Tewksbury Public Library Offers Events in April

TEWKSBURY - Tewksbury Public Library is offering events for adults, teens and children in April.

Boston Strong on Apr. 4; Meet Doug Goudie On Apr. 8

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

How To Land A Job In Today's Market with the Boston Globe's 'Job Doc' (*RR)
Monday, April 3, 2pm
Join the Boston Globe’s “Job Doc” Patricia Hunt Sinacole for her talk, “A Practical Guide To Landing A Job In Today’s Employment Market.” This interactive session will be packed with information to help you become more productive, including: the use/misuse of social media in a search; networking tips; a job hunter’s elevator speech, resumes and references; and job search statistics. Patricia is the CEO and Founder of First Beacon Group, a HR consulting firm.

Author Visit: Boston Strong with Dave Wedge (*RR)
Tuesday, April 4, 7pm
Author Dave Wedge will discuss his book, Boston Strong: A City's Triumph Over Tragedy, the the definitive inside look at the Boston Marathon bombings with a unique, Boston-based account of the events that riveted the world. Wedge spent 14 years as an investigative reporter at the Boston Herald and now writes for VICE, Esquire, and Newsweek. Q&A and book selling & signing after the event for those interested.

How To Download Free Magazines with Zinio (*RR)
Wednesday, April 5, 2pm
Become a library power user! Learn how to download free magazines via Zinio, a free online service offered to Tewksbury residents through the Boston Public Library. Demonstrations, videos, handouts and Q&A will be included. Please note this is NOT a hands-on session, but participants will leave ready to set up an account and start using Zinio on their own.

One-Woman Play: Elizabeth Blackwell, 1st American Woman Doctor (*RR)
Thursday, April 6, 7pm
Author Lynn Eckhert, MD, MPH, DrPH, will give a dramatic reading of her one-act play, “A Lady Alone: Elizabeth Blackwell, First American Woman Doctor.” The play, which has been performed more than 50 times around the country to enthusiastic reviews, highlights the trials and tribulations of women in medicine in the 1800s. A Q&A will follow the event. Admission is free, but donations to the Public Health Museum are welcomed. This event is part of the Public Health Museum's lineup of Public Health Week programs.

Dinner & A Movie: Patriots Day (*RR)
Friday, April 7, 7:30pm
Enjoy a screening of one of Hollywood's newest DVD releases -- Patriots Day, a drama starring Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, Michelle Monaghan, and J.K. Simmons.
The story of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the aftermath, which included the city-wide manhunt to find the terrorists responsible. Rated R. 133 minutes. 80% positive critics rating. Doors will open at 7pm. Pizza will be served from 7pm to 7:30pm. A $2 donation is suggested. The film will begin at 7:30pm. Can’t make it at 7:30pm? The film will also be screened earlier in the day at 10:30am.

An Afternoon with Doug ‘VB’ Goudie (*RR)
Saturday, April 8, 2pm
Author Doug "VB" Goudie will discuss his brand new book, ACK in Ashes: Nantucket's Great Fire of 1846. Goudie has spent much of his career in talk radio in Boston, first as a sidekick on the Howie Carr Show and now as a host on the Boston.com Morning Show on WRKO. He also spent eleven plus years in television as a commentator on the Fox 25 Morning News show. Q&A and book selling & signing after the event for those interested.

KIDS EVENTS

Story Time Stations
Tuesday, April 4, 11am
Join us for story plus playtime! Each month features a different classic tale which we will read, then families are free to move as they would like among several different stations that include crafts, math, science, gross or fine motor skills and more to have fun with based on the story. We'll clean up and come all back together at the end for one more activity together. For ages 3 to 6. Older or younger siblings are always welcome!

Pajamarama Story Time
Tuesday, April 4, 7pm
Come listen to stories, sing songs, and do some movement at this special evening story time! Wear your pajamas if you'd like to! This is a drop in story time. For ages 3 to 7.

Wiggle Time
Thursday, April 6, 10:15am AND 11am
Join Miss Noelle for some early literacy fun, including stories, movement, songs, fingerplays, instruments, and more! For toddlers ages 18 months to 35 months. Space is limited. The 11am session is a repeat of the earlier session.

Drop-In Toddler Craft
Friday, April 7, 10:30am-11:30am
Come make a fun craft with us today! Drop in any time during the hour to create a craft project. Please, only one craft per child. For 2 year olds (ages 18 months and up)

TEEN EVENTS

Teen Rainbow Club Meeting (*RR)
Tuesday, April 4, 5:30pm
Celebrate diversity in a bully-free space! Come for crafts, stories, health & wellness, and fun! All LGBTQIA teens + friends & allies are welcome! Bring friends! Snacks provided!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (*RR)
Wednesday, April 5, 5:30pm
Teens! Do you: Want to get involved at your library? Help plan fun teen events? Help build the teen collection? Want to meet new friends? Need to earn community service hours? Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) at the Tewksbury Public Library! At TAG, we meet monthly, enjoy pizza, and participate in a fun activity. Bring friends - new members welcome!

Afternoon Teen Hangout & Gaming (*RR)
Friday, April 7, 3:30pm
Stop by the Library & hang out. Enjoy Wii U, PS4 and Xbox games, as well as board games, fun activities and snacks!