Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of Oct. 11, 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.

Library Closure

The Library is closed on Monday, October 12 for Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Adult Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Adult Trivia Night -- Halloween Edition (*RR)

Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm

Test your knowledge of all things Halloween and horror by answering 50 questions (five rounds of 10). Organize a team or play solo and be your own team! Join us for a fun night of snacks, prizes, and trivia!

IN PERSON: English Conversation Group (*RR)

Tuesday, October 13, 7pm

English At Large is running an English Conversation Group in Tewksbury. 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! 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: Mah Jongg Meetup (*RR)

Thursday, October 15, 10:30am

Join us for a monthly meetup to play American Mah Jongg! The Library is excited to offer Mah Jongg sets, tables (including a limited number of card tables), and an inviting space to play. National Mah Jongg League rules will be followed. If you already have a NMJL Card of Standard Hands and Rules, please bring it with you. Please note that no instruction will be offered during this program.

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- Toy Story 5 (*RR)

Friday, October 16, 10:15am

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Toy Story 5. Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime. Animated Comedy. Rated PG. 1 Hour, 42 Minutes. Doors will open at 10am. Film will start at 10:15am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE – Passenger (*RR)

Friday, October 16, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Passenger. After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger won't stop until it claims them both. Starring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo. Horror. Rated R. 1 Hour, 37 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.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Florence, Padua & Venice (*RR)

Monday, October 13, 2pm

Over 30 million visitors a year come to Florence, Padua and Venice to experience amazing Renaissance art, delicious food, great hospitality and much more. Explore sights and sounds from a recent trip, learn how history shaped what is seen there today, and receive some valuable tips on planning your own trip. Led by Gene Flynn, an Illinois native, who has taught at the College of Lake County and Harper College, and serves on the board of the Institute for Continued Learning at Roosevelt University. He frequently gives travel presentations to libraries and senior centers around the country, and has traveled to more than a dozen European countries.

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Jane Healey Talks Historical Fiction (*RR)

Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm

Join bestselling author Jane Healey each month for 30 minutes of historical fiction book recommendations. Jane is the author of four historical fiction novels -- The Beantown Girls, The Secret Stealers, The Saturday Evening Girls Club, and Goodnight from Paris. She is also the host of "Historical Happy Hour," a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interviews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels.

VIRTUAL: Fall Cooking For Two with Empty Nest Kitchen (*RR)

Tuesday, October 13, 7pm

A smaller house doesn't have to mean sad leftovers and takeout. Chef Christine Van Bloem, of Empty Nest Kitchen, will cook a full fall menu scaled for one or two: Barley Risotto with all the creaminess and less stirring, an Arugula Salad with Apples and Maple Vinaigrette, and an Apple Crisp for One that bakes while you eat dinner.

VIRTUAL: FRIGHT NIGHT -- Bram Stoker Award Nominated Author Sam Rebelein Talks Horror (*RR)

Tuesday, October 13, 7:30pm

Join Bram Stoker award-nominated author Sam Rebelein each quarter for 30 minutes of horror book recommendations. Sam is the author of Edenville, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award and won a Wonderland Book Award for Best Novel. With an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College, he is also the author of The Poorly Made and Other Things and Galloway's Gospel.

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- How To Create A Standout Resume (*RR)

Wednesday, October 14, 9:30am

Searching for a job in today’s competitive, online job market means your experience and skills need to stand out from all the rest. This session will cover current resume best practices, including tips about what information to include, what to leave off, as well as formatting and content guidelines to give your experience more impact. Bring your resume questions for the Q&A afterward. Led by Elizabeth Gross, a former marketing executive at Monster.com and owner of Job Search Divas.

VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle Discussion (*RR)

Wednesday, October 14, 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 at the library or via email. We are an appreciation group, not a writing/critique group.

VIRTUAL: The Situation In Cuba (*RR)

Wednesday, October 14, 7pm

What's going on in Cuba, and why? How exceptional is Cuba with regard to U.S. policy and migration? And what might the future bring? Discover the major turning points in the Cuba-U.S. relationship while looking at the current tightening of sanctions; U.S. attacks on Venezuela and on boats in the Caribbean; changes in U.S. migration policy; threats of invasion; and the Rubio Cuba Memo. Led by Aviva Chomsky, an American historian, author, and activist. She is a professor of History and the Coordinator of Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies at Salem State University.

VIRTUAL: FRIGHT NIGHT -- Case Files From The Haunted Museum (*RR)

Wednesday, October 14, 7pm

Join Cody & Satori, The Paranormal Couple, from the hit television series “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Nation,” as well as authors of Archives of the Paranormal, as they open the case files on some of the most unusual, haunted objects from their own private collection. Hear the stories behind how these items were discovered, the unexplained activity connected to them, and what has happened since they entered the museum. Featuring firsthand accounts, documented claims, and objects with histories as unsettling as the phenomena surrounding them, enjoy a rare look inside the world of haunted collecting. Some objects carry more than just a story.

VIRTUAL: The Beauty Of Glass -- The Works Of John La Farge (*RR)

Thursday, October 15, 2pm

Explore the work of John La Farge (1835-1910), an American artist who revolutionized the art of stained glass. La Farge made stained glass windows mainly for churches on the American east coast, beginning with a large commission for Henry Hobson Richardson’s Trinity Church in Boston in 1878, and continuing for thirty years. La Farge designed stained glass as an artist as well as a technical innovator, holding a patent granted in 1880 for superimposing panes of glass. He invented opalescent glass, which produced spectacular effects for his window designs. Led by Martha Chiarchiaro, who received her Masters’ degree in the History of Art from Williams College and provides a variety of art history presentations for the Worcester Art Museum, for WISE (the Worcester Institute for Senior Education), libraries, garden clubs, and senior centers. Martha's specialty presentations -- related to specific periods, artists, and activities -- provide an in-depth look at the life and times of people through their art.

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins Talks Women's Fiction (*RR)

Thursday, October 15, 6:30pm

Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins once per quarter for 30 minutes of women's fiction book recommendations. Kristan is the author of more than twenty novels, all of which were New York Times and/or USA Today bestsellers. Her books have been translated into two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

VIRTUAL: Overcoming The Wall Of Awful (*RR)

Thursday, October 15, 7pm

Author Brendan Mahan will discuss his new book, Overcoming the Wall of Awful: Why It's Hard to Get Things Done with ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety (and How to Do Them Anyway). Discover how the role emotions play in procrastination, why it is often harder for neurodiverse people to get started, and how anxiety can both get in your way and push you to action. Learn strategies for managing and getting past the emotions that so often get in your way, so you can live a better, more successful life. Mahan, M.Ed., MS., is an internationally recognized ADHD/Executive Function expert, and the producer and host of the “ADHD Essentials” podcast.

VIRTUAL: British Secret Service Networks In World Wars I & II (*RR)

Saturday, October 17, 2pm

Author and historian Helen Fry will discuss her new book, The White Lady: The Story of Two Key British Secret Service Networks Behind German Lines. Intelligence gathering was essential to both sides in the First and Second World Wars. At the heart of MI6’s efforts were two key networks in Belgium. Agents in The White Lady acted as couriers, radio operators and spies to facilitate the end of German control. And, when war broke out again two decades later, the leaders of the network regrouped and established a successor: The Clarence Service. Helen Fry is the author of over twenty books focusing on intelligence and POWs in World War II. She consulted on the docudrama "Spying on Hitler’s Army" and appeared in BBC’s "Home Front Heroes."

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Pokemon Club

Tuesday, October 13, 3:30pm

The American Library Association has teamed up with Pokémon to bring Pokémon Clubs to libraries nationwide, and our library is one of them! Join us for our revamped and expanded Pokémon Club.

Want to learn how to play? Already a seasoned battler? Just a Pokémon fan in general? No matter your level or interest, there is a place for you here! This event is for children in grades K-5. No registration required.

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, October 15, 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: Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons (*RR)

Wednesday, October 14, 6pm

Always wanted to play D&D but no idea how to get started? Join John Palmer as teaches you the ins and outs of Dungeons & Dragons. After he sets you up with the basics, you'll play in your very first one-shot game! As creativity can take us down many roads, this event may end anywhere between 8:00-8:30pm.