Below are the classes and events for adults taking place at the Tewksbury Public Library over the next three weeks.  Must-See Movie Matinee: On Saturday, November 5 at 2:00pm, watch one of Hollywood’s hottest DVD releases – “Captain America: The First Avenger.”  No registration required.  Cooking Event: On Tuesday, November 8 at 6:00pm, join cookbook author Ellie Deaner for a Thanksgiving cooking demonstration – “Everything But The Turkey.”  Registration required.  Job Seekers Seminar: On Tuesday, November 15 at 2:00pm, join career coach Kim Coburn to learn how to plan and execute a …

Below are the classes & events taking place for adults at the Tewksbury Public Library over the next three weeks. Job Seekers Network Seminar: On Tuesday, October 18 at 2:00pm, join the North Shore Career Center’s Deborah Barnes for a “Resume Reel,” where you will exchange resumes with several attendees, one at a time, and have the opportunity to get and give feedback. Registration strongly recommended. Library Book Club: On Tuesday, October 18 at 6:30pm, the library’s book club will discuss “The Lace Reader” by Brunonia Barry.  Books are available at the Circulation Desk.  No registration …

The Tewksbury Public Library has twelve classes and events scheduled for adults this month.   Job Seekers Network Seminar: On Tuesday, October 4 at 2:00pm, join leadership expert and author Steven Balzac to learn the key elements of a successful job interview in his “Interview For Success” talk.  Registration strongly recommended. Financial Seminar: On Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30pm, join financial planner Deborah Maloy to learn about the many savings and investment options individuals can rely on when planning for the future in her “Real World Retirement Planning” talk.   Registration strongly…

The Tewksbury Public Library begins its year-round, monthly visits from best-selling, award-winning authors with Andre Dubus III, Brunonia Barry, and Katherine Hall Page this fall. Spend an evening with best-selling author Andre Dubus III on Tuesday, September 27, 6:30pm-8pm.  Andre will be discussing his latest work – Townie.   About Townie: After their parents divorced in the 1970s, Andre Dubus III and his three siblings grew up with their exhausted working mother in a depressed Massachusetts mill town saturated with drugs and crime. To protect himself and those he loved from street …

Watch Hollywood’s latest DVD releases at the Tewksbury Public Library on Saturday afternoons this fall!  “Must-See Movie Matinees” are free and open to all – adults, teens, and children (accompanied by an adult).  Popcorn and lemonade is provided at no charge.  Moviegoers may bring their own snacks.    On Saturday, September 10 at 2pm, X-Men: First Class will be shown.  About the Movie: X-Men: First Class charts the epic beginning of the X-Men saga, and reveals a secret history of famous global events. Before mutants had revealed themselves to the world, and before Charles Xavier and Erik …

Are you one of the hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents who are unemployed?  Do you know someone who is underemployed or who has simply given up looking for work in today’s job market?  The Tewksbury Public Library is here to help!  Every first and third Tuesday afternoon of the month, the Tewksbury Public Library invites job seekers to gather in the Meeting Room to network with fellow residents, learn about the library’s resources, and hear from guest speakers on topics of interest to the group.  On Tuesday, September 6 at 2:00pm, Arnie Fertig will present “LinkedIn: Nuts & Bolts…

Are you ready for some football… IN THE LIBRARY?  This September, visit the Tewksbury Public Library on Wednesday night to hear from some of the state’s best and brightest New England Patriots writers. On Wednesday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m., Donald Hubbard will be discussing his latest book – 100 Things Patriots Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.  About the Book: 100 Things is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of the New England Patriots. Whether you are a die-hard booster from the days of Babe Parilli or a new supporter of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, these are the 100 things …

The Boston Bruins have teamed up with the Tewksbury Public Library – and public libraries across the state – to encourage teens to keep reading over the summer. The 2011 Stanley Cup Champions recognize that summer reading is one of the best ways to help teens maintain the skills they’ve learned over the academic year. When teens read at the Tewksbury Public Library this summer, they score! By entering the Teen Summer Reading Raffle, teens can win an assortment of Boston Bruins-related prizes, including: Bruins t-shirts; Bruins hats; Bruins DVDs; Bruins books; Bruins posters; Bruins pennants; …

EXPLORING PLEASURE ISLAND: On Wednesday, August 3 at 6:30pm, join Robert McLaughlin – Co-founder of “The Friends of Pleasure Island” and author of “Images of America: Pleasure Island” – to remember (or discover) Pleasure Island.  Pleasure Island, which opened in June 1959, rose from the wetlands off of Route 128 and into an 80-acre theme park ("The Disneyland of the East"). Through photographs and music, McLaughlin will recall memories of riding boats to Pirate Cove; searching for the great white whale; driving a Jenney car; getting dizzy in the Slanty Shanty; and taking a ride on Old Smoky…

BOSTON’S MOST INFAMOUS MURDERS: On Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30pm, join Christopher Daley – Massachusetts historian – for an entertaining and fascinating look at some of Boston’s most infamous murder cases, both solved and unsolved.  Cases examined will include: Albert DeSalvo (The Boston Strangler); Jesse Pomerov (The Boy Fiend); Jane Toppan (The Angel of Death); Grayce Asquith; Bathsheba Spooner; Phillis & Mark Codman; and Lizzie Borden. BOSTON ON FIRE: On Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30pm, join Stephanie Schorow – author of “Boston on Fire” – to learn about the history of fires and fire fighting …

NEW ENGLAND GHOST MYSTERIES: On Wednesday, June 8 at 6pm, join Dan Tremblay – a popular local filmmaker – for a viewing of his latest film on ghost mysteries filmed in New England.  Attendees will also dowse the room for spiritual energy. RETIREMENT & ESTATE PLANNING: On Tuesday, June 14 at 6:30pm, get answers to the questions that keep you up at night.  Do I have enough money for retirement? Does my estate plan adequately protect the assets I’ve worked so hard to accumulate? How will I pay for nursing home and long-term care costs? Get some answers from a panel of professionals in the legal…

On Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m., join Henry Lukas, director of education at the Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History, to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about postage stamps and the postal system.   Various stamps and postal objects will be on display. Through a multimedia presentation, attendees will learn about: the history of the first postage stamp; the most popular US stamps ever printed; the Post Office's criteria to determine a subject for a new stamp; the US stamps that will be issued in the coming months; the first woman was to appear on a US postage stamp; …

The Tewksbury Public Library is hosting a month’s worth of art programs on Wednesdays this April.  The library is also hosting its monthly movie night, book club meeting, and “Keeping Tewksbury Safe” class in coordination with the Tewksbury Police Department. On Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m., join Louise Sacco – Executive Director of the Museum of Bad Art – for the worst art you’ve ever seen! The Museum of Bad Art has collected, exhibited and celebrated the worst of art for more than 15 years. Sacco will describe the thinking behind the museum, their selection criteria and its relationship…

The Tewksbury Public Library is a community center that invites local organizations and residents to submit exhibits of local, cultural, artistic, or educational interest for temporary display within the library.  The Library has four locked display cases available to display your collections.  Interested?  Here's what you to need to know: Exhibits must be approved and scheduled, as space is limited. (Acceptance of an exhibit does not imply the library’s endorsement.)   Commercial displays, prices, or sales advertising are not permitted. Display case shelving is not adjustable, and all …

The Tewksbury Public Library is hosting four free job seminars on Wednesdays this March.  The Museum of Bad Art is also paying the library a visit. On Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30pm, join Jim Stokely – author of How To Find A Good Job in 90 Days – for a resume workshop.  A clear and compelling resume is a critical piece of any successful job search. Jim Stokely will show a multimedia presentation designed to teach participants the basic principles and key elements of a successful resume. The remainder of the evening will consist of a one-hour resume-writing workshop. Participants will pair up …

The Tewksbury Public Library holds "Must-See Movie Nights" on the fourth Tuesday night of the month, featuring Hollywood’s latest releases. On Tuesday, February 22 at 5:45pm, Waiting For Superman (PG) will be screened.   Directed by Davis Guggenheim, this critically acclaimed documentary won Best Documentary at last year's Sundance Festival.Summary: Waiting for Superman examines the crisis of public education in the United States through multiple interlocking stories—from a handful of students and their families whose futures hang in the balance, to the educators and reformers trying to find …

On Wednesday, February 2 at 6:30pm, join Bob Frishman – owner of Bell-Time Clocks – for a free class on antique clocks.  You will learn about the history, styles, makers, values, collecting, repairing and cultural importance of clocks. More than 100 projected images will illustrate familiar and unusual timekeepers from Frishman’s own collection and from the more than five thousand clocks he has serviced.  Bring your clocks!  After a question & answers session, a free informal "road-show" appraisal session will take place.  Bob Frishman has professionally repaired, restored and sold antique …

The holiday season is upon us and it's again time for the Library to hold its semi-annual Food for Fines drive to benefit the Tewksbury Community Food Pantry. Library fines can accumulate to uncomfortable levels, and here is one way in which you can "pay down" your fines and help a community organization at the same time. From November 15 through December 23, each item of non-perishable food you bring to the Library will be worth $3 in fines forgiven. Unfortunately, lost or billed item charges and other fees cannot be forgiven with a food donation. We are happy to accept your donations at the…

Did you happen to catch any of the following at your library this summer?  An Emmy-award winning TV news investigative reporter.  A retired FBI agent turned private investigator.  A forensic scientist working for the state crime lab.  The dean of the U-Mass English Department and crime novel enthusiast.  A nationally renowned dog whisperer and behavior specialist.  A local veterinarian offering health tips for dogs. How about any of these?  And be honest.  An Associated Press award-winning sports writer and host of NPR's "It's Only A Game" weekly sports radio show.  The curator from the …