Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of Feb. 1, 2026

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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.

Adult Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Community Seed Sharing (*RR)

Monday, February 2, 6:30pm

Are you looking for native plant seeds, vegetable and herb seeds and seeds for unusual plant varieties? Do you have plant seeds that you've saved? Do you have seeds that would be interesting to other people? Join us for an evening of seed sharing and socializing with people who love to grow things. Bring a labeled container of seeds, seed envelopes, or however you have your seeds stored. We will have small plastic containers and plastic bags that you can transfer seeds into if needed. Don't have any seeds? No problem! Come and see what is available. If you're able, please leave extra seeds for the TPL Seed Library. This program is offered with support from the Tewksbury Garden Club.

IN PERSON: Science Squared Discussion

Monday, February 2, 7pm

Join us on the first Monday monthly to discuss either a science themed book or a science fiction book. This month we will read and discuss The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr. In this alarming exposé, author Benjamin Lorr pulls back the curtain on the highly secretive American grocery industry. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.

IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (*RR)

Tuesday, February 3, 2pm-3pm

Wednesday, February 4, 3pm-4pm

Thursday, February 5, 3:30pm-4:30pm

You can book a TPL Librarian for 30 minutes to help you with your technology questions. You may book up to twice a month, one question per session. Ask about: Using Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy and other library resources; Basic computer skills; Basic tablet skills; Basic phone skills; Using email; and Using Microsoft Office and comparable programs.

IN PERSON: Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group

Wednesday, February 4, 1:30pm

Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" This month, the group will be discussing Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.

IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Wicked: For Good (*RR)

Friday, February 6, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Wicked: For Good. Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Fairy Tale/Musical/Family. Rated PG. 2 Hours, 17 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Film will start at 2pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested to help cover the costs of refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.

IN PERSON: MOVIE NIGHT -- Wicked: For Good (*RR)

Friday, February 6, 7pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Wicked: For Good. Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Fairy Tale/Musical/Family. Rated PG. 2 Hours, 17 Minutes. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Film will start at 7pm. Pizza & water will be served. A $2 donation is suggested to help cover the costs of refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: The Life & Music Of Connie Francis (*RR)

Monday, February 2, 2pm

Connie Francis (1937-2025) was an American singer, musician, author, and actress. One of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s, she amassed over 100 million records sold, placing her among the best-selling musical artists in history. Enjoy videos of some of Connie’s most memorable numbers such as “Who’s Sorry Now?”, “Stupid Cupid”, “Lipstick on Your Collar”, “Among My Souvenirs”, and “Where the Boys Are”. Examine her career from a teen songstress growing up in an extremely strict household in Newark, NJ through a series of devastating personal tragedies which, with great dignity and strength of character, she managed to overcome and resume her recording and performing stardom. Led by Rich Knox, a retired school teacher and administrator, who lectures on musicals, films, and opera to libraries across the country.

VIRTUAL: An Evening For Cat Lovers -- Famous Writers & Their Cats (*RR)

Monday, February 2, 7pm

Bestselling author Nava Atlas and New York Times cartoonist Bob Eckstein will discuss their new book, Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es), which celebrates the pawsitively purrfect relationships between 60 renowned authors and their beloved cats. Enjoy humorous anecdotes about some history's most notable cat-loving writers, including Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, Ray Bradbury and Toni Morrison. Eckstein is an award-winning illustrator, writer, and cartoonist. He is the author of The Complete Book of Cat Names, Footnotes from the World’s Greatest Bookstores, and more. Atlas is the author of The Literary Ladies’ Guide to the Writing Life, as well as many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks.

VIRTUAL: The Gilded Age Palaces Of Newport (Pt. 2) (*RR)

Tuesday, February 3, 2pm

What started off as eclectic cottages scattered on the cliffs of the resort town of Newport, RI, developed into a row of American palaces, each outdoing the next, in the 1890s. See nearly one hundred vintage and contemporary photographs while learning how the “new” wealthy of the Gilded Age financed some of the most extravagant homes in the nation, many of which are public museums today, including the Breakers, Marble House, and Belcourt. Led by Ginny Poleman, owner of New York City Encounters. A graduate of Cornell University, Poleman is a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide, a trained docent for the Municipal Art Society, and a trained educational guide at Manhattan’s largest art museum.

VIRTUAL Unsung Civil Rights Heroes (*RR)

Tuesday, February 3, 7pm

We've all heard of Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X -- each a household name for their involvement with the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. But have you heard of Nannie Helen Burroughs who fired up the crowd in 1900 with her impassioned “How the Sisters Are Hindered From Helping”? How about Pauli Murray who became the first Black woman ordained an Episcopalian priest, or Claudette Colvin who was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus nine months before Rosa Parks? Even though they stayed out of the limelight or simply predated the 1960s, the contributions of these individuals were also important in fueling the movement as were the legendary historical figures we learned about in school. Celebrate these “other heroes” in the fight for equality. Led by Dr. Bill Thierfelder, a retired college professor who taught a variety of Arts and Humanities courses for more than three decades at several New York universities and colleges.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Career Story & Elevator Pitch (*RR)

Wednesday, February 4, 9:30am

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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! 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. Each meeting features a new topic. 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.

VIRTUAL: An Evening For People Who Love Animals -- Melanie Kaplan & E.B. Bartels Discuss Their Books (*RR)

Wednesday, February 4, 7pm

Authors Melanie Kaplan (Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research) and E.B. Bartels (Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter) will discuss their new books on important topics of interest to pet owners and animal lovers.

VIRTUAL: The Faces Of The American Revolution (John Singleton Copley's Famous Portraits) (*RR)

Thursday, February 5, 7pm

John Singleton Copley, easily considered the finest portrait painter in Colonial America, was born in Boston of Anglo-Irish parents. His prodigious talent appears to have come naturally and without formal training. Copley rose from the son of a tobacco settler to move into Boston's highest social circles. He painted portraits of many of the city's influential men and women, including Samuel Adams, Mercy Otis, and Paul Revere. Learn about the life and career of his talented artist. Led by art historian Mary Woodward, who is a guide at several Historic New England properties. She previously served as Public Programs Coordinator and Educator at the Concord Museum. Woodward has 40+ years of experience in museums of all shapes and sizes, from the comprehensive collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art to the one-room log cabin birthplace of President James K. Polk.

Children Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time

Monday, February 2, 10:15am

Join us for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing and more. Get your early literacy skills on! All of our story times are interactive for children and their caregivers. Please be ready to participate and play. Don't worry, we will have a printout of our songs and rhymes so you can follow along!

IN PERSON: Dewing School Welcome Night

Tuesday, February 3, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Students of Dewing Elementary School and their families are invited to the library to explore everything that TPL has to offer! Take a tour, meet the Children's Room staff, explore the space with a scavenger hunt, and more. It's a great time to get a library card (or replace a lost card for free!). We don't ever have late fines! Questions? Ideas? Things you'd like to see? This is a great time to let us know! We look forward to welcoming you to your public library.

IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 10:15am

A gentle, interactive story time designed especially for our youngest patrons! Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and bounces that support early language development and bonding. This program is perfect for infants who sit in a caregiver’s lap and are just beginning to explore the world through sound and movement. Join us for sweet moments, early literacy fun, and lots of snuggles. Baby Lapsit is designed for young children ages 0 to 2 years old and their caregivers. All of our story times are interactive for children and their caregivers. Please be ready to participate and play. Don't worry, we will have a printout with all of the songs and rhymes we are using so you can follow along!

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, February 5, 11am

Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up STEM and literacy skills, and have some fun while you're at it! Sponsored by Community Teamwork Inc's Family Resource Network. 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: Karate Class with Academy of Traditional Karate (*RR)

Thursday, February 5, 3:30pm

Join the Academy of Traditional Karate for an exciting karate class, where participants will learn basic karate moves, hit some bags, and have some fun. In addition to practicing the physical skills, the class will also focus on bully prevention strategies and self-defense awareness. Perfect for beginners looking to gain both fitness and life skills! Attendees are required by the Academy of Traditional Karate to sign a waiver when arriving at the event. This event is for children in grades K-5. Registration is required.

IN PERSON: Pajama Jam with Bernadette

Saturday, February 7, 9:30am

Join Bernadette Baird and wear your pajamas (optional). Enjoy the music and fun! Your family will learn new songs and new ways to move together! This event is open to children birth - age 5. Sponsored by Community Teamwork Inc's Family Resource Network. The Family Resource Network is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.