Tewksbury Public Library – Week of February 8, 2026

Library To Hold 27 Programs Next Week, Including ‘Make Your Own Kombucha’ Class On February 10

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: CrafterDARK (*RR)

Monday, February 9, 7pm

Can’t attend Crafternoon??? Try CrafterDARK, a monthly crafting date after work! Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, beaders, and colorists! 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. We will be meeting in person.

IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (*RR)

Tuesday, February 10, 2pm-3pm

Wednesday, February 11, 3pm-4pm

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. Ask about: Using Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy and other library resources; Basic computer skills; Basic tablet skills; Basic phone skills; Using email; and Using Microsoft Office and comparable programs.

IN PERSON: Fermented Beverage Class with F-Word Farm (*RR)

Tuesday, February 10, 6:30pm

Learn how to make your own kombucha at home via a demonstration. Emily Makrez — owner of F-Word Farm and educator on all things fermenting, farming, and foraging related — will show you how to keep a kombucha continuous brew so you can have an endless supply. Then you can flavor them however you like! Samples will be provided.

IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group

Thursday, February 12, 10:30am

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 transformed politics and gave rise to urban liberalism. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Winter Community Market @ Senior Center

Thursday, February 12, 4pm-6:30pm

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 features 30 vendors selling food and non-food products. Each month’s vendors are listed on the Market’s website. Follow the Tewksbury Community Market’s Facebook (@TewksburyMarket), Twitter (@TewksburyMarket), and Instagram (@TewksburyCommunityMarket) for regular updates.

IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE — Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (*RR)

Friday, February 13, 2pm

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. Starring Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong. Drama. Rated G-13. 1 Hour, 59 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Film will start at 2pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested to help cover the costs of refreshments.

IN PERSON: Brunch & Board Games For 20s & 30s (*RR)

Saturday, February 14, 10:30am

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. This event is for those in their 20s and 30s.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Dessert Demonstration — Mini Cheesecakes With Raspberry Sauce (*RR)

Monday, February 9, 7pm

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, learn how to make Mini Cheesecakes with yummy Raspberry Sauce in this cooking demonstration with Chef Heidi McIndoo, a nutrition consultant, spokesperson, author (When To Eat What) and freelance writer with 25 years’ experience as a registered dietitian.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To New Zealand (*RR)

Tuesday, February 10, 2pm

Cruise the countryside with Jack Holmes, the Traveling Photographer, as he tours the North and South Island of New Zealand. The country is a far and distant place filled with beautiful scenery and interesting history. On New Zealand’s North Island, visit Hobbit Town, volcanic hot springs and geysers at a Māori cultural center. The South Island is wilder with amazing scenery and National Parks. (This region has both sheep and penguins!) Then explore Doubtful Sound Fjord, visit an Antarctica training center, gold rush towns, and the earthquake damaged Christchurch. Holmes is the owner of “Images From Near and Far” at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. A retired high school teacher, he previously served as President of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association and Gallery Manager of the Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell.

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Jane Healey Talks Historical Fiction (*RR)

Tuesday, February 10, 7pm

Join bestselling author Jane Healey each month for 30 minutes of historical fiction book recommendations. 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 The Life & Music Of Georges Bizet (*RR)

Tuesday, February 10, 7pm

Explore the life of composer Georges Bizet and the music he created for his operatic masterpiece “Carmen.” Led by Clint Edwards, a New York-based composer, arranger, and pianist, who lectures on the history of music.

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP — Expert Strategies When Unemployment Strikes At Midlife (*RR)

Wednesday, February 11, 9:30am

Finding yourself unexpectedly unemployed is deeply unsettling, personally and professionally. When it occurs at midlife, it is all the more challenging. Discover successful strategies that workers who experienced long-term unemployment can use to piece their well-being back together. Led by Kelly A. Clark, PhD, author of Getting Back to Work – How to Piece Your Well-Being Back Together When Unemployment Strikes at Midlife. Clark, a nonprofit executive and educator for over three decades, has worked with many individuals making employment transitions, both voluntary and involuntary. Kelly has been an executive at AARP for nearly 20 years, and serves on the NH Workforce Innovation Board. She previously led the NH Workforce Opportunity Council.

VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle Discussion (*RR)

Wednesday, February 11, 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 email. We are an appreciation group, not a writing/critique group.

VIRTUAL: The Art Spy — The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland (*RR)

Wednesday, February 11, 7pm

Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, The Art Spy uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces. The book was longlisted for the 2025 American Library of Paris Book Award. Young, an award-winning journalist and author, is a graduate of Harvard College in the History of Art and Architecture and holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, where she is a Professor of Architecture. She is also the founder of the publication Untapped New York.

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Elizabeth Bear Talks Sci-Fi (*RR)

Wednesday, February 11, 7pm

Join bestselling author Elizabeth Bear once per quarter for 30 minutes of science fiction book recommendations. Elizabeth is the Hugo, Sturgeon, Locus, and Astounding Award-winning author of dozens of novels; over a hundred short stories; and a number of essays, nonfiction, and opinion pieces for Popular Mechanics, The Washington Post, and others.

VIRTUAL: École de Nancy & The Art Nouveau Movement (*RR)

Thursday, February 12, 10:30am

Join French art historian Tosca Ruggieri to discover more about the rich and fascinating Art Nouveau movement born in Nancy, France. The École de Nancy was a group of artists and designers active in the city of Nancy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The École de Nancy sought to create a new style of decorative arts that broke away from historical models and focused on the natural forms found in plants and flowers. The artists and designers of the École de Nancy worked in a variety of media, including glass, ceramics, furniture, textiles, and architecture, and they sought to integrate these different forms of art into a cohesive whole. Some notable members of the Ecole de Nancy were Louis Majorelle, Émile Gallé and Henri Sauvage. Their work helped to popularize the style and influence a new generation of furniture maker, glassmaker, ceramists and architects. Led by art historian and tour guide Tosca Ruggieri, owner of Art with Tosca.

VIRTUAL: Treasures You Love – An Easy Way To Appraise (*RR)

Thursday, February 12, 7pm

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 the program. 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.”

VIRTUAL: An Evening With Sally Snowman, The Last Lightkeeper of Boston Light (*RR)

Thursday, February 12, 7pm

Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation, today. However, its notoriety in the maritime community as the “the last manned Coast Guard Light Station” in the country has come to closure with the retirement of Sally Snowman, its 70th keeper. Sally will share a presentation of Boston Light’s 307 years of history and offer a few anecdotes from her experience as a 21st century keeper. Sally will be joined by her husband Jay Thomson and U.S. Lighthouse Society Historian Jeremy D’Entremont.

VIRTUAL: All About America’s Second President — John Adams (*RR)

Friday, February 13, 10:30am

Join author and illustrator Heather Rogers — America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler — each month as she shares facts, figures and fun illustrations about the presidents of the United States. This month, the focus is on the country’s second president — John Adams. His vice presidency was the only time the president and VP were from different parties. He was the first POTUS to live in the White House. Don’t you want to know more? Journey through Heather’s sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and stories about John Adams.

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Cake Decorated Box (*RR)

Tuesday, February 10, 3:30pm

Ever heard of the viral craft sensation, decoden? In this craft, Cake-Decorated Box, we will be using a wooden box as a base, then we will add: craft paint for color, decoden (cream 3d glue) for the illusion of frosting and whipped cream, puffy paint, and a variety of decoration such as fake sprinkles and fake dessert charms to bring it all together. This event is for teens in grades 6-12.

IN PERSON: Speedcubing Club (*RR)

Wednesday, February 11, 6pm

Join us for a brand new, teen-run club – Speedcubing Club! Beginners will learn the skills needed to work towards solving their first cube. More advanced attendees can see if they can beat their best time.  All experience levels are welcome. Open to teens in grades 6-12.

IN PERSON: Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, February 12, 10am

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 games.

Children Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time

Monday, February 9, 10:15am

Join us for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing and more. 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 of our songs and rhymes so you can follow along!

IN PERSON: Valentines for Seniors

Tuesday, February 10, 6pm

Join us for a heartwarming event where kids come together to create beautiful Valentine’s Day cards for seniors in our community! This event encourages creativity, kindness, and connection, as children design personalized cards to brighten the day of a senior who may be feeling lonely or isolated this Valentine’s Day. We’ll make unique cards using colorful paper, markers, stickers, and more, to share messages of love, joy, and friendship. Not only will this be a fun hands-on activity, but it will also be a meaningful way to spread happiness and show appreciation to seniors who have contributed so much to our community. In collaboration with Tewksbury Senior Center, the cards will be delivered to homebound seniors, bringing smiles to faces and warmth to hearts.

IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, February 11, 10:15am

A gentle, interactive story time designed especially for our youngest patrons! Babies and their caregivers will enjoy simple stories, rhymes, songs, and bounces that support early language development and bonding. This program is perfect for infants who sit in a caregiver’s lap and are just beginning to explore the world through sound and movement. Join us for sweet moments, early literacy fun, and lots of snuggles. Baby Lapsit 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!

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, February 12, 11am

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 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant (CFCE) from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

IN PERSON: Creation Station

Thursday, February 12, 3:30pm

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 working together. No crafting experience is needed. This event is open to children in grades 1-3.