Tewksbury Public Library – Week of March,1 2026

Library To Hold 21 Programs This Week, Including Flute Concert On March 2

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: Willow Flute Ensemble In Concert: Flowers & Folktales (*RR)

Monday, March 2, 7pm

The Willow Flute Ensemble will perform exciting classical pieces by J.S. Bach and G.F. Handel; ragtime music by Scott Joplin; and traditional folk songs, along with a selection of other engaging works. The audience will be enthralled by music embodying the concert’s theme — “Flowers & Folktales!” The Willow Flute Ensemble is a group of musicians, specializing in all flutes — from the tiny, high piccolo down to the deep-toned bass flute. When all four types of the flute family are played together, the result is a rich sound like no other.

IN PERSON: Science Squared Discussion

Monday, March 2, 7pm

This month we will read and discuss the classic Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Books were for burning. Guy Montag was a fireman whose job it was to start fires.  He never questioned anything until he met two people who described a past when people were not afraid & and future in which people could think. Disturbing in 1965, it is relevant in 2026. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.

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

Tuesday, March 3, 2pm-3pm

Wednesday, March 4, 3pm-4pm

Thursday, March 5, 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 Craft Night (*RR)

Tuesday, March 3, 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: Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group

Wednesday, March 4, 1:30pm

This month we will read and discuss Five Found Dead by Sulari Gentill. After a brutal year battling cancer, mystery author Joe Penvale and his twin sister Meredith decide to celebrate this new beginning with a holiday on the famed Orient Express. The next morning a passenger’s cabin is found soaked in blood, with no sign of his body anywhere. Also aboard is a virulent new strain of coronavirus, which leaves an entire carriage under quarantine and the train itself prohibited from disembarking in Venice. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE – Zootopia (*RR)

Thursday, March 5, 10:15am

Enjoy a screening of Zootopia. In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Animated Adventure/Comedy. Rated PG. 1 Hour, 48 Minutes. Doors will open at 10am. Film will start at 10:15am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE — The Running Man (*RR)

Friday, March 6, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases — The Running Man. A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to flee anywhere in the world, are pursued by “hunters” hired to kill them. Starring Glen Powell. Conspiracy Thriller. Rated R. 2 Hours, 13 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.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Memorable Songs — Originals vs. Covers — Broadway Edition (*RR)

Monday, March 2, 2pm

“Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery” is an old proverb that is probably never truer than in the field of popular music. Songs such as the Gershwins’ “Someone To Watch Over Me”, Cole Porter’s “So In Love”, and Meredith Willson’s’ “Til There Was You” all have been recorded several hundred times by a variety of artists after the release of the original version. In this presentation, contrast a prominent cover of a song from the long history of musicals written for Broadway with the original version and examine how changes in tempo and arrangement may, in some cases, have even made it better. Led by Rich Knox, a retired school teacher and administrator, who lectures on musicals, films, and opera to libraries across the country.

VIRTUAL: Bird Feathers & Their Fascinating Functions (*RR)

Monday, March 2, 7pm

Discover the many fascinating functions of bird feathers — they’re not just for flight and warmth. Led by Heather Wolf, author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are. Wolf works at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and teaches birding classes at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

VIRTUAL: Bold Women Of The Revolutionary Era (*RR)

Monday, March 2, 7pm

Discover the courageous women of the Revolutionary era whose stories have often been overlooked. Drawing from her acclaimed research and storytelling, award-winning author Nancy Rubin Stuart will bring these heroines vividly to life, revealing the complexities of their choices and the lasting impact of their actions. Don’t miss this opportunity to rediscover important but often-neglected figures and to consider how history is written—and rewritten. Join us for a thought-provoking evening that reclaims the voices of the Revolutionary era’s bold women. Moderated by Jessie Steigerwald, President of LexSeeHer.

VIRTUAL: Tour Of Grand Central Terminal (*RR)

Tuesday, March 3, 2pm

Explore the history, architecture, and stories of New York City’s landmarked Beaux Arts jewel. Led by Ginny Poleman, owner of New York City Encounters. A graduate of Cornell University, Poleman is a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide, a trained docent for the Municipal Art Society, and a trained educational guide at Manhattan’s largest art museum.

VIRTUAL: A Conversation With Romance Author E.H. Lupton (*RR)

Tuesday, March 3, 7pm

Romance author E.H. Lupton will discuss her Wisconsin Gothic series, including the recently released Renaissance. Fall, 1969. Ulysses Lenkov should be working on his dissertation. Instead, he’s caught up in the troubles of ghosts and hapless magic users. But when his clients start vanishing, he worries there’s something afoot that’s worse than an unavenged death. The last word on the victim’s lips? Dionysus. Meanwhile, Sam Sterling just moved back to Madison and is already embroiled in a family crisis. But his peaceful days as an archivist come to an end when the magnetic, mistrustful Ulysses turns up with a warning. There’s a god coming, and it’s coming for Sam. As the two men’s lives grow ever more intertwined, they face harrowing demon attacks, family secrets, and the race to a solution that doesn’t end in heartbreak and death. As the solstice draws near, so does a deadly showdown that threatens both Sam and the city itself.

VIRTUAL: Queen Boudica Of The Celts (*RR)

Tuesday, March 3, 7pm

Ask any English child about Boudica and he or she will tell you tales of one of Britain’s greatest heroines.  But to many on this side of The Pond, Boudica’s story is still unknown. This program attempts to correct that. Boudica remains one of the most remarkable leaders in Western History. She slaughtered a Roman army. She torched Londinium, leaving a charred layer almost half a meter thick that can still be traced under modern London. According to the Roman historian Cornelius Tacitus, her army killed as many as 70,000 civilians in Londinium (London), Verulamium (St. Albans) and Camulodunum (Colchester), rushing “to cut throats, hang, burn, and crucify.” Who was she? Why was she so angry? How could a “mere woman” command such an enormous army?  Her story is guaranteed to inspire. Led by Dr. Bill Thierfelder, a retired college professor who taught a variety of Arts and Humanities courses for more than three decades at several New York universities and colleges.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — Resumes (“You Are A STAR!”) (*RR)

Wednesday, March 4, 9:30am

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 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! Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Kate White In Conversation With ‘The Death Investigator’ Barbara Butcher (*RR)

Wednesday, March 4, 7pm

Author Kate White will discuss her new thriller, I Came Back For You, in conversation with Barbara Butcher, host of “The Death Investigator” on Peacock and the author of What The Dead Know. Ten years after her daughter Melanie was murdered while attending college in upstate New York, Bree Winter is finally moving on with a new love, a re-engagement with her work, and an idyllic home in Uruguay. Then a deathbed confession from the convicted killer throws Bree’s life into a tailspin all over again. White — the former longtime editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine — is the bestselling author of nineteen novels of suspense. Featured in the Netflix series “Homicide New York,” Butcher is an expert in medicolegal death investigation, having spent 23 years at the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a Director and Chief of Staff. She investigated more than 5500 death scenes and 680 homicides; oversaw the remains recovery effort at the World Trade Center after 9/11; and helped manage the response to the crash of Flight 587 and the investigation into the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.

VIRTUAL: Raphael — Artist and Visionary (*RR)

Thursday, March 5, 2pm

The Italian painter and architect Raphael became one of the defining figures of the High Renaissance — revered for his grace, harmony, and masterful balance of beauty and structure. His lyrical use of form, color, and composition not only defined an era but continues to shape our understanding of artistic perfection. The Metropolitan Museum of Art will exhibit more than 200 of his drawings, paintings, tapestries, and decorative works from March 29, 2026 to June 28, 2026. Enjoy this unique window into Raphael’s creative process and the depth of his artistic thinking. Led by Janet Mandel, a retired 32-year art history teacher, who now presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at colleges & universities, libraries, museums, senior centers, and community centers.

VIRTUAL: How To Launch A Passion Project (*RR)

Thursday, March 5, 7pm

Will this be the year you bring that special idea to life? Learn best practices for getting your project off the ground. Finding support for your effort is easier than you might think. Led by Anita Saville, author of With a Passion: Seeing Good Ideas Through. Saville — an accomplished business writer, educator, and advocate for women’s equality — fulfilled her passion by co-founding Budget Buddies (now Women’s Money Matters) in 2010. She helped create a highly acclaimed financial-wellness program that offers women and girls the skills and confidence they need to control their economic futures.

Children Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Marble Maze (*RR)

Tuesday, March 3, 6:15pm

Put your creativity and engineering skills to the test! We’ll design and build our own marble mazes using simple materials like paper, tape, pipe cleaners, etc. This hands-on program encourages problem-solving, creativity, and lots of fun. Join us as we experiment to see how the marbles can twist, turn, and race to the finish! This event is open to children in grades 4-5.

IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, March 4, 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, March 5, 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: Pajama Jam with Bernadette

Saturday, March 7, 9:30am

Join Bernadette Baird and wear your pajamas (optional). Enjoy the music and fun while learning early literacy skills. Your family will learn new songs and new ways to move together! This event is open to children birth through age 5. 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.