Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of June 14, 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)

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: The Rico Barr Band

Monday, June 15, 6:30pm

Enjoy a concert from The Rico Barr Band, featuring The JJR Horns. The band captivates audiences with their electrifying performances spanning the Classic Rock and Pop decades. This year, in addition to the best of the 70's and 80's, the Band is featuring Motown & Soul classics by Marvin Gaye, The O’Jays, The Temptations, Al Green, Ray Charles and Billy Paul, plus favorites from Steely Dan, Hall and Oates, Rick Astley, Van Morison, and many more. The Band will also jump into the disco era with hits from the Bee Gees and Barry White.

IN PERSON: Adult Board Game Night (*RR)

Tuesday, June 16, 6pm

Enjoy playing board games while socializing with others! This month, board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching us how to play Honey Buzz. 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. Complimentary pizza will be provided.

IN PERSON: English Conversation Group with English At Large (*RR)

Tuesday, June 16, 6:30pm

English At Large will be running an English Conversation Group in Tewksbury this summer. Conversation groups are groups of 8 -12 adult learners who meet weekly for 90 minutes to practice English speaking and listening skills. All groups are free! Registration is required. Groups are in person and are for adults who speak English at an intermediate or advanced level. You should be able to have a conversation in English. Conversation groups are not classes. Volunteer facilitators focus on listening and speaking.

IN PERSON: Crafternoon

Wednesday, June 17, 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.

IN PERSON: Other Worlds Fantasy Book Group

Wednesday, June 17, 6:30pm

Enjoy a discussion of Spear by Nicola Griffith. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

IN PERSON: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARK

Thursday, June 18, 4pm-7pm

The Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 4, 2026 from September 24, 2026, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). The market has 70 vendors overall, with 30-35 vendors present on any given week. Each week's lineup of vendors is listed on the Market's website at www.tewksburymarket.com. The Tewksbury Community Market is organized through the Office of the Community/Economic Development Planner and the Library, in cooperation with the Senior Center, Health Department and Town Manager’s Office.

OFFSITE: Take A Hike To The Bay Circuit Trail (*RR)

Saturday, June 20, 10am

The Tewksbury Open Space & Recreation Committee and the Tewksbury Public Library invite you to take a guided hike from Bligh Street to Andover (Bay Circuit Trail Connection). The hike will be led by Open Space & Recreation Committee member Tom Branchaud. This easy hike is 2.5 miles long and will last approximately 90 minutes. The trail, which features some boardwalks, leads all the way to the Merrimack River and beyond. Please park on Bligh Street. Do not block driveways. The trail begins between 101 and 121 Bligh Street. This hike is limited to 25 cars.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: The Life & Death Of Amelia Earhart (*RR)

Monday, June 15, 7pm

Author Rachel Hartigan will discuss her new book, Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life. Unravel one of history's greatest mysteries by exploring the three leading theories of Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance. Hartigan, who reported on science and history at National Geographic for more than a decade, has twice voyaged to the uninhabited Pacific atoll where some people think Amelia Earhart died.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Chile (*RR)

Tuesday, June 16, 2pm

Travel off the beaten track to Central Chile, South America with traveling photographer Jack Holmes. Santiago and Valparaiso have a storied history and a vibrant mural art scene. Then visit Pablo Neruda’s homes and take a day trip into the Andes. Holmes is the owner of "Images From Near and Far" at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. A retired high school teacher, he previously served as President of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association and Gallery Manager of the Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell.

VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 -- 250 Years Of Classical Music In America (*RR)

Tuesday, June 16, 7pm

As we celebrate the 250th year of the founding of America, survey the long and important role classical music has played in our country's history, from the early revolutionary days, to the founding of some of the world's great symphonic orchestras (New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra), and the role of some of our most important and groundbreaking musicians (Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein). Led by Clint Edwards, a New York-based composer, arranger, and pianist, who lectures on the history of music.

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

Wednesday, June 17, 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!

VIRTUAL: Hank Phillippi Ryan Talks Mysteries & Thrillers (*RR)

Wednesday, June 17, 6:30pm

Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan each quarter for 30 minutes of mystery and thriller book recommendations. Hank is the USA Today bestselling author of 16 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, with an unprecedented 37 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors for her groundbreaking journalism and true crime stories.

VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 -- Portraits Of A Revolution (*RR)

Wednesday, June 17, 7pm

Explore American portraits painted and sculpted during the years leading up to, and the decades after, the Revolution. The ideals, values and virtues expressly stated in our founding documents are easily identifiable in these portraits once we know how to “read” them. We will examine portraits of founding “fathers” and “mothers,” as well as of lesser-known individuals, as documents that can be read like texts. Examine the tradition of portraiture, and the influences of earlier art movements, artists, and artifacts, that inform these American portraits. Led by Inez McDermott, Professor Emerita of art history at New England College. She is a curator of art and history exhibitions at various museums and galleries throughout New England.

VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 -- American Revolutionary Painter Charles Wilson Peale (*RR)

Thursday, June 18, 2pm

Charles Willson Peale was an exemplary patriot and served under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Many of his earliest portraits were miniatures painted on the battle fields. Peale then went on to paint hundreds of the Revolutionary patriot portraits, including at least 60 of George Washington. In 1784, Peale founded the Philadelphia Museum, one of the oldest museums in America and in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the first art academy in America. Explore Peale’s tremendous contribution in documenting the men of the American Revolutionary War. Led by art historian Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History.

VIRTUAL: How To Achieve A Good Death (*RR)

Thursday, June 18, 7pm

End-of-life activist Chris Palmer, author of Achieving A Good Death: A Practical Guide To The End Of Life, will explain how a good death is achievable. There is an art to dying well that can be taught and learned. While death is inevitable, dying badly is not. Chris will help to reduce the fear that often cloaks discussions about death and dying and share some of the knowledge and skills needed to achieve a peaceful and gentle death. He will discuss: living well to die well; death cleaning; advance directives; dementia riders; ethical wills; hospice; end-of-life doulas; end-of-life options; body disposition; and funeral planning.

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, June 18, 11am

Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up STEM and early 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.

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Rock Painting (*RR)

Tuesday, June 16, 3:30pm

Enjoy a summer craft as classic as nostalgic as it comes--Rock Painting! We will be using River stones, acylic paint and markers, puffy paint, and gemstones to create your very own custom design! Enjoy a summer craft as classic as nostalgic as it comes--Rock Painting! We will be using River stones, acylic paint and markers, puffy paint, and gemstones to create your very own custom design!