Tewksbury Public Library: Boston Globe Film Critic Predicts The Oscars On April 13, Recycling In Tewksbury On April 14

Press release from the Town of Tewksbury:

April 9, 2021

Event Registration

Please register online using our Calendar of Events at www.tewksburypl.org or by calling 978- 640-4490. We strongly recommend registration for programs that are marked *RR. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for generously sponsoring our programs.

Adult Events

Tewksbury Job Seekers Network: 3 Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Networking ON ZOOM (*RR)

Monday, April 12, 2pm

How many informational interviews have you been on and then nothing happens? How often do you ask friends to keep their eye open for a job opportunity and don't anything? Sometimes it's really difficult for others to help you if you aren't clear or specific. (Never use the "I'll take anything" line.) Learn the three questions you should always ask yourself when on an informational interview or in a networking setting. The answers to these questions will forge real connections with others, and help clarify to them, and yourself, what you're really looking for. Led by Jack Wang, CEO of Longhorn Financial LLC, an independent financial services practice.

Laughter Circle on FACEBOOK LIVE

Monday, April 12, 7pm

This program combines voluntary laughter exercises with gentle breathing techniques to teach the body how to laugh without relying on jokes or humor. This is a participatory program where we will create moments to laugh in through guided actions. No need to bring a yoga mat--most of the program is seated, with options for standing or gentle movement. What are the benefits of laughter? Mood elevates. Stress, depression and tension decrease. Immunity improves. Lung capacity increases through deep breathing, enhancing oxygen delivery to all parts of the body. Endorphin and serotonin levels rise. Laughter provides an excellent internal massage to digestive tract as well as improving blood supply to the internal organs. People who laugh don’t worry as much as people who don’t laugh.

Boston Globe Film Critic Ty Burr Handicaps The 2021 Oscars ON ZOOM (*RR)

Tuesday, April 13, 7pm

Calling all movie lovers! Boston Globe film critic Ty Burr will break down this year's slate of Oscar nominations and reveal his predictions. Bring your questions and be prepared to share your opinions, but no spoilers please! Burr, a “professional movie-goer”, is the Globe’s film critic and cultural columnist, sometimes covering music, theater, books, and the internet. He has been at the paper since July 2002. He previously wrote for Entertainment Weekly. Burr is the author of “Gods Like Us: On Movie Stardom and Modern Fame” (2012), “The Best Old Movies for Families” (2007), and the e-book “The 50 Movie Starter Kit: What You Need to Know if You Want to Know What You’re Talking About” (2012). He is a member of the National Society of Film Critics and the Boston Society of Film Critics. In 2017, he was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. Burr studied film at Dartmouth College and New York University and is currently an adjunct professor in the Film & TV department of Boston University. He lives in Newton.

Poetry Circle ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, April 14, 1:30pm

Anyone interested in reading and chatting about poetry is invited to register and discuss a handful of poems monthly. We will email poems starting April 7th. At Poetry Circle, we believe in reading and responding to poems from where we are. You do not have to be an expert to participate; in fact it can be more fun to come with a curious mind! Contact Diane Giarrusso at dgiarrusso@tewksbury-ma.gov or 978-640-4490 x 208 to register or with questions.

ENVIRONMENT SERIES: What Can And Can't Be Recycled In Tewksbury? And Why? ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, April 14, 7pm

Are you confused about goes in your trash bin and what goes in your recycling bin in Tewksbury? You’re not alone! Join Keep Massachusetts Beautiful’s Talking Trash & Recycling program to learn what really happens to trash and recyclables here in Massachusetts. You will learn ways to reduce the amount of trash you generate, improve your recycling habits, and make small changes to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. You’ll also get an overview of MassDEP’s innovative RecycleSmartMA education program. Please bring your questions as there will be time for Q&A at the end of this interactive program. Led by Neil Rhein, Founder & Executive Director of Keep Massachusetts Beautiful. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. Presented in collaboration with the Tewksbury Beautification Committee.

Mass. Book Award Poetry Winners Karen Skolfield, Oliver de la Paz & Andrea Cohen ON ZOOM (*RR)

Thursday, April 15, 7pm

Enjoy a Poetry Month Celebration with local award-winning authors Karen Skolfield, Oliver de la Paz, and Andrea Cohen. The program will feature a reading from each of the poets, followed by a discussion and Q & A. Karen Skolfield will share an excerpt from Battle Dress: Poems, which recently won the Massachusetts Book Award for poetry. Honorees Oliver de la Paz (The Boy in the Labyrinth) and Andrea Cohen (Nightshade) will read from their books. Sponsored by the Billerica Public Library Foundation. Presented in collaboration with libraries in Chelmsford and Tewksbury.

Gratitude Call-In Program (*RR)

Friday, April 16, 9am

Join the Tewksbury Public Library for our brand new Gratitude Call In Program! Every Friday morning at 9am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone. Call librarian Robert Hayes at 978-640-4490 x 205 for more information and to register over the phone. Once you register for this program, Robert will send you the information you will need to make the call.

VIRTUAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR SERIES: Nic Stone Discusses 'Dear Martin' & 'Dear Justyce' On ZOOM (*RR)

Saturday, April 17, 6:30pm

Using both popular examples from the literary canon (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and To Kill a Mockingbird) and her own work (including Dear Martin and Dear Justyce), award-winning, bestselling author Nic Stone will highlight the ways fiction has been used to raise social awareness, challenge the status quo, and make change. Audience members will be inspired to tap their own wells of creativity for the sake of resistance. Presented in collaboration with the Haverhill Public Library, who organized and sponsored this event.

Children’s Events

Tiny Tykes Storytime ON FACEBOOK

Monday, April 12, 10:30am

Story time for infants and toddlers with Miss Heather! Join her for stories, songs, movement and more! This program will run on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).

Story Time ON FACEBOOK

Tuesday, April 13, 9am

Join Miss Kat for songs, movement, and a story or two! This program will run on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).

Teen Events

Social Justice Service Group with Nic Stone ON ZOOM

Saturday, April 17, 6:30pm

This month's Social Justice Service Group will be taking place virtually on Haverhill Public Library's zoom. Please join Nic Stone as she discusses her work, her process, and takes a few questions.

This press release was produced by the Town of Tewksbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.