Event Information: All library events below are intended for adults, unless noted otherwise. Events are free, but registration is typically required. Register by calling 978-640-4490 x 205, emailing rhayes@mvlc.org, or clicking the link after each listing. Events are generally held in the library’s first-floor Meeting Room. Authors will sign and sell books after their talks to anyone interested. All events are sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. Film screenings are co-sponsored by the Tewksbury Lions Club.
Tuesday, November 5, 7pm -- True Crime Talk: An Evening with Michele McPhee
Veteran crime journalist Michele McPhee will discuss her career and her five true crime best-selling books, including A Professor’s Rage; A Date With Death; Heartless: The True Story of Neil Entwistle and the Brutal Murder of His Wife and Baby; When Evil Rules; and A Mob Story. Limited to 100 seats. Register HERE.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2pm -- Job Hunt Help: How To Interview with Confidence
Dr. Ethan Becker, president of “The Speech Improvement Company” and co-author of Mastering Communication at Work, will lead a workshop on improving interview skills. Limited to 15 seats. Register HERE.
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Wednesday, November 6, 6:30pm -- Neverland Book Club Meeting
Admit it, you're a grown-up who still loves books written for kids and teens! Peter Pan didn't want to grow up, so why should we? Come to our first Neverland Book Club meeting (no kids allowed!) and bring a couple of your favorite children's or teen books. Miss Noelle and Miss Amy will be hosting the meetings and suggesting some great reads for you!
Thursday, November 7, 10:30am -- Computer Class: Computer Basics
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. Limited to 5 seats. Register HERE.
Friday, November 8, 7pm -- Dinner & A Movie: “Grown Ups 2”
Enjoy a free meal and a screening of one of Hollywood’s latest DVD releases. Grown Ups 2 is a comedy starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James and David Spade. A small part of the film was filmed in Tewksbury! Rated PG-13. Limited to 75 seats. Register HERE.
Saturday, November 9, 2pm -- True Crime Talk: Earliest Massachusetts Criminals
Local author Robert Wilhelm will discuss some of the state’s first criminals, as detailed in his book, Murder and Mayhem in Essex Country. Limited to 50 seats. Register HERE.
Tuesday, November 12, 7pm -- True Crime Talk: Notorious Art Heists
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Head of Security Anthony Amore will discuss some of the world’s greatest art heists, as told in his book, Stealing Rembrandts: The Untold Stories of Notorious Art Heists. Limited to 100 seats. Register HERE.
Wednesday, November 13, 12:30pm -- Booked For Lunch Book Club Meeting
Come prepared to discuss a book you 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, November 13, 2pm -- Job Hunt Help: How To Plan Your Next Career
Dorian Mintzer, career coach and co-author of The Couples Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conversations for Transitioning to the Second Half of Life, will discuss strategies for older job seekers. Limited to 15 seats. Register HERE.
Thursday, November 14, 1pm-5pm -- Device Advice: 1-on-1 Help With Your E-Reader
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, November 14, 7pm -- Holiday Talk: Knitting 101 – Choosing The Right Sweater
Knitwear designer Amy Herzog will discuss body shapes, how to analyze your own body shape, and how to choose patterns that suit your individual look, as outlined in her book, Knit To Flatter: The Only Instructions You’ll Ever Need to Knit Sweaters That Look Good and Feel Great. Limited to 50 seats. Register HERE.
Friday, November 15, 10:30am -- Film Screening: “White House Down”
Enjoy one of Hollywood’s latest DVD releases. White House Down is an action film starring Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum as the President and a DC policeman during a terrorist attack. Rated PG-13. Limited to 50 seats. Register HERE.
Monday, November 18, 4pm-7:45pm -- National Novel Writing Month Write-In
Drop in and take part in National Novel Writing Month! Can you write at least 50,000 words of a novel between November 1 and November 30? The library will provide the space, power, coffee and moral support each Monday night! Bring your own snacks, laptop, and writing materials.
Tuesday, November 19, 7pm -- True Crime Talk: An Evening with Hank Phillippi Ryan
Channel 7 News investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan will discuss her career and her six best-selling mystery novels, with particular emphasis on her latest, The Wrong Girl. Limited to 100 seats. Register HERE.
Wednesday, November 20, 2pm -- Job Hunt Help: How To Build An Attention-Getting Resume
Bonnie Petrovich, the International Coach Federation’s 2013 Career Coach of the Year from New England, will discuss ways to improve your resume. Bring a copy of your resume and your questions! Limited to 15 seats. Register HERE.
Wednesday, November 20, 2pm -- Genealogy Support Group Meeting
Join this new monthly group dedicated to researching genealogy. Each meeting will introduce a different resource and allow for time to research using library materials and databases. Open to all skill levels. Limited to 15 seats. Register HERE.
Wednesday, November 20, 7pm -- Substance Abuse Awareness Talk: Drug Abuse & Our Veterans
Lou Cimaglia, Director of the Department of Veterans’ Services in Wilmington, will talk about the connection between veterans’ and drug abuse. Limited to 50 seats. Sponsored by CareWell Urgent Care. Register HERE.
Thursday, November 21, 10:30am -- Computer Class: Internet Basics
A free computer class that provides hands-on training to adults. The goal of the class is to make you more confident when using the internet in the library, at work or at home. Limited to 5 seats. Register HERE.
Thursday, November 21, 7pm -- Lecture: Manage Your Fibromyalgia
Dr. Heather DiRocco of Optimal Health Family Chiropractic in Tewksbury will offer natural approaches to help those who suffer from Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, tender spots in many areas of the body, and fatigue. Limited to 25 seats. Register HERE.
Friday, November 22, 7pm -- Dinner & A Movie: “2 Guns”
Enjoy a free meal and a screening of one of Hollywood’s latest DVD releases. 2 Guns is an action film starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington as undercover agents. Rated R. Limited to 75 seats. Register HERE.
Saturday, November 23, 2pm -- Holiday Talk: The Dark Side of Thanksgiving
Leslie Wheeler will discuss the troubled (and sometimes “glossed over”) relationship between the Pilgrims and Native Americans, as portrayed in her book, Murder at Plimouth Plantation. Limited to 50 seats. Register HERE.
Monday, November 25, 4pm-7:45pm -- National Novel Writing Month Write-In
Drop in and take part in National Novel Writing Month! Can you write at least 50,000 words of a novel between November 1 and November 30? The library will provide the space, power, coffee and moral support each Monday night! Bring your own snacks, laptop, and writing materials.
Tuesday, November 26, 7pm -- True Crime Talk: Inside The Station Nightclub Fire
Learn the story of The Station Nightclub Fire, the fourth-deadliest club fire in U.S. history that killed 100 people ten years ago. Attorney for the plaintiffs John Barylick will give you an inside look at the tragedy, as described in his book, Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, America’s Deadliest Rock Concert. Limited to 100 seats. Register HERE.
Friday, November 29, 10:30am -- Film Screening: “Red 2”
Enjoy one of Hollywood’s latest DVD releases. Red 2 is an action comedy starring Helen Mirren and Bruce Willis as retired CIA agents. Rated PG-13. Limited to 50 seats. Register HERE.
Saturday, November 30, 2pm -- Special Event: Mystery Writer Panel Discussion
Three of the state’s hottest mystery authors – Gary Braver, Dale Phillips and Ellen Larson – will discuss the process of writing a mystery novel. Lovers of mysteries and aspiring writers are guaranteed to enjoy the event! Bring your questions as there will be time for a Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. Limited to 50 seats. Register HERE.
