Tewksbury Public Library Event Calendar, April 15-19, 2024

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

Adult Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Meet & Greet With MassHire Lowell For Jobseekers & Business Owners (*RR)

Tuesday, April 16, 5pm-7pm

MassHire Greater Lowell Workforce Board and Career Center are hosting an Information Session for jobseekers and business owners. All are welcome to meet with MassHire staff and learn how to take advantage of all their free services. MassHire Greater Lowell is centered in Lowell and serves the communities of Lowell, Dracut, Billerica, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, Dunstable, Tyngsboro, and Westford. Its mission is to provide the public and private sectors with job training and placement into jobs within the Greater Lowell region.

IN PERSON: Meditation Class (*RR)

Wednesday, April 17, 11am

Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 11am to noon over three consecutive Wednesdays – 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: Medicare 101 (*RR)

Wednesday, April 17, 6:30pm

Learn about Medicare from every angle. Understand the healthcare, coverage, and benefits of Medicare and walk through Medicare Advantage plans centered on you. Led by Margot Messier, MMgt, Account Executive, Medicare Advantage for Mass General Brigham Health Plan. Presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Senior Center.

IN PERSON: Afternoon Film – American Fiction (*RR)

Friday, April 19, 1:30pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- American Fiction, which was nominated for 5 Academy Awards this year. A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain. Starring Jeffrey Wright. Comedy/Drama. R. 1 Hour, 56 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:15pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

Adult Events (Virtual Only)

VIRTUAL: A Visit with the Asian Art Museum ("Persia: Crossroads for Art and Culture") (*RR)

Sunday, April 14, 2:30pm

Uncover the unique artistic elements of ancient Middle Eastern art, and its influence on art across Asia and Europe. Led by Mary Mead, a docent with the Asian Art Museum.

VIRUTAL: A Brief History of the Coast Guard with Captain Greg Ketchen (*RR)

Tuesday, April 16, 1pm

Learn about the rich history of the Coast Guard, which began right here in the Bay State, and the many Massachusetts servicemen and women who made a contribution to its history. The U.S. Lighthouse Establishment, U.S. Lifesaving Service, Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation, and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service were all predecessors to today’s modern Coast Guard. From the Departments of Treasury, Transportation to Homeland Security, this federal service has evolved into an organization with dozens of missions, some of which may surprise. Led by Greg Ketchen, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain and President of the Coast Guard Heritage Museum in Barnstable.

VIRTUAL: Curators of Crime -- Art-Inspired Murders & Mysteries (*RR)

Tuesday, April 16, 7pm

Authors Connie Berry, Nina Wachsman, Lane Stone, and M.A. Monnin will discuss the real-life art, artifacts, and art crimes that inspired their mystery novels.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Networking (*RR)

Wednesday, April 17, 9:30am

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach.

VIRTUAL: The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials -- Prosecuting Evil (*RR)

Wednesday, April 17, 7pm

Prominent Nazi leaders were prosecuted in military tribunals, marking a turning point between classical and contemporary international law. These trials served three important purposes: first, they thoroughly documented Nazi atrocities; second, the trials exposed many of the defendants for the war criminals they were and denied the Nazi leaders any possibility of martyrdom; and finally, the trials are of ground-breaking legal significance. Also, of note, the first Nuremberg trial features perhaps the worst cross-examination ever conducted in history, undertaken by the United States prosecutor – a cross-examination so bad that law schools now teach it as a lesson on how not to cross-examine a witness. Led by the Honorable Dennis J. Curran, retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice. He has taught law at Tufts University, Roger Williams University of School of Law, and Brown University.

VIRTUAL: Creative Couples -- Emily Sargent & Jo Hopper (*RR)

Thursday, April 18, 10:30am

Emily Sargent had been over shadowed as an artist by her older brother, John Singer Sargent, until over 400 of her watercolors were recently distributed to a variety of public museums. Emily traveled with her brother throughout Europe and, particularly after 1900, created hundreds of landscapes of her experiences. Josephine Nivison, an artist and teacher in New York City, married Edward Hopper when they were both in their 40s. Jo Hopper then devoted her energies to Edward’s success for almost 50 years. Explore how each of their artistic lives reflected the historic events of their time. Led by Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History, who has brought history to life through the art of the times for more than 30 years. She received her Masters’ degree in the History of Art from Williams College and provides a variety of art history presentations at the Worcester Art Museum, the Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE), libraries, senior centers, and garden clubs.

VIRTUAL: Murder, Mayhem & Scandals In New York (*RR)

Thursday, April 18, 6:30pm

Are you interested in finding out about outrageous incidents and dubious occurrences that are part of New York City’s past? Learn about some of the city's most unsavory characters, fascinating trials, devastating riots, ravishing floods, great fires, organized crime figures and more. Led by Art & Sue Zuckerman, who are licensed tour guides, radio talk show hosts, college professors, historians, lecturers and world travelers. They are the authors of “It Happened in New York City: Remarkable Events That Shaped History,” and have appeared on TV programs for The History Channel and The Travel Channel.

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Sprouts Story Time

Tuesday, April 16, 11am

Join Miss Kat for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing and more, and get your early literacy skills on! Sprouts Storytime is designed for is designed for little ones 18 months through 4 years, but siblings are always welcome.

IN PERSON: Barks & Books with Benny (*RR)

Tuesday, April 16, 4:30pm-5:30pm

Kids (especially those struggling with reading) are invited to sign up for a one-on-one session with our service dog Benny on Tuesday afternoons. Each session lasts for 15 minutes in private - just you, Benny, and his human Mom, Melanie. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours to read. This is a great way to build literacy confidence and fluency with a non-judgmental canine reading partner! For students reading independently in Grades K to 5.

IN PERSON: Creativity Corner

Wednesday, April 17, 4pm

Join Miss Kat for a unique art project in the Craft Room. This event is designed for ages 6-11 and is a drop-in program.

IN PERSON: Barks & Books with Misty (*RR)

Wednesday, April 17, 4pm-5pm

Kids (especially those struggling with reading) are invited to sign up for a one-on-one session with our service dog Misty on Wednesday afternoons. Each session lasts for 15 minutes in private - just you, Misty, and his human Mom, Dianne. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours to read. This is a great way to build literacy confidence and fluency with a non-judgmental canine reading partner! For students reading independently in Grades K to 5.

IN-PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, April 18, 11am

Preschool Playgroup is back! Learn some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it! This program is hosted by Community Teamwork.

IN PERSON: Haitian Creole Bilingual Story Hour (*RR)

Thursday, April 18, 3pm

The Community Teamwork Family Resource Network is here weekly! Practice using your home language with us! Our staff will be here with an interpreter speaking Haitian Creole. At our playgroup we will work on Early Literacy skills and more! Ask CTI about any resources they can help provide for you and your family. This program is for children aged 0-5. The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

IN PERSON: Children’s Concert with Mary Beth Maes

Friday, April 19, 11am

Children of all ages are invited to join us for a free concert featuring Mary Beth Maes! This event is sponsored by Community Teamwork Incorporated.