Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of Dec. 7, 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: CrafterDARK

Monday, December 8, 7pm

Calling all knitters, crocheters, needle workers, beaders, and colorists! 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: Book a Tech Help Appointment! (*RR)

Tuesday, December 9, 2pm-3pm

Wednesday, December 10, 3pm-4pm

Thursday, December 11, 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: Non-Fiction Book Group

Thursday, December 11, 10:30am

Join us for a discussion of The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. Copies of the book are available for check out at the Front Desk.

IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- The Roses (*RR)

Friday, December 12, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “The Roses.” A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down. Starring Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Kate McKinnon. Dark Comedy. Rated R. 1 Hour, 45 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:45pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: On The Trail Of Your English Ancestors -- Tips & Techniques (*RR)

Monday, December 8, 7pm

Join genealogist Linda MacIver as she takes you through the path of research in the U.S. that prepares you to “hop the pond” to find civil registration and census records in England from 1837 to 1939. Linda is an educator, lecturer, librarian and genealogy researcher. She is retired from a 27-year career at the Boston Public Library where she inaugurated the BPL patron genealogy classes. Linda is the past Secretary and Civil Records Director for Federal Records for the Massachusetts Genealogical Council (MGC), a member of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) and the Essex (MA) Society of Genealogists (ESOG). She also serves as the New England Representative for the Essex (England!) Record Office.

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To French Canada: From Montreal To Gaspe Peninsula (*RR)

Tuesday, December 9, 2pm

Travel with Jack Holmes, the Traveling Photographer, in the Province of Quebec, along the St Lawrence River, and a little of New Brunswick, Canada. On the north bank of the St Lawrence River there are many historic scenic cities and locations. The historic Old Towns of Montreal and Quebec City have an old-world look, yet a definite North American vibe. Tadoussac is one of North America’s oldest whaling sites and a modern whale watching venue. Gaspe has both scenic coastal and wild mountain regions. Holmes is the owner of "Images From Near and Far" at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. A retired high school teacher, he previously served as President of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association and Gallery Manager of the Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell.

VIRTUAL: Healthier Holidays with Empty Nest Kitchen (*RR)

Tuesday, December 9, 7pm

Explore really delicious holiday dishes with Mediterranean flair to incorporate into your celebrations without feeling weighed down. Enjoy this cooking demonstration with Chef Christine Van Bloem of the Empty Nest Kitchen.

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Magnetic Introductions: How to Have Them At Hello (*RR)

Wednesday, December 10, 9:30am

What’s more boring than listening to somebody drone on about their business, their bio, and their background? There’s a better way to describe the value you offer so you can make meaningful connections that lead to your next opportunity. Learn this new take on the old elevator speech, and you’ll be able to deliver a quick, compelling intro that captures attention, keeps it, and opens the door to deeper business relationships. When it comes to communication, Catherine Johns wrote the book. And did the radio show. And gave the talk. Catherine’s clients benefit from her years of experience on the stage and in the studio. What do you say about yourself, your work, and the value you offer? And how are you being perceived while you say it? Catherine offers a practical path to having more impact in a networking meeting, a job interview, or on a virtual platform.

VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle Discussion (*RR)

Wednesday, December 10, 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: Who Gets To Fly? -- How NASA Chooses Its Astronauts (*RR)

Wednesday, December 10, 7pm

Ever wonder how America chooses astronauts? Why did NASA select from military aviators? How are flight assignments made? Why did it take so long to incorporate women and minorities into the Astronaut Corps? Join NASA Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball as he discusses the tension between science and flight test, political considerations, and the luck of the draw that determines who gets to fly. Ball served 26 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, and is a now a volunteer educator with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

VIRTUAL: Her Art -- The Legacy of Women Artists Through the Ages -- Part #3 (*RR)

Thursday, December 11, 7pm

Delve into the significant but often overlooked contributions of women artists throughout history. From the Renaissance to the present, explore the lives, challenges, and extraordinary works of women who defied societal norms to become major figures in the art world, ensuring their legacy is remembered for generations. Led by art historian and tour guide Tosca Ruggieri, owner of Art with Tosca.

VIRTUAL: Buying & Selling -- Stamp Collections (*RR)

Thursday, December 11, 7pm

Do you have a stamp collection which you are hoping to sell one day? Learn how to sort, analyze and evaluate your stamp collection. Take a deep dive in the history of postage stamps, the many different types of postage stamps, and the Scott's Catalog System. Explore the best ways to sell your stamp collection, and learn why grading is so important to the value. Led by Mike Ivankovich, a professional appraiser, auctioneer, author of more than 20 books about the antiques and collectibles business, and host of the "What's It Worth? Ask Mike The Appraiser" radio show.

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Winter Teacup Decoration (*RR)

Tuesday, December 9, 3:30pm

Join us for a dainty winter craft--winter teacup decorations! We will have plastic teacups we will paint/color, and decorate the inside with mini foliage, clay, fake snow, and whatever suits your fancy! Questions? Email our teen library host Kate in advance at kjennings@tewksburypl.org.

IN PERSON: Speedcubing Club (*RR)

Wednesday, December 10, 6pm

Join us for a brand new, teen-run club - Speedcubing Club! Beginners will learn the skills needed to work towards solving their first cube. All experience levels are welcome. Speedcubing Club's activities are created at beginner level. Open to teens in grades 6-12. If you have any questions about Speedcubing Club, please email Emily, the Teen Librarian, at eleggat@tewksburypl.org.

IN PERSON: Teen Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, December 11, 10am

Are you homeschooled and between the ages of 11-18? Drop in any time between 10 AM - 12 PM to hang out with other homeschool teens. We will have board games out, video games available to play, and snacks to enjoy. Feel free to bring your own (teen appropriate) board games.

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time

Monday, December 8, 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: Playful Engineers: Artful Mechanisms (*RR)

Tuesday, December 9, 6pm

Join Playful Engineers for a hands-on make-and-take STEAM program, for making kinetic art from popsicle sticks, brads, cardboard, paperclips, wood, wire, and other common materials - from crank or cam-driven toys and linkage mechanisms to flexible geometric figurines. Kids explore as they build, discovering stories, characters, or scenes in each mechanism’s movement. You will start by exploring the materials, then receive a quick demonstration, then return to building your fabulous projects! This event is open to children in grades K-5.

IN PERSON: Baby Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, December 10, 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 11, 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: Dot Art (*RR)

Thursday, December 11, 3:30pm

Channel your inner artist and make a masterpiece out of tiny dots (a painting technique known as Pointillism). Experiment with bright colors, playful patterns, and unique tools like cotton swabs, daubers, and paint markers. We can't wait to see what you create! This event is open to children in grades 4-5.