Tewksbury Public Library Events: Week Of Nov. 30, 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: Science Squared Discussion Group

Monday, December 1, 7pm

Join us on the first Monday monthly to discuss either a science themed book or a science fiction book. This month we will read and discuss QUIET by Susan Cain. Books are available at the front desk one month prior to the discussion.

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

Tuesday, December 2, 2pm-3pm

Wednesday, December 3, 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: The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group

Wednesday, December 3, 1:30pm

Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives! This month’s title is MURDER IN HER STOCKING by G.A. McKevett. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting.

IN PERSON: Morning Movie – The Wizard Of Oz (*RR)

Thursday, December 4, 10:30am

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's classic films – “The Wizard of Oz.” Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes. Adventure/Musical. Rated G. Released in 1939. 1 Hour, 42 Minutes. Doors will open at 10am. Film will start at 10:30am. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

IN PERSON: AFTERNOON MOVIE -- Freakier Friday (*RR)

Friday, December 5, 2pm

Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases – “Freakier Friday.” 22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan and Julia Butters. Family Comedy. Rated PG. 1 Hour, 50 Minutes. Doors will open at 1:45pm. Candy & water will be served. A $1 donation is suggested.

Adult Events (Virtual)

VIRTUAL: Bicycling Across America (*RR)

Monday, December 1, 2pm

Maps, directions, places to camp, weather, food sources, connection with family and friends, package delivery-what’s a cyclist to do in the pre-digital 1980s to ride a bicycle across the United States of America? Come along for the ride as Steve Parus shares his experience riding his bike solo 4500 miles from Sea to Shining Sea carrying all gear and camping along the way.

VIRTUAL: What's The History Of Your House? (*RR)

Monday, December 1, 7pm

The best thing about tracking down the history of a house is that your research subject usually stays in one place! House history projects give us the opportunity to access local historical resources such as newspapers, deeds, city directories, and more. This avenue of research allows us to uncover architecture, neighborhoods, and people of the past. Led by Erin E. Moulton, who writes books and tracks dead people. As a genealogical researcher, she has explored the lives of the departed for over 14 years. Erin is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the New Hampshire Historical Society, and the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists. She holds a B.A. from Emerson College, an M.F.A. from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. She is an award-winning author of middle grade and young adult books. When she isn’t tracking down just the right word or just the right clue, she can be spotted sleuthing New England’s burying places.

VIRTUAL: Travel To Christmas Markets In Prague and Germany (*RR)

Tuesday, December 2, 2pm

Visit amazing Christmas markets in Prague and four cities in Germany. With very few international tourists and mostly locals enjoying good food, good friends, and a festive atmosphere, December trips are quite different from summer visits. Led by Gene Flynn, an Illinois native, who has taught at the College of Lake County and Harper College, and serves on the board of the Institute for Continued Learning at Roosevelt University. He frequently gives travel presentations to libraries and senior centers around the country, and has traveled to more than a dozen European countries.

VIRTUAL: A Charles Dickens Christmas (*RR)

Tuesday, December 2, 7pm

Charles Dickens has famously been called “The Man Who Invented Christmas.” Inspired by the writings of Washington Irving earlier in the 19th century, Dickens wrote five Christmas novellas between 1843 and 1848 and over a dozen short stories between 1852 and 1866. Each of these -- including the perennial favorite A Christmas Carol -- helped to shape how the holiday season is celebrated in Britain and America. Explore these wonderful flights of holiday fantasy and their lasting influence. Led by Dr. Bill Thierfelder, a retired college professor who taught a variety of Arts and Humanities courses for more than three decades at several New York universities and colleges.

VIRTUAL: Writing Workshop with Bestselling Author Kerri Maher ("The Joys of Research") (*RR)

Tuesday, December 2, 7pm

Have you ever wondered how to integrate “truth” into your fiction? Do you love to read historical fiction and wonder if you could write it yourself? Do you have an idea for a novel that requires research, and you don’t know where to start? This workshop with bestselling historical novelist Kerri Maher is for you! She loves research as much as she loves writing, and she’s designed a workshop for writers at all stages of their journey to seamlessly implement facts into their fiction. Maher is the bestselling author of The Paris Bookseller, The Girl in White Gloves, The Kennedy Debutante, and, under the name Kerri Majors, This Is Not a Writing Manual: Notes for the Young Writer in the Real World. She holds an MFA from Columbia University and lives with her daughter and dog in a leafy suburb west of Boston.

VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -- Second Act Careers ("Thinking Outside The Box") (*RR)

Wednesday, December 3, 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!

VIRTUAL: Feeding Backyard Birds In Massachusetts (*RR)

Wednesday, December 3, 7pm

Learn about the birds typically seen at your feeding stations and in backyard sanctuaries. Discover aids to field identification (e.g., size, body shape, bill shape, behavior) and other exciting facts about these amazing animals. Review each species’ range, changes in distribution, local dates of occurrence, and food preferences. Explore the importance of backyard sanctuaries – even very small ones – and how you can enhance your yard for wildlife. Led by Bill Gette, the retired Director of the Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport.

VIRTUAL: Édouard Manet -- Pioneer of the Modern (*RR)

Thursday, December 4, 10:30am

Classically trained, Édouard Manet saw himself in the tradition of the Great Masters, but he was a hero to the young rebels soon to be known as the Impressionists because he translated academic art into a wholly modern aesthetic. In his work, he portrayed contemporary life candidly and never blinked at reality or compromised his highly original vision. Shocking the art world of the 19th Century, Manet submitted paintings to the Paris Salon that caused great controversy and were reviled by the critics. Today they are considered works that marked the birth of modern art. Led by Janet Mandel, a retired 32-year art history teacher, who now presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at colleges & universities, libraries, museums, senior centers, and community centers.

VIRTUAL: How to Quickly Tidy Up What Guests Notice First (*RR)

Thursday, December 4, 7pm

Learn what guests notice first when they visit your home. Discover how to disguise clutter even when your guests are already at your front door. Led by professional organizer Jamie Novak, who is the bestselling author of Keep This, Toss That: The Practical Guide To Tidying Up and host of "The 10 Minute Podcast."

Teen Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Sensory Inclusive Movie: The Polar Express

Wednesday, December 3, 5pm

Join us for snacks and a movie on the big screen as we watch The Polar Express! Feel free to bring your own snacks, water, and/or blankets and pillows to get comfy. We will have some snacks, fidgets to use during the event and chairs provided. This event is open to all ages. The Polar Express is rated G. The run time is 1 hour and 40 minutes. This showing is for all ages and is sensory inclusive. This means that quiet is not expected or anticipated. Feel free to move around, bring your iPad/devices, wear noise cancelling headphones, and more. We will have fidgets available in the back of the room. If you have any questions, please email Emily at eleggat@tewksburypl.org.

IN PERSON: Introduction to Web Development (Grades 6-12)

Saturday, December 6, 1pm-4pm

Want to learn how to make websites or write code with One Up Games? During this class, you'll gain a basic understanding of how websites are made and have fun learning how to code in HTML/CSS. You must bring your own laptop for this event. We are unable to provide laptops for use. This event is for teens in grades 6-12.

Children’s Events (In-Person)

IN PERSON: Toddler Story Time

Monday, December 1, 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: Sleepy Story Time

Tuesday, December 2, 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, December 3, 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: Lego Club

Wednesday, December 3, 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: Preschool Playgroup

Thursday, December 4, 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.