Library To Hold 24 Programs This Week, Including Guided Birding Tour On April 11
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: How To Have “The Talk” With Your Parents (*RR)
Monday, April 6, 6:30pm
Mel Horan – with over 20 years of experience navigating the senior care and senior living landscape — will offer advice on how adult children can have “the talk” with their parents about moving into a senior community. The following areas will be covered — (1) The reason(s) for having the conversation. (2) The language to use (and not use) in the conversation. (3) The time and place of the conversation. (4) Keeping the conversation positive. (5) Overcoming misconceptions during the conversation. (6) Handling resistance in the conversation.
IN PERSON: Science Squared Discussion
Monday, April 6, 7pm
Enjoy a discussion of Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.
IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (*RR)
Tuesday, April 7, 2pm-3pm
Wednesday, April 8, 3pm-4pm
Thursday, April 9, 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: Non-Fiction Book Group
Thursday, April 9, 10:30am
Enjoy a discussion of Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves by Nicola Twilley. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.
OFFSITE: Guided Birding Tour On Tewksbury Trails (*RR)
Saturday, April 11, 9am
Enjoy a guided Spring Birdwalk open to anyone interested to learn more about birdwatching. All experience levels are welcome and instruction will be provided on how to set up and use binoculars and get great views of our feathered friends. Tips for finding birds and birding-by-ear will be covered. Led by experienced birder Steve Hale, owner of Open World Explorers. Steve holds university degrees in marine biology, evolutionary biology, and ecology and is an avid hiker, birder, and experienced naturalist. Please meet at the trail head across from Strongwater Farm (500 Livingston Street).
Adult Events (Virtual)
VIRTUAL: The Music Of Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme (*RR)
Monday, April 6, 2pm
American pop vocal duo Steve Lawrence (1935-2024) and Eydie Gorme (1928-2013) began working together in 1954 on ‘Tonight Starring Steve Allen.’ In a career spanning a half century, they became a ubiquitous presence on records, television variety shows and in nightclubs from Las Vegas to the Catskills. Steve and Eydie performed together until Eydie retired in 2009. They also had separate successful careers as solo singers. Enjoy videos of these two outstanding talents performing a host of numbers both together and as soloists from the Great American Songbook during their many live concert appearances and television specials. Led by Rich Knox, a retired school teacher and administrator, who lectures on musicals, films, and opera to libraries across the country.
VIRTUAL: Shut Up & Read (*RR)
Monday, April 6, 7pm
Author Jeannine A. Cook will discuss her new book, Shut Up and Read: A Memoir from Harriett’s Bookshop. Cook will chronicle her improbable true story of leaving an abusive past to build a bookshop that survived the Covid pandemic and become an international sensation. Raised by a blind librarian, discover the story of this little bookseller who could, and of the woman who has been the driving force behind it all.
VIRTUAL: AI-Pocalypse Preparedness: Navigating Emergencies & Modern Public Health With Technology (*RR)
Monday, April 6, 7pm
Explore how artificial intelligence is being utilized in emergency preparedness, emergency response, and by current day public health practitioners and the healthcare sector. Learn about the benefits of AI in these settings, including how this technology is being used to allocate public health resources, monitor infectious diseases, create tabletop exercises for a variety of hazards, improve upon incident action plans, and more. Led by Maya Harlow, MS, MCHES, REHS — the Health Officer and Director of Essex County Office of Public Health Management — and Christopher Kendall, CHOP-B, CHEP, NJCEM, PCP, EMT — Coordinator of Emergency Management & Preparedness for St. Joseph’s Health in New Jersey.
VIRTUAL: Macy’s Flower Show Through The Years (*RR)
Tuesday, April 7, 2pm
What began in 1946 at Macy’s in San Francisco to promote a fragrance has become a major annual two week event. The Macy’s Flower Show welcomes spring with beautiful flowers, trees and plants from around the world all blooming together. It is a delight to experience. The floral sculptures are truly works of art. Each year the show has a different theme and is a major undertaking with many months of planning. Enjoy the beautiful sights from past flower shows at the Macy’s by Herald Square in New York. Led by retired high school teacher Sheila Taub, who now presents illustrated talks on her travels at libraries, senior centers, community centers and cruise ships.
VIRTUAL: A The Asteroid Hunter — A Scientist’s Journey To The Dawn Of Our Solar System (*RR)
Tuesday, April 7, 7pm
Planetary scientist Dr. Dante Lauretta — Professor of Planetary Science and Cosmochemistry at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and the Director of the Arizona Astrobiology Center — will discuss his new memoir, The Asteroid Hunter: A Scientist’s Journey to the Dawn of Our Solar System, in conversation with Monica Young, News Editor of Sky & Telescope Magazine.
VIRTUAL: The History Of The Sonnet (*RR)
Tuesday, April 7, 7pm
Take a look at one of the most frequently used poetic forms — the Sonnet — and trace the history of these 14-line gems from their beginnings in Italy during the early Renaissance to the modern period. Then explore American sonnets of the past two centuries, including Emma Lazarus’s dedication of Lady Liberty to the world’s tired and poor, as well as sonnets by Longfellow, Frost, and Millay. 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: JOB SEARCH HELP — Fighting [in]visibility: Going From 1 In A Billion To #1 In A Billion (*RR)
Wednesday, April 8, 9:30am
Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to increase exposure and get you to your job search goal. Led by Kevin D. Turner, Managing Partner at TNT Brand Strategist LLC. Turner eliminates personal blanding™ and helps job seekers go from “bland to land” with proven tools and strategies. A LinkedIn profile optimizer, trainer, career coach and speaker, Turner has optimized more than 5,000 LinkedIn profiles & trained more than 15,000 people in LinkedIn best practices.
VIRTUAL: Get The Most Out Of Social Security (*RR)
Wednesday, April 8, 1pm
Deciding when and how to claim your maximum Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions one can make before retirement. Take a deep dive on Social Security, including strategies for deciding when to claim benefits and considerations of your overall retirement plan. Led by Mary Beth Franklin, a 40+ year expert in all things Social Security.
VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle Discussion (*RR)
Wednesday, April 8, 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: Life Lessons From The Happiest People On Earth (*RR)
Wednesday, April 8, 7pm
Every year, the World Happiness Report is dominated by the same countries: Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, and Norway. What is it about these Scandinavian countries that makes living there so pleasant? Learn to improve your own life by embracing the practices of hygge and lykke (Danish coziness and happiness); lagom (Swedish balance); sisu (Finnish determination); Niksen (Dutch disassociation); Þetta reddast (Icelandic optimism); and friluftsliv (Norwegian outdoor life). Led by Jez Layman, a librarian, public speaker, and full-time plant mom. She has taught at over 100 libraries, colleges, organizations, and community centers.
VIRTUAL: A Sisterhood Of Sculptors — American Expatriates In Rome (*RR)
Thursday, April 9, 2pm
From about 1850 to 1876 a fearless band of nineteenth-century Americans defied Victorian conventions of womanhood and traveled to Italy to become professional sculptors. The cause of these women was to fight for their art, and in doing so, they also took on the battle for abolition and women’s suffrage. They paved the way for the invention of modern womanhood and served as models for a younger generation of women artists. One of these pioneers was Edmonia Lewis, and the first retrospective of her work is now on view at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Although Lewis and the other extraordinary artists in this talk may be unfamiliar to us today, their remarkable works deserve to be seen and their captivating stories merit telling. 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: Declutter Like You Are Moving (*RR)
Thursday, April 9, 7pm
Pretending you are moving can be a great way to evaluate what to keep. And if you plan on moving in the near future, this lesson will be extra helpful. Jumpstart your decluttering by participating in an (optional) short, live guided tidy up task 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: A Conversation With Romance Author KD Casey (*RR)
Thursday, April 9, 7pm
Author K.D. Casey will discuss her new romance, Breakout Year. If you enjoyed Heated Rivalry, you will likely enjoy this gay male sports romance. A newly traded, newly out third baseman on the cusp of his first major contract hires a fake boyfriend—not expecting him to be the former player who ghosted him years before. But as their star ascends in public, their feelings burn hot in private…threatening to expose what’s for the cameras—and what’s for real. K.D. Casey is a writer and sports goth living in the Washington, DC area. Her books have been featured in the New York Times, Book Riot, and LGBTQ Reads, among other publications.
VIRTUAL: All About America’s Fourth President — James Madison (*RR)
Friday, April 10, 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 fourth president — James Madison, our teensiest president who tried to conquer Canada. Instead, Canada captured Michigan. Oops. Don’t you want to know more? Journey through Heather’s sketchbooks as she shares some of her favorite tidbits, doodles, observations, and resurrection stories about James Madison.
Children Events (In-Person)
IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time
Monday, April 6, 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: Play-Doh Party
Tuesday, April 7, 3:30pm
Join us for an hour of Play-Doh free play! All materials, including Play-Doh and tools, will be provided, so just bring your imagination! This event is open to children in birth – grade 5.
IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time
Wednesday, April 8, 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, April 9, 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, April 9, 3:30pm
Bring your creations to life! You will have a variety of craft materials to use. We’ll have a challenge posted in the room 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 3-5.
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