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Adult Events

Poetry Live ON FACEBOOK LIVE

Monday, April 20, noon & Thursday, April 23, 6pm

This April, in honor of National Poetry Month, join Director Diane Giarrusso as she shares a poem every Monday at noon and Thursday at 6pm live on the library’s Facebook page.

Tewksbury Job Seekers: Learn How To Cope With Job Loss & Stress ON ZOOM

Monday, April 20, 2pm

Learn how to handle sudden change and stress in your life. Stress can bring on depression and create fear and anger. They can change your outlook on life and cause you to become stagnant, bitter and unproductive. Discover six interesting ways to gain control of your life and break free of the stress cycle. Led by Anne Crawford, a certified life coach that specializes in career transitions. There will be time for networking after the presentation. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

Chat with Red Sox Beat Reporter Ian Browne of MLB.com ON ZOOM

Monday, April 20, 7pm

Calling all Red Sox fans! Ian Browne, the Boston Red Sox's beat reporter for MLB.com since 2002, will hold a 1-hour Q&A to answer your Red Sox and baseball questions. Browne has recently written about the team's Spring Training, the team's projected starting nine, and Chris Sale's Tommy John surgery. With the season now delayed due to COVID-19, Brown has been taking a look back at Red Sox history -- ranking the best 5 Red Sox players at each position, predicting the next Red Sox number to be retired, and ranking the team's top 10 most memorable home openers. Ian Browne was a sportswriter for the Boston Globe and SportsLine.com prior to joining MLB.com 18 years ago. He is the author of two books -- "Idiots Revisited: Catching Up with the Red Sox Who Won the 2014 World Series" and "Dice-K: The First Season of the Red Sox $100 Million Man." Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

How To Make The Perfect Cocktail ON ZOOM

Tuesday, April 21, 7pm

Join chef Liz Barbour for this fun, delicious class. Liz will begin with the fascinating history of three classic cocktails. She will then bring those cocktails up to date and share how to create modern herbal syrups, flavorful purees, and other secrets to making the perfect cocktail at home. Liz Barbour has been cooking professionally in the Boston area since 1992 and started The Creative Feast in 2004. Liz's cooking demonstrations and recipes have been featured on New Hampshire Chronicle, Channel 9’s “Cooks Corner” and in various publications including New Hampshire Magazine. In 2017, Liz published her first cookbook “Beautifully Delicious: Cooking with Herbs & Edible Flowers." Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

Laughter Circle ON FACEBOOK LIVE

Wednesday, April 22, 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. Watch it live at Wednesday at noon on the library's Facebook page.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group of the Merrimack Valley ON ZOOM

Wednesday, April 22, 1pm

The 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group of the Merrimack Valley meets from 1pm to 3pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the Tewksbury Public Library. 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. Did you know that 85% of all 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 biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, an experienced career coach, and features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, ample opportunity 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. This week's topic (April 22) is "Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan." The meeting will focus on developing a marketing plan and filling your "job search tool box." This program is funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, managed by the Massachusetts Council on Aging and supported by AARP. Locally, the group is supported by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

The Great New England Hurricane Of 1938 with Historic New England ON ZOOM

Wednesday, April 22, 7pm

On September 21, 1938, a massive hurricane hit New York and New England, to the surprise of almost all residents. The Great New England Hurricane, one of the most destructive storms in American History, caused over 600 deaths and $400 million in property damages. What made this storm so unique? In this illustrated lecture from Historic New England's Michael Maler, learn about the impact and aftermath of the Hurricane of 1938. Michael Maler is the Metro-Boston Regional Site Manager for Historic New England, overseeing the daily operations of five historic house museums. He holds a degree in art history from Duke University and a Masters Degree in Museum Studies from Harvard University, where he currently supports the faculty with graduate level teaching. Michael has held staff positions at the Paul Revere House, Historic Beverly, the Portland Museum of Art, the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk, Maine, and is an active member of the New England Museum Association, the American Association for State and Local History, and the Downtown Boston House Museum Alliance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

How To Stay Focused, Productive & Healthy While Working From Home ON ZOOM

Thursday, April 23, 7pm

Do you find yourself working from home for the first time in your life? How's your mental, emotional and physical health? Join life coach Mitzi Weinman to learn how to stay focused, productive and healthy while working remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Mitzi Weinman is the author of “It’s About Time! Transforming Chaos Into Calm, A to Z." Founder of "Time Finder," Mitzi teaches people to better manage time, reduce stress and boost productivity. Learn more about Mitzi HERE. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register HERE.

Youth Events

Story Time ON FACEBOOK LIVE

Tuesday, April 21, 11am

Join Miss Kat for songs and movement and maybe a story or two! This program will be run live on the library's Facebook page.