Tewksbury Public Library
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Thursday February 12 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
TEEN: Homeschool Hangout (Grades 11-18)
Are you homeschooled and between the ages of 11-18? Drop in any time between 10 AM - 12 PM to hang out with other homeschool teens. We will have board games out, video games available to play, and snacks to enjoy. Feel free to bring your own (teen appropriate) board g......More
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Thursday February 12 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group: Triangle
"Triangle: The Fire that Changed America" by David Von Drehle is the dramatic story of the fire that broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist factory in New York City in 1911. It chronicles the fire in harrowing detail and gives an insightful look at how this tragedy tran......More
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Thursday February 12 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Preschool Playgroup
Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up STEM and 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 Coordinate......More
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Thursday February 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
VIRTUAL: École de Nancy & The Art Nouveau Movement
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Join French art historian Tosca Ruggieri to discover more about the rich and fascinating Art Nouveau movement born in Nanc......More
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Thursday February 12 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Creation Station
Bring your creations to life! You will have a variety of craft materials to use. We'll have an idea for inspiration, but what you make is up to you. The possibilities are endless! Have a ton of fun while developing problem solving skills, thinking creatively, and wor......More
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Thursday February 12 4:00pm - 6:30pm EST
OFFSITE: Tewksbury Winter Community Market @ Senior Center
The Tewksbury Community Market is holding four special winter markets on the following Thursdays -- November 13, December 18, January 8 and February 12 -- from 4pm to 6:30pm inside the large hall at the Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street). Each market featu......More
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Thursday February 12 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
VIRTUAL: Treasures You Love – An Easy Way To Appraise
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Learn how to use your smartphone to identify and appraise items. Feel free to have an item or a photo of one to use during ......More
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Thursday February 12 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
VIRTUAL: An Evening With Sally Snowman, The Last Lightkeeper of Boston Light
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into th......More
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Friday February 13 10:30am - 11:30am EST
VIRTUAL: All About America's Second President -- John Adams
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Join author and illustrator Heather Rogers -- America's Preeminent Presidential D......More
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Friday February 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. Based on Warren Zanes' book. Starrin......More
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Saturday February 14 10:30am - 1:30pm EST
IN PERSON 20s & 30s: Brunch & Board Games
Join Tewksbury Public Library on Saturday morning for a light brunch and fun board games in the meeting room! All board games will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own if you'd like to share! Coffee and tea will be available as well as breakfast snacks.......More
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Tuesday February 17 11:00am - 7:30pm EST
IN PERSON: Play Retro & Modern Video Games with Hit Save! (All Ages)
Explore the history of video games together with Hit Save!, a video game history and preservation nonprofit. All ages are invited to drop in anytime during this event to play video games from retro video gaming systems (e.g., Atari 2......More
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Tuesday February 17 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
VIRTUAL: Nature Travel To Costa Rica
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Explore the Pacific Lowlands and Central Mountains of Costa Rica with an eye on nature. Enjoy a cruise along the Tárcoles......More
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Tuesday February 17 4:30pm - 5:45pm EST
<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Barks & Books with Benny (5 events)
Children through grade 5 (especially those struggling with reading) are invited to sign up for a one-on-one session with our service dog Benny. Each session lasts for 15 minutes in private - just you, Benny, and his human Mom, Melanie. Bring your own book or borrow on......More
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Tuesday February 17 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
IN PERSON: English Conversation Group with English At Large
English At Large will be running an English Conversation Group in Tewksbury this spring. 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 req......More
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Tuesday February 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
IN-PERSON: Now Playing Film Club
Love chatting about movies new and old? This is the place for you! Join fellow cinephiles to dig into a selection of films and chat through the plot, themes, cast, cinematography, and more. February's films: this month we'll be chatting about movie musicals, specif......More
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Tuesday February 17 7:00pm - 8:15pm EST
VIRTUAL: Heart Healthy Cooking with Empty Nest Kitchen
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Keep that heart healthy for your Valentine! Learn how to make Sheet Pan Fajitas with Sweet & Savory Black Beans, as well E......More
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Wednesday February 18 9:30am - 11:30am EST
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?")
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......More
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Wednesday February 18 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST
IN PERSON: Crafternoon
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 availab......More
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Wednesday February 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (2 events)
You can book a TPL Librarian for 30 minutes to help you with your technology questions. You may book up to twice a month, one question per session. What can you ask for help with? Using Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy and other library resources Basic computer skills Bas......More
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Wednesday February 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
DIY Mini Catapults
Join us at the library for a hands-on STEM activity! Build a mini catapult using popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and plastic spoons, then test your design by launching cotton balls. This event is open to children in grades 4-5. Registration is required. -- ACCESSIBI......More
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Wednesday February 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
IN PERSON: Chess Class Series presented by Tewksbury Recreation
Kids in grades K-5 can learn how to play chess, and for those who already know how to play, learn new ways to let your creativity flow on the chess board. Wednesday afternoons, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25. This is an eight 8-week series. Registrat......More
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Wednesday February 18 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
TEEN: Felted Penguins with Pop Up Art School (Grades 6-12)
Transform loose wool fibers into a charming little penguin using simple needle-felting techniques and a special barbed needle. Pop Up Art School will guide you step-by-step through shaping the body, adding details, and finishing your penguin with a bright heart on its......More
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Wednesday February 18 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
IN PERSON: Other Worlds Fantasy Book Group -- Water Moon
The February pick for Other Worlds is Samantha Sotto Yambao's Water Moon. On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a place to pawn their life c......More
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Wednesday February 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST
VIRTUAL: The Political Debate Over The Size & Use Of U.S. Military Forces During The Civil War
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Author Cecily N. Zander will give a presentation based on her latest book, The Arm......More
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Thursday February 19 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Preschool Playgroup
Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up STEM and 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 Coordinate......More
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Thursday February 19 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
VIRTUAL: How To Improve Brain Health [Thrive! Caregivers Series]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Learn researched-based tips to help protect your memory and thinking. Learn why brain health matters at ever age, discover ......More
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Thursday February 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
VIRTUAL: Two Centuries of Black American Painters -- Duncanson, Ossawa Tanner & Lawrence
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Explore three prominent Black American painters over two centuries. Robert Duncanson represents an American landscape paint......More
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Thursday February 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Melty Makers
It's time to get creative! Make the fuse Bead pattern we have available, or try your own ideas. You'll have 45 minutes to create, then we'll spend the last 15 minutes ironing your creations. This event is open to children in grades 3-5. Registration is required. --......More
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Thursday February 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (2 events)
You can book a TPL Librarian for 30 minutes to help you with your technology questions. You may book up to twice a month, one question per session. What can you ask for help with? Using Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy and other library resources Basic computer skills Bas......More
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Thursday February 19 6:30pm - 7:00pm EST
VIRTUAL: Expert Book Recommendations (Fantasy Cafe Talks Fantasy)
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the ZOOM webinar via email.** Join book reviewer Kristen, from the Fantasy Cafe, once per quarter fo......More
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Thursday February 19 7:00pm - 8:15pm EST
VIRTUAL: What's Your Next Adventure?: How To Create & Complete Your Dream Journey
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Have you dreamed of an adventure maybe just outside your comfort zone but didn’t know how to begin? Do you enjoy learning h......More
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Thursday February 19 7:30pm - 8:00pm EST
VIRTUAL: Expert Book Recommendations (Leelynn Brady Talks Inclusive & Diverse Books)
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the ZOOM webinar via email.** Join book reviewer Leelynn Brady each month for 30 minutes of book recomme......More
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Friday February 20 11:00am - 11:30am EST
JamBaby - Jammin With You
Join Jammin With You for an interactive music and movement event. It will be full of exploration crucial for early literacy skills! This event is for children ages 0-2. Registration isn't required. Sponsored by Community Teamwork Inc's Family Resource Network. The F......More
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Friday February 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Regretting You
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Regretting You. A mother and daughter must grapple with what's left after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover themse......More
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Friday February 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Marble Painting
Get creative at our Marble Painting event! We will use marbles and paint to create colorful, one-of-a-kind artwork in this fun, hands-on art activity. Dress for mess! This event is open to children in grades 1-3. Registration isn't required. -- ACCESSIBILITY STA......More
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Saturday February 21 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
IN PERSON: Friends of the Library--Book Donation Drive
Join the Friends of the Library for a book donation drive. If you are interested in donating books or DVDs in good condition, please visit the Friends' table on the first floor of the library from 9:30am to 12:30pm. All donations will be reviewed by a volunteer from ......More
