Tewksbury Public Library Events (Week Of Jan. 29, 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 Only)

IN PERSON: Adult Craft Night – Valentine Cardmaking (*RR)

Monday, January 29, 7pm

Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month's featured craft is a special one -- make a few easy Valentine cards to support Project Valentine, a local group that spreads love and kindness in the community by providing local nursing homes and assisted living facilities with handmade valentines for all of their residents. All craft supplies will be provided, but if you have favorite scissors, stamps, or paper punches, feel free to bring them! Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff."

IN PERSON: Adult Board Game Night (*RR)

Tuesday, January 30, 6pm

Enjoy playing board games while socializing with others! This month, board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching us how to play two games -- Trekking the National Parks and Wingspan. Additionally, several tables will be available for "open play" if you'd like to bring your own games or borrow one of the library's games to play. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library through a generous donation from 100 People Who Care Tewksbury.

IN PERSON: Foreign Film Screening – Anatomy Of A Fall

Wednesday, January 31, 10:30am

Enjoy a screening of one of the most critically acclaimed foreign films of 2023 -- Anatomy of a Fall. A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness. Starring Sandra Huller, Swann Arlaud, and Milo Machado Graner. Crime Drama/Thriller. Rated R. 2 Hour, 30 Minutes. Doors will open at 10:15am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

IN PERSON: Neverland Book Club (*RR)

Wednesday, January 31, 1:30pm

The Neverland Book Club is a club for adults, where we read children's books! We will be meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm. This month, we will be discussing The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster.

IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group (*RR)

Wednesday, January 31, 6:30pm

This month, join us for a discussion of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. The Four Winds is a rich, sweeping novel that stunningly brings to life the Great Depression and the people who lived through it—the harsh realities that divided us as a nation and the enduring battle between the haves and the have-nots. A testament to hope, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit to survive adversity. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

IN PERSON: Afternoon Movie – Dumb Money

Friday, February 2, 1:30pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Dumb Money. David vs. Goliath tale about everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (the video game store) into the world's hottest company. Starring Paul Dano, Pete Davidson and Vincent D'Onofrio. The subject of the film lived next door in the town of Wilmington. Comedy/Drama. Rated R. 1 Hour, 45 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:15pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

Adult Events (Virtual Only)

VIRTUAL: Explore FREE Career Resources From Boston Public Library (*RR)

Monday, January 29, 2pm

Join the staff from the Boston Public Library to learn about many free career-related resources and events offered by the BPL's Kirstein Business Library & Innovation Center. The Library and Innovation Center offers free services to job seekers, entrepreneurs, investors, nonprofits, inventors, and media creators. Many of these resources and services are available in-person and virtually to anyone who lives or works in Massachusetts. Led by the Boston Public Library's Workforce Development Librarian Karie Schulenburg.

VIRTUAL: A Look Back At Angela Lansbury -- From Tony Triumphs to Talking Teapots (*RR)

Monday, January 29, 6:30pm

A four-time Tony winner for her Broadway roles ranging from Mame to Gypsy, Angela Lansbury graced the stage, the silver screen, and TVs for eight decades. This overview of her life and career will present the story behind the story of one of the most cherished actresses of her generation. Led by Frank Mandosa, a film historian and high school Film and English teacher. Mandosa -- host of the podcasts "Silver Screeners" and "Movies Across The Pod" -- has been giving film lectures at libraries, senior centers, and community centers across the state since 2012.

VIRTUAL: The Challenges Of Being A Debut Author -- A Panel Discussion (*RR)

Monday, January 29, 7pm

First-time authors Lauren J. A. Bear, Rita Chang-Eppig, and Nishita Parekh will discuss their journey of getting into publishing -- from the pitfalls, challenges, and roadblocks to the excitement, fulfillment, and reader enthusiasm that makes it all worthwhile. Bring your questions as this will be in a Q&A format.

VIRTUAL: Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and the Globalization of Food Banks (*RR)

Tuesday, January 30, 7pm

Author Daniel Warshawsky will discuss his brand new book, Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and the Globalization of Food Banks. Food banks -- warehouses that collect and systematize surplus food-- have expanded into one of the largest mechanisms to redistribute food waste. From their origins in North America in the 1960s, food banks provide food to communities in approximately one hundred countries on six continents. Learn about the development of food banks across the world and the limits of food charity as a means to reduce food insecurity and food waste. Based on fifteen years of in-depth fieldwork on four continents, Warshawsky illustrates how and why food banks proliferate across the globe even though their impacts may be limited. He suggests that we need to reformulate the role of food banks. Warshawsky is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences and International Studies at Wright State University where he teaches courses in geography and public administration.

VIRTUAL: CNN's Tom Foreman Discusses "My Year of Running Dangerously" (*RR)

Tuesday, January 30, 7pm

CNN correspondent and veteran journalist Tom Foreman will discuss his book, My Year of Running Dangerously: A Dad, a Daughter, and a Ridiculous Plan, in conversation with author Dale Phillips, who facilitates the Tewksbury Library's Writers Group. Foreman's book shares his remarkable journey from half-hearted couch potato to ultra-marathon runner, with four half-marathons, three marathons, and 2,000 miles of training in between. It is a poignant and warm-hearted tale of parenting, overcoming the challenges of age, and quiet triumph. Foreman is an Emmy award-winning journalist whose experience spans more than three decades, and touches virtually every major news story in that time period. He joined CNN in 2004 and is based in the network’s Washington, D.C. bureau, where he covers a wide-range of topics for the network and reports for programs across the spectrum, from The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer to Anderson Cooper 360º. Dale T. Phillips, who studied writing with Stephen King, has published novels, over 70 short stories, collections, articles, jokes, and poetry, and has appeared on stage, television, and in an independent feature film.

VIRUTAL: Music in Disney's Animated Features (*RR)

Wednesday, January 31, 10:30am

Perfect for fans of Disney or music history, author James Bohn will discuss his book, Music in Disney's Animated Features. Explore how music functions in Disney animated films and discover several vanguard techniques used in them. Get a better understanding of the history of music in Disney animated films, and learn about some of Walt Disney Studios’ seminal composers. Bohn will be using Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as the primary example he draws upon during this particular presentation. James Bohn, a composer and scholar on the faculty at Stonehill College where he directs the music program, is the author of numerous articles and two books. His music has been performed internationally as well as throughout the United States and has appeared on several recording labels.

VIRTUAL: A Look Back At 70 Years of TV News (*RR)

Wednesday, January 31, 7pm

Television news has undergone remarkable transformations in the last seven decades. Beginning with the Camel News Caravan with John Cameron Swayze in 1948, evening newscasts drew tens of millions of viewers nightly, and expanded from 15-minutes to 30-minutes when Walter Cronkite became the anchor of the CBS Evening News in 1963. With the launch of CNN in 1980, TV news expanded to 24 hours a day, seven days a week -- and a new era in television journalism was born. Americans no longer had to wait until 6:30 p.m. to get their news but could tune in any time to find out what was happening, all over the world. In 1996, TV news would change once again with the launch of two new 24/7 cable channels: MSNBC and six months later the Fox News Channel, which introduced a more partisan approach to news coverage that would have enormous implications on American political life. Explore these sweeping changes and examine the impact -- both good and bad -- of television journalism over the last seven decades. Led by Brian Rose, a professor emeritus at Fordham University, where he taught for 38 years in the Department of Communication and Media Studies.

VIRTUAL: The Art of Writing -- A Look At Ancient Writing Systems From Cultures Around The World (*RR)

Thursday, February 1, 10:30am

Civilizations began developing about 12,000 BCE but writing systems are a relatively recent creation, having come along about 3,000 BCE. Examine the development of some historical examples of early writing systems such as cuneiform, hieroglyphs, runes, glyphs and calligraphy. Explore the creation of pictograms, ideograms and alphabets as we look at objects in the archaeological record from cultures around the world. Led by art historian Mary Woodward, a guide at several Historic New England properties. She previously served as Public Programs Coordinator and Educator at the Concord Museum.

VIRTUAL: Lose The Clutter & Love Your Home: 7 Things To Declutter in February (*RR)

Thursday, February 1, 7pm

Make the most of your decluttering efforts this winter by decluttering these seven (often overlooked) areas of your home. 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: How To Travel More (and Better) (*RR)

Thursday, February 1, 7pm

Travel can be mind-expanding, liberating, inspiring, and life-changing—but it can also be time-consuming, expensive, confusing, and stressful. In this presentation, world-traveler and author Colin Wright will talk about his experiences traveling the world full-time, how to think about travel as a concept, how to work more of it into any lifestyle, and will share resources to help you make your travel ambitions a reality. Wright has written a few dozen books, hosts a trio of podcasts, and speaks to audiences around the world on a variety of subjects. He started traveling full-time in 2009, living out of a carry-on bag while his readers voted on which country he would move to next, every four months. He's since visited more than 60 countries and all 48 contiguous United States (at least three times apiece). He currently lives in Milwaukee, where he has a home base from which to travel.

VIRTUAL: Adult Trivia Night -- Valen-Trivia (*RR)

Friday, February 2, 7pm

Test your knowledge of all of things Valentine's Day, love stories and famous couples by answering 60 questions (four rounds of 15) created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin. Organize a team or play solo and be your own team!

Children’s Events (In-Person Only)

Tiny Tykes Story Time

Monday, January 29, 11am

Tiny Tykes Storytime is designed for young children ages 0 to 18 months. Older siblings are always welcome to join in. Join us for a fun session of stories, songs, fingerplays, instruments, and gentle movement that help build early literacy skills. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition.

Sprouts Story Time

Tuesday, January 30, 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.

Infant/Toddler Playgroup

Thursday, February 1, 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 Only)

IN PERSON: Anime Club (*RR)

Wednesday, January 31, 3:30pm

Join Kate for snacks and anime at our Anime Club meeting in person. This month we'll be watching One-Punch Man. One-Punch man is rated TV-PG. This event is open to grades 6-12.