Library To Hold 23 Programs This Week, Including Monarch Ranch Visit On Feb. 28
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: Adult Craft Night (*RR)
Monday, February 23, 6:30pm
Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month’s featured craft is Wool Felted Melted Snowman. All supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show “Crafts ‘n’ Stuff.”
IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (*RR)
Tuesday, February 24, 2pm-3pm
Wednesday, February 25, 3pm-4pm
Thursday, February 26, 3:30pm-4:30pm
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: Adult Board Game Night (*RR)
Tuesday, February 24, 6pm
Enjoy playing board games while socializing with others! This month, board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching us how to play Meadow. Additionally, several tables will be available for “open play” if you’d like to bring your own games or borrow one of the library’s games to play. Complimentary pizza will be provided.
IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group — The Last Flight
Wednesday, February 25, 6:30pm
This month, join us for a discussion of The Last Flight by Julie Clark. A chance meeting in an airport bar brings two women together as they navigate dire personal circumstances. They decide to switch plane tickets only for one of their planes not to make it to its final destination. Does this turn of events give one woman the chance to truly escape? New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE — Now You See Me: Now You Don’t (*RR)
Friday, February 27, 2pm
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases — Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. The Four Horsemen reunite and team up with a new generation of young illusionists to expose a diamond heiress’s global money laundering scheme for criminals. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco. Heist Thriller. Rated PG-13. 1 Hour, 53 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Film will start at 2pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested to help cover the costs of refreshments.
IN PERSON: The Basics Of Quilting (*RR)
Saturday, February 28, 10am
Crafting can be expensive. It costs big buck$ to buy beginning quilting supplies. What happens if you make the investment, then don’t like it? Come see and learn the basics of quilting. Avid quilter Sue Pedersen will bring machines, fabric, and supplies. She will demonstrate the basics of piecing, sewing together a quilt top. Sue is always working on charity quilts, so you can come and help with those. Come for a short time, or a lot of time . . . and go home a quilter?!
IN PERSON: How To Help Save The Monarch Butterfly with Tewksbury’s Monarch Ranch (*RR)
Saturday, February 28, 2pm
Join in on a community conversation with Tewksbury’s Monarch Ranch to learn about the significance of the monarch butterfly, the threats they face today, and some simple, meaningful actions we can take to help ensure their survival. Visit the habitat being creating for local pollinators on Hospital Road, behind the Library. Explore the importance of our native milkweed plants. Discover and share ideas you can use in your community to save the monarch population.
Adult Events (Virtual)
VIRTUAL: A Look At Villains In Musicals (*RR)
Monday, February 23, 2pm
Villains in musicals almost always have at least one great song — a funny song, a sad song, a scary song, or a production number. Sometimes they are the lead; sometimes they are a supporting character. Their dastardly acts add tension to the plot. By the end of the play, they usually have their comeuppance. Let’s have a great time and explore some of our favorite musical villains, including Gaston, King Herod and Sweeney Todd. Led by music and film historians Sam and Candy Caponegro, who are passionate about music and movies. For over thirty years, they have acted, directed, and produced professional, community, and school theater. Candy’s most notable professional acting roles are Adelaine opposite Nathan Lane in Guys and Dolls and Cheri opposite Divine in the New York production of Women Behind Bars.
VIRTUAL: Deaths In Glacier National Park (*RR)
Monday, February 23, 7pm
Author Randi Minetor will discuss the 10th anniversary (and re-release) of her book, Death in Glacier National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent. Minetour is the author of seven books in the non-fiction “Death in the National Parks” series, exploring 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.
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Mexico City (*RR)
Tuesday, February 24, 2pm
Enjoy a visit of the capital of Mexico, North America’s largest city. It’s a captivating fusion of ancient history and modern energy. Ancient Mesoamerican ruins stand beside colonial architecture and cutting-edge art. World-class museums like the National Archaeological Museum and the Frida Kahlo Museum, dynamic neighborhoods, and legendary cuisine draw travelers from around the world. Also take a couple of the city’s most popular side trips: to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, and city of Puebla, a cultural mecca a couple of hours away. Led by “The Traveling Librarian” Jeff Klapes, the retired Head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, and an avid traveler and photographer.
VIRTUAL: Matrix Planting For Home Gardeners (*RR)
Tuesday, February 24, 7pm
Matrix planting is naturalistic gardening in its purest form. It’s been the hottest professional design trend over the past few years, but is just now gaining more traction among home gardeners. Led by Deborah Chud, a retired Massachusetts physician turned garden maker, consultant (“Not Your Mother’s Garden”), and educator, who specializes in coaching home gardeners.
VIRTUAL TEWKSBURY WRITING GROUP — Advice From Sci-Fi Author James Patrick Kelly (*RR)
Tuesday, February 24, 7pm
Are you a writer — or an aspiring writer — looking for some support? The Tewksbury Writing Group is open to everyone who’s interested in writing — all genres, all skill levels. Each meeting — which will take place via Zoom — features a guest speaker (typically a published author or editor) offering some tips of the trade. The February 2026 guest speaker is sci-fi author James Patrick Kelly. James Patrick Kelly has won two World Science Fiction Society’s Hugo Awards as well as the Science Fiction Writers of America’s Nebula Award and the Locus Award. Jim’s most recent fiction was the novella Moon and Mars in the January/February 2025 issue of Asimov’s Science Fiction, where he also writes a regular column.
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP — Assessments: Working From The Inside Out (*RR)
Wednesday, February 25, 9:30am
Companies in 2026 employ a vast array of tools to find the perfect hire. Job seekers must be prepared to deal with AI, neuroscience, and a host of possible behavioral assessments. Do these tools actually work? Is it possible to beat them? How can we best prepare, so we present our best self? Ed will discuss why companies use assessments; what they really want to learn; and how you can best prepare for them. And you’ll take some assessments during the presentation! After you participate, you’ll know more about yourself and how you come across to others. You’ll feel more comfortable promoting yourself and persuading hiring authorities that you are aligned with what they want. Led by Ed Lawrence, the founder and principal of Getstart-ed, through which he offers practical job-search advice, résumé-writing services, and skills assessments to help people gain meaningful employment or transition to a new career. In addition, Ed is the official resume-writer and jobs coach for the Framingham Public Library; and an outplacement counselor for The White Hawk Group.
VIRTUAL: Burglary At The Louvre — How Can Writers Top This? (*RR)
Wednesday, February 25, 7pm
The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre, and so are the Curators of Crime, mystery authors Connie Berry, Lane Stone, Nina Wachsman, and M. A. Monnin. In this presentation, the Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre and discuss how as authors they have used the same elements in their books. They cover the crime itself, the police investigation and their procedures for nailing the thieves, the psychology and motives that prompt such a bold theft, and how the intrinsic and historical value of the jewels make them targets and add to the public’s fear of their loss.
VIRTUAL: The People’s Painter — Jacob Lawrence & The Black American Experience (*RR)
Thursday, February 26, 7pm
Jacob Lawrence’s bold, angular compositions and vibrant tempera colors transformed American art by giving visual form to the African American experience with unprecedented power and dignity, from his groundbreaking Migration Series to his dynamic depictions of Harlem life. His distinctive style — marked by flattened figures, rhythmic patterns, and jewel-like hues — created a uniquely American visual language that captured both the struggle and resilience of Black communities during the Great Migration and beyond. By examining his masterful storytelling technique and his role in the Harlem Renaissance, discover how Lawrence became not just a chronicler of American history, but a revolutionary force who expanded the very definition of what American art could be and whose stories it could tell. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious.
Teen Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Bon-Bon Making (*RR)
Tuesday, February 24, 3:30pm
If you love chocolate, look no further! In this teen event, Bon-Bon Making, we will be creating Yum-Yum Balls (decimated coconut, nilla wafers, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder) and Oreo Cheesecake Truffles (white chocolate, Oreos, cream cheese). This event is for teens in grades 6-12. Questions? Email our teen library host Kate in advance at kjennings@tewksburypl.org.
IN PERSON: Battle of the Pizzas (*RR)
Wednesday, February 25, 4pm
Help us find out what pizza reigns “supreme” as several local pizza places go head to head for the best cheese pizza. Who will win? Open to teens in grades 6-12. Given the nature of this event, we cannot accommodate allergy requests.
Children Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time
Monday, February 23, 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: Pokemon Club
Monday, February 23, 3:30pm
Exciting news! The American Library Association has teamed up with Pokémon to bring Pokémon Clubs to libraries nationwide, and our library is one of them! Join us for our revamped and expanded Pokémon Club. Want to learn how to play? Already a seasoned battler? Just a Pokémon fan in general? No matter your level or interest, there is a place for you here! This event is for children in grades K-5.
IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time
Wednesday, February 25, 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: Lego Club
Wednesday, February 25, 6pm
Calling all young builders! Join us for Lego Club, where kids can get creative, build cool creations, and explore fun building challenges. Whether you’re a master builder or just getting started, there’s something for everyone. Bricks provided, so just bring your imagination! This event is open to children in grades K-5.
IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup
Thursday, February 26, 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.
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