Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of Jan. 11, 2026

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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, January 12, 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. We will be meeting in person.

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

Tuesday, January 13, 2pm-3pm

Wednesday, January 14, 3pm-4pm

Thursday, January 15, 3:30pm-4:30pm

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: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (*RR)

Friday, January 16, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.” Two strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding have the chance to relive important moments from their pasts, illuminating the path that led them to the present and gaining the opportunity to change their futures. Starring Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie. Romance/Drama/Fantasy. Rated R. 1 Hour, 49 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Film will start at 2pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested to help cover the costs of refreshments.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: The Untold Story Of Julia Child (*RR)

Monday, January 12, 7pm

Bestselling author Heather B. Moore will discuss her new book, Julia, a historical fiction novel about Julia Child's life before she became a worldwide cooking sensation. Prior to stepping into the spotlight as a master of French cooking, Julia Child navigated the shadows as a WWII intelligence officer. Heather, who sometimes writes under her pen name H.B., is a USA Today bestseller and award-winning author of more than ninety publications. Heather writes primarily historical and #herstory fiction about the humanity and heroism of the everyday person.

VIRTUAL: Expert Book Recommendations (Jane Healey Talks Historical Fiction) (*RR)

Tuesday, January 13, 6:30pm

Join bestselling author Jane Healey each month for 30 minutes of historical fiction book recommendations. 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: Expert Book Recommendations (Jody Blanchette Talks Thrillers & Horror) (*RR)

Tuesday, January 13, 7:30pm

Join book reviewer Jody Blanchette each month for 30 minutes of thriller and horror book recommendations. Jody, whose life is consumed by books, is a popular Bookstagrammer (someone who publishes book reviews on Instagram), author interviewer, book club leader, and little free library steward.

VIRTUAL: Poetry Circle Discussion (*RR)

Wednesday, January 14, 1:30pm

Join us virtually via ZOOM to read and discuss poems monthly on the second Wednesday of each month. 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: Superspy Science -- Science, Death & Tech In The World Of James Bond (*RR)

Wednesday, January 14, 2pm

Author Dr. Kathryn Harkup will discuss her book, Superspy Science: Science, Death and Tech in the World of James Bond. Explore the full range of 007's exploits and the arms, technologies, tactics and downfalls of his various foes. From the practicalities of building a volcano-based lair, to whether being covered in gold paint really will kill you, and – if your plan is to take over the world – whether it is better to use bacteria, bombs, or poison – learn the answers to these questions and more. Harkup is a former chemist turned author. She writes and gives regular public talks on the disgusting and dangerous side of science.

VIRTUAL: Poisoning The Well -- How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (*RR)

Wednesday, January 14, 7pm

Author Sharon Udasin will discuss her new book, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. Learn how PFAS -- a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of -- poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters’ own files, Poisoning the Well traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. Udasin is an environment reporter who has been delving into water contamination and conservation issues for fifteen years. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has reported for numerous outlets, most recently covering U.S. West climate issues for The Hill from 2021-2025. She co-authored Poisoning the Well with Rachel Frazin.

VIRTUAL: The Ten -- American Impressionists (*RR)

Thursday, January 15, 2pm

The late 19th-century witnessed the burgeoning of the revolutionary style of French Impressionism. A group of American artists -- Frank Benson, William Merrit Chase, Joseph DeCamp, Thomas Dewing, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Robert Reid, Edward Simmons, Edmund Tarbell, John Twachtman, and J. Alden Weir -- broke from the Society of American Artists, who were hostile to Impressionism, and spent the next 20 years exhibiting as a collaborative, in much the same way artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Degas had done decades earlier. Explore the individual styles of these artists who were all inspired by Impressionism. Led by art historian Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History.

VIRTUAL: Expert Book Recommendations (Kristan Higgins Talks Women's Fiction) (*RR)

Thursday, January 15, 6:30pm

Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins once per quarter for 30 minutes of women's fiction book recommendations. Kristan is the author of more than twenty novels, all of which were New York Times and/or USA Today bestsellers. Her books have been translated into two dozen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. They have received dozens of awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Entertainment Weekly, People, The New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist.

VIRTUAL: Chasing John Brown -- A Photographic Journey Tracing U.S. History's Most Enigmatic Man (*RR)

Thursday, January 15, 7pm

Explore abolitionist John Brown’s path across America, tracing his radical fight against slavery from his birthplace in Torrington, Connecticut, to the rugged solitude of his home in North Elba, New York. Witness the landscapes that shaped his convictions -- from the battlegrounds of Kansas, where he waged a violent campaign against pro-slavery forces, to the intellectual hub of Concord, Massachusetts, where his ideas found resonance among abolitionists. The journey culminates in West Virginia, where his raid on Harpers Ferry became a defining moment in the march toward Civil War. Led by landscape photographer Bruce Magnuson.

VIRTUAL: Expert Book Recommendations (Leelynn Brady Talks Inclusive & Diverse Books) (*RR)

Thursday, January 15, 7:30pm

Join book reviewer Leelynn Brady each month for 30 minutes of book recommendations featuring BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or neurodivergent characters and authors. Leelynn is a popular book blogger and bookstagrammer (someone who publishes book reviews on Instagram).

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Snowman Slime (*RR)

Tuesday, January 13, 3:30pm

Join us for a delightfully messy and satisfying craft--Snowman Slime! We will be creating our slime with Instant Snow Powder, Elmer's Magical Liquid, and Elmer's Glue--and little accessories to make your snowman come to life! This event is for teens in grades 6-12. Questions? Email our teen library host Kate in advance at kjennings@tewksburypl.org.

IN PERSON: Speedcubing Club (*RR)

Wednesday, January 14, 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. More advanced attendees can see if they can beat their best time. All experience levels are welcome. 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.

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time

Monday, January 12, 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 January 5 - May 18 (excluding closings and other exceptions).

IN PERSON: Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, January 13, 6pm

Listen to bedtime stories and lullabies with us at the end of your day! 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: Baby Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, January 14, 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 January 7 - May 27 (excluding closings and other exceptions).

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, January 15, 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, January 15, 3:30pm

It's time to get creative! Make the fuse Bead pattern we have available, or try your own ideas. You'll have 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.