Tewksbury Public Library Events (Week of December 18, 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: Craft & Chat (*RR)

Monday, December 18, 7pm

Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month's craft features making an assortment of holiday gift bags and gift card holders to take home! All craft supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff."

IN PERSON: Crafternoon

Wednesday, December 20, 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. We will be meeting in person.

IN PERSON: Celebrate Tewksbury's Birthday With A Free Cupcake Or Slice Of Cake

Thursday, December 21, noon-5pm

Did you know Tewksbury was officially incorporated on December 23, 1734 from Billerica? To celebrate the town's 289th birthday (a couple of days early!), the library is giving out slices of cake and cupcakes, while supplies last. If you visit the library between noon and closing at 5pm, please grab a sweet treat in the lobby on your way out. Information about the library's local history resources and a Tewksbury history trivia quiz will also be available.

Adult Events (Virtual Only)

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author & Former CIA Agent David McCloskey Discusses "Moscow X" (*RR)

Monday, December 18, 7pm

Former CIA agent and bestselling thriller author David McCloskey will discuss his brand new spy novel, Moscow X. A daring CIA plot threatens chaos in the Kremlin. Its execution is foiled by a Russian woman with secret loyalties. While at the CIA, McCloskey wrote regularly for the President’s Daily Brief, delivered classified testimony to Congressional oversight committees, and briefed senior White House officials, Ambassadors, military officials, and Arab royalty. He worked in CIA field stations across the Middle East. His first book in this series, Damascus Station, was a finalist for the 2022 ITW (International Thriller Writers) Thriller Award for Best First Novel.

VIRTUAL: Gardens of Ireland (*RR)

Tuesday, December 19, 7pm

Discover the magic, myths and beautiful gardens of Ireland. Enjoy an armchair tour of the National Botanic Garden, Lismore Castle, Kilmacurragh Botanical Garden, Heywood Gardens, Powerscourt, Ilnacullin, Fota Island and more. Led by Jana Milbocker, owner of Enchanted Gardens, which combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. Milbocker is the author of The Garden Tourist: 120 Destination Gardens and Nurseries in the Northeast (2018) and The Garden Tourist’s New England (2020).

VIRTUAL: Tewksbury Writing Group – Advice From Author Carolyn R. Russell (*RR)

Tuesday, December 19, 7pm

Are you a writer -- or an aspiring writer -- looking for some support? The Tewksbury Writing Group, which generally meets the fourth Monday or Tuesday evening of every month, is open to everyone who's interested in writing -- all genres, all skill levels. Each meeting -- which will take place via Zoom -- features a guest speaker (typically a published author or editor) offering some tips of the trade. The December 2023 guest speaker is author Carolyn R. Russell. Carolyn R. Russell has authored three novels -- In the Fullness of Time, Q & A, and the recently released Death and Other Survival Strategies.

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

Wednesday, December 20, 9:30am

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: The Trial of Leopold and Loeb -- Inside the Criminal Mind (*RR)

Wednesday, December 20, 7pm

The sensational Leopold and Loeb case arose out of the 1924 murder of a 14-year-old boy, Bobby Franks. The nation's attention was riveted by this tragedy, and decades of study have been focused on how and why two sons of privilege and wealth committed this utterly heinous and completely unnecessary murder. Some say they did it "for the sheer thrill of it;" others maintain psychological factors were at work. The case is noteworthy for a number of reasons, including the fact that it was one of the first trials in American history in which psychiatric evidence was admitted. 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: Gustav Klimt: All That Glitters Is Gold (*RR)

Thursday, December 21, 7pm

Austrian painter Gustav Klimt is associated with a number of artist movements including Art Nouveau and Symbolism, but in the end he developed a distinctive style all his own. Receive an introduction to this idiosyncratic artist and review his famous gold paintings as well as his lesser known works. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, owner of Culturally Curious, who curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England.

Children’s Events (In-Person Only)

IN PERSON: Maker Craft

Wednesday, December 20, 4pm

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

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, December 21, 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.

Teen Events

IN PERSON: Board Game Meet and Greet (*RR)

Monday, December 18, 1pm

Want to meet other teens? Love playing board games? Join us for a meet and greet geared towards homeschooled teens! We'll set up a bunch of board games, grab some new friends and play. Due to the ability to host multiple people at this event, we will not all be playing the same game. There will be multiple games happening at different tables so everyone can find a game that they enjoy!

IN PERSON: Gingerbread House Ornaments (*RR)

Wednesday, December 20, 6pm

Join us to create your own unique gingerbread house ornament! You can put it up on a tree or use it as a cute decoration. This event is open to teens in grades 6-12

IN PERSON: Anime Club (*RR)

Thursday, December 21, 3:30pm

Join Emily for snacks and anime at our Anime Club meeting in person. This month we'll be watching My Hero Academia episodes 3 and 4. My Hero Academia is rated TV-14. This event is open to grades 6-12.