Tewksbury Library Events, Week Of Aug. 3, 2025

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Event Registration

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.

Adult Events (In-Person)

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: The Island Castaways Band (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band)

Monday, August 4, 6:30pm

Enjoy a concert from one of New England's top Jimmy Buffett tribute bands, The Island Castaways Band. Originally formed in 2008 as Jimmy Buffett tribute, The Island Castaways Band have evolved into one of New England’s most popular Trop Rock bands. (What is Trop-Rock? Any song that can bring you to your own private island and just sit back with a cold one and relax!) Their live show features a balanced mix of originals and classics, all with their own tropical touch of fun – bringing summer to you, regardless of where you are or the time of year. The band promises a heavy dose of Jimmy Buffett for its Tewksbury concert. No registration required. This concert will take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled. To supplement the cost of next year's concerts, the Friends of the Library will be selling raffle tickets and accepting donations at a table near the stage.

IN PERSON: Science Squared Discussion Group

Monday, August 4, 7pm

Join us on the first Monday monthly to discuss either a science themed book or a science fiction book. This month we will read and discuss FUZZ by Mary Roach. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.

IN PERSON: MassHire Lowell Mobile Career Center

Wednesday, August 6, 10am-2pm

The MassHire Lowell Mobile Career Center is visiting Tewksbury! Every Wednesday from August 6-October 29, the Mobile Career Center will be parked outside the library from 10AM-2PM to help job seekers. The MassHire Lowell Mobile Career Center is a mobile bus unit that has been equipped with solar panels to power workstations within the bus to allow for Career Center services to hit the road to all of our local communities, cities and towns. It will provide information on: Career Services; Current Training Programs; Job Search Events; and Hiring Events. No registration is required. In the event of severe weather, the event may be cancelled or cut short.

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- The Ballad of Wallis Island (*RR)

Wednesday, August 6, 10:30am

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- The Ballad of Wallis Island. An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home. Comedy/Drama. Rated PG-13. 1 Hour, 39 Minutes. Doors will open at 10am. Film will start at 10:30am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

IN PERSON: Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group

Wednesday, August 6, 1:30pm

Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" The body of a senior official has been found in a sewer, and a note left in his mouth warns the British to quit India, or else. Wyndham and his two new colleagues--arrogant Inspector Digby and Sergeant Banerjee, embark on an investigation that will take them from the opulent mansions of wealthy British traders to the seedy opium dens of the city.

IN PERSON: Meditation Class (*RR)

Thursday, August 7, 3:30pm

Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 4-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 3:30pm to 4:30pm over four consecutive Thursdays -- August 7, 14, 21 and 28 -- in the library's Meeting Room. Classes are designed for both those who are new to meditation and regular practitioners.

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Community Market at LIVINGSTON PARK

Thursday, August 7, 4pm-7pm

The Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 5, 2025 from September 25, 2025, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). The market has 70 vendors overall, with 30-35 vendors present on any given week. Each week's lineup of vendors is listed on the Market's website at www.tewksburymarket.com.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Memorable Songs -- Originals vs. Covers (*RR)

Monday, August 4, 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 Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender,” Bobby Darin’s “Dream Lover,” and Buddy Holly’s “It’s So Easy” all have been recorded dozens of times by a variety of artists after the release of the original version. In this presentation, viewers will be able to contrast prominent covers of songs from the Great American Songbook with the original versions 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: Bestselling Historical Romance Authors Shana Galen and Mimi Matthews (*RR)

Monday, August 4, 7pm

Bestselling authors Shana Galen (21 Days with the Lyon) and Mimi Matthews (Rules for Ruin) will discuss their latest historical romance novels and the state of the historical romance genre. Galen is an award-winning writer and bestselling author of over fifty historical romances. Matthews is a USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of historical romances, who has won 2020 HOLT Medallion and was a 2021 Daphne du Maurier Award nominee.

VIRTUAL: Take A Walk In Paris (Live Tour) (*RR)

Tuesday, August 5, 10:30am

French tour guide Patrick Herpe returns to give viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of The Marais, a historic district in Paris. Having once been an aristocratic district, it is home to many buildings of historic and architectural importance. Modern-day Marais is best known for its art galleries, museums, fashion houses, and upscale restaurants. Patrick will discuss the history of each Paris landmark he spotlights, and offer tips on traveling to Paris.

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Jane Healey To Discuss "The Women of Arlington Hall" (*RR)

Tuesday, August 5, 7pm

Bestselling author Jane Healey will discuss her new historical fiction novel, The Women of Arlington Hall, which explores the life of a female codebreaker who puts her future and her heart on the line in a stirring novel about love, loyalty, betrayal, and Cold War spy games. In 1947, adventurous Radcliffe graduate Catherine “Cat” Killeen cancels her wedding and upends a future that no longer suits her. At the behest of her professor and hungry for a challenge, Cat arrives in Virginia to work on a confidential military project. A student in cryptoanalysis, Cat is already ahead of the game―to assist in rooting out Soviet spies who have infiltrated the US by joining the “government girls” of Arlington Hall. Healey is also the author of The Saturday Evening Girls Club, Goodnight from Paris, The Secret Stealers, and The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller. She is the host of the "Historical Happy Hour" podcast, where she interviews fellow historical fiction authors about their latest novels.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Self-Assessment ("Finding Your Why") (*RR)

Wednesday, August 6, 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!

VIRTUAL: Music, Women & The Power Of Protest (*RR)

Wednesday, August 6, 6:30pm

Dive into the powerful history of the women's music movement —a radical and creative force that reshaped music, culture, and activism. From feminist folk to lesbian rock, explore how women and queer artists used music to build community, challenge oppression, and amplify voices too often left out of the mainstream. Listen, reflect, and uncover the legacy of artists, producers, and organizers who changed the sound—and meaning—of music history. Perfect for music lovers, history buffs, and anyone curious about the intersection of art and social change. Led by Kimm Topping, Ed.M., an artist-educator, writer, and historian dedicated to preserving LGBTQIA+ history. Their first book, Generation Queer, is a nonfiction YA highlighting the stories of LGBTQIA+ youth activists. As founder of Lavender Education, a national program promoting LGBTQIA+ history and youth leadership, Kimm leads impactful workshops, professional development, and historic walking tours. Kimm lectures at Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in gender, sexuality, and equity.

VIRTUAL: Discovering The Grave Of King Richard III: Solving History's Greatest Cold Case (*RR)

Thursday, August 7, 2pm

Historian and award-winning producer Philippa Langley, author of The Princes in the Tower: Solving History's Greatest Cold Case, will discuss her discovery of the grave of King Richard III. In 2012, Langely led the search for Richard III in a car park in Leicester, England. The king was uncovered in the northern end of the car park, right where Langley's research, and an intuition, said it would be. Langely will discuss her research methods, her team, her findings, and how solving this mystery affects our understanding of the royal monarchy in the 1500s.

VIRTUAL: The Many Faces Of Grief (*RR)

Thursday, August 7, 7pm

Our views on grieving have a profound impact on how we navigate the losses in our lives. Many of us are grieving a range of losses: the passing of family or friends, transitions in our community, or major life changes. Join this conversation moderated by Michele Bograd, Ph.D., a certified end-of-life doula and psychologist, to explore your thoughts and feelings about such questions as: What are you grieving? How have you felt accompanied or isolated in your grief? What messages have you gotten about the “right” way to grieve? What do we learn socially and culturally that influences how we support and care for others as they grieve?

VIRTUAL: How To Sell Your Stuff At Yard Sales & On Poshmark (*RR)

Thursday, August 7, 7pm

Learn tips and tricks on hosting a profitable yard sale, then receive overview of selling on Poshmark with a live tutorial. And discover the one thing she would NEVER sell. 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."

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Sensory Inclusive Movie: Dog Man

Wednesday, August 6, 6pm

Join us for snacks and a movie on the big screen as we watch Dog Man! Feel free to bring your own snacks, water, and/or blankets and pillows to get comfy. We will have some snacks and water, as well as chairs provided. This event is open to all ages. Dog Man is rated PG. The run time is 1 hour and 29 minutes. This showing is for all ages and is sensory inclusive. This means that quiet is not expected or anticipated. Feel free to move around, bring your iPad/devices, wear noise cancelling headphones, and more. We will have fidgets available in the back of the room. If you have any questions, please email Emily at eleggat@tewksburypl.org.

OUTDOORS: Teen Summer Reading Finale Eve (*RR)

Thursday, August 7, 3pm

Join us in celebrating the day before the end of teen summer reading at the library! This event will be OUTDOORS, so dress and prepare accordingly!

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Family Story Time

Monday, August 4, 10:15am

Join us for stories, songs, movement, instruments, dancing, and more for the whole family. 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 with all of the songs and rhymes we are using so you can follow along!

IN PERSON: Minecraft Bobbleheads (*RR)

Tuesday, August 5, 6pm

Calling all young crafters and Minecraft fans! Sculpt your very own Minecraft-inspired bobblehead characters using air-dry clay. Create a separate head and body so your character’s head can swivel! Finish off your piece with acrylic paint before taking it home. This event is open to children in grades 3-5.

IN PERSON: Sensory Inclusive Movie: Dog Man

Wednesday, August 6, 6pm

Join us for snacks and a movie on the big screen as we watch Dog Man! Feel free to bring your own snacks, water, and/or blankets and pillows to get comfy. We will have some snacks and water, as well as chairs provided. This event is open to all ages. Dog Man is rated PG. The run time is 1 hour and 29 minutes. This showing is for all ages and is sensory inclusive. This means that quiet is not expected or anticipated. Feel free to move around, bring your iPad/devices, wear noise cancelling headphones, and more. We will have fidgets available in the back of the room. If you have any questions, please email Emily at eleggat@tewksburypl.org.

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, August 7, 11am

Preschool playgroup is a weekly group where kids can meet, play, and learn. Pick up some literacy skills and have some fun while you're at it! This program is hosted by Community Teamwork Incorporated in collaboration with Tewksbury Public Library.

IN PERSON: Board Game Blast

Thursday, August 7, 2pm

Let's play! Check out our board game collection and choose something to play together at the library. You can play with someone you know or meet someone new! This event is open to children in grades K-5. Registration is not required.

OUTDOORS: Teddy Bear Picnic

Friday, August 8, 10:30am

Bring your favorite stuffed friend and join us for a Teddy Bear Picnic at the library! Kids and their cuddly companions are invited to enjoy stories, songs, snacks, and simple crafts - all centered around teddy bears and the magic of imagination. This event is planned for the library’s back lawn but may be moved indoors in case of bad weather. Please bring your own stuffed animals, picnic blankets, and snacks - and don’t forget the sunscreen! This event is open to children ages 2-5. Registration is not required.