Tewksbury Public Library – Week of June 1st, 2025

Library To Hold 16 Programs Next Week, Including Book Launch For “Tewksbury: Images of America”

Please note the Children’s and Teen Departments are preparing for their summer reading programs, so it’s only adult programs for this week.

Event Registration

Please register online using our Calendar of Events at http://www.tewksburypl.org or by calling 978- 640-4490. Programs marked with an *RR require registration.

Adult Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Adult Craft Night — Wooden Peg Gnomes (*RR)

Monday, June 2, 6:30pm

Join us as we make some adorable wooden peg gnomes. We’ll use felt and embroidery thread to create outfits for our gnomes and help show off their unique personalities! This project is beginner-friendly, but you may benefit from some basic sewing experience. All supplies provided. Led by artist Christy Matte, owner of Indigo Whimsy, a creative workshop space in Tewksbury.

IN PERSON: Science Squared Discussion Group — Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman

Monday, June 2, 7pm

Join us on the first Monday of the month to discuss either a science themed book or a science fiction book.

This month we will read and discuss Portrait of a Scientist as a Young Lady by Lindy Elkins-Tanton. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE – Black Bag (*RR)

Wednesday, June 4, 10:30am

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases — Black Bag. When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country. Starring Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchette, and Gustaf Skarsgard. Romantic Spy Thriller. Rated R. 1 Hour, 33 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Film will start at 2pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

IN PERSON: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group — The Beekeeper’s Apprentice

Wednesday, June 4, 1:30pm

Do you love a good mystery? Join the library’s Book Club, “The Armchair Detectives!” This month we will read and discuss The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie King. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.

IN PERSON: Meditation Class (*RR)

Thursday, June 5, 3:30pm

Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of “Living My Dream Yoga,” will lead a 2-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 3:30pm to 4:30pm over two consecutive Thursdays — June 5 and June 12 — in the library’s Meeting Room. Classes are designed for both those who are new to meditation and regular practitioners.

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARK

Thursday, June 5, 4pm-7pm

The Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 5, 2025 from September 25, 2025, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). The market has 70 vendors overall, with 30-35 vendors present on any given week. Each week’s lineup of vendors is listed on the Market’s website. Follow the Tewksbury Community Market’s Facebook (@TewksburyMarket), Twitter/X (@TewksburyMarket), and Instagram (@TewksburyCommunityMarket) for regular updates. The Tewksbury Community Market is organized through the Office of the Community/Economic Development Planner and the Library, in cooperation with the Senior Center, Health Department and Town Manager’s Office. Have a question about the market? Contact Community/Economic Development Planner Alex Lowder at 978-640-4370 x 248 or alowder@tewksbury-ma.gov or Community Outreach Librarian Robert Hayes at 978-640-4490 x 205 or rhayes@tewksburypl.org.

IN PERSON: An Afternoon of Tewksbury History + Book Launch For “Tewksbury: Images of America” (*RR)

Saturday, June 7, 1pm-3pm

Enjoy an afternoon of Tewksbury history with two interesting presentations organized by the Tewksbury Historical Society. In the first presentation, local historian Richard P. Howe Jr. will discuss how and when sections of Tewksbury became part of Lowell in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Recently retired from serving 30 years as the Register of Deeds of the Middlesex North District, Howe has written several books about the Mill City. In the second presentation, Rev. Douglas W. Sears, JD, President of the Tewksbury Historical Society, and Nancy Reed, Tewksbury’s Town Historian and Vice President of the Tewksbury Historical Society, will discuss their new book, Tewksbury: Images of America.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Deaths In The National Parks (*RR)

Monday, June 2, 7pm

Why do some people lose their lives in America’s national parks? Explore the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Some forget critical steps in their preparation, forging off into wild lands far too challenging for their level of experience. Some refuse advice, ignoring warnings from rangers and more seasoned adventurers. Others are simply in the wrong place at the right time, becoming victims of a lightning strike or a falling rock—or ravenous grizzly bears. And some fall prey to other people who set out to kill them. Led by Randi Minetor, author of seven books in the non-fiction “Death in the National Parks” series.

VIRTUAL: Queer in Hollywood — LGBTQIA+ Depictions in Classic Film (*RR)

Monday, June 2, 7pm

Depictions of queer individuals have occurred in films dating back to the earliest days of the filmmaking industry. Join film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she presents groundbreaking portrayals of queer individuals and the impact of the Production Code on their depictions in classic cinema. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories.

VIRTUAL: 5 Books That Will Change Your Life (*RR)

Tuesday, June 3, 7pm

If you’re looking for a “meaningful” book to read, here are five prime suggestions: Ray Bradbury’s FAHRENHEIT 451, Toni Morrison’s BELOVED, Yasunari Kawabata’s SNOW COUNTRY, Carl Sagan’s COSMOS, and Walt Whitman’s LEAVES OF GRASS. Attendees will receive a brief overview of each author and the principal ideas of each book — ideas that are intended to challenge our preconceived notions and inspire our “better angels.” Led by Dr. Bill Thierfelder, a retired college professor who taught a variety of Arts and Humanities courses for more than 3 decades at several New York universities and colleges.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — Second Act Careers (“Thinking Outside The Box”) (*RR)

Wednesday, June 4, 9:30am

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers 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 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! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

VIRTUAL: Nourishing The Caregiver — Cultivating Calm In Chaos (*RR)

Wednesday, June 4, 7pm

In this interactive workshop, learn how to define stress, discover daily stress management techniques, understand the de-stress alphabet, explore the seven dimensions of wellness, and set goals for yourself. This workshop is designed for anyone caring for someone (even themselves!) and is not dementia-specific. Led by Olivia Companion, a certified dementia practitioner with over a decade of experience in dementia care. She has been a home care case manager, memory care director, and activity director, earning a nomination for the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association’s Activities Excellence Award. In 2022, Olivia founded Purple Hydrangea Dementia Care Consultation and Support to address gaps in dementia education.

VIRTUAL: The Power of Pigment — Understanding Color in Art (*RR)

Thursday, June 5, 10:30am

The history of color unveils remarkable stories—from purple dye extracted from sea snails to ultramarine blue once more precious than gold itself. Artists deploy color strategically to create pathways through their compositions, creating movement that guides your experience. These calculated decisions transform flat surfaces into dynamic spaces, influencing how you perceive depth, feeling, and significance. What hidden messages might you discover when you begin to see paintings not just as images, but as carefully orchestrated color symphonies designed to evoke emotion and direct attention? Led by art historian Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious.

VIRTUAL: The First Witches — Women of Power in the Classical World (*RR)

Thursday, June 5, 2pm

Author Alexis Hannah Prescott will discuss her new book, The First Witches: Women of Power in the Classical World, which provides an overview of how the Western witch originated. So profound was the impact of the classical witch upon Western literature that she even lives on today as a prototype of the gruesome woman found in folklore, horror stories and movies.

VIRTUAL: An Evening with Bestselling Author Sy Montgomery (*RR)

Thursday, June 5, 6:30pm

Enjoy an evening with #1 National Bestselling Author Sy Montgomery, who will take a look back at her extraordinary career. Montgomery is a naturalist, adventurer, and author of more than thirty acclaimed books of nonfiction for adults and children, including The Hummingbirds’ Gift, The Hawk’s Way, the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus, and most recently, Of Time and Turtles, which was a New York Times bestseller. The recipient of numerous honors, including lifetime achievement awards from the Humane Society and the New England Booksellers Association, she lives in New Hampshire with her husband, writer Howard Mansfield, and a border collie.

VIRTUAL: How To Delete Your Digital Clutter (*RR)

Thursday, June 5, 7pm

Learn how to easily delete digital clutter, as well as how to find an email or photo you need with just one click. Led by professional organizer Jamie Novak, who is the bestselling author of Keep This, Toss That: The Practical Guide To Tidying Up and host of “The 10 Minute Podcast.”