Tewksbury Library To Host 3 Virtual Art Lectures & A Teen Paint Night
Tewksbury Public Library
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 – How To Build A Professional Network ON ZOOM (*RR)
Monday, July
13, 2pm
Learn the importance and value of
building a professional network and its positive impacts on job-seeking. It
goes beyond Facebook and LinkedIn. Although we are taught to control what we
can control, the stark fact is that much of our success and satisfaction cannot
be done alone. Let’s concentrate on what can be controlled in our immediate
environment. We need a sphere of influence to get past the potential roadblocks
in front of us. Attendees will walk away from this webinar knowing how to make
genuine connections, not name gathering or meeting checklist accomplishments that
will spur future relationships to advance their careers. Attendees will also
discover key concepts of professional networking, including (1) how to
influence key decision-makers, (2) how to drive your own career, (3) how to
allow the network to do much of the work for you; and (4) how networking
doesn't have to be as difficult as you think. Led by Thomas Dowd (aka
"Transformation Tom"), a career coach and author of
"Displacement Day: When My Job was Looking for a Job." Thomas enjoys
sharing the lessons he learned on his climb up the corporate ladder to help
people creatively find ways to differentiate themselves in the workplace and to
find their own individual paths toward success. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Library.
Fierce
Females -- Women Artists That Have Broken The Mold ON ZOOM (*RR)
Tuesday,
July 14, 7pm
Women have long been the subject of
art, often depicted as nothing more than objects of desire. How do images of
women change when women become the creators? This program examines the history
of women in art in brief and then explores the lives, careers and works of
several major women artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century,
including Artemisia Gentileschi and Mary Cassatt. Jane Oneail, owner of
Culturally Curious, holds a Master’s in Art History from Boston University and
a Master’s in Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of
Education. She is a New Hampshire native and has worked at some of the state’s
most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire
Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of
Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Library and the Tewksbury Cultural Council, a local agency, which is
supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
An
Examination Of American Art (1776-1900) ON ZOOM (*RR)
Wednesday,
July 15, 10:30am
The United States was not founded by
schooled artists, but by people seeking freedom and adventure. American artists
have been like America itself, pioneering, bold, and independent. Early
American artists had their roots firmly planted in European traditions but
explored their own frontiers and evolved their own unique flavor, forged in the
struggles of the birth of a nation. Join us for a look at the roots of American
Art from 1776 until 1900 with its pioneering courage, independent drive, and
rebellious spirit. Jane Blair founded ArtMatters in 2001 to share her
enthusiasm and love of art. She has a BFA from Boston University and a MFA from
University of Illinois. She has been an art educator in many fine art studio
disciplines as well as Art History, Art Appreciation, Computer Art,
Photography, and Graphic Illustration. She is married to fellow art lover and
artist, Wilber Blair and they have a daughter Rebekah who is very excited to be
joining the ArtMatters team. A miniature black poodle named Emma is the true
power behind the throne. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Community of Artists and
the Friends of the Library.
Laughter
Circle ON FACEBOOK
Wednesday,
July 15, noon
This program is for all ages. 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.
Crafternoon
ON ZOOM (*RR)
Wednesday,
June 15, 1:30pm
Calling all knitters, crocheters,
needle workers, beaders, and colorers! Bring your own craft project to the
Library and work on it while enjoying conversation with other crafters.
(Please, no crafts involving glue or paint.) Take advantage of the many books
available at the library to get ideas for your next project or to explore a new
craft.
The
Faces Of The American Revolution: John Singelton Copley's Famous Portraits ON
ZOOM (*RR)
Thursday,
July 16, 7pm
John Singelton Copley, easily
considered the finest portrait painter in Colonial America, was born in Boston
of Anglo-Irish parents. His prodigious talent appears to have come naturally
and without formal training. Copley rose from the son of a tobacco settler to
move into Boston's highest social circles. He painted portraits of many of the
city's influential men and women, including Samuel Adams, Mercy Otis, and Paul
Revere. Come learn about the life and career of his talented artist with art
historian Mary Woodward. Mary Woodward is a guide at several Historic New
England properties and an art historian. She previously served as Public
Programs Coordinator and Educator at the Concord Museum. Mary has a B.A. in Art
History from Furman University and a M.A. in Art History from Emory University.
She has 40+ years of experience, in museums of all shapes and sizes, from the
comprehensive collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art to the one-room log
cabin birthplace of President James K. Polk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
and the Tewksbury Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the
Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
TEEN
EVENTS
Teen
Paint Night ON ZOOM (*RR)
Wednesday,
July 15, 6pm
Join Pop Up Art School as they guide
you through creating your own masterpiece!
During the week of the event, we will schedule a time with all
registered participants to pick up the supplies needed. On July 15th at 6pm, you can open Zoom and
access the program. For purposes of
sending the Zoom email and scheduling supply pickup, please register with an
email address you have access to. This
event is open to teens in grades 6-12. 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.
CHILDREN’S
EVENTS
Summer
Sprouts Story Time ON FACEBOOK
Monday, July
13, 10:30am
Story time for infants and toddlers
with Miss Heather! Join her for stories, songs, movement and more! This program
will run live on the library’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).
Tea
Party on FACEBOOK
Monday,
July 13, 7pm
Have a tea party with Miss Kat! We
will have a story, an easy craft, and enjoy refreshments (please supply your
own). This month, our party will be SUMMER themed! This program will run live
on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).
Story
Time ON FACEBOOK LIVE
Tuesday, July
14, 11am
Join Miss Kat for songs, movement,
and a story or two! This program will run live on the library's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib).
Little
Einsteins - The Science of Color! ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
Wednesday,
July 15, 2pm
This week, join us to learn about
and explore color! View the video on the library’s Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/TewksburyLib)
and YouTube page (www.youtube.com/TewksburyLibrary). Suggested materials:
Water, Ice cube trays, Liquid watercolors or food coloring, Coffee filter(s),
Markers, Fine table salt, Glue, Paint brush or dropper, Small cups to hold
“paint” made from water & food coloring/liquid watercolors, and Paper. Bags
of supplies (coffee filters) will be outside the library on Wednesday, 7/15 at
10AM, 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.
Davis
Bates & Roger Tincknell! ON ZOOM (*RR)
Thursday,
July 16, 2pm
Davis Bates and Roger Tincknell will
be joining us for an awesome performance and song and storytelling! Please
register one attendee for the one device that will be streaming this program.
You can have as many people as you like watching with you! If you can't make it
or the program is full, don't worry! A recording of this performance will be
available for two weeks. 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.
Virtual
Maker Craft: Egg Submarines! ON FACEBOOK & YOUTUBE
Friday, July
17, noon
Watch a video to show you how to
make some really cool crafts! Every week we will post a new fun tutorial. Visit the library’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TewksburyLib)
or YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/TewksburyLibrary) to view the video. This
week, we will be learning how to make Egg Submarines! Suggested materials:
Plastic Eggs; Electrical Insulation Tape; Blu Tack or sticky clay (to seal
holes in eggs and attach the straws); Bendy Straws; Permanent Markers; Small
stones or Money for weight; Water in a large bowl or other container; and
Scissors. Bags of supplies (plastic eggs, straws, and blu tack) will be outside
the library on Friday, 7/17 at 10AM, 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.