Tewksbury Library Will Hold Series Of Virtual Events June 6-10

TEWKSBURY, MA — The Tewksbury Public Library will be holding the following virtual events from June. 5-8 for adults, seniors and teens. The library will not be open to the public due to a first-floor carpeting installation.

The following events will be held virtually for adults:

Job Search Help: Are You Being Screened Out?

Led by Tom McDonough, director of programs and founding Board member for the Institute for Career Transitions. A career and life coach, Tom has been part of the institutions coaching team since its inception. Though his career story has allowed him to experience many roles, the underlying theme is helping people clarify and align personal and career goals with their core values—their Unique Organizing Principle through body/mind/spirit integration. Monday, June 6 at 2 p.m.

How Boston Is Preparing For And Combating Climate Change:

Zoe Davis, the Climate Resilience Project Manager for the City of Boston, will discuss how the city is preparing for climate change. Zoe supports the development of neighborhood climate resilience planning, the integration of climate change preparedness projections into municipal projects, planning and permit review and the development of resources for residents, small businesses, and other stakeholders to take action. This virtual event is a collaboration between the libraries in Tewksbury and Wilmington. Monday, June 6 at 2:30 p.m.

Tewksbury Genealogy Group:

This lecture will focus on Four Topics:

1. Popular Lineage Societies
2. General Application Process and Procedures
3. Useful Tools When Documenting Lineage
4. Common Do's & Don'ts When Applying to Lineage Societies

Led by Kathleen Kaldis, a professional genealogist and speaker known as "The Ancestor Finder." She has worked as a Genealogist at the New England Historical and Genealogical Society and currently takes on private clients in forensic genealogical cases. Monday, June 7 at 7 p.m.

Mindfulness & Meditation Class — Deep Breathing And Visualization:

Participants are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher Lauren Masse. Learn how to practice daily mindfulness and calm your mind and body. Lauren will focus on a different type of meditation for each session. The series runs on Mondays — June 6, June 13, and June 27 — at 7:30 p.m. Lauren Masse is dedicated and committed to supporting others in their mental and physical wellness journeys. She studied Psychology and Public Health at UMass Amherst and has a Master’s of Public Health from Boston University. This virtual event is a collaboration between Andover, Burlington, Chelmsford and Tewksbury libraries.

The Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s:

Author David Vermette will give his presentation, “The Ku Klux Klan in the 1920’s,” based on his latest book, “A Distinct Alien Race: The Untold Story of Franco-Americans”, in this Zoom webinar. Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution targeting mainly African-Americans. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North, West and the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s, focusing primarily on the Klan’s New England chapters. In addition, this presentation will look at the conflict between the Klan and New England’s Franco-American population, one of the largest minorities in the region at that period. Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m.

The Music & Life of Johann Sebastian Bach:

Join us as we 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. Dan Lupo, creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20 thousand subscribers, 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 and live piano performances. Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m.

The Race To Save The World’s Endangered Languages:

Around the globe, half of the 6,000 languages spoken today are projected to go extinct within the next 30 years. However, unsung linguists and volunteers are working tirelessly to ensure that these languages don’t disappear and erase thousands of years of human knowledge. Hosted by Eamon McCarthy Earls, the talk draws on the latest research, assembled in conjunction with Endangered Language Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving endangered languages. Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m.

British Painting Through The Centuries:

Led by Martha Chiarchiaro, this exploration of British painting will begin with the royal portraits from the 16th and 17th centuries by Hans Holbein, Lavinia Teerlinc, and Anthony van Dyck. The 18th century will see the rise of native English artists in the paintings of artists such as Hogarth, Reynolds, Gainsborough, and Lawrence. The landscapes of Turner and Constable will illustrate the early 19th century, followed by the Pre-Raphaelites. And explore the 20th century with the paintings of artists such as Francis Bacon, Bridget Riley, and David Hockney. Thursday, June 9 at 11 a.m.

Ground Below — How The Earth Shaped Humanity:

Led by Eamon McCarthy Earls, the talk will take audiences through a remarkable story of shifting continents, clever people, and hidden riches below the surface that shaped our species. The talk will explore how the Earth’s naturally occurring geology influenced the early evolution of human culture and the creative ways people have overcome the challenges of the natural world. Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m.

The following event will be held virtually for teens.

Solar Elf House:

Join Kate on Zoom and learn how to create a mini elf house from a jar, craft materials, and a solar light. The library will provide supplies for this event. The library will send registered attendees an email with more details about picking up supplies — the pick-up for materials will be in June. 1-3 only, due to the library being closed for re-carpeting during the event time. The library will send an email to you with the YouTube video link on the exact day/time of the event on June.8 at 3:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please email the Teen Library Assistant at kjennings@tewksburypl.org. This event is open to anyone in grades six to 12.

The following events will be held in person.

Non-Fiction Book Group: I Am Malala:

Join the group for a discussion of "I Am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai This discussion will be conducted in person in the First Floor Meeting Room. No registration required. Thursday, June 9 at 11 a.m.

Outdoor Meditation Class:

Chris Connolly will lead this class is designed for both those who are new to meditation and regular practitioners. Participants will practice different types of meditation, including:

1. Metta (loving-kindness) meditation.
2. Sound meditation.
3. Autogenic Relaxation meditation.
4. iRest Yoga Nidra.
5. Mudra (hand gestures) meditation.

The class will take place on Tewksbury Library's back lawn on Friday, June 10 at 10 a.m.