Tewksbury Public Library Shared Learn About Kamala Harris On February 2, Robin Cook And Hank Phillippi Ryan On February 5

Press release from the Town of Tewksbury:

January 29, 2021

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 Networking Group: Create A Standout Resume ON ZOOM (*RR)

Monday, February 1, 2pm

Gain valuable insight on how to network, interview, and go through the job search process virtually, with particular attention paid to how to maximize LinkedIn. Led by career coach Deb Raymond, founder of Career-Creations. Deb is an accomplished and successful career development professional with over 15 years of experience demonstrating expertise in career counseling, employer relations, and job development. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

s2 Science Squared Book Discussion ON ZOOM (*RR)

Monday, February 1, 7pm

A new reading a discussion group for adult (or mature teen) readers who enjoy reading about science and/or science fiction. This month’s title is The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. Books are available at the Front Desk one month before the discussion. Please contact Diane Giarrusso at [email protected] if you are interested in participating.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SERIES: The Remarkable Rise Of Vice President Kamala Harris ON ZOOM (*RR)

Tuesday, February 2, 7pm

Join Dan Morain, author of the new biography, Kamala's Way: An American Life, for a discussion of America's new Vice President, Kamala Harris. During his time as a reporter with the Los Angeles Times and editorial editor with the Sacramento Bee, Morain covered Kamala Harris's rise to power as a deputy district attorney in Alameda County to District Attorney to California Attorney General to U.S. Senator to the first Black, South Asian, and female Vice President in our country's history. Learn how the daughter of two immigrants of color in segregated California became one of America's most effective power players. Morain will be joined in conversation by Liz Goodwin, deputy bureau chief for The Boston Globe in Washington, DC.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group of Greater Lowell ON ZOOM (*RR)

Wednesday, February 3, 9:30am

The 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you. Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur and transitioned to executive coaching over 10 years ago. She has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs, the Mass. Conference for Women, and is a Certified Leadership Agility Coach. She has facilitated 50+ Job Seekers Networking Groups for 5 years and is a Licensed Group Leader. The Tewksbury Library has partnered with libraries in Andover, Chelmsford, Dracut, North Andover and Tyngsborough to sponsor this group.

The Armchair Detectives Mystery Book Group -- The Bone Garden (*RR)

Wednesday, February 3, 1:30pm

Do you love a good mystery? Join the library's Book Club, "The Armchair Detectives!" This month, the group is discussing The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen. Unknown bones, untold secrets, and unsolved crimes from the distant past cast ominous shadows on the present. Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk. This discussion will be conducted virtually via Zoom. Please email Jeanne at [email protected] and she will send you the link to the meeting.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SERIES: White Freedom: The Racial History Of An Idea ON ZOOM (*RR)

Thursday, February 4, 7pm

Join professor Tyler Stovall, author of White Freedom: The Racial History Of An Idea, as he traces the complex relationship between freedom and race from eighteenth century to today, revealing how being free has meant being white. Tyler will explore the intertwined histories of racism and freedom in France and the United States, the two leading nations that have claimed liberty as the heart of their national identities. He will also explain how French and American thinkers defined freedom in racial terms and conceived of liberty as an aspect and privilege of whiteness. He will discuss how the Statue of Liberty -- a gift from France to the United States and perhaps the most famous symbol of freedom on Earth -- promised both freedom and whiteness to European immigrants. Tyler challenges the notion that racism is somehow a paradox or contradiction within the democratic tradition, demonstrating how white identity is intrinsic to Western ideas about liberty. Tyler Stovall is professor of history and dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Fordham University. His other books include Transnational France: The Modern History of a Universal Nation, Paris Noir: African Americans in the City of Light, and The Rise of the Paris Red Belt. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. Presented in collaboration with the Wayland Free Public Library and Libraries Working Towards Social Justice.

Gratitude Call-In Program (*RR)

Friday, February 5, 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 BESTELLING AUTHOR SERIES: Robin Cook In Conversation With Hank Phillippi Ryan ON CROWDCAST (*RR)

Friday, February 5, 7pm

Bestselling author Robin Cook will discuss his acclaimed writing career, including his latest book -- Genesis -- in conversation with bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan, in this Crowdcast webinar. Dr. Robin Cook is the author of 37 worldwide bestsellers which have sold hundreds of millions of copies. Most of Dr. Cook’s books explore various medical, ethical, and public policy issues and have included topics ranging from the supply of organs for transplantation (Coma) to medical nanotechnology (Nano) and the spread of disease (Outbreak, Contagion, Pandemic). Dr. Cook's most recent book is Genesis, which deals with using ancestral DNA to aid forensics. There have also been almost a dozen theatrical movies, television movies, and mini-series made from Dr. Cook’s work.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SERIES: Interracial Friendships In Youth: Obstacles & Possibilities

Saturday, February 6, 10:30am

Join Professor Cinzia Pica-Smith to learn why interracial friendships are so rare in both children and adults. Explore the systematic barriers that exist in our communities and schools that mitigate the formation and maintenance of these important bonds. Discover the benefits of interracial friendships, including decreasing prejudice, reducing outgroup anxiety, increasing cultural competence, and expanding pro-social behaviors. Following Cinzia's presentation, based on her many years of extensive research, she welcomes questions from the audience. Dr. Cinzia Pica-Smith, Associate Professor of Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies and Director of Assumption University’s Women’s Studies Program, has published widely on interracial friendships in children, how these friendships can be supported in schools, and how social justice education impacts all youth. Smith is the co-author of two books -- Intercultural Education: Critical Perspectives, Pedagogical Challenges and Promising Practices and Social Justice Education in European Multi-Ethnic Schools: Addressing the Goals of Intercultural Education. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library. Presented in collaboration with Libraries Working Towards Social Justice.

All Ages Events

Intro To Pencil Drawing on FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

Monday, February 1, 7:30pm

We do a lot of crafts here at the library, but what about art? Miss Kat loves to dabble in the fine arts, and is starting a series of introductory videos to help you get started with lots of different media. Each week, we'll take a look at a new technique and try our hand at a new project! Instructional videos will be posted to our YouTube channel and on our Facebook page. This week, we're going to learn how to start with pencil drawing.

Laughter Circle on FACEBOOK

Wednesday, February 3, noon

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. There is no registration required, but please arrive on time. Session will last about 30 minutes.

Children’s Events

Tiny Tykes Story Time ON FACEBOOK

Monday, February 1, 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, February 2, 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).

Virtual Makercraft ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE

Wednesday, February 3, 2pm

Watch a video to show you how to make some really cool crafts! Every week we will post a new fun tutorial aimed at ages 5-11. Check our Facebook or YouTube page to see the link. Bags of supplies will be outside the library on the morning of the event, and are first come, first served. If you aren’t able to get a bag, don’t worry! We try to use materials that you already have or can easily get.

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