Tewksbury Library Lineup (5/26-6/1): Holocaust Story on 5/29

Adult Events

Evening Book Group Meeting: Beartown

Wednesday, May 29, 6:30pm

Join us for a discussion of Beartown by Fredrik Backman. People say Beartown is finished. A tiny community nestled deep in the forest, it is slowly losing ground to the ever-encroaching trees. But down by the lake stands an old ice rink, built long ago by the working men who founded this town. And in that ice rink is the reason people in Beartown believe tomorrow will be better than today. Their junior hockey team is about to compete in the national semifinals, and they actually have a shot at winning. All their hopes and dreams now rest on the shoulders of a handful of teenage boys. New members are always welcome. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk. No registration required.

Keeping The Legacy Alive: A Daughter Tells Her Mother’s Holocaust Story

Wednesday, May 29, 7pm

Gayle Saks, the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, will share her mother’s harrowing story. Gayle will also discuss the need to pass these stories down to the next generation as they serve as critical pieces of cultural history. Saks has written about everything from her mother’s suicide, online dating, to her work with male, female and juvenile inmates and those with substance abuse issues, with deep honesty, candor and humor. Her writing on substance abuse has appeared in HuffPost, The Fix, mindbodygreen, and Thought Catalog. She is currently working on her memoir, You Ain’t No Soccer Mom, about her work with inmates, her time as a counselor in an all-male sober living program and her current role as an Admissions Counselor at a New England rehabilitation facility. Register HERE.

Film Screening: At Eternity’s Gate

Friday, May 31, 12:30pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- At Eternity's Gate, a biographical drama starring Willem Dafoe. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. A look at the life of painter Vincent van Gogh during the time he lived in Arles and Auvers-sur-Oise, France. Rated PG-13. 111 minutes. Doors will open at 12pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury Lions Club. Register HERE.

Kids Events

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, May 28, 11am

For ages 3 to 6. Younger siblings are always welcome! Join us for a story time of music, books, movement and more! Early literacy skills will set your child up for a successful school career and here's the place to begin. No registration required.

Pajamarama Story Time

Tuesday, May 28, 7pm

For ages 3 to 7. Older or younger siblings are welcome to join us, too! Have early literacy fun with stories, songs, movement and more at this early evening story time. No registration required. Pajamas are optional but encouraged.

Board Game Bonanza!

Wednesday, May 29, 3:45pm

For ages 5-11. Older and younger siblings are always welcome. Join us to play some board games with friends. No registration required.

Teen Events

Teen Candy Craft: Candy Mosaic

Tuesday, May 28, 5:30pm

Make a colorful candy craft! Today we will be making candy mosaics! You will not be able to eat the candy after, but it will look amazing and tasty! You can eat candy during the event, but if you eat too much then you may run out of supplies or get a stomachache. Register HERE.

Teen Movie: How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (*RR)

Wednesday, May 29, 3pm-4:40pm

Come watch How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Rated PG. Open to all teens entering grades 6 through 12. Register HERE.