One Direction Party at Tewksbury Library

One Direction Party For Teens

On Thursday, February 21, from 3:30pm to 5pm, the library will be hosting a One Direction celebration for teen fans of the musical group!  The party will include “boy band bingo,” a trivia contest and a craft.  Spots are expected to fill up for this February vacation teen event!  Please register by visiting the library’s online calendar of events (www.tewksburypl.org) or calling the library at 978-640-4490.  

Event Registration

Please register online using our Calendar of Events at www.tewksburypl.org or by calling (978) 640-4490 (for Adult) or (978) 640-4496 (for Children).  Events that require registration are marked (RR).  Events that require tickets are marked (TK).  Drop-in programs are marked (DI).  All events are free.  

Adult & Teen Events

Friday, February 15, 10:30am -- Friday Morning Lecture: The History of Air Force One (RR)

Join Jerry Selissen, Hanscom Air Force Base retiree and former Tewksbury Selectman, as he explores the history of Air Force One in a slideshow just in time for Presidents Day!  Doors open at 10am for coffee and socializing.  Limited to 100 seats.

Saturday, February 16, 2pm -- Author Visit: The Pilots’ Guide to the Airports of Historic Massachusetts with John Fiske (RR)

Meet author John Fiske as he discusses his latest book: The Pilot’s Guide to the Airports of Historic Massachusetts, including some talk about Tewksbury’s very own Tew-Mac airport.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.

Tuesday, February 19, 7pm -- Author Visit: The Lincoln Letter with William Martin (RR)

Meet New York Times Bestselling Author William Martin as he discusses his new book: The Lincoln Letter, a suspenseful tale of a modern-day treasure hunt for a piece of America’s history – the diary of Abraham Lincoln.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.

Wednesday, February 20, 2pm -- Job Seekers Seminar: Get Motivated! with Steve Gamlin (RR)

Unemployed or underemployed?  Join Steve Gamlin, award-winning motivational speaker, for his popular presentation “Attitude + Action for a Lifetime of Traction.”  Steve will help get your professional life in gear with some easy tips to remember!  Limited to 25 seats.

Thursday, February 21, 2pm-3:30pm -- Technology Trainings: Facebook 101 (RR)

Learn the basics of Facebook in this hands-on workshop for beginners.  Each participant will leave the class having set-up their very own Facebook account while developing an appreciation for the ways in which this popular social network can be useful in their everyday life!  Participants should come to class with their email address written down on a piece of paper.  Limited to 10 seats.

Thursday, February 21, 3:30pm -- One Direction Party For Teens (RR)

You’d be inZAYN not to come to this One Direction celebration!  Don’t be in PAYNE or in de-NIALL; sign up for this ONE THING this February break.  There will be “boy band bingo,” a trivia contest and you can make your own 1D craft!  So HARRY up and sign up for this event before you LOU-se out.  It’ll be the most ONE DIR-ful time of the year!  Limited to 20 seats.

Friday, February 22, 7pm -- Dinner & A Movie: Argo (RR)

Enjoy a free dinner and a movie on Friday nights at the Tewksbury Public Library!  This week’s movie is “Argo,” an R-rated suspenseful CIA drama starring Ben Affleck.  Limited to 75 seats.

Monday, February 25, 7pm -- Author Visit: Your Natural Medicine Cabinet with Burke Lennihan (RR)

Meet author Burke Lennihan as she discusses her new book: Your Natural Medicine Cabinet: A Practical Guide To Drug-Free Remedies For Common ailments, focusing in particular on natural remedies for colds and flus.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.

Tuesday, February 26, 7pm -- Community Conversations: Using Books To Discuss Loss & Grief with Children with Cheryl Amari (RR)

The library addresses the topic of talking to children about loss and grief with a presentation from Cheryl Amari, founder and owner of the Tewksbury-based GriefTeach.  Learn what to say to a child when a personal (e.g., death of a family member) or public (e.g., Sandy Hook Shooting) tragedy occurs.  Limited to 100 seats.

Wednesday, February 27, 6:30pm -- Evening Book Discussion Group (RR)

Take part in a book discussion about Night Road by Kristin Hannah.  Pick up your copy of the book and register at the Circulation Desk beginning January 30.

Thursday, February 28, 10am-5pm -- Device Advice: 1-on-1 Help With Your eReader (RR)

Book a 30-minute, one-on-one session with a library staff member to learn how to download free eBooks to your eReader (e.g., Kindle, nook) from the library’s Overdrive digital collection.  Participants should bring their own e-readers.  Limited to 1 seat per 30-minute session.

Friday, March 1, 10:30am -- Friday Morning Lecture: The Master Class with Peter Spiers (RR)

Join Peter Spiers as he discusses his new book: Master Class – Living Longer, Stronger and Happier, a how-to on building an enriching lifestyle on the foundation of your favorite activities.  Peter is the Senior Vice President of Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel).  Doors open at 10am for coffee and socializing.  Limited to 100 seats.

Saturday, March 2, 10am -- Author Visit: The Rising At Roxbury Crossing with James Redfeam (RR)

Meet author James Redfeam as he discusses his latest book: The Rising At Roxbury Crossing, a historical novel focusing on the Irish Rebellion, America’s Red Scare, and the Boston Police Strike.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.

Monday, March 4, 10:30am -- Monday Morning Matinee: The Birds (RR)

Enjoy a screening of a classic film that was released 50 years ago this month – “The Birds,” a PG-13-rated suspenseful horror movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock.  Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.  Limited to 100 seats.

Tuesday, March 5, 7pm -- Author Visit: Drinking Boston: A History of The City & Its Spirits with Stephanie Schorow (RR)

Meet author Stephanie Schorow as she discusses her latest book: Drinking Boston: A History of The City & Its Spirits, a tribute to the fascinating role alcohol has played throughout Boston’s history.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.

Wednesday, March 6, 2pm -- Job Seekers Seminar: LinkedIn Basics with Arnie Fertig (RR)

Unemployed or underemployed?  Join Arnie Fertig, head coach at jobhuntercoach.com, as he returns to run his popular LinkedIn workshop for beginners.  Limited to 25 seats.

Thursday, March 7, 10am-5pm -- Device Advice: 1-on-1 Help With Your eReader (RR)

Book a 30-minute, one-on-one session with a library staff member to learn how to download free eBooks to your eReader (e.g., Kindle, nook) from the library’s Overdrive digital collection.  Participants should bring their own e-readers.  Limited to 1 seat per 30-minute session.

Saturday, March 9, 7pm -- Dinner & A Movie: The Master (RR)

Enjoy a free dinner and a movie this SATURDAY night at the Tewksbury Public Library!  This week’s movie is “The Master,” an R-rated drama starring Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams.  Limited to 75 seats.

Monday, March 11, 7pm -- Author Visit: The Lawyer Within with Jeremy Robin (RR)

Meet author and lawyer Jeremy Robin as he discusses his latest book: The Lawyer Within: Successful Self-Advocacy Techniques, a holistic and spiritual approach to negotiating solutions.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.

Tuesday, March 12, 7pm -- Author Visit: When Doctors Don’t Listen with Dr. Leana Wen (RR)

Meet author Dr. Leana Wen as she discusses her new book: When Doctors Don’t Listen: How To Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.

Children’s Events

Wednesday, February 13, 7pm -- Pajamarama (DI)

Drop in to hear stories, sing songs and play some games.  Don’t forget to wear your pajamas!  For kids 3 to 7, along with their parents/caregivers!

Thursday, February 14, 10:15am AND 11am -- Wiggle Time (DI)

Come on down to our 30 minutes session of songs, stories, instruments, dancing and more.  Get those early literacy skills working now!  For 2 years olds.  Children ages 18 to 23 months are also welcome to join us.  Older and younger siblings are also always welcome.

Thursday, February 14, 3:45pm -- Read To Me Book & Craft Club (RR)

Come have fun while making a craft and eating snacks at the Read To Me Book & Craft Club!  We all read the same book before we meet and then we talk about it while snacking.  Afterwards, we make a craft based on the book.  Don’t forget to pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk to read before the meeting.  Limited to 15.  Registration is required and begins on February 5.  For students in K to Grade 3. 

Friday, February 15, 11am-noon - Drop-In Preschool Craft (DI)

Come make a craft to take home!  One child per craft.  Drop-in anytime during the hour.  For ages 3 to 6. 

Saturday, February 16, 10am-noon -- Do It Yourself Craft Saturday (DI)

Drop in to the Craft Room in the Children’s Department to make a craft!  For kids of all ages.

Tuesday, February 19, 2pm -- Bullyproofing (RR)

Join Mr. Garofano from ATA Martial Arts Academy with this BRAND NEW program showing how to not only avoid becoming a victim, but how to deal with being a bystander and how to help your friends who are being bullied.  Call 978-640-4496 to register beginning February 11.  For ages 5 and up and their parents.

Wednesday, February 20, 11am -- Airplane Day (DI)

Come by to make a few different types of paper airplanes and then fly them in our giant Meeting Room.  You can also play Pin the Propeller on the Airplane and take photos with our airplane cutout!  For ages 5 and up.

Thursday, February 21, 11am -- Sock Hop Party (DI)

Drop in, take off your shoes, and join our Sock Hop!  We’ll be dancing up a storm and have a sock throwing game.  For ages 5 and up.

Friday, February 22, 10am-5pm -- Stuffed Animal Sleepover (DI)

Bring your favorite stuff animal to the Library to sleepover for the night!  Then come to the Library on Saturday to pick up your stuffed friend.  We’ll post pictures and videos of what your animal got up to overnight.  This sleepover is for the animals ONLY.  No children are allowed to stay over at th library.  Bring your animal by to sleepover by 5pm on Friday, February 22.