Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of Dec. 14, 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)

IN PERSON: Adult Craft Night (*RR)

Monday, December 15, 6:30pm

Enjoy making a craft while socializing with others! This month's featured craft is Carolers. All supplies provided. Led by longtime crafter Rachelle Toth, host of the local access TV show "Crafts 'n' Stuff."

IN PERSON: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (*RR)

Tuesday, December 16, 2pm-3pm

Wednesday, December 17, 3pm-4pm

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: Adult Board Game Night (*RR)

Tuesday, December 16, 6pm

Enjoy playing board games while socializing with others! This month, board game extraordinaire Jonah McCreary will be teaching us how to play Aquatica. Additionally, several tables will be available for "open play" if you'd like to bring your own games or borrow one of the library's games to play. Complimentary pizza will be provided.

IN-PERSON: Now Playing Film Club (*RR)

Tuesday, December 16, 7pm

Love chatting about movies new and old? This is the place for you! Join fellow cinephiles four times a year to dig into a recently released film and chat through the plot, themes, cast, cinematography, and more. This month we'll be chatting about Little Women (2019) directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, and Florence Pugh. This film is rated PG. Meetings will take place in the second floor Trustees Room. DVD copies of the film can be borrowed from TPL or through our wider library network of MVLC. We will not view the film as part of our meetings, kindly review the film at home!

IN PERSON: Crafternoon

Wednesday, December 17, 1:30pm

Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, beaders, and colorers! Bring your own craft project to the Library and work on it while enjoying conversation with other crafters. (Please, no crafts involving glue or paint.) Take advantage of the many books available at the library to get ideas for your next project or to explore a new craft.

IN PERSON: Other Worlds Fantasy Book Group (*RR)

Wednesday, December 17, 6:30pm

To celebrate midwinter, we're reading The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper. It's Midwinter's Eve, the day before Will's eleventh birthday. But this will be a birthday like no other. Will discovers that he has the power of the Old Ones, and that he must embark on a quest to vanquish the terrifyingly evil magic of the Dark. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group

Wednesday, December 17, 6:30pm

This month, join us for a discussion of The Husbands by Holly Gramazio. Lauren quickly realizes that her attic can somehow, incredibly, supply her with endless iterations of lives and partners. Cycling through marriages, sometimes lasting weeks, sometimes less than five minutes, Lauren grapples with her fate. If swapping husbands is as easy as changing a lightbulb, when do you know you've found the right one? New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE -- Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (*RR)

Thursday, December 18, 10:30am

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's classic films -- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. Fantasy/Musical. Rated G. Released in 1971. 1 Hour, 40 Minutes. Doors will open at 10am. Film will start at 10:30am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

OFFSITE: Tewksbury Winter Community Market @ Senior Center

Thursday, December 18, 4pm-7pm

The Tewksbury Community Market is holding four special winter markets on the following Thursdays -- November 13, December 18, January 8 and February 12 -- from 4pm to 7pm inside the large hall at the Tewksbury Senior Center (175 Chandler Street). Each market features 30 vendors selling food and non-food products. Each month's vendors are listed on the Market's website. Follow the Tewksbury Community Market’s Facebook (@TewksburyMarket), Twitter (@TewksburyMarket), and Instagram (@TewksburyCommunityMarket) for regular updates. The Tewksbury Community Market is organized through the Library and the Office of the Community/Economic Development Planner, in cooperation with the Seinor Center, Health Department and Town Manager’s Office. Have a question about the market? Contact Community Outreach Librarian Robert Hayes at 978-640-4490 x 205 or rhayes@tewksburypl.org.

IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Good Fortune (*RR)

Friday, December 19, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Good Fortune. A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist. Starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen and Aziz Ansari. Comedy/Fantasy. Rated R. 1 Hour, 37 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:45pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Italy In A Wineglass -- The Story of Italy Through Its Wines (*RR)

Monday, December 15, 2pm

Author Marc Millon discusses his new book, Italy in a Wineglass: The Story of Italy Through Its Wines. Enjoy a captivating exploration of Italian history — seen through the unique and revealing lens of its wines. Spanning thousands of years, trace the intricate relationship between Italy’s political, cultural, and economic evolution and the development of its wine traditions. Millon has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about food, wine and travel for nearly 40 years. Marc and his wife Kim pioneered a series of illustrated wine-food-travel books including The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy, and The Wine Roads of Spain. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist

VIRTUAL: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart -- "The Man Behind The Music" (*RR)

Monday, December 15, 7pm

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the reigning god of classical music in Vienna during the mid-to-late 1700s. His life has been analyzed in books and even films, but little is known of the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Take a glimpse into the world of one of music's biggest heroes as we appreciate his genius and attempt to untangle the mystery. Dan Lupo, creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ 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 as well as live piano performances.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Seville, Spain with The Traveling Librarian (*RR)

Tuesday, December 16, 2pm

Join Jeff Klapes, "The Traveling Librarian," for an armchair traveler’s journey to Seville, Spain. Jeff is the retired Head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and an avid traveler and photographer.

VIRTUAL: The Life & Music Of Peggy Lee (*RR)

Tuesday, December 16, 7pm

As one of America's great popular singers, Peggy Lee rose to stardom on the merits of her singing talent. Explore how she also developed her strong musical voice in the role of songwriter, lyricist, musical arranger of several classic songs ("It's A Good Day," "Why Don't You Do Right," and "Fever"), and pop cultural influencer. Led by Clint Edwards, a New York-based composer, arranger, and pianist, who lectures on the history of music.

VIRTUAL: TEWKSBURY WRITING GROUP -- Advice From Author Allison Keeton (*RR)

Tuesday, December 16, 7pm

Are you a writer -- or an aspiring writer -- looking for some support? The Tewksbury Writing Group is open to everyone who's interested in writing -- all genres, all skill levels. Each meeting -- which will take place via Zoom -- features a guest speaker (typically a published author or editor) offering some tips of the trade. The December 2025 guest speaker is mystery author Allison Keeton. Allison holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University in Cambridge. She's been twice accepted into Rutgers University’s invitation-only writers’ conference and is a member of the national and New England chapters of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, and locally, the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. She's attended numerous writing conferences including the Writers’ Police Academy in Green Bay, WI, where she learned quickly she was not a sharp shooter. Her first novel was Blaze Orange, Book #1 in the Midcoast Maine Mystery series. Book #2 in the series, Arctic Green, comes out in February 2026.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Marketing Plan ("Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan") (*RR)

Wednesday, December 17, 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! 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 interactive 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.

VIRTUAL: Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History -- Nikola Tesla (*RR)

Wednesday, December 17, 7pm

Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran is excited to continue his "Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History" series. This month, learn about Nikola Tesla. Called a genius by some, a madman by others, and an enigma by nearly everyone, Tesla was probably the greatest inventor the world has ever known. He was, without a doubt, a trail blazer who created astonishing, life-transforming devices. But he never received the credit he richly deserved. It was Tesla, not Edison, who harnessed the alternating electric current (AC) we rely upon today. It was arguably Tesla - not Marconi - who invented the radio. And it was Tesla who introduced the fundamentals of computers, robotry and missile science, which helped pave the way for satellites, microwaves and lasers. Tesla remains one of the least recognized scientific pioneers and never earned the household name recognition of an Edison, Westinghouse, Marconi or Einstein. He will get his proper due in this enlightening talk.

VIRTUAL: Rodin As A Sculptor Of The Modern Era (*RR)

Thursday, December 18, 10:30am

Rodin is believed by many scholars to be the first modern sculptor. Not inclined to decorative and thematic works, his stark realism, as seen in the Burghers of Calais, set a new direction for sculpture. Rodin worked on the Gates of Hell for his entire life, many of the 186 figures becoming iconic sculptures on their own, such as The Thinker and The Kiss. Examine Rodin’s processes in both marble and bronze and explore his relationships with other artists such as Camille Claudel and Claude Monet. Led by art historian Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History.

VIRTUAL: Mystery/Thriller Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan (*RR)

Thursday, December 18, 6:30pm

Love mysteries and thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Hank's many enthusiastic reviews.

VIRTUAL: Behind The Curtain: Edgar Degas, The Ballet & Beyond (*RR)

Thursday, December 18, 7pm

Discover the captivating world of Edgar Degas, a master of Impressionism known for his intimate portrayals of ballet dancers and everyday Parisian life. Through his innovative use of pastels and unconventional compositions, Degas captured fleeting moments with remarkable clarity and emotion. His works, ranging from elegant ballerinas to candid scenes at the racetrack, offer a unique glimpse into 19th-century French society. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious.

VIRTUAL: Inclusive & Diverse Book Recommendations (*RR)

Thursday, December 18, 7:30pm

Looking for the best books with diverse characters (e.g., BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent, etc.) or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads) each month for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations by diverse authors and with inclusive storylines.

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Gingerbread Decorating (*RR)

Wednesday, December 17, 4pm

Decorate your own gingerbread with frosting and candy decorations to make it your own! If you have any allergies, please let Emily know at eleggat@tewksburypl.org by Monday, December 15. After the 15th, we may have purchased snacks and cannot guarantee an allergy will not be present.

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time

Monday, December 15, 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 with all of the songs and rhymes we are using so you can follow along! Story Times run in sessions. You can drop in one week, every week or however works best for your schedule. No registration is required. Toddler Story Time will run every Monday from September 8 - December 15 (excluding closings and other exceptions).

IN PERSON: Lego Club

Tuesday, December 16, 6pm

Calling all young builders! Join us for Lego Club, where kids can get creative, build cool creations, and explore fun building challenges. Whether you're a master builder or just getting started, there's something for everyone. Bricks provided, so just bring your imagination! This event is open to children in grades K-5.

IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, December 17, 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! Story Times run in sessions. You can drop in one week, every week or however works best for your schedule. No registration is required. This session is Wednesdays from September 10 - December 17 (excluding closings and other exceptions).

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, December 18, 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: Melty Makers (*RR)

Thursday, December 18, 3:30pm

It's time to get creative! Make the fuse Bead pattern we have available, or try your own ideas. You'll have 30-45 minutes to create, then we'll spend the last 15 minutes ironing your creations. This event is open to children in grades 3-5.