Join us in the Tilton Library backyard for an interactive reptile experience! Learn about, touch and even hold different reptiles! In the case of cold or rainy weather the event will be moved inside with masks required.
Part of a FREE series hosted by Tilton and Sunderland Libraries at Mt. Sugarloaf this fall: FAMILY YOGA: Thurs 9/22, 10-11am (rain date 9/23), Top of Mt. Sugarloaf Ages 0 - 8 and their caregivers. Yoga instructor Sara Coblyn will connect children to nature through yoga and mindfulness exercises. Suitable for people of all skill levels. Children are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal with them. Please bring your own yoga mats or towels and water. LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW:
Part of a FREE series hosted by Tilton and Sunderland Libraries at Mt. Sugarloaf this fall: FOREST BATHING: Fri 9/23, 5:30-7:30pm, Shuttle Bus leaves from Sunderland Public Library at 5:30 PM and will return to Sunderland Public Library at the end of the program. No rain date. Unplug for a few hours and take a rejuvenating stroll through the forest, led by Sunderland's Adventure East. This is a gentle and mindful outdoor experience that will allow you to connect deeply to the healing powers of nature. You will saunter along woodland trails, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds all around you, allowing you to become acquainted with life in the forest. LIMITED TO 13 PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/forest-bathing-experience
Part of a FREE series hosted by Tilton and Sunderland Libraries at Mt. Sugarloaf this fall: TREE I.D. WALK: Tues 9/27, 5-6pm (rain date 9/29) Sugarloaf Parking Lot Laura Beltran, Teacher/Naturalist with Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, will lead a casual walk at the base of Mt. Sugarloaf, exploring trees and changing autumn foliage. Discover tree leaves, buds, and bark as clues to identification. Learn about our forest communities, how they are changing, and what we can do to improve forest health.
Teen Movie Pick: the Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Come enjoy this quirky, heartfelt comedy, from director Taika Waititi, out on the Tilton Library lawn. Watch as an unlikely duo, one troubled kid and his reluctant foster dad, after they find themselves on the run and depending on each other for survival. Refreshments included. Movie starts at 7 p.m., but attendees are welcome to start setting up at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own camping chairs and blankets.
A FRIENDS OF THE TILTON LIBRARY BENEFIT: Autumn Wish List Tree Participate in this self-serve donation activity to help the library fund the things you want! • Pick a “wish list leaf” • Put your donation inside • Leave it inside the library’s secure drop box...OR hand it to a Tilton Library staff person. Make checks out to Friends of Tilton Library. Outside the library for the month of October.
Part of a FREE series hosted by Tilton and Sunderland Libraries at Mt. Sugarloaf this fall: Nature-Based Mindfulness Yoga for Adults: Sat 10/15, 10-11am (rain date 10/16), Top of Mt. Sugarloaf Yoga instructor Sara Coblyn will lead you through yoga poses and mindfulness techniques that tap into nature and incorporate environmental activism. This program will be suitable for people of all skill levels, including beginners. Please provide your own yoga mat and water. LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE SIGN UP BELOW:
Hosted by Sheep & Shawl (Liz Sorenson) at Tilton Library Bring crafts of your choosing – knitting, crochet, spinning, rug-hooking, mending, any portable craft. Free. The indoor crafts circle requires registration as seats are limited. (But up to 12 are allowed as we will meet upstairs this year!) Masks are strongly recommended. Email liz@sheepandshawl.com to learn more & get on the registration list or waiting list (updates weekly if seats become available when someone knows they will be away).
All ages and abilities welcome! Drop in for a relaxed story hour, listen to books, play, make a seasonal craft, and chat with other grown ups! Masks encouraged
TILTON IS CO-HOSTING THIS FREE WEEKLY CLASS, SPONSORED BY SUNDERLAND LIBRARY. Dvora Eisenstein leads this free weekly Qigong class on Zoom. Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system integrating slow movements, breathing techniques, and focused intention. Qigong calms your mind, improves your balance, and enhances health. This practice is suitable for all levels of ability and ages. Anyone may join this free class at any time. TO JOIN, CLICK THIS ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/117278043