Event Information: All library events below are intended for adults. Events are free, but registration is required. Register by calling 978-640-4490 x 205, emailing rhayes@mvlc.org, or visiting the library’s online calendar of events at www.tewksburypl.org. Events are generally held in the library’s first-floor Meeting Room. Authors will generally sign and sell books after their talks to anyone interested. All events are sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. Movie events are co-sponsored by the Tewksbury Lions Club.
Friday, August 30, 8pm -- Dinner & A Movie: The Great Gatsby (2013)
Enjoy a free dinner and a movie on Friday night at the Tewksbury Public Library! This week’s movie is “The Great Gatsby,” the recent remake of the classic starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Limited to 75 seats. Register HERE.
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Tuesday, September 3, 8pm -- Fright Night: Haunted Lighthouses of New England with Jeremy D’Entremont
Author Jeremy D’Entremont, the leading expert on New England’s historic lighthouses and author of more than 10 books on the subject, will take your on a tour of some of the area’s most haunted lighthouses! Book signing after talk for those interested. Limited to 100 seats. Register HERE.
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Wednesday, September 4, 2pm -- Job Hunt Help: Speak For Yourself with John Perkins
Join John Perkins, a sales professional with extensive experience as a sales trainer and interviewer, for a talk on public speaking and how to sell yourself to help increase your interviewing effectiveness. Limited to 12 seats. Register HERE.
Thursday, September 5, 1pm-5pm -- Device Advice: 1-on-1 Help With Your eReader
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. Schedule an appointment today! Register HERE.
Friday, September 6, 10:30am -- Friday Morning Matinee: Now You See Me
Start your Friday off by watching a new film! This week’s movie is “Now You See Me,” a PG-13 suspense starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo and Woody Harrelson. Snacks and lemonade to be served. Limited to 75 seats. Register HERE.
Saturday, September 7, 2pm -- Author Visit: The Vision That Changed A Life with Donald Brown
Author Don Brown will discuss his memoir – The Morphine Dream– including the fulfillment of a life-altering vision he had 25+ years ago that took him to Harvard Law School and on a cross-country trek. Book signing after talk for those interested. Limited to 50 seats. Register HERE.
Tuesday, September 10, 7pm -- Fright Night: Meet The Paranormal Investigators of Boston
Ever meet a real ghost hunter? Here’s your chance! Members of the Boston Paranormal Investigators will be here to discuss their group, research and equipment. Limited to 100 seats. RegisterHERE.Wednesday, September 11, 12:30pm -- Booked For Lunch Book Club
Come prepared to briefly discuss a book (or books) you’ve recently enjoyed reading! The library will provide beverages; participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. After all participants have shared their recommendations, staff will highlight some of the library’s newest books. Limited to 15 seats. Register HERE.
Wednesday, September 11, 2pm -- Job Hunt Help: Dream Big, Focus Small In Your Job Search with Maureen Weisner
Job Coach Maureen Weisner will discuss a variety of topics related to change and its impact – good and bad – on a job search. Limited to 12 seats. Register HERE.Thursday, September 12, 10:30am -- Basic Computer Class
A free computer class that provides hands-on training to adults. The goal of the class is to make you more confident when using computers in the library, at work or at home. Schedule an appointment today! Register HERE.
Friday, September 13, 7pm -- Dinner & A Movie: Star Trek Into Darkness
Enjoy a free dinner and a movie on Friday night at the Tewksbury Public Library! This week’s movie is “Star Trek Into Darkness,” the most recent sci-film in the acclaimed series. Limited to 75 seats. Register HERE.
Saturday, September 14, 2pm -- Author Visit: Is It Really Possible To Communicate With The Dead with Cheryl AmariGrief Counselor and GriefTeach founder Cheryl Amari will answer the question: Can we actually communicate with our deceased loved ones? Cheryl will distinguish between deathbed visions, near-death experiences, shared-death experiences, and after-death communication; explore the different types of after-death communication; investigate the role religious beliefs and traditions play in our acceptance of after-death communication; examine the popularity of mediums and psychics; and review the latest research in the field. Limited to 50 seats. Register HERE.
Monday, September 16, 10:30am -- Author Visit: Shakespeare Behind Bars with Jean Trounstine
Author, activist and former prison teacher Jean Trounstine will discuss her book – Shakespeare Behind Bars: The Power of Drama in a Women’s Prison. Book signing after talk for those interested. Limited to 50 seats. Register HERE.
Tuesday, September 17, 7pm -- Fright Night: Haunted Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts with Renee Mallett
Author Renee Mallett will discuss her new book – Haunted Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts, which includes a story about nearby UMass Lowell. Book signing after talk for those interested. Limited to 100 seats. Register HERE.
Wednesday, September 18, 2pm -- Job Hunt Help: 10 Things You Should Know About Long-Term Investing
Investment advisor Thomas Bodine of 3D Asset Management will present ten important facts that will provide portfolio returns while reducing risk. Limited to 12 seats. Register HERE.
Thursday, September 19, 1pm-5pm -- Device Advice: 1-on-1 Help With Your eReader
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. Schedule an appointment today! Register HERE.
Thursday, September 19, 7pm -- Dexter Farewell Party
The eighth and final season of Dexter ends this Sunday, September 23. Come celebrate this hit TV show with fellow fans in the area. We’ll discuss our favorite characters and storylines from the series, partake in a little trivia, enjoy some Dexter-inspired snacks, predict how it all will end, and more! Limited to 25 seats. Register HERE.
Friday, September 20, 10:30am -- Friday Morning Matinee: Behind The Candelabra
Start your Friday off by watching a new film! This week’s movie is “Behind The Candelabra,” the Emmy-nominated Liberace biopic starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon. Snacks and lemonade to be served. Limited to 75 seats. Register HERE.
Ongoing: Grab a summer reading log from the library’s Front Desk. For every book you read and record on your log, the Friends of the Library will donate $1 in your name to the library’s “Adopt-A-Book” Fund. Return your log to the Front Desk by September 7. Participants will be also invited to a reception at the library in late September.
