Follow the journey of a mill girl from her family farm in the New England countryside to her new job operating a loom in Lowell’s Boott Cotton Mills. Meet two mill girls during this virtual visit to their boardinghouse and weave room, learning about each girl's unique experience of life and work in a textile mill, and experience a bit of what it was like to work in the mills. Led by Supervisory Park Ranger MaryBeth Faucher, of the Tsongas Industrial History Center.

 

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Join us for "The AI Perplexity Workshop for Job Search," created by Marti Konstant, a workplace futurist and AI trainer who integrates AI into everyday tasks. She will introduce and help you learn practical uses of AI in your job search. Topics include research and writing that will help you uncover job opportunities, elevate your skills, and do networking in a way that is less overwhelming.

 

While not required, in advance of this webinar, it's suggested you sign up for the free verision of Perplexity at https://www.perplexity.ai. During the webinar, you will be able to follow along in your browser by entering suggested prompts or editing them for personal relevance. For those who wish not to sign up, this practical demo will still give you ideas about how to get the most value out of AI tools for job search.

 

Led by Marti Konstant is the best-selling author of Activate Your Agile Career. Konstant has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a former technology executive that has worked in Silicon Valley. As a Top Career Influencer, she has been featured in media outlets such as NBC Chicago, Forbes, and The Muse, and has worked in companies like Samsung, Dow Jones and Apple.

 

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Thanks to the Tewkbury Public Library for sharing this program!

It's never too late to take charge of your brain health! In this session, you will learn about the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle, discover brain boosting activities, and be inspired by others. Get ready to understand the importance of B.E. M.O.R.E. -- (B)e Social, (E)ngage Your Brain, (M)anage Stress, (O)ngoing Exercise, (R)estorative Sleep, and (E)at Right. This session is a good overview for anyone interested in improving brain health and will provide actionable steps you can take along with resources to learn more. Led by Ruth Levitsky, with AARP Massachusetts.

 

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Learn about the history and culture of the Pawtucket and Pennacook peoples – the first residents of the Merrimack Valley and Essex County. Participants will have the opportunity to examine real artifacts from the Luce Archaeology Collection. Led by Thomas Spitalere, a local historian and supervisor with the Buttonwoods Museum. The mission of the Buttonwoods Museum is to collect and preserve history, and to educate the community about Greater Haverhill's past and culture.

 

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