Tewksbury Public Library: History Of Merrimack River On April 21, History Of Academy Awards On April 22

Press release from the Town of Tewksbury:

April 16, 2021

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. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for generously sponsoring our programs.

Adult Events

Tewksbury Writing Group ON ZOOM (*RR)

Tuesday, April 20, 7pm

Are you a writer -- or an aspiring writer -- looking for some support? The new Tewksbury Writing Group, which generally meets the third Tuesday evening of every month, is open to everyone who's interested in writing -- all genres, all skill levels. Each meeting -- which will take place via Zoom -- consists of some conversation, followed by a guest speaker (typically a published author) offering some tips of the trade, followed by a period of reading & friendly critiquing via breakout sessions. (In the breakout sessions, authors of like genres will be grouped together.) This month's guest speaker is Eddie Vincent. Eddie Vincent, co-owner of Encircle Publications LLC, has been in the publishing for over thirty years. He started out in a family newspaper business, and then became an art director for a small publishing house. When that publishing house was sold to Thorndike Press of Waterville, Maine, the Vincents packed their bags and made the move north. After a few years of working for Thorndike Press as their art director, Eddie joined his wife Cynthia and built a flourishing poetry publishing house. Their current company -- Encircle Publications -- specializes in trade fiction publishing with a focus on the mystery and historical fiction genres. Eddie serves on the board of Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE). Come learn what you need to know as an aspiring or first-time author from the perspective of a successful publisher.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group Of Greater Lowell ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, April 21, 9:30am

The 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. 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 hands-on 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. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur and transitioned to executive coaching over 10 years ago. She has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs, the Mass. Conference for Women, and is a Certified Leadership Agility Coach. She has facilitated 50+ Job Seekers Networking Groups for 5 years and is a Licensed Group Leader. This week's topic (April 21) is interview preparation and strategies to deal with age bias. The Tewksbury Library has partnered with libraries in Andover, Chelmsford, Dracut, North Andover and Tyngsborough to sponsor this group.

Laughter Circle ON FACEBOOK

Wednesday, April 21, noon

This program combines voluntary laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to teach the body how to laugh without relying on jokes or humor. This is a participatory program where we will create moments to laugh in through guided actions. No need to bring a yoga mat--most of the program is seated, with options for standing or gentle movement. What are the benefits of laughter? Mood elevates. Stress, depression and tension decrease. Immunity improves. Lung capacity increases through deep breathing, enhancing oxygen delivery to all parts of the body. Endorphin and serotonin levels rise. Laughter provides an excellent internal massage to digestive tract as well as improving blood supply to the internal organs. People who laugh don’t worry as much as people who don’t laugh.

Crafternoon ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, April 21, 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. Please email Jeanne at jswartz@tewksburypl.org and she will send you the link to the meeting.

ENVIRONMENT SERIES: History Of The Merrimack River & How To Clean It Up ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, April 21, 7pm

Local author and journalist Dyke Hendrickson will discuss his new book, Merrimack: The Resilient River, An Illustrated Narrative of the Most Historic River in New England, in this Zoom webinar. Hendrickson is the outreach historian for the Merrimack River Watershed Council. In that role, he speaks on the history of the Coast Guard and of the Merrimack River. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a degree in history, and he did graduate work at the University of Maine, Orono. He is a former writer and/or editor with the Portland Press Herald, the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Boston Herald and The Daily News in Newburyport.

ENVIRONMENT SERIES: Armchair Travel To The National Parks Of The Northwest ON ZOOM (*RR)

Thursday, April 22, 2pm

Tucked up in the northwestern corner of the Lower 48 is a wondrous assortment of six National Parks. Four of them preserve volcanoes of the Cascade Range, the easternmost edge of the Pacific Ocean’s great Ring of Fire, and the other two uniquely qualify as paradises for tree lovers. Come along as our parks guide Steve Farrar takes us on a visual tour starting at the bubbling thermal pools of Bumpass Hell and finishing up on the towering glacier-covered summit of Mount Rainier. It’s an adventure you will not soon forget!

Academy Awards -- The Good, The Bad, And The Outrageous ON ZOOM (*RR)

Thursday, April 22, 7pm

How did the annual Academy Awards get started? Why was it created, and who exactly votes? Who has won (or lost) the award over the years? What are some famous (and infamous) moments from the ceremony itself? And, of course, who are this year’s nominees in a very different-looking award season? Come join Frank Mandosa to brush up on your Oscar knowledge for the biggest night in Hollywood! Mandosa is a full-time Massachusetts High School Film and English teacher. He has been given film lectures at libraries, senior centers, and community centers across the state since 2012. Frank is the co-host of 'Reel Life,' an award-winning local access TV show that features movie reviews.

Gratitude Call-In Program (*RR)

Friday, April 23, 9am

Join the Tewksbury Public Library for our brand new Gratitude Call In Program! Every Friday morning at 9am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone. Call librarian Robert Hayes at 978-640-4490 x 205 for more information and to register over the phone. Once you register for this program, Robert will send you the information you will need to make the call.

Children’s Events

Story Time ON FACEBOOK

Tuesday, April 20, 9am

Join Miss Kat for songs, movement, and a story or two! This program will run on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).

Preschool Craft ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

Wednesday, April 21, 2pm

Watch a video to show you how to make some really cool crafts! Every month, we will post a new fun tutorial aimed at ages 3-6. Bags of supplies will be outside the library on the morning of the event, and are first come, first served. If you aren’t able to get a bag, don’t worry!

This press release was produced by the Town of Tewksbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.