Tewksbury Library News: Library To Hold 24 Programs Next Week, Including Lectures On Henry David Thoreau & Bird Flu
Event Registration
Please register online using our Calendar of Events at http://www.tewksburypl.org or by calling 978- 640-4490. We strongly recommend registration for programs that are marked *RR.
Adult Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Henry 101 — Thoreau-ly Misunderstood (*RR)
Monday, April 7, 7pm
Enjoy a delightful and informative overview of Henry David Thoreau’s life, quirks, and lesser-known aspects that challenge common misconceptions about his experiment at Walden Pond (1845-47). Led by Richard Piccarreto, a certitifed tour guide in Concord, a Cultural Interpreter for the Trustees of Reservations at the Old Manse, and Membership and Development Coordinator for The Thoreau Society.
IN PERSON: Science Squared Discussion Group
Monday, April 7, 7pm
This month, join us for a discussion of This Is Your Brain On Music by Daniel J. Levitin.
IN PERSON: Democracy Awakening
Thursday, April 10, 10:30am
This month, join us for a discussion of Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson.
IN PERSON: Meditation Class (4-Week Series) (*RR)
Thursday, April 10, 3:30pm
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of “Living My Dream Yoga,” will lead a 4-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 3:30pm to 4:30pm over four consecutive Thursdays — April 3, 10, 17 and 24 — in the library’s Meeting Room. Classes are designed for both those who are new to meditation and regular practitioners.
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE – A Complete Unknown (*RR)
Friday, April 11, 2pm
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases — A Complete Unknown, which received 8 Academy Award nominations this year. In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world. Starring Timothee Chalamet. Biographical Drama. R. 2 Hour, 21 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:45pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE – A Complete Unknown (*RR)
Friday, April 11, 7pm
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases — A Complete Unknown, which received 8 Academy Award nominations this year. In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world. Starring Timothee Chalamet. Biographical Drama. Rated R. 2 Hours, 21 Minutes. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Film will start at 7pm. Pizza & water will be served. A $2 donation is suggested. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Tewksbury Lions Club.
Adult Events (Virtual)
VIRTUAL: Behind The Headlines — Understanding Bird Flu (*RR)
Monday, April 7, 7pm
Dr. Catherine (“Katie”) Brown is the Massachusetts State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian, and current President of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She plays a key role at the state and national level in monitoring and responding to infectious disease threats, and has been involved with avian influenza for over 20 years. She will give a clear and authoritative overview of the nation’s current situation and the risk that avian influenza presents. Sponsored by the Public Health Museum, in recognition of National Public Health Week, presented with support from the Tewksbury Public Library.
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VIRTUAL: Produce, Meats, Dairy, Oh My! — Benefits Of Shopping At Local Farms (*RR)
Monday, April 7, 7pm
Join the growing number of people who are buying their produce, meats, dairy products from local farms! Not only are the products fresher and organic, but supporting local farms creates a more sustainable eco-system. Hear from a panel of Massachusetts farmers — Natick Community Organic Farm, Medway Community Farm, and Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm — to help better understand the benefits of shopping locally grown.
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Panama The Traveling Librarian (*RR)
Tuesday, April 8, 2pm
Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for his newest armchair travel presentation. This series highlights travel photography and stories and travel tips about destinations around the world. This month, travel to Panama City, the capital of Panama, a vibrant seaside metropolis blending modern skyscrapers with historic neighborhoods. It’s a gateway to the famous Panama Canal, a world-famous engineering marvel. Casco Viejo, the city’s colonial quarter, boasts cobblestone streets and lively plazas. The city is also ringed by lush rainforests and stunning beaches, that offer rich biodiversity and adventure opportunities. Jeff is the retired Head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield and an avid traveler and photographer.
VIRTUAL: Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author Jane Healey (*RR)
Tuesday, April 8, 6:30pm
Love historical fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author Jane Healey each month for 30 minutes of historical fiction book recommendations. You’re sure to find something to like from Jane’s many enthusiastic reviews. 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: Batch Cooking & Healthy New Habits (*RR)
Tuesday, April 8, 7pm
Learn about the benefits of “batch cooking” and discover plant-forward, healthy, and delicious foundational recipes that can be prepared for one meal and then upcycled for multiple different quick and easy meals thereafter. Led by chef, cooking instructor, and award-winning cookbook author Terry Walters.
VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Tess Gerritsen To Discuss “The Summer Guests” (*RR)
Tuesday, April 8, 7pm
Bestselling author Tess Gerritsen will discuss her new thriller, The Summer Guests, in this installment of “Author Hour in Massachusetts.” International bestselling author Tess Gerritsen took an unusual route to a writing career. A graduate of Stanford University, she later earned her MD at the University of California, San Francisco. While on maternity leave as a physician, she began to write fiction, publishing her first novel in 1987. She has since sold over forty million books in forty countries, winning both the Nero and RITA Awards. Gerritsen’s novels have been major bestsellers around the world. Publishers Weekly dubbed her the “medical suspense queen.” Gerritsen’s series featuring homicide detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles inspired the TNT television series Rizzoli & Isles. Now retired from medicine, Gerritsen lives in Maine and writes full time.
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP — Create A Powerful Presence (*RR)
Wednesday, April 9, 9:30am
People make up their minds about us in seconds. They’re responding to what they see when they look at us, what they hear when we speak, and how they feel when they’re with us—or seeing us on a screen. This session offers some practical steps you can take to increase your chances of making a strong impression, having more influence, and achieving your professional goals. When it comes to communication, Catherine Johns wrote the book. And did the radio show. And gave the talk. Catherine’s clients benefit from her years of experience on the stage and in the studio. What do you say about yourself, your work, and the value you offer? And how are you being perceived while you say it? Catherine offers a practical path to having more impact in a networking meeting, a job interview, or on a virtual platform.
VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle (*RR)
Wednesday, April 9, 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 the Poetry Circle Newsletter. We are an appreciation group, not a writing/critique group.
VIRTUAL: Bram Stoker Award Winner Cynthia Pelayo To Discuss “Vanishing Daughters” In Conversation With Christopher Golden (*RR)
Wednesday, April 9, 7pm
Bestselling author Cynthia Pelayo will discuss her new horror/thriller, Vanishing Daughters, in conversation with bestselling author Christopher Golden, in this installment of “Author Hour in Massachusetts.” Cynthia Pelayo is the Bram Stoker Award–winning author of Forgotten Sisters, Children of Chicago, and The Shoemaker’s Magician. In addition to writing genre-blending novels that incorporate fairy-tale, mystery, detective, crime, and horror elements, Pelayo has written numerous short stories, including the collection Lotería, and the poetry collection Crime Scene. The recipient of the 2021 International Latino Book Award, she holds a master of fine arts in writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She lives in Chicago with her family.
VIRTUAL: Birds Of The Hawaiian Islands (*RR)
Thursday, April 10, 7pm
Explore the birds of the five major Hawaiian Islands. Whether you’re a birder or just dream of a Hawaiian vacation, you are sure to enjoy images of these beautiful albatross, frigatebirds, parakeets, colorful finches, and many other special native and endemic species. Led by experienced birder and traveler Steve Hale, owner of Open World Explorers.
VIRTUAL: Interpreting Bird Behavior with the Mass Audubon (*RR)
Friday, April 11, 7pm
Why do birds fuss with their feathers so much? Are those two birds fighting or courting? Why are some birds more comfortable feeding on the ground while others feed flying? Bird behaviors can be quirky, surprising, and sometimes confusing. From flight to feeding, you’ll learn how to interpret some of the most common behaviors. Once you tackle these basics, the value of your birdwatching transforms from admiring their beauty to appreciating their complex lives. Led by Scott Santino, the Education Manager and Teacher Naturalist at Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield.
Children’s Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time
Monday, April 7, 10:15am
Join Miss Renee for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing and more, and get your early literacy skills on! All of our story times are interactive for children and their caregivers. Please be ready to participate and play. Don’t worry, we will have a printout with all of the songs and rhymes we are using so you can follow along!
IN PERSON: Parachute Play Time
Tuesday, April 8, 1:45pm
Join us to have fun, enjoy movement and exercise, and play together with our colorful parachute! This event is open to children ages 2-5 only.
IN PERSON: Friendship Bracelets
Tuesday, April 8, 6pm
Join us for a colorful and creative afternoon as we make friendship bracelets! It’s the perfect chance to get crafty, make new friends, and create unique bracelets to share with the people you care about. This event is open to children in grades 3-5.
IN PERSON: Reading Buddies (*RR)
Wednesday, April 9, 4:30pm
Join us for Reading Buddies! Littles in grades K-5 who are learning to read will be paired with a teen volunteer in grades 9-12. Each week, they’ll practice reading to one another and then do a craft. Reading Buddies runs from March 19-April 23 and meets every Wednesday from 4:30-5:15 PM in the Children’s Room. Please only register if you can attend all six weeks and are independently reading or working on independently reading. If you have any questions, please contact Emily at eleggat@tewksburypl.org.
IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup
Thursday, April 10, 11am
Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up some literacy skills and have some fun while you’re at it! This program is hosted by Community Teamwork Incorporated in collaboration with Tewksbury Public Library.
IN PERSON: Baby Story Time
Friday, April 11, 10:15am
Join Emily for a fun session of stories, songs, fingerplays, and gentle movement that help build early literacy skills. Babies experience the sounds and structure of language through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Baby Story Time is designed for young children ages 0 to 2 years old and their caregivers. All of our story times are interactive for children and their caregivers. Please be ready to participate and play. Don’t worry, we will have a printout with all of the songs and rhymes we are using so you can follow along!
Teen Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Reading Buddies Volunteers (Grades 9-12) (*RR)
Wednesday, April 9, 4:30pm
Join us for Reading Buddies! Littles in grades K-5 who are learning to read will be paired with a teen volunteer in grades 9-12. Each week, they’ll practice reading to one another and then do a craft. Reading Buddies runs from March 19-April 23 and meets every Wednesday from 4:30-5:15 PM in the Children’s Room. To volunteer as a big buddy, you must apply here and be in grades 9-12. If you have any questions, please contact Emily at eleggat@tewksburypl.org.
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