AT YOUR LIBRARY: Celtic Concert on 3/16; Chess Night on 3/17

Adult Events

St. Patrick's Day Eve Concert with Celtic Musician Jeff Snow

Monday, March 16, 11am

On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy a concert of Celtic music with singer and guitarist Jeff Snow. Listen to songs and stories from Scotland, England and Ireland, featuring arrangements of traditional classics along with Snow’s own compositions on 6- and 12-string guitars, autoharp, Celtic bouzouki, and bodhran. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

TEWKSBURY JOB SEEKERS NETWORK: A Practical Guide To Landing A Job In Today's Market

Monday, March 16, 2pm

Join the Boston Globe’s “Job Doc” Patricia Hunt Sinacole for her presentation, “A Practical Guide To Landing A Job In Today’s Employment Market.” This interactive session will be packed with information to help you become more productive, including: the use/misuse of social media in a search; networking tips; a job hunter’s elevator speech, resumes and references; and job search statistics. Led by Patricia Hunt Sinacole, the CEO and Founder of First Beacon Group, a HR consulting firm. There will be plenty of time for networking after the presentation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

POP UP Library At Senior Center

Tuesday, March 17, 11:30am

Stop by the Tewksbury Library’s “Pop Up Library” in the Senior Center’s lobby before Bingo! Get or renew your library card, borrow books and movies on display, and learn more about what your library has to offer. Everyone who visits will receive a sweet treat! No registration required.

Tewksbury Chess Club

Tuesday, March 17, 6:30pm

The Tewksbury Chess Club meets the third Tuesday of every month, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, in the Tewksbury Public Library's Meeting Room. Come test your skills with a friendly evening of chess. Open to all skill levels, ages 10 and up. Effort will made to match players of the same age category (tweens/teens or adult) and skill level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). Boards will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Refreshments will be served. Registration is highly recommended for planning purposes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

Laughter Circle

Wednesday, March 18, noon

This program is for all ages. This program combines voluntary laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to teach the body how to laugh without relying on jokes or humor. This is a participatory program where we will create moments to laugh in through guided actions. No need to bring a yoga mat--most of the program is seated, with options for standing or gentle movement. What are the benefits of laughter? Mood elevates. Stress, depression and tension decrease. Immunity improves. Lung capacity increases through deep breathing, enhancing oxygen delivery to all parts of the body. Endorphin and serotonin levels rise. Laughter provides an excellent internal massage to digestive tract as well as improving blood supply to the internal organs. People who laugh don’t worry as much as people who don’t laugh. There is no registration required, but please arrive on time. Session will last about 30 minutes. No registration required.

Crafternoon

Wednesday, March 18, 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. No registration required.

Libby: Books On The Go

Wednesday, March 18, 5pm

Ebooks, Ereaders, Libby and more - learn how to take as many books as you can on the go - digital style. Leave the dusty old fashioned book behind. Register HERE.

MOVIE IN THE MORNING: Bombshell

Friday, March 20, 10:30am

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “Bombshell,” a drama starring Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and Margot Robbie. A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Rated R. 109 minutes. Film screening takes place in the Library's Meeting. Doors open 30 minutes early. Candy & water will be served. A suggested $1 donation is appreciated. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury Lions Club. Register HERE.

DINNER & A MOVIE: Bombshell

Friday, March 20, 7pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “Bombshell,” a drama starring Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and Margot Robbie. A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Rated R. 109 minutes. Film screening takes place in the Library's Meeting. Doors open 30 minutes early. Pizza & water will be served. A suggested $2 donation is appreciated. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library and Tewksbury Lions Club. Register HERE.

Kids Events

Tiny Tykes Story Time

Monday, March 16, 10:15am AND 11am

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. Please note, we have 2 sessions that are the same, one is at 10:15am and the other is at 11:00am. There is no registration, HOWEVER, there is limited space in the room. Please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival to check to see if there is still room available in the session.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, March 17, 11am

For ages 3 to 6. Younger siblings are always welcome! Join us for a story time of music, books, movement and more! Early literacy skills will set your child up for a successful school career and here's the place to begin. No registration required.

Helping Hands

Wednesday, March 18, 4pm

Join us for a fun project to benefit the community! Each month, we will make something that will be donated to various local non profit organizations. This program is open for children ages 7 to 11. Register HERE.

Muggle Support Group Fantasy Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 7pm

Do you love fantasy books? Are you sad you never got your Hogwarts letter? Do you wish you had a pet dragon? The Muggle Support Group is the book club for you! Each month, we will read a different fantasy book and discuss it. This month, we will be reading Zita the Spacegirl: Book One, Far From Home by Ben Hatke. When her best friend is abducted by an alien doomsday cult, Zita leaps to the rescue and finds herself a stranger on a strange planet. Humanoid chickens and neurotic robots are shocking enough as new experiences go, but Zita is even more surprised to find herself taking on the role of intergalactic hero. Before long, aliens in all shapes and sizes don't even phase her. Neither do ancient prophecies, doomed planets, or even a friendly con man who takes a mysterious interest in Zita's quest. This book club is for kids ages 8-11. Register HERE.

Teen Events

Teen Gaming

Monday, March 16, 3pm

Get your game on with the latest and greatest PS4, XBOX One and Nintendo Switch games! Open play, games chosen by most votes and appropriate ratings. No registration required.

Teen Taste Test - French Fries

Tuesday, March 17, 3:30pm

Where can you find the BEST FRENCH FRIES of Tewksbury? Let's find out as we have our third taste test event! Test french fries from around town and vote on which one deserves the name of the best in Tewksbury. Register HERE.

Practice SAT Test

Saturday, March 21, 9:30am

Don’t procrastinate! Take action NOW to ensure you improve your SAT score. Join a classroom of your peers and take a full-length practice SAT. You’ll get the full testing experience with an in-person proctor. After the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detailing your strengths and weaknesses. This is free and open to anyone in grades 9-12. Register HERE.