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Summer Reading... is drawing to a close! Turn in your child's Summer Reading Logs after August 26th. We can't wait to see which animal is chosen! Regular Children's programming will be back in September! Adult & Teen Summer Reading will end on Wednesday, August 28 - Sweet! There's still time to get in on the adult/teen fun, so grab a bingo card, attend a program, join us next Wednesday night for Novels & Nature (last one of the summer!), or get 'caught' reading in the Library to get a coupon. |
Science Club (ages 6 and up)
Wednesday, August 21 at 4:00 pm
Have a great time exploring scientific principles with super-fun experiments. Dress to make a mess. Please register on our calendar; space is limited. |
Regular Children's Programming...
Resumes Monday, September 9! We'll see you then for all your favorite storytimes! |
Nature & Novels Outdoor Book Club Wednesday, August 21 at 6:00 pm This is our last Nature & Novel Wednesday of the summer! Bring your lawn chair and join us outside for a quiet break. The weather hasn't exactly cooperated so far, so we may give it another go in September. For now, though, you've got an easy way to get a coupon good for a frozen treat during our Finale! |
Researching Your Historic Hanover Home Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30 pm Ever wanted to learn more about your historic Hanover building? This one hour workshop will introduce people to the basics of researching a historic house or structure in Hanover. The workshop will start with a quick guide to architectural styles and examples from the 17th to the 20th Centuries. The workshop will also cover online resources such as the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds, online genealogical resources, the MACRIS database of cultural resources available from the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and other useful online sites for more information. No registration required. |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Sharon Kitchens, Stephen King's Maine
Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00 pm Author Sharon Kitchens will discuss her new book, Stephen King's Maine: A History & Guide. Explore Maine locations that serve as the basis for Stephen King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem’s Lot, Derry, and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and people who know King, learn about the places that would become the settings for Carrie, Salem’s Lot, The Dead Zone, Cujo, IT, and 11/22/63. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Composting 101
Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm Join Casey E. Doyle, MS, from the Sustainable Sanctuary, for a beginner's composting program! Do you cringe at the thought of making compost? Or was your last attempt just a wet and smelly mess? If you think throwing food scraps in a pile of yard waste and walking away is how to make compost for your vegetable garden, then you need this class. Composting 101 is the understanding and science (a little) of what compost means, why everyone should do it, ingredients involved, how to speed up the process, and what to do with it. This presentation will also discuss ways to fix problems such as too wet, too dry, and controlling smells. If you think you don’t have enough ingredients to make compost…think again. Please register on our calendar to receive the link. This program will be recorded. |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Rachel Harrison, Such Sharp Teeth AND Emily Hughes, Horror for Weenies
Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm We welcome authors Rachel Harrison and Emily C. Hughes for a discussion about gateways to the horror genre and how entwined horror is in popular culture. Harrison’s novel Such Sharp Teeth is a selection for the Horror Writers Association 2024 Summer Scares program. Hughes first book, Horror For Weenies, is forthcoming in September with detailed information on 25 of the most popular horror movies written in an accessible and approachable manner 'for people who love getting the reference but hate being scared.' Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Christopher Strobel, Native Americans of New England Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 pm Explore the worlds of the Indigenous peoples of North America before European colonization. North America was a place filled with cities, towns, and villages. Across the continent, Indigenous peoples produced architecture and monumental construction. The ancient and medieval communities of North America were fed by agriculture. Led by Christoph Strobel, Department Chair and Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is the author of War and Colonization in the Early American Northeast; Native Americans of New England; & The Global Atlantic: 1400 to 1900. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Danica Nava, The Truth According to Ember
Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 pm We are so excited to be chatting with debut romance author, Danica Nava, about her book The Truth According to Ember - in which a Chickasaw woman who can’t catch a break serves up a little white lie that snowballs into much more in this witty and irresistible rom-com. As the lazy, hazy days of summer wind to an end, we hope you can join us for what will be a fantastic discussion! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel to Greece (Rhodes & Symi)
Tuesday, August 27 at 10:30 am Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for his newest armchair travel presentations. Travel to Rhodes and Symi, both of which captivate visitors with their distinct charms. Rhodes boasts a rich history, its ancient ruins and medieval Old Town echoing tales of knights and ancient civilizations. Tiny nearby Symi enchants with its colorful neoclassical architecture cascading down hillsides to azure waters below. Both islands offer pristine beaches, delectable cuisine, and warm hospitality, making them quintessential destinations for cultural exploration and seaside relaxation in the Greek isles. Jeff is the recently retired Head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield and an avid traveler and photographer. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Wildflowers & Insects
Wednesday, August 28 at 10:30 am The end of summer is very active with lots of wildflowers and insects about. From fields and field edges filled with milkweed, asters, and goldenrods to wetlands with carnivorous pitcher plants and cardinal flowers, each habitat has its own community of perennials and insects. Learn how these organisms interact and their importance in the ecosystems we live in. Led by Tia Pinney, a Biologist, Lead Naturalist, and educator at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln. Please register Thanks to the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
More Great Virtual Programming Coming in September!
Our favorites will be back, including Haunted Happenings with Jeff DePaoli, along with thriller and horror reviews with Bookstagrammer Jodi Blanchette - aka @RedReadReview. Not a horror fan? There's a romance reviewer on the calendar! Of course, there'll also be more author talks and informative lectures from around the world. Stay tuned for the September newsletter to find out more! |
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