Tewksbury Library To Host 25 Programs Next Week

Press release via Tewksbury Public Library

Event Registration
Please register online using our Calendar of Events at www.tewksburypl.org or by calling 978- 640-4490. Programs marked with an *RR require registration.

Adult Events (In-Person)

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: Marc Berger And Ride
Monday, July 7, 6:30pm
Enjoy a concert from Marc Berger and Ride and an evening of country, folk, bluegrass, and Americana music. Marc’s life has been about pursuing twin passions -- creating, recording, and performing his original songs and exploring the American West. He’s performed at Austin’s SXSW Music Festival and the Kerrville Folk Festival and opened for Bob Dylan and other national acts. Marc’s critically acclaimed album, RIDE, a collection of songs all having to do with the romance of the West has received national airplay and been licensed by Starbucks for worldwide in-store airplay. At this special concert, Marc will perform songs from the album and share stories about some hair-raising experiences he's had as an easterner traveling through remote parts of the mountain and desert West! 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, July 7, 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 I, ROBOT by Isaac Asimov. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.

IN PERSON: Puzzle Swap
Tuesday, July 8, 5pm-7pm
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 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. Library Trustee Sue Pedersen will oversee the swap, which will take place from 5pm to 7pm, in the library's lobby. Don't forget about the Puzzle Race happening in the Meeting Room at 6:30pm.

IN PERSON: Puzzle Race (*RR)
Tuesday, July 8, 6:30pm-8pm
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.) Feel free to bring your own puzzles for a puzzle swap, which takes place from 5pm to 7pm, in the library's lobby, organized by Library Trustee Sue Pedersen. You can swap before you compete in the race.

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE – Snow White (*RR)
Wednesday, July 9, 10:30am
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Snow White. A 2025 live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs and a group of rebels to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen. Starring Rachel Zegler, Emilia Faucher and Gal Gadot. Fairy Tale/Adventure. Rated PG. 1 Hour, 49 Minutes. Doors will open at 10am. Film will start at 10:30am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

IN PERSON: Non-Fiction Book Group – Rough Sleepers
Thursday, July 10, 10:30am
Join us for a discussion of Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidder. This discussion will be conducted in person in the First Floor Meeting Room. Copies of the book are available for check out at the Front Desk.

IN PERSON: Meditation Class (*RR)
Thursday, July 10, 3:30pm
Chris Connolly, RN, BSN, owner of "Living My Dream Yoga," will lead a 5-week series of meditation classes. Classes will take place from 3:30pm to 4:30pm over five consecutive Thursdays -- July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 -- 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, July 10, 4pm-7pm
The Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 5, 2025 from October 2, 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. Follow the Tewksbury Community Market’s Facebook (@TewksburyMarket), Twitter/X (@TewksburyMarket), and Instagram (@TewksburyCommunityMarket) for regular updates. The Tewksbury Community Market is organized through the Office of the Community/Economic Development Planner and the Library, in cooperation with the Senior Center, Health Department and Town Manager’s Office. Have a question about the market? Contact Community/Economic Development Planner Alex Lowder at 978-640-4370 x 248 or alowder@tewksbury-ma.gov or Community Outreach Librarian Robert Hayes at 978-640-4490 x 205 or rhayes@tewksburypl.org.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: The History of The Rolling Stones (*RR)
Monday, July 7, 2pm
The Rolling Stones are one of the most influential rock bands of all time. They pioneered a raw, blues-based sound with hits like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Honky Tonk Women,” and “Gimme Shelter.” Their longevity, rebellious image and musical evolution have cemented their status as rock legends. Using performance and interview video clips, dig deep into the band that is the very definition of sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll! Led by Gary Wenstrup, who has taught courses on the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel and Motown Records for the Continuing Education Departments of College of DuPage and Oakton (IL) Community College. Wenstrup has lectured at over 80 public libraries. Besides being featured on radio broadcasts and in newspaper articles, he is also a reoccurring guest on the widely respected podcast “Something About The Beatles.”

VIRTUAL: The Curious History of Veterinary Medicine (*RR)
Monday, July 7, 7pm
Author Philipp Schott will discuss his new book, Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts. This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre, funny, surprising, and heartwarming anecdotes, chronicling human efforts to treat animal illnesses from 14,000 BCE to today. Learn how and why humans first began to treat sick and injured animals, and how these practices, and the associated attitudes, have evolved from prehistory to the present day.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Mongolia (*RR)
Tuesday, July 8, 2pm
Professional traveler Chris McCormack returns to talk about his 6-week trip across Mongolia on a motorcycle. Come learn about this fascinating country with many different landscapes -- deserts, mountains, and lakes. Chris visited one of the last reindeer herders in the world. Learn about his experiences with the Eagle Hunters of Western Mongolia. Discover how he battled his way through the Gobi desert. His stories accompanied with his photos which will leave you amazed.

VIRTUAL: Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author Jane Healey (*RR)
Tuesday, July 8, 6:30pm
Love historical fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author Jane Healey each month for 30 minutes of historical fiction book recommendations. You're sure to find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane is the author of four historical fiction novels -- The Beantown Girls, The Secret Stealers, The Saturday Evening Girls Club, and Goodnight from Paris. She is also the host of "Historical Happy Hour," a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interviews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels.

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- LinkedIn Advice From A 35-Year Recruiter (*RR)
Wednesday, July 9, 9:30am
Discover why it is imperative to have an updated LinkedIn profile and resume on hand all the time. Learn how to add lots of "recruiter-bait" to your LinkedIn profile. Led by Wendy Schoen, a New York City-based NALSC (National Association of Legal Search Consultants) executive legal recruiter of 35 years. She has recruited for law firms (domestic, international, big, medium and boutique, associates and partners) and inhouse for General Counsels, Chief Operating Officers, and Chief Compliance Officers, and everything else in between. Prior to becoming a full-time legal recruiter in 1993, Schoen received her MBA and worked as a Wall Street investment banker for 10 years before attending law school.

VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle Discussion (*RR)
Wednesday, July 9, 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: Bestselling Romance Author Rachel Reid To Discuss "Game Changer" Series (*RR)
Wednesday, July 9, 7pm
Bestselling romance author Rachel Reid will discuss her Game Changers hockey gay romance series. Reid is also the author of two standalone hockey romance novels, Time to Shine and The Shots You Take. A lifelong hockey fan since childhood, she enjoys writing books about hot men doing hot things, and cool ladies being awesome.

VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Dwyer Murphy ("The House on Buzzards Bay") with Peter Swanson (*RR)
Wednesday, July 9, 7pm
Author Dwyer Murphy will discuss his new thriller, The House on Buzzards Bay, in conversation with bestselling author Peter Swanson, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts."

VIRTUAL: Exploring Gardens Through Art (*RR)
Thursday, July 10, 10:30am
As a painter of gardens for over 40 years, artist Meg Black -- past Chair of the Art Department at Salem State University -- will share her creative process and the artists whose work she references for inspiration. Historical examples include Berte Morisot, Vincent Van Gogh, Maria Van Oosterwijck, and Claude Monet, along with contemporary artists whose subject of botanicals continues this ancient tradition. Enjoy examples of Meg's garden paintings and receive an explanation of the fibers she used to create her colorful and textured paintings that capture the essence of garden life.

VIRTUAL: Paper Clutter -- How To File, Pile, Sort, Shred & Store (*RR)
Thursday, July 10, 7pm
Learn which papers you can toss, which you can shred, and which ones you need to keep (and for how long). Plus, discover the one paper she would NEVER toss. 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."

Kids Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Family Story Time
Monday, July 7, 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! This story time session runs every Mondays from June 16 to August 4 (excluding closings and illnesses). You can drop in one week, every week or however works best for your schedule.

IN PERSON: Potion Bottles Craft
Tuesday, July 8, 2pm
Do you like role playing games? Magic? Make sure you have a potion on you! In this craft we'll make potion bottles using glitter, oil, and water. What kind will you make? This event is open only to children in grades 3-5. Registration is not required, but the craft will be available while supplies last.

IN PERSON: Mini Golf with One Up Games
Wednesday, July 9, 4pm-7pm
One Up Games is taking over the Children's Room! Join us to play colorful LED mini golf right here inside the library. This event is open to children birth through grade 5. No registration is required.

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup
Thursday, July 10, 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! Sponsored by Community Teamwork Inc's Family Resource Network.

IN PERSON: Field Day
Friday, July 11, 10:30am
Get ready for a day packed with excitement, laughter, and friendly competition at our Children’s Field Day! Kids will enjoy a variety of classic outdoor games and activities designed to keep them moving, smiling, and enjoying the sunshine. This event is open to children in grades K-5. Registration is not required.

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Outdoor Games (*RR)
Monday, July 7, 3pm
Join us to run around and play games outside! We'll have games like giant Sorry! and badminton. Please bring water, wear sunscreen and clothes that you can run around in. This event is a drop in event for teens entering grades 6-12 in September 2025. No registration is required. If it is rainy out, we will bring this event inside to the meeting room. For any questions, please contact Emily at eleggat@tewksburypl.org.

IN PERSON: Paint-By-Number Party (*RR)
Tuesday, July 8, 3:30pm
Does art sometimes stress you out getting it just right? Join us for our Paint-By-Number Party, where we will celebrate the relaxing qualities of painting without the guesswork! Every attendee will get their own small paint-by-number canvas (with paints/brush included for each), while more elaborate paint-by-numbers (paints/brush included for each) will be available for groups to paint in-person or for groups or individuals to take home (while supplies last). There will also be a poster size color-by-number for teens to contribute to, and color-by-number bookmarks to make here or take home. As always, our events are FREE and supplies are limited, so sign up now! We will be painting and coloring for this event, so make sure to wear something you don't mind getting messy! This event is open to teens entering grades 6-12 in September 2025 and teens who have graduated high school in 2025. Registration is required and space is limited.