Tewksbury Public Library Events, Week Of July 13, 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. Programs marked with an *RR require registration.

Adult Events (In-Person)

OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES: The Reminisants (Oldies Cover Band)

Monday, July 14, 6:30pm

Enjoy a concert from The Reminisants. The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band specializes in oldies music from the 1950s through the ’90s, playing a collection of great music for all kinds of musical tastes and generations. 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: CrafterDARK

Monday, July 14, 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: Play Retro & Modern Video Games with Hit Save! (*RR)

Tuesday, July 15, 11am-8pm

Explore the history of video games together with Hit Save!, a video game history and preservation nonprofit. All ages are invited to drop in anytime during this event to play video games from retro video gaming systems (e.g., Atari 2600, NES, and PS1) and modern video gaming systems (e.g., Nintendo Switch).

IN PERSON: MORNING MOVIE – Sinners (*RR)

Wednesday, July 16, 10:30am

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “Sinners.” Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Miles Canton and Saul Williams. Drama/Horror. Rated R. 2 Hour, 17 Minutes. Doors will open at 10am. Film will start at 10:30am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

IN PERSON: Crafternoon

Wednesday, July 16, 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. We will be meeting in person.

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

Wednesday, July 16, 6:30pm

Join us for discussion of N. K. Jemisin's "The City We Became". Every great city has a soul. New York has six. When a young man crosses the bridge into New York City, something changes. He doesn't remember who he is, where he's from, or even his own name. But he can feel the pulse of the city, can see its history, can access its magic. And he's not the only one. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

IN PERSON: Meditation Class (*RR)

Thursday, July 17, 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 17, 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 True Story of The Legendary Pirate Captain Kidd (*RR)

Monday, July 14, 7pm

Bestselling author Samuel Marquis will discuss his new biography, Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal. Captain William Kidd stands as one of the most notorious “pirate” outlaws ever, but his legend is tainted by a bed of lies. Having captivated imaginations for more than 300 years and inspired many stories about pirates, troubling questions remain. Was he really a criminal or is the truth more inconvenient: that he was a buccaneer’s worst nightmare, a revered pirate hunter turned fall guy for scheming politicians? Samuel Marquis -- Captain Kidd's ninth-great-grandson, will reveal the TRUE story.

VIRTUAL: A New York City Tour of The Gilded Age Mansions of Museum Mile (*RR)

Tuesday, July 15, 10:30am

Stroll up Fifth Avenue from the Frick Collection to the Cooper Hewitt Museum seeing the turn-of-the-20th century homes and hearing the stories of their wealthy owners, familiar names like Pulitzer, Whitney, Carnegie, and more. Led by Ginny Poleman, owner of New York City Encounters. A graduate of Cornell University, Poleman is a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide, a trained docent for the Municipal Art Society, and a trained educational guide at Manhattan’s largest art museum.

VIRTUAL: Top 10 Genealogy Resources You Should Always Use (*RR)

Tuesday, July 15, 7pm

We probably all have had a favorite checklist of sources since early in our genealogy careers. The digital world continues to offer us unique and developing ways to approach these resources we have loved. Our genealogy research world is fast evolving, making continuing education a true constant for us. Let’s look at 10 genealogy resources you should always be using and see how technology has worked its magic on each of them. Led by Linda B. MacIver, 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: JOB SEARCH HELP -- Using Emotional Intelligence To Reset Your Career (*RR)

Wednesday, July 16, 9:30am

Discover how mastering your emotions can transform your professional journey. Learn practical techniques to communicate effectively, express yourself confidently, and maintain optimism even in tough situations. Walk away with actionable strategies to boost your career growth and success Led by Edythe Richards, an executive coach and emotional intelligence practitioner and trainer. She is an HR Manager at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and founder of A Top Career. Richards is also the host of three popular podcasts: Myers-Briggs Question Corner, MBTI for Midlife Career Changers, and EQ at Work.

VIRTUAL: The Life & Legacy of Thomas More, One Of The Most Brilliant Minds Of The Renaissance (*RR)

Wednesday, July 16, 10am

Author Dr. Joanne Paul will discuss her new biography, Thomas More: A Life, the definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century. Born into the era of the Wars of the Roses, educated during the European Renaissance, rising to become Chancellor of England, and ultimately destroyed by Henry VIII, Thomas More was one of the most famous—and notorious—figures in English history. Dr. Paul is an acclaimed historian who has published her research on the Renaissance and Early Modern periods widely, focusing on the political, intellectual and cultural history of the Renaissance and Early Modern periods, with an attention to Tudor and Stuart England.

VIRTUAL: Why Is The Earth Getting Both Wetter & Drier? -- The Science of Climate Change (*RR)

Wednesday, July 16, 7pm

Parts of planet Earth are getting wetter while other parts are getting drier. Many places, like New England, are experiencing extended dry periods and then suddenly a 1-in-1000-year flood. Examine the science of climate change and why it is driving both wetter and drier conditions. Explore how the climate is changing in New England and what the future holds. Led by Stephen Young, Ph.D., Professor of Geography and Sustainability Department at Salem State University.

VIRTUAL: Ravenna, Italy & The Brilliance Of Mosaics (*RR)

Thursday, July 17, 10:30am

Explore the brilliant mosaics created in the 5th and 6th centuries in Ravenna, Italy, which was not only a center for artistic development, but the center of political changes from the Romans with the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia; the Ostrogothic Kingdom with the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare Nuovo; and the Byzantine Empire of Justinian with the Basilica of San Vitale, when Ravenna became the “Constantinople of the West.” Led by art historian Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History.

VIRTUAL: Women's Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author Kristan Higgins (*RR)

Thursday, July 17, 6:30pm

Love women's fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins each quarter for 30 minutes of women's fiction book recommendations. You're sure to find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan is the bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have sold millions of copies worldwide, been translated into nineteen languages, and received dozens of awards and accolades. She is a three-time winner of Romance Writers of America's RITA Award and a five-time nominee for the Kirkus Prize for Best Work of Fiction.

VIRTUAL: Inclusive & Diverse Book Recommendations (*RR)

Thursday, July 17, 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.

VIRTUAL: Artificial Stupelligence -- The Hilarious Truth About AI (*RR)

Friday, July 18, 10am

Author Lynn Raebsamen will discuss her new book, Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI. Learn about real-world examples of AI gone haywire, paired with clear explanations of how the systems actually work, and why they sometimes fail in such spectacular fashion. As a finance expert with deep roots in technology and a global career guiding businesses through digital transformation, Lynn's book offers a refreshingly honest, laugh-out-loud look at the strange, brilliant, and often ridiculous world of artificial intelligence.

Kids Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Family Story Time

Monday, July 14, 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: Play Retro & Modern Video Games with Hit Save! (*RR)

Tuesday, July 15, 11am-8pm

Explore the history of video games together with Hit Save!, a video game history and preservation nonprofit. All ages are invited to drop in anytime during this event to play video games from retro video gaming systems (e.g., Atari 2600, NES, and PS1) and modern video gaming systems (e.g., Nintendo Switch).

IN PERSON: Tea Party

Wednesday, July 16, 2pm

Drink some tea, listen to music, make a craft, and build a cardstock teapot box to take home some treats! Curl up with a good book or chat with other party guests! This event is open to children in grades 1-3. No registration is required.

IN PERSON: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, July 17, 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: Community Mural

Friday, July 18, 10:30am

Come contribute to our community mural! We'll all be decorating the same large piece of paper that'll be hung in the Children's Room for the remainder of Summer Reading. Let your creativity shine!

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Science Heroes (*RR)

Monday, July 14, 2pm

Join Science Heroes for an informal and interactive workshop. Working together, teens will investigate amazing science concepts through hands-on experimentation! 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.

IN PERSON: Play Retro & Modern Video Games with Hit Save! (*RR)

Tuesday, July 15, 11am-8pm

Explore the history of video games together with Hit Save!, a video game history and preservation nonprofit. All ages are invited to drop in anytime during this event to play video games from retro video gaming systems (e.g., Atari 2600, NES, and PS1) and modern video gaming systems (e.g., Nintendo Switch).

IN PERSON: Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons (*RR)

Wednesday, July 16, 6pm

Always wanted to play D&D but no idea how to get started? Join John Palmer as teaches you the ins and outs of Dungeons & Dragons. After he sets you up with the basics, you'll play in your very first one-shot game! As creativity can take us down many roads, this event may end anywhere between 8:00-8:30pm. 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.