Library News: Life and Times of Ronald Reagan on Aug. 30; Story of the U.S. Constitution on Aug. 31
Adult Events

VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP - LinkedIn Laboratory: What Works? What Doesn't? (RR)

Monday, August 29, 2pm

LinkedIn Laboratory LIVE! is an interactive session in which career and executive coach Tammy Gooler Loeb, author of Work from the Inside Out, will review your LinkedIn profiles (brave volunteers needed!) and offer on-the-ground feedback and advice to people about how you can strengthen your presence on LinkedIn so that recruiters, potential employers, and strategic connections can find you. Having a completed profile is only the beginning of having a solid presence on LinkedIn. We will discuss effective strategies for being active on the platform, engaged with people and how to access the information you need to be on top of your job search and career goals. Bring your questions and be ready to explore all of your possibilities! If you would like to volunteer to have your profile reviewed during the session, please contact Robert Hayes at [email protected] to put your name and LinkedIn URL on the list. There will be a limited number of spots available for this special session on a first-come, first-served basis.

IN PERSON: The Broken Heels - Pop & Rock Hits For Boomers, Gen X, Millennials & Gen Z

Monday, August 29, 6pm

Enjoy a concert from The Broken Heels, a Boston-based cover band specializing in modern hits and 60's to 90's Rock. The band covers current acts like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, and Adele, as well as favorites from Gen X and Gen Y childhoods, including Greenday, Blink 182, Alanis Morrisette, Spice Girls, and NSYNC.   And they certainly won't ignore the 60's, 70's and 80's, with Bruce Springsteen, Queen, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Madonna and Whitney Houston on the playlist. Be prepared to dance the night away! This concert will take place on the library's back lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets or chairs. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled for August. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Tewksbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

IN PERSON: Understanding The New REAL ID (RR)

Monday, August 29, 7pm

Join Sandi Finnell, Manager of Tewksbury's AAA branch, to learn about the Massachusetts Identification Requirements for obtaining a REAL ID, a federal identification form that will eventually be required for air travel and entering federal buildings. AAA will help you understand the application process and find out what you need, including required documents, how to obtain the ID, and you can do to save time and be successful in one trip when you apply.

VIRTUAL: The Life and Times of President Reagan (RR)

Tuesday, August 30, 2pm

Ronald Reagan, born in Tampico, Illinois in 1911, considered himself a Californian at heart. Learn about President Reagan from his boyhood in Dixon, Illinois to his rising star power as a Hollywood actor, then his shift into politics in the 1950's; leading to his election as the Governor of California and culminating in his 'role of a lifetime,' President of the United States. Take a tour of his Presidential Library in Southern California and glimpse the many facets of our 40th President. His Library is perched on top of a Hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean, one hour north of Los Angeles where you can see the real California, the one that President Reagan loved and where his final resting place is. Yours is a special invitation to see a unique side of Ronald Reagan as told through the many artifacts and displays in his Presidential Library. Led by Carol Cohea, Education Specialist at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.

OUTDOOR: Walking Tour Of The Tewksbury Hospital Campus (RR)

Tuesday, August 30, 6pm

Come explore the history of the legendary Tewksbury State Hospital, which opened its doors in May 1854 as the State Almshouse. Led by a knowledgeable volunteer guide from the Public Health Museum, join this 60+ minute walking tour to explore life in days past, the history of a vibrant community, its architecture, the lives of its patients and staff, and its connection to public health. Meet in front of the Public Health Museum (365 East Street), located on the grounds of the Tewksbury State Hospital. Limited to 20 spots. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

IN PERSON: Nazis of Copley Square -The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front (RR)

Tuesday, August 30, 7pm

Author Charles Gallagher will discuss his latest book, “Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front.” Learn about the forgotten history of American terrorists who, in the name of God, conspired to overthrow the government and formed an alliance with Hitler. Gallagher is Associate Professor of History at Boston College. His first book, “Vatican Secret Diplomacy,” won the John Gilmary Shea Prize from the American Catholic Historical Association.

VIRTUAL: From Apollo To Artemis - NASA's Last & Next Missions To The Moon (RR)

Wednesday, August 31, 11am

Did you know that 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 17, NASA's last manned lunar landing flight? Did you know that NASA is currently planning the first full-up test flight to the moon? Are you aware of Artemis, which marks NASA's upcoming return to the moon, with plans to land the first woman on the moon and establish a permanent lunar presence? Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Len Rabinowitz, a retired high school history teacher and lifelong astronomy enthusiast, for a presentation on NASA lunar missions -- from Apollo 17 to Artemis.

IN PERSON: The Page-Turners Fiction Book Group - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Wednesday, August 31, 6:30pm

This month, join us for a discussion of “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. When she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book are available at the Front Desk one month prior to meeting. We will be meeting in person, in the meeting room on the first floor of the library. Please email Nicole Goolishian at [email protected] with any questions.

VIRTUAL: We the People - The Story of the US Constitution (RR)

Wednesday, August 31, 7pm

The Constitution and the Supreme Court help to guarantee the rights that we hold dear. But how did the Constitution come to be? Tracing back to the American Revolution, this is the incredible story of the fight for civil rights—and the effort to build the United States--from the Founding to the present day. Led by Eamon McCarthy Earls, author of 10 books, including “Twisted Sisters: How Four Superstorms Forever Changed the Northeast in 1954 & 1955” and “Cold War New England: How One Region Fought to Keep the Cold War from Getting Hot.” Currently a law school student at George Mason University, Eamon received a BA in History and BS in Genealogy from UMass Amherst, and a MBA from Western Governors University.  

VIRTUAL: Explore The National Park Service Units in Massachusetts (RR)

Thursday, September 1, 11am

Contrary to some signs you may see along state roads, there are not any National Parks in Massachusetts. There are, however, 16 different locations in the state that are under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service – they represent a variety of “unit designations” ranging from historical sites to recreation areas to a National Seashore. Our guide Steve Farrar will take us on a tour of local places that can give us a taste of the National Park Service right here in our own backyard (or at least within distance of a day trip). Steve has visited all 63 of our country's National Parks, including hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, scuba diving the coral reefs of the Virgin Islands, camping among the wolves on Isle Royale, scaling rock faces in Yosemite, and climbing to the summits of Mount Rainier and Denali.  

IN PERSON: Tewksbury Community Market

Thursday, September 1, 4pm-7pm

The Tewksbury Community Market takes place on Thursdays, from 4pm to 7pm, from June 16, 2022 from September 29, 2022, in the parking lot behind the Tewksbury Recreation Center at Livingston St. Park (288 Livingston Street). Each market features 35-40 vendors selling food and non-food products. Each week's vendors are listed on the Market's website. Follow the Tewksbury Community Market’s Facebook (@TewksburyMarket), Twitter (@TewksburyMarket), and Instagram (@TewksburyCommunityMarket) for regular updates. The Tewksbury Community Market is organized through the Library and the office of the Community/Economic Development Planner, in cooperation with the Health Department and Town Manager’s Office. Have a question about the market? Contact Community Outreach Librarian Robert Hayes at 978-640-4490 x or [email protected].

VIRTUAL: The Making of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (RR)

Thursday, September 1, 7pm

Beatles scholar Vinnie Bruno will be online with us for a presentation on the making of one of the most iconic records in music history, The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Presented in collaboration with the Chelmsford Public Library.

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