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Boston Globe Reporters Dish On Whitey Bulger

On Saturday, March 16 at 2pm, authors Shelley Murphy and Kevin Cullen will discuss their new book: Whitey Bulger: America’s Most Wanted Gangster and the Manhunt That Brought Him To Justice. Raised in a South Boston housing project, James “Whitey” Bulger became the most wanted fugitive of his generation.  In their brand new book, rich with family ties and intrigue, award-winning Boston Globe reporters Kevin Cullen and Shelley Murphy follow Whitey’s extraordinary criminal career – from teenage thievery to bank robberies to the building of his underworld empire and a string of brutal murders.  Based on exclusive access and previously undisclosed documents, Cullen and Murphy explore the truth of the Whitey Bulger story.  They reveal for the first time the extent of his two parallel family lives with different women, as well as his lifelong paranoia stemming in part from his experience in the CIA’S MKULTRA program.  They describe his support of the IRA and his unknown role in the Boston busing crisis, and they show a keen understanding of his mindset while on the lam and behind bars.  The result is the first full portrait of this legendary criminal figure – a gripping story of wise guys and cops, horrendous government malfeasance, and a sixteen-year manhunt that climaxed in Whitey’s dramatic capture in Santa Monica in June 2011.  A book selling and signing will take place after their talk for anyone interested.  See registration instructions below.  Register by calling 978-640-4490 x 205 or clicking HERE.

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

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.  Register HERE.

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.  Register HERE.

Wednesday, March 13, 12:30pm -- Reader’s Choice Book Discussion Group (RR)

Come prepared to briefly discuss a book you’ve recently enjoyed reading.  After all members have shared their recommended titles, library staff will highlight some of its newest books, plus discuss useful readers’ advisory tools.  The library will provide beverages; members are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch.  Limited to 25 seats.  Register HERE.

Thursday, March 14, 10:30am -- Basic Computer Class (RR)

The library now offers free computer classes that provide hands-on training to adults.  This class, which will introduce the basics of personal computing, will make you more confident when using computers in the library, at work or at home.  Register HERE.

Friday, March 15, 10:30am --Boston Radio: 1920-2010 with Donna Halper (RR)

Meet Donna Halper as she discusses her new book: Boston Radio: 1920 to 2010, with a focus on both Boston and Lowell-based (local) radio personalities and stations.  Doors open at 10am for coffee and socializing.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.  Register HERE.

Saturday, March 16, 2pm -- Whitey Bulger with Shelley Murphy & Kevin Cullen (RR)

Meet Boston Globe journalists and authors Shelley Murphy and Kevin Cullen as they discuss their new book: Whitey Bulger: America’s Most Wanted Gangster and the Manhunt That Brought Him To Justice. Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.  Register HERE.

Sunday, March 17, 2pm -- St. Patrick’s Day Concert with Ruth Harcovitz (RR)

On St. Patrick’s Day, join soprano Ruth Harcovitz for her popular concert – “A Great Day For The Irish.”  Limited to 100 seats.  Co-sponsored by the Tewksbury Cultural Council.  Register HERE.

Monday, March 18, 10:30am -- Monday Morning Matinee: Lawrence of Arabia (RR)

Enjoy a screening of a classic film that was released 50 years ago – “Lawrence of Arabia,” a PG-rated epic adventure starring Peter O’Toole.  Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.  Limited to 100 seats.  Register HERE.

Tuesday, March 19, 7pm -- Author Visit: Boston Bronze & Stone Speak To Us with Joseph Gallo (RR)

Meet author Joseph Gallo as he discusses his new book: Boston Bronze & Stone Speak To Us, a beautiful book that combines art, history and walking guides for the public sculptures found throughout the city.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.  Register HERE.

Wednesday, March 20, 2pm -- Job Seekers Seminar: Online Identity Optimization for Job Seekers with Greg Page & Todd Kobus (RR)

Unemployed or underemployed?  Join Greg Page and Todd Kobus, co-founders of the Merrimack Analysis Group, for their popular seminar on online identity optimization.  When a perspective employer researches you online, what are they going to find and what can you do about it?  Limited to 25 seats.  Register HERE.

Thursday, March 21, 2pm -- Technology Training: Computer How-To For Normal People with Miklos Jako (RR)

Meet author Miklos Jako as he discusses his new book: Computer How-To For Normal People.  Miklos will focus on 20 of the most common computer aggravations folks experience.  Book and DVD signing held after talk.  Limited to 25 seats.  Register HERE.

Saturday, March 23, 7pm -- Dinner & A Movie: Zero Dark Thirty (RR)

Enjoy a free dinner and a movie this SATURDAY night at the Tewksbury Public Library!  This week’s movie is “Zero Dark Thirty,” an Academy Award-nominated film dramatizing the hunt for Osama Bin Laden.  Limited to 75 seats.  Register HERE.

Monday, March 25, 7pm -- Author Visit: Legendary Locals of Lowell with Richard Howe & Chaim Rosenberg (RR)

Meet authors Richard Howe and Chaim Rosenberg as they discuss their latest book: Legendary Locals of Lowell, which tells the city’s story through pictures and descriptions of its most memorable and influential residents.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.  Register HERE.

Tuesday, March 26, 7pm -- Author Visit: Heroin’s Puppet with Melissa Weiksnar (RR)

Meet author Melissa Weiksnar as she discusses her new book: Heroin’s Puppet: Amy (and her disease).  Melissa will discuss her daughter’s six-year battle with substance abuse, which ended tragically from an overdose in rehab, just weeks before her 21st birthday.  Parents are encouraged to bring their middle school and high school students to this powerful drug awareness talk.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.  Register HERE.

Wednesday, March 27, 6:30pm -- Evening Book Discussion Group: Inca Gold (RR)

Take part in a book discussion about Inca Gold by Kristin Hannah.  Pick up your copy and register at the Circulation Desk beginning February 27.  Limited to 25 seats.  

Thursday, March 28, 10:30am -- Basic Internet Class (RR)

The library now offers free computer classes that provide hands-on training to adults.  This class, which will introduce the basics of the internet, will make you more confident when using computers in the library, at work or at home.  Register HERE.

Friday, March 29, 10:30am -- Bicycling Across The World with Denis Beaudry (RR)

Meet local cyclist Denis Beaudry as he shares his astounding adventure in his slideshow presentation – “Bicycling Across The World.”  Last summer, Denis traveled 10,000 miles in four months.  He flew to Spain, biked east all the way to China, then flew to San Francisco and biked home across the United States.  Doors open at 10am for coffee and socializing.  Limited to 100 seats.  Register HERE.

Saturday, March 30, 2pm -- King of the Lobby with Kathryn Jacob (RR)

Meet author and professor Kathryn Jacob as she discusses her new book: King of the Lobby: The Life and Times of Sam Ward, Man-About-Washington in the Gilded Age, a biography of the man credited for creating modern-day political lobbying.  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.  Register HERE.

Monday, April 1, 10:30am -- Monday Morning Movie Matinee: Les Miserables (2012) (RR)

Start your day (and week!) off with a fantastic new film – Les Miserables (2012), the critically acclaimed musical drama starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, and Amanda Seyfried.  Popcorn and lemonade will be provided.  Limited to 100 seats.  Register HERE.

Tuesday, April 2, 7pm -- Traditions & Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls (RR)

Meet author Kevin Gardner as he discusses his new book: The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls.  During the talk, Kevin will actually build a miniature stone wall .  Book signing held after talk.  Limited to 100 seats.  Co-sponsored by Tewksbury Historical Society and Tewksbury Garden Club.  Register HERE.

Wednesday, April 3, 2pm -- Job Seekers Seminar: Leadership is the Difference with Laurie-Ann Murabito (RR)

Unemployed or underemployed?  Join Laurie-Ann Murabito, owner of LA & Associates and author of Rethink Leadership: 4 Lessons To Make You Remarkable, for her dynamic presentation – “Leadership Is The Difference.”  Limited to 25 seats.  Register HERE.

Wednesday, April 3, 7pm -- Massachusetts: Infectious Diseases and the History of Public Health with Alfred DeMaria (RR)

Celebrate National Public Health Week with Dr. Alfred DeMaria (Medical Director and State Epidemiologist, Bureau of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts Department of Public Health), who will provide an overview of the history of public health, highlighting the important role our state has played in combating infectious diseases.  Limited to 100 seats.  Co-sponsored with the Public Health Museum.  Register HERE.

Thursday, April 4, 1pm-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.  Register HERE.

Thursday, April 4, 7pm -- Dinner & A Movie: Lincoln (RR)

Enjoy a free dinner and a movie on THURSDAY night at the Tewksbury Public Library!  This week’s movie is “Lincoln,” a critically acclaimed historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis.  Limited to 75 seats.  Register HERE.

Children’s Events

Thursday, March 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.

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

Drop in anytime to make a craft!  For all ages.

Saturday, March 16, 2:30pm-3:30pm -- A Snippet of Seuss (DI)

Join ACT Theater and some of the cast members from “Seussical the Musical” when they come to the library to read some Dr. Seuss stories and sing some songs from the show as a sampling of what you could expect from the play.  No registration required.  We’ll be in front of the Story Time Room.  For ages 3 and up.

Monday, March 18, 10:15am AND 11am -- Tiny Tykes (DI)

Come get your early literacy skills on!  Stories, songs, finger plays, and simple movement makes this the perfect class for fostering an early love for learning and reading, as well as early socialization.  For children ages 0 to 18 months.  Older siblings are always welcome!

Tuesday, March 19, 6pm -- Twilight Tykes (DI)

Come get your early literacy skills on!  Stories, songs, finger plays and simple movement make this the perfect class for fostering an early love for learning and reading, as well as socialization skills.  For children ages 0 to 18 months.  Older siblings are always welcome!

Wednesday, March 20, 11am -- Preschool Story Time (DI)

Have fun while learning valuable early literacy skills at our story time!  We read stories, sing, dance and more.  For ages 3 to 6.  Older or younger siblings are always welcome!