Library To Hold 19 Programs This Week, Including Puzzle Swap & Puzzle Race On March 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: Celebrating Queer Culture — Past & Present (*RR)
Monday, March 23, 6:30pm
The American LGBTQ+ rights movement has been shaped by decades of courage, creativity, and community. From the Stonewall Riots and early pioneers like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera to today’s Pride events, drag culture, and social media advocacy, LGBTQ+ people have pushed for change and visibility. This session explores key figures and moments that have defined queer culture in the United States, and highlights how the movement continues to grow. Participants will also have the chance to share their own stories and moments of queer joy. Led by a trainer from Greater Boston PFLAG. This event is part of a year-long series sponsored by The Prevention Partners of Northern Middlesex (PPNM), with the Town of Tewksbury, under the Winchester Hospital LGBTQAI+ grant funding.
IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (*RR)
Tuesday, March 24, 2pm-3pm
Wednesday, March 25, 3pm-4pm
Thursday, March 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: Interior Design Tips with Jordan Pitzen: Easy Spring Seasonal Refreshes (*RR)
Tuesday, March 24, 6pm
Spring and summer are about bringing the outside in, renewal, & being outdoors more. Learn simple, affordable updates that will make your indoor space feel fresh, airy, and connected to the outdoors. Led by Jordan Pitzen, interior designer and owner of At Home With Jordan.
IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group – The Last Flight
Wednesday, March 25, 6:30pm
This month, join us for a discussion of Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead. An ingenious story plays out in a beautifully recreated New York City of the early 1960s. It’s a family saga masquerading as a crime novel, a hilarious morality play, a social novel about race and power, and ultimately a love letter to Harlem. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.
IN PERSON: Library Bingo Club (*RR)
Thursday, March 26, 10:15am
Enjoy a morning of bingo in this fun, low-stakes atmosphere. Winners will receive small prizes. All Bingo supplies will be provided. Light refreshments will be served.
IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE — Hamnet (*RR)
Friday, March 27, 2pm
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood’s newest DVD releases — Hamnet. After losing their son Hamnet to plague, Agnes and William Shakespeare grapple with grief in 16th-century England. A healer, Agnes must find strength to care for her surviving children while processing her devastating loss. Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Rated PG-13. 2 Hours, 5 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: Puzzle Swap
Saturday, March 28, 9:30am-11:30am
Bring your jigsaw puzzles to swap. Puzzle pieces should be sealed tightly in a ziplock bag inside the box. Please tape the puzzle box close. Puzzle pieces should be totally disassembled — no chunks! Participants may swap one-for-one (e.g., bring 2 puzzles, take 2 puzzles). Participants may swap up to 12 puzzles. Participants may also “purchase” puzzles, with a recommended donation of $2 (for a 500-piece puzzle) and $5 (for a 1,000-piece puzzle). These donations will benefit the Friends of the Tewksbury Library. Puzzle fantastic Sue Pedersen will oversee the swap, which will take place from 9:30am to 11:30am, in the library’s lobby.
IN PERSON: Puzzle Race (*RR)
Saturday, March 28, 10:30am
Assemble your team for a chance at puzzle victory! The first team to complete a special 500-piece puzzle will take home all the glory. Prizes will be given to the first, second and third place teams. To keep the competition relatively even, please note this race is intended for “amateur” puzzle racers. (People who don’t regularly compete in speed racing.)
Adult Events (Virtual)
VIRTUAL: Inside Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries (*RR)
Monday, March 23, 2pm
Explore the Trial Court Law Libraries in Massachusetts and the wealth of free resources available to you. Learn about tools designed to bridge any gaps you may have in locating legal information. Led by Julian Santos, Head Law Librarian at Lowell Law Library.
VIRTUAL: New York’s Secret Subway — The Origins Of Mass Transit (*RR)
Monday, March 23, 7pm
Enjoy a conversation with author, award-winning journalist and NPR host Matthew Algeo, who will discuss his latest book, New York’s Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit. In the 19th century, Manhattan’s streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Air pressure would shoot passengers up and down the island in clean, quiet carriages. But Beach was up against the operators of the horse-drawn streetcars and the politicians in their pay, most conspicuously William M. Tweed, the notorious “Boss” of Tammany Hall. Discover this classic story of good versus evil, pitting the mild-mannered Beach, a visionary inventor and entrepreneur, against the oafish tyrant Tweed, the exemplar of corruption in the Gilded Age. More importantly, learn about one of the most astonishing feats of engineering in American history — the surreptitious creation of the nation’s first operational subway.
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Norway with The Traveling Librarian (*RR)
Tuesday, March 24, 2pm
Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for another of his popular armchair travel presentations. This series highlights travel photography and stories and travel tips about destinations around the world. This month, journey to Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sun. From the eminently livable capital of Oslo, over the mountains to the historic port of Bergen, Norway’s scenery is staggering in its beauty. The coastal towns and rural farms nestled in the northern fjord country are not to be missed. Jeff is the recently retired Head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield and an avid traveler and photographer.
VIRTUAL: Old Growth Forests Of New England (*RR)
Tuesday, March 24, 7pm
Old-growth forests are relatively rare in New England. Learn how to recognize the unique physical characteristics, important ecological attributes, and wildlife that favor such forests, and their importance as carbon reserves to help cool our planet. Finish with a visual tour of several of the finest old-growth forests across this region, where ancient trees are a source of awe and inspiration. Recent research has shown we need both old-growth forest reserves and sustainably managed forests to provide for the needs of society and nature. Led by David Govatsk, a forester and environmental consultant who worked for the U.S. Forest Service for more than thirty years. He is the author of Forests for the People: The Story of America’s Eastern National Forests.
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP — Using LinkedIn For Your Job Search (*RR)
Wednesday, March 25, 9:30am
Job searching in today’s online world means using resources including LinkedIn, and job seekers need to be savvy about this networking platform. This session will cover LinkedIn best practices, including creating a strong profile, optimizing for search, what information to include, developing a network and guidelines for maximizing LinkedIn in your job search. Led by Elizabeth Gross, a former marketing executive at Monster.com and owner of Job Search Divas.
VIRTUAL: Johann Sebastian Bach — A Genius Revived (*RR)
Wednesday, March 25, 7pm
Johann Sebastian Bach is on the Mount Rushmore of the greatest composers who have ever lived. However, he was not always seen as the musical giant that he is today. Follow the timeline of Bach’s misunderstood life and learn how future composer Felix Mendelssohn revived his reputation and reestablished the legacy of this extraordinary composer. Led by Dan Lupo, creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers. He will present an incredible music education program chronicling the life and achievement of one of music history’s greatest composers. Dan’s program will consist of a spoken lecture as well as live piano performances.
VIRTUAL: Fierce Females — Women In Art (*RR)
Thursday, March 26, 7pm
The revolutionary spirit of women artists continues to transform our understanding of what art can be and who gets to create it, from the neoclassical elegance of Angelica Kauffman’s mythological scenes to Yayoi Kusama’s mesmerizing infinity rooms that challenge our perception of space itself. Celebrate the fearless creativity and determination of women who refused to be confined by expectations. Through exploring the diverse voices and groundbreaking techniques of these visionary women, witness the ongoing revolution that refuses to let talent be silenced by tradition, helping to ensure that future generations inherit a more complete and inspiring vision of artistic greatness. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious.
Children Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time
Monday, March 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: Cupcake Decorating (*RR)
Tuesday, March 24, 3:30pm
Yum! We will provide cupcakes that are already baked. Enjoy frosting and decorating, then take them home to share! This event is open to children in grades K-5.
IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time
Wednesday, March 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: Preschool Playgroup
Thursday, March 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.
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