Tewksbury Public Library Events (Week Of Dec. 11, 2023)

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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 Only)

IN PERSON: A History of New England Desserts (*RR)

Monday, December 11, 7pm

Cooking instructor Tammy Donroe Inman, award-winning author of New England Desserts: Classic and Creative Recipes for All Seasons, will discuss her favorite desserts that originated in Massachusetts, the stories behind them, and the pleasures of seasonal baking.

IN PERSON: Holiday Wrap & Relax

Wednesday, December 13, 10am-1pm

Are you… A busy parent with little time to wrap presents for your children? A spouse with no place to prepare gifts for your loved one? A helpless shopper suffering from holiday stress and irritation? The Library has the solution to your problem! Enjoy a morning of wrapping & relaxing at the library. The library will provide wrapping supplies, plenty of space, and a relaxing atmosphere, including hot chocolate and classic holiday music. Come by anytime during the 3 hours and stay for as long as you'd like!

IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- Oppenheimer (*RR)

Friday, December 15, 1pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Oppenheimer. The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon. Rated R. 3 Hours. Doors will open at 12:45pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.

IN PERSON: FILM SCREENING -- Oppenheimer (*RR)

Friday, December 15, 7pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Oppenheimer. The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt and Matt Damon. Rated R. 3 Hours. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Pizza & water will be served. A $2 donation is suggested.

Adult Events (Virtual Only)

VIRTUAL: When The Tiger Smoked A Pipe -- The Art Of Korea (*RR)

Sunday, December 10, 2:30pm

Korean stories of long ago begin “When the tiger smoked a pipe…” Explore the varied and fascinating art that Koreans have produced for thousands of years. Renowned throughout Asia for their ceramics and textiles, Korea also has created, adapted, and refined a broad spectrum of art forms. Today Korea is one of the leaders in contemporary art production. Led by Ginny Meyer, a docent with the Asian Art Museum.

VIRTUAL: Domestic Suspense Author Terri Parlato Discusses "What Waits In The Woods" (*RR)

Monday, December 11, 7pm

Author Terri Parlato will discuss her brand new thriller, What Waits In The Woods. Her ballet career derailed by injury, a once-promising young dancer returns to her hometown only to face a grisly discovery – and the increasingly alarming realization that nothing from her past is quite what she believed – in this electrifyingly twisty suburban thriller. Parlato is the acclaimed author of domestic suspense, including All The Dark Places. While she has always been a writer, Parlato spent most of her professional career as a high school English teacher.

VIRTUAL: Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with 'Library Journal' Reviewer John Charles (*RR)

Monday, December 11, 7pm

With the holidays right around the corner, take an hour to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2023 that will have your to-be-read pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book. Attendees will receive the list via email after the session. A retired public librarian, Charles is a book reviewer for Booklist and Library Journal, and the co-author of Romance Today: An A to Z Guide to Contemporary American Romance Writers; The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Mystery; and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Ultimate Reading List.

VIRTUAL: A Visit With The Addison Gallery of American Art (*RR)

Tuesday, December 12, 2pm

Curators Gordon Wilkins and Rachel Vogel, of the Addison Gallery of American Art, will lead participants on a virtual tour through the works and themes presented in its latest exhibition, "Free Association: New Acquisitions in Context." Occupying the entirety of the Addison’s second level, the exhibition demonstrates how recently acquired works complement the museum’s extant holdings and help us to see the collection in novel ways, drawing out new narratives, juxtapositions, and conversations across time and media. Themes include: the American West, interiors, the street, light, the body and nature, queer modernism, classical mythology, and Bauhaus legacies.

VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle

Wednesday, December 13, 1:30pm

Join us virtually via ZOOM to read and discuss poems monthly on the second Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3:00pm. All poems are distributed one week prior to the meeting and are available in print or via an email. Please email Diane Giarrusso at dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.gov for registration information.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group – Networking 2.0 (*RR)

Wednesday, December 13, 6pm

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!

VIRTUAL: How To Start Researching Your Family History (*RR)

Wednesday, December 13, 7pm

New to genealogy research? Or maybe you've taken a break and need a refresher? Come to this crash course and learn how to get (re)started. Topics to be covered include basic genealogical forms, many of the cruticial research tools that are available to you, the best ways to track your research, and the key questions to ask your living relatives. Led by Seema Jayne-Kenney, a professional genealogist and owner of ABLE (Ancestral Books, Legacy and Education).

VIRTUAL: 7 Quick, Last-Minute Holiday Decluttering Tasks (*RR)

Thursday, December 14, 7pm

The holidays are almost here. Learn how to simplify the season by decluttering the seven spots we often forget to tidy. Also discover how to find the time to declutter and ways to get motivated. Led by expert organizer Jamie Novak, bestselling author of Keep This, Toss That: The Practical Guide To Tidying Up and host of "The 10 Minute Podcast."

VIRTUAL: The Dark Side of Christmas -- The Legend of Krampus (*RR)

Friday, December 15, 11am

The Christmas season, of course, means presents courtesy of Santa Claus. For particularly naughty individuals, it might mean receiving a disappointing lump or two of coal. Santa developed from St. Nicholas, and in the dark folkloric traditions of Austria and some surrounding countries, St. Nicholas might be accompanied by an alarming colleague, there to punish the unworthy in ways more dire than simply doling out underwhelming gifts. St. Nicholas's most dreaded companion was the Krampus, sometimes called the "Christmas devil." Learn about the "dark side" of Christmas folklore. You better watch out. You better not cry. Led by Gregory Williams, who was a District Court judge for many years, retiring as the First Justice of the Edgartown District Court in 2015.

VIRTUAL: The Boston Tea Party – 250 Years Later (*RR)

Saturday, December 16, 2pm

The story of tea has always been infused with intrigue, particularly when it became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America. On the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party (December 16, 1773), learn about the brewing political problems tea presented in its history with Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans. Then, author, genealogist, librarian, and former UK resident Debra Dudek examines the history of the Boston Tea Party’s most famous partiers (and phonies), as well as how to trace bona fide participants through lineage societies and historical groups.

Children’s Events (In-Person Only)

IN PERSON: Winter Music & Movement

Monday, December 11, 2pm

Get your dance on with Munchkin Music & Movement! Join us for songs, dances, rhymes, and fun!

IN PERSON: Hanukkah Story Time (*RR)

Tuesday, December 12, 11am

Join Miss Rachel from PJ Library as we celebrate the festival of lights at the Library! Enjoy festive treats, read stories, and enjoy a magical craft. This event is free, open to all and geared towards children 6 and under.

IN PERSON: Winter Craft

Wednesday, December 13, 4pm

Join us and learn how to make a really cool craft! This activity is designed for at ages 7-11.

IN PERSON: Gingerbread Cookie Decorating (*RR)

Wednesday, December 13, 6pm

Come by to decorate your own cookie! You can take your cookie home or eat it right then and there. It's all up to you. All supplies will be provided. If you have any allergies, please feel free to bring your own supplies or let Kat Lewin know at klewin@tewksburypl.org by Tuesday, December 5th. This event is for ages 4-11.

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, December 14, 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: Sprouts Craft

Friday, December 15, 11am

Join us to make a fun craft! This craft is designed for kids aged 2-6.

Teen Events

VIRTUAL: Authors Andrew Joseph White & H.E. Edgmon Discuss Their New Books (*RR)

Tuesday, December 12, 6:30pm

Bestselling author Andrew Joseph White (The Spirit Bares Its Teeth) and author H.E. Edgmon (Godly Heathens) will discuss their recently released books in this fun conversation suitable for both teen and adult readers.

IN PERSON: Teen Movie – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayem (*RR)

Wednesday, December 13, 6pm

In December, we will be watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem! The movie is rated PG and run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. This event is open to teens in grades 6-12.