and in your backyard. With all new stories for 2020, “Ghosts and Legends” presents highlights from his own adventures, his research from his books, podcast, and the television programs he’s worked on, plus great stories of the unusual and the haunted. Belanger’s program will delve into the reasons behind the legends. This program is suitable for adults, teens and kids 10 and up. Register HERE.

History of Nursing & Pandemics with Public Health Museum ON ZOOM

Thursday, October 29, 7pm

Learn about the story of Lillian Wald, "the Mother of Public Health Nursing." 100 years ago, communicable diseases were common and crowded cities were very unhealthy places to live. It was before most public health laws and regulations were passed. Today we have much healthier living and working environments; because, pioneers, like Lillian Wald, paved the way for the development of public health models to improve the health of society. We are still using these models and strategies during the current coronavirus pandemic. Lillian D. Wald was so moved by the horrific living conditions of the poor in the lower east side of New York City, she moved into a nearby apartment to provide needed healthcare to the residents. She founded the Nurse's Henry Street Settlement House in 1893. Here the public health nurse model was developed. Her pioneering work was used to help develop the community-based disease investigation and control model that we still use to investigate diseases of unknown origin. Wald became a renowned humanitarian dedicated to the rights of the poor and less fortunate members of society. She fought for reforms to improve living and working conditions, health care and children's rights to an education. Led by Kathleen Hursen, RN, MS, a graduate of Framingham State University and the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Graduate School of Nursing. During her career, she served as Director of Education and Training at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Division of TB Prevention and Control and was Public Health Nurse Manager of the Regional TB Clinic in the Town of Framingham. She has 30 years of experience in public health. Register HERE.

FRIGHT NIGHTS: Ghosts of the Berkshires (Live from The Mount in Lennox)

Friday, October 30, 7pm

Before it became a haven for arts and culture, the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts was a rugged, sparsely populated frontier. From the early days of revolutionary fervor and industrial enterprise to today’s tourism, many chilling stories remain. A lost girl haunts a cemetery in Washington, and mysterious spirits still perform at Tanglewood. From the ghostly halls of the Houghton Mansion to the eerie events at the Hoosac Tunnel, residents and visitors alike have felt fear and awe in these hills, telling tales of shadow figures, disembodied voices and spectral trains. Author Robert Oakes, who has given ghost tours at The Mount (Edith Wharton's Home) in Lenox for more than a decade, will lead this spirited journey through history. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

Teen Events

MVLC Undead Edition: Witchy Bath Bombs ON ZOOM

Monday, October 26, 4pm

Join Meg Duffy from Fiona's Fright Shoppe as you conjure up tiny cauldron bath bombs together! This class will be held on Zoom. Supply kits must be picked up at the Haverhill Public Library. Register HERE.

MVLC Undead Edition: Edible Haunted Houses ON ZOOM

Monday, October 26, 7pm

Join us for one of our favorite Halloween traditions! Pick up your bag of supplies at the Burlington Public Library to create an edible haunted house out of Rice Krispie Treats, frosting and candy. Sign into zoom to learn how to create a spider-web roof, a milano tombstone, and a licorice tree. Register HERE.

MVLC Undead Edition: Supernatural Sugar Scrubs ON ZOOM

Tuesday, October 27, 4pm

Join Meg Duffy from Fiona's Fright Shoppe as you make sugar scrubs and learn about ghastly glamour routines throughout history! This class will be held on Zoom. Supply kits must be picked up at the Haverhill Public Library. Register HERE.

MVLC Undead Edition: Hocus Pocus Trivia ON ZOOM

Tuesday, October 27, 7pm

It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus...trivia! Show off your favorite Halloween cult-classic film smarts at this pub-style trivia via Zoom! Play against your friends, putting your pop culture knowledge to the test. The winning team walks off with prizes AND bragging rights! BYO snacks! Register HERE.

MVLC Undead Edition: Mini-Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Wednesday, October 28, ALL DAY

Pick up supplies and your mini pumpkin at the Tewksbury Library, take it home and decorate it. While we offer some basic supplies, feel free to use anything you have at home as well! If you would like to participate, please register below. All registered attendees will be emailed on the week of October 26th with information to pick up their mini pumpkin and supplies. Submit a picture of your decorated mini pumpkin to Emily the teen librarian at eleggat@tewksburypl.org by 9pm on Wednesday, Oct. 28th. The entries will be posted on Friday, Oct. 30th. The winner will win a $25 Dunkin Donuts gift card. This contest is open to teens in grades 6-12 only. Register HERE.

MVLC Undead Edition: Animal Crossing Fashion Show

Wednesday, October 28, 3:30pm

Do you play Animal Crossing? Dress your avatar up in your best Halloween costume and visit Teen Librarian, Rachel's, island to show it off! Register for a 20 min time slot to visit. You will be emailed a Dodo code 5-10 minutes prior to your time slot. Register HERE.

MVLC Undead Edition: Creepypasta: Internet Myths and Fear ON ZOOM

Thursday, October 29, 3pm

Slenderman. The Rake. The Seedeater. Ted the Caver. The internet has become the new forum for our fear. In this panel join Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe as you look at some of the more famous creepypastas, the psychology behind why they scare us and look at the more popular forms of their stories on the web. Register HERE.

MVLC Undead Edition: Intro to Tarot Reading ON ZOOM

Thursday, October 29, 7pm

Join Sally Cragin for this very popular presentation and hands-on workshop: an introduction to Tarot, from the fascinating history of the cards to the meaning of the suits (pentacles or discs, swords, wands and cups), and the "Trump" or Major Arcana cards. Participants will collaborate on sample readings for attendees. Register HERE.

Children’s Events

Tiny Tykes Story Time ON FACEBOOK

Monday, October 26, 10:30am

Story time for infants and toddlers with Miss Heather! Join her for stories, songs, movement and more! This program will run live on the library’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).

Story Time ON FACEBOOK

Tuesday, October 27, 9am

Join Miss Kat for songs, movement, and a story or two! This program will run live on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).

Virtual Science Club ON FACEBOOK

Wednesday, October 28, 2pm

Miss Kat will be showing you some cool science projects that you can do at home! Bags of supplies will be outside the library on the morning of the event, and are first come, first served. If you aren’t able to get a bag, don’t worry! We try to use materials that you already have or can easily get. This program will be shared on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).