Tewksbury Public Library Share Event Registration Schedule, The Doctors Blackwell On March 9, And Boston Made On March 11 & 19

Press release from the Town of Tewksbury:

March 4, 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 -- Job Search Strategies 201 ON ZOOM (*RR)

Monday, March 8, 2pm

Tired of applying to online jobs and getting no response? Most job seekers feel frustrated with the job search process. Take control of your job search by deploying a proactive strategy. Learn what to do beyond simply applying online. Discover how to create some avenues of opportunity for yourself. Led by Kelley Dadah, founder of KMD Creation Solutions. Kelley is an ICF (International Coach Federation) Professional Certified Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer and Certified DISC Communications Specialist. She has over 15 years of experience as an executive recruiter, division manager, and career coach. Kelley began her career as a coach and mentor at Robert Half International, one of the top staffing firms in the world. She later served as an executive recruiter at a training and development company, working with Fortune 500 companies.

March Monday Mindfulness & Meditation ON ZOOM (*RR)

Monday, March 8, 7pm

Participants are welcome to find a quiet, comfortable space to relax and join mindfulness teacher, Lauren Masse in this Zoom webinar. Practice clearing your mind, being in the present moment and reducing stress in this 30-minute class. Lauren will explore a different type of meditation each week. This week, she'll focus on Movement Meditation. Learn how to practice daily mindfulness and calm your mind and body. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. Presented in partnership with the Memorial Hall Library in Andover.

VIRTUAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR SERIES: Janice Nimura Discusses 'The Doctors Blackwell' ON ZOOM (*RR)

Tuesday, March 9, 7pm

Join Janice Nimura for a presentation based on her new New York Times bestselling book, The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Sisters Brought Medicine to Women and Women to Medicine. Elizabeth Blackwell believed from an early age that she was destined for a mission beyond the scope of "ordinary" womanhood. Though the world at first recoiled at the notion of a woman studying medicine, her intelligence and intensity ultimately won her the acceptance of the male medical establishment. In 1849, she became the first woman in America to receive an M.D. She was soon joined in her iconic achievement by her younger sister, Emily, who was actually the more brilliant physician. Exploring the sisters’ allies, enemies, and enduring partnership, Janice P. Nimura presents a story of trial and triumph. Together, the Blackwells founded the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children, the first hospital staffed entirely by women. Both sisters were tenacious and visionary, but their convictions did not always align with the emergence of women’s rights―or with each other. From Bristol, Paris, and Edinburgh to the rising cities of antebellum America, this richly researched new biography celebrates two complicated pioneers who exploded the limits of possibility for women in medicine. The book received starred reviews in Publisher's Weekly, Library Journal, Kirkus and Booklist.

Poetry Circle ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, March 10, 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 March 6th. 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, [email protected], 978-640-4490 x208 to register or with questions.

Non-Fiction Book Group: Evicted ON ZOOM (*RR)

Thursday, March 11, 10:30am

Join us for a discussion of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. Most poor renting families spend more than half of their income on housing and eviction has become ordinary. Based on years of research, this book transforms our understanding of poverty and economic exploitation. Please email Noelle at [email protected] and she will send you the link to the meeting.

Revolution To Pandemic -- What Keeps Making Boston A World Innovation Capital ON ZOOM (*RR)

Thursday, March 11, 7pm

Join Dr. Robert Krim and Alan Earls for a presentation based on their acclaimed new book, Boston Made: From Revolution to Robotics-Innovations that Changed the World. Enjoy a fascinating look at how Boston became and remains a global center for innovation -- told through 50 world-changing inventions. Boston Made: From Revolution to Robotics-Innovations that Changed the World tells the remarkable story of how Boston has spawned an unparalleled number of world-changing innovations, encompassing every area of human endeavor, in its 400-year history. The book is built around 50 innovation stories and images that author and innovation expert Dr. Robert Krim and co-author Alan Earls have chosen from a list of more than 400 critical innovations uncovered in a 12-year study involving hundreds of experts. It answers questions like: What led Alexander Graham Bell to be able to invent the telephone in Boston, rather than in one of the three other cities he had called home? Why was the computer core memory invented in Boston? Why was the first organ-transplant in the world performed in Boston? And why was Mass the first state to abolish slavery, long before others? Crucial for all food lovers, why was the chocolate chip cookie here? And, critical to our own time, the Kendall Square world biotech center is home to Moderna and Pfizer research facilities, both central organizations in the critical effort to produce a coronavirus vaccine.

Gratitude Call-In Program (*RR)

Friday, March 12, 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.

Grown-Up Storytime ON ZOOM (*RR)

Friday, March 12, 7pm

You’re never too old for Storytime! Grab some teddy grahams, pour yourself a drink, and settle in for a story, a sing-along of 90s classics, and a craft you won’t want to share with the kids. Materials needed for craft: colored paper of any kind (we will be using origami paper), scissors, and tape. Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. This program is for adults in their 20s and 30s. This is not a program for children or teens.

Suffragettes in Corselettes -- The Evolution Of Our Underwear & Our 19th Amendment ON ZOOM (*RR)

Saturday, March 13, 10:30am

For centuries, women have allowed themselves to be squeezed, twisted, and squished to conform to desired shapes. The history of underwear reveals a lot about women’s changing roles in society – how we perceive ourselves, and how we’re viewed by others. The 1910s saw an end to the hourglass figure with a tiny waist. Women were finally able to breathe and move more freely. Did the demise of tightlacing help women gain the right to vote in 1920? Underwear matters. Presented by Ehris Urban & Velya Jancz-Urban of The Grounded Goodwife. Their fun and humorous presentations look at history with a new eye by including topics not generally learned in school.

All Ages Events

Laughter Circle ON FACEBOOK LIVE

Monday, March 8, 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.

Children’s Events

Tiny Tykes Storytime ON FACEBOOK

Monday, March 8, 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, March 9, 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).

Little Einsteins ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

Wednesday, March 10, 2pm

Every month, Miss Heather will be posting a science video aimed at kids ages 3-6! Bags of supplies will be left outside the library for people to take on a first come, first served basis. If you don't get a bag, don't worry! We try to use only common household items. Check out our YouTube page (youtube.com/tewksburylibrary) to see the link.

Poem Of The Week ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

Friday, March 12, 4pm

Each Friday, at 4pm, we will post a new video on YouTube that highlights a different poem and poet. Sometimes we will laugh, sometimes we will be reminded of a happy memory, and sometimes, we will even be transported to a magical imagination land! This program will run on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib) and YouTube page (www.youtube.com/TewksburyLibrary).

Teen Events

Intro To Tarot ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, March 10, 7pm

Join Kiki Dombrowski for Intro to Tarot. Tarot is a mystifying and enchanting system of divination that has helped people discover spiritual truths about themselves by helping them walk through current events and foresee future ones. In this introductory workshop we are going to look at the tarot and take our first steps in working with it. This workshop will give you an overview of the tarot and even include pulling cards for insight and inspiration.

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