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Tewksbury Library Hosts Paranormal Experts
Believe in ghosts? You will after attending the library's paranormal talks this October.
Every Wednesday night this October, the Tewksbury Public Library is hosting paranormal talks for adults. These programs promise to both scare and fascinate audiences!
Ghosts of New England with Thomas D’Agostino Wednesday, October 5, 6pm-8pm
About The Program
Have you ever wanted to meet a real ghost hunter or learn how to hunt ghosts yourself? Join Thomas D'Agostino - one of New England's most prominent ghost hunters - as he recalls some of his most memorable paranormal investigations in New England with footage and photos. He will also demonstrate ghost hunting techniques, display ghost hunting equipment, and give away his "Guide to Ghost Hunting" booklet to all attendees.
About The Presenter
Thomas D'Agostino is the co-founder of the New England Paranormal United Research Society. He has conducted more than 1,000 investigations over the past 30 years. Thomas is the author of several books on New England ghosts, legends, and folklore, including: Haunted Massachusetts; Haunted New Hampshire; Pirate Ghosts and Phantom Ships; Abandoned Villages and Ghost Towns of New England; and A History of Vampires in New England.
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Ghosts of Massachusetts with Roxie Zwicker Wednesday, October 12, 6:30pm-8pm
About The Program
The Bay State is home to some of the most historic places in America. Find out what ghostly stories can be found walking down its roads! Find abandoned places, haunted beaches, tavern ghosts and eerie cemeteries. Take a spirited virtual journey highlighting stops in Marblehead, Boston, Provincetown, Littleton, Springfield - just to name a few. Explore the places and the stories of legends on this fun and scary tour of area haunts.
About The Presenter
Roxie Zwicker is the founder of New England Curiosities, a company that gives haunted tours throughout New Hampshire and Maine. She has been sharing her stories of New England Legends and Lore since 1993. Roxie is the author of five books, including: Haunted Cemeteries of New England: Stones, Stories and Superstitions; Haunted Portland: From Pirates to Ghost Brides; and Haunted Pubs of New England.
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Ghost Chronicles with Ron Kolek & Maureen Wood Wednesday, October 19, 6:30pm-8pm
About The Program
Join Ron Kolek and Maureen Wood as they take you on a journey into the unknown, the unexplained, and the unbelievable. They will reveal the gory details of some of their most interesting cases ripped from the pages of their hit book - The Ghost Chronicles. Meet Ron and Maureen - called "the Burns and Allen of the netherworld" by Channel 5's Chronicle - for a ride you will never forget…no matter how much you try!
About The Presenter
Ron Kolek is the founder and lead investigator of The New England Ghost Project. With a degree in Environmental Science, he was the ultimate skeptic. In addition to hosting Ghost Chronicles on Ghostvillage Radio and iTunes, he hosts a weekly internet radio show on Toginet.com, and has co-written two books with Maureen Wood, The Ghost Chronicles and Ghost a Day. Maureen Wood is a fifth generation Psychic/Trance-medium. For as far back as she can remember, she has communicated with the deceased. She has practiced, studied, and instructed metaphysical studies for more than twenty-five years. Maureen has been with the New England Ghost Project since 2001 and has accompanied the group on over 100 investigations.
Haunted Baseball with Dan Gordon Wednesday, October 26, 6:30pm-8pm
About The Program
Baseball and ghost stories are as American as apple pie. Author Dan Gordon's works combine both! In exploring the relationship between the paranormal and baseball, he has interviewed more than 1,000 current and former Major League Baseball players, including Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Tim Linecum, Roy Halladay, and Jacoby Ellsbury. Gordon has also interviewed countless stadium personnel, umpires, front-office folks, and fans. He will discuss his research, presenting an entertaining and eerie look at our national pastime.
About The Presenter
Dan Gordon co-authored two best-selling books: Haunted Baseball: Ghosts, Curses, Legends & Eerie Events and Fields of Scream: Haunted Tales From The Baseball Diamond, The Locker Room, and Beyond. Gordon, who lives and dies with the Red Sox, also authored Cape Encounters: Contemporary Cape Cod Ghost Stories. His writings on baseball have appeared in numerous publications, including the Providence Journal and Fort Worth Star.
Fine Print
All talks are held in the Meeting Room. Doors open 15 minutes prior to start time. Seating is limited. The room is handicap accessible. Light refreshments will be provided. A door prize will be awarded. Pre-registration is strongly recommended as it aids the presenter and staff with planning. Register by stopping by the Reference Desk; calling 978-640-4490 ext. 207; or by visiting the library’s online calendar of events (www.tewksburypl.org).. Talks are FREE thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. The Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library's Friendly Little Bookshop will be open prior to each talk. Talks are best suited for adults and teens. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. For those interested, a book signing and selling will follow each talk.
