Bestselling Author Jane Healey Speaks On April 6, Trivia Night On April 9 At Tewksbury Public Library

Press release from the Town of Tewksbury:

April 2, 2021

Please register online using our Calendar of Events at www.tewksburypl.org or by calling 978- 640-4490. We strongly recommend registration for programs that are marked *RR. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for generously sponsoring our programs.

Adult Events

Tewksbury Job Seekers Network: How To Power Network ON ZOOM (*RR)

Monday, April 5, 2pm

Learn all the tools necessary to develop extensive networks that access the hidden job market and that will pay continuing dividends throughout one’s career. Attendees will learn a comprehensive step-by-step process that starts with people they already know and generates a continuing source of new and valued professional contacts. Through networking, many of these contacts become “helpers” in the job search and often become life-long professional or personal friends. Networking in a job search is truly relationship marketing of oneself in his/her target market. The presentation will give attendees a thorough overview of the total person-to-person networking process. Led by Eric Ross, who is often acknowledged as New England’s master networker. Ross landed all of the industrial senior executive positions he’s held over the last 20 years through the networking approach and methods explained in his Power Networking presentation.

s2 Science Squared Book Discussion ON ZOOM (*RR)

Monday, April 5, 7pm

Enjoy a new reading a discussion group for adult (or mature teen) readers who enjoy reading about science and/or science fiction. This month’s featured book is American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee.

VIRTUAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR SERIES: Jane Healey Discusses 'The Secret Stealers' ON ZOOM (*RR)

Tuesday, April 6, 7pm

Bestselling author Jane Healey will discuss her latest book, The Secret Stealers, in this Zoom webinar. A female American spy in Nazi-occupied France finds purpose behind enemy lines in a novel of unparalleled danger, love, and daring. Anna Cavanaugh dreamed of a worthy, adventurous life. Instead, the restless young widow and brilliant linguist teaches French at an all-girls school in Washington, D.C. Everything changes when she’s recruited into the Office of Strategic Services by a family friend and legendary WWI hero. Jane Healey is the bestselling author of The Beantown Girls and The Saturday Evening Girls Club.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group Of Greater Lowell ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, April 7, 9:30am

The 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. 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 and transitioned to executive coaching over 10 years ago. She has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs, the Mass. Conference for Women, and is a Certified Leadership Agility Coach. She has facilitated 50+ Job Seekers Networking Groups for 5 years and is a Licensed Group Leader. This week's topic (April 7) is "You Must Give To Get!."The Tewksbury Library has partnered with libraries in Andover, Chelmsford, Dracut, North Andover and Tyngsborough to sponsor this group.

Laughter Circle ON FACEBOOK

Wednesday, April 7, noon

This program combines voluntary laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to teach the body how to laugh without relying on jokes or humor. This is a participatory program where we will create moments to laugh in through guided actions. No need to bring a yoga mat--most of the program is seated, with options for standing or gentle movement. What are the benefits of laughter? Mood elevates. Stress, depression and tension decrease. Immunity improves. Lung capacity increases through deep breathing, enhancing oxygen delivery to all parts of the body. Endorphin and serotonin levels rise. Laughter provides an excellent internal massage to digestive tract as well as improving blood supply to the internal organs. People who laugh don’t worry as much as people who don’t laugh.

The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, April 7, 1:30pm

Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" This month, the group is discussing Shattered by Dick Francis. After his friend is killed in a horse-racing accident, up-and-coming glass artisan Gerard Logan finds himself embroiled in a deadly search for a stolen videotape–a videotape that just might destroy his own life. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk. This discussion will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Please email Jeanne at jswartz@tewksburypl.org and she will send you the link to the meeting.

Non-Fiction Book Group ON ZOOM (*RR)

Thursday, April 8, 10:30am

Join us for a discussion of Queens of Animation: the Untold Story of the Women Who Transformed the World of Disney and Made Cinematic History by Nathalia Holt. Learn about the influential group of women who fought for respect in an often ruthless male dominated industry. This discussion will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Please email Noelle at nboc@tewksburypl.org and she will send you the link to the meeting.

ENVIRONMENT SERIES: Green Chemistry -- Inventing a Circular Economy ON ZOOM (*RR)

Thursday, April 8, 7pm

John Warner, co-founder of the Warner-Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, will discuss the role of green chemistry in helping to create a low waste circular economy that in turn will help to maintain the world's intricate ecosystems. Presented in collaboration with libraries in Andover, North Reading, and Wilmington.

Gratitude Call-In Program (*RR)

Friday, April 9, 9am

Join the Tewksbury Public Library for our brand new Gratitude Call In Program! Every Friday morning at 9am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone. Call librarian Robert Hayes at 978-640-4490 x 205 for more information and to register over the phone. Once you register for this program, Robert will send you the information you will need to make the call.

Virtual Trivia Night On ZOOM (*RR)

Friday, April 9, 7pm

The Tewksbury Public Library is excited to host another Virtual Trivia Night. Join us on Zoom to test your trivia skills! Play solo or organize a team! If you would like to play as a team, you will be responsible for coming up with a method of communication between you and your teammates (texting, etc.) as this is not built into the Zoom platform. This particular trivia night will include general trivia questions, plus some spring-related questions -- holidays, weather, flowers, and more. For security purposes, participants' videos will be disabled, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play. The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need for this fantastic trivia fun! Please note that trivia questions are geared towards adults in challenge rating. (If families want to play together, however, there are no "embarrassing" questions or content.) Registration is required. There is a 35-team limit. Only one team member should register. That registration will cover his or her entire team. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Children’s Events

Tiny Tykes Storytime ON FACEBOOK

Monday, April 5, 10:30am

Story time for infants and toddlers with Miss Heather! Join her for stories, songs, movement and more! This program will run on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).

Story Time ON FACEBOOK

Tuesday, April 6, 9am

Join Miss Kat for songs, movement, and a story or two! This program will run on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).

Maker Craft ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

Wednesday, April 7, 2pm

Watch a video to show you how to make some really cool crafts! Every month, we will post a new fun tutorial aimed at ages 7-11. Bags of supplies will be outside the library on the morning of the event, and are first come, first served. If you aren’t able to get a bag, don’t worry! We try to use materials that you already have or can easily get. This program will run on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib) and YouTube page (www.youtube.com/TewksburyLibrary).

Poem Of The Week ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

Friday, April 9, 4pm

Each Friday, at 4pm, we will post a new video on YouTube that highlights a different poem and poet. Sometimes we will laugh, sometimes we will be reminded of a happy memory, and sometimes, we will even be transported to a magical imagination land! This program will run on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib) and YouTube page (www.youtube.com/TewksburyLibrary).

Teen Events

SAT, ACT and Admissions in the Time of COVID-19 ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, April 7, 7pm

What's the difference between the SAT & ACT? What do the scores mean? How has COVID-19 affected testing and college application processes? Join The Princeton Review as they walk you through the answers to these questions. This is a virtual event for teens in grades 9-12 and their families.

This press release was produced by the Town of Tewksbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.