VIRTUAL WEEKLY CLASS: Qigong for Adults
2023-05-08 10:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York)
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

MINDFUL MONDAYS: Sign-up Required
2023-05-08 17:30 - 18:30
Registration is required. Stop by the library, call 413-665-4683, or send an email to tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org to reserve your spot.
Learn to slow down, relax, and experience mindfulness in this free four-week workshop. We’ll explore the principles of mindfulness and teach meditation strategies including breath work, mindful movement, and mindful writing.Led by community members and mindfulness practitioners Jennie Donohue, Erika Higgins Ross, and Sara Coblyn.

Limited to eight people, 18 years and older.
Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow or cushion to sit on..

Story Time with Holly
2023-05-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
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

CYANOTYPE CLASS: Sign-up Required
2023-05-13 10:00 - 11:30
In the Tilton Library backyard with artist Madge Evers. Rain date Saturday June 3.
Limited to 15: please sign up. Stop by the library, call 413-665-4683, or send an email to tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org to reserve your spot!
Magical and simple cyanotypes are a camera-less technique that results in graphic blue and white prints. Developed in 1852, this alternative photographic process uses a light-sensitive solution on paper, sunlight, and pressed plants to make beautiful botanical images. Participants will make one cyanotype print to take home.
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library.

Body Kindness - CANCELLED
2023-05-24 18:30 - 19:30

Outdoor Knit & Crafts Circle
2023-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Knit & Crafts Circle is hosted by Sheep & Shawl (Liz Sorenson) at Tilton Library, South Deerfield. No registration required. Come one, come all! This is a social knit & crafts circle in the library’s backyard in the breezy shade of two big trees. A bathroom is available. You must bring your own chair, snacks, water, sunhat, sunglasses, crafts of your choosing – knitting, crochet, spinning, rug-hooking, mending, any portable craft …. If you need a table to work on (instead of your lap) there are several picnic tables. You may want to bring a plastic bag or tablecloth to keep your items clean on the table. If we get a rainy day, we will be inside! Email liz@sheepandshawl.com with any questions.

Community Sits: Open Meditation Sessions
2023-07-05 19:00 - 20:00
Free, open pop-up meditation sessions

Outside Tilton Library in Deerfield
(in the children’s room if raining).
Open to anyone who wants to join. No registration necessary.
Meditation sessions led by Jennie Donohue,
with support from Erika Higgins Ross and Sara Coblyn

Union 38 Family Network Summer Playgroup
2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States

Teen Tarot Night
2023-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Come get your fortune told and learn how to read the cards yourself! Bring your own Tarot set if you have one!

SIGN UP - Adventures in the Microcosmos: Foldscopes
2023-09-23 11:00 - 12:30 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States

Make Your Own Bag--for Teens
2023-10-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Want to learn basic sewing skills but don’t know where to start? Join us for an evening full of snacks and supportive, trained staff from Swanson’s Fabrics! We will be making bags out of fabric that you can fill with anything your heart desires! Supplies & pizza dinner included. All experience levels welcome, open to students 6th through 12th grade.
Spots are limited, please call or email Tilton Library to reserve your spot.
Sponsored by a Deerfield Mass Cultural Council grant.

National Cocoa Day Celebration
2023-12-16 11:00 - 15:00
While supplies last
Have a cup of hot cocoa on us, to honor National Cocoa Day. Traditional and gluten/dairy free options. We’ll also have marshmallows and candy canes! And books about the history and uses of cocoa, as well as easy recipes to try at home. Upstairs at Tilton Library in Deerfield.

Pride Party
2024-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Deerfield Elementary School Grounds, 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, 1373, United States

Clothing Shoes and Linens Recycling
2024-08-02 08:00 - 20:00

Pictionary and Pizza for Teens
2024-08-14 17:00 - 19:00

Sign a Beam and Be a Part of The Library
2024-09-04 08:00 - 20:00
Help us celebrate a construction milestone – the steel frame is just about complete! You can sign the last beam to go up. Stop by the Tilton Library – IN FRONT OF THE THE TEMP LIBRARY SPACE /CHURCH ON THE LAWN NEAR THE FENCE – on 8:00 AM Wednesday September 4 through 8:00 PM Thursday September 5, and become a permanent part of your new library!
Join your friends and neighbors in signing the steel beam, which will be a part of the building. Come to the library construction site area (there will be signs saying where) and add your signature; markers will available, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Open to everyone, this is a rain or shine event. Don’t miss this chance to add your name to a part of Deerfield history!
ALSO: The children’s room will construct their own non-structural item for kids to sign, which will be placed or hung in the children’s room. Stay tuned for information on what/when this will be!

Virtual Watercolor Class - Poppies
2024-10-19 14:00 - 16:00
PLEASE SIGN UP: AGES 18+. Hosted by Tilton Library and Pop-up Art School. Discover how to layer translucent watercolor paint to create a realistic rendering of this striking flower. Watercolor paint is the perfect medium for the delicate leaves of poppies. You’ll learn the basics of painting with watercolors and create two paintings of poppies by the end of the program.
Zoom link and paint kits will be sent to you upon registration.
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library and Massachusetts Cultural Council

LIMITED TO 15 ADULTS. PLEASE SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-watercolor-class-poppies-tickets-1015699282897

Halloween Harvest
2024-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | CISA, 1 Sugarloaf St, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
The Tilton Library and CISA are teaming up for Halloween fun! Join us for free games, crafts & local treats on Halloween. Stop by and see us outside CISA’s office.
-Decorate white ghost pumpkins from Antonellis Farm
-Taste pumpkin muffins & cookies from Ciesluk Market
-Sip cider from Clarkdale Farm
-Take home goodie bags with chocolates from Richardson’s Candy
-Play harvest-themed games
-Make Halloween crafts
Funded in part by the Friends of Tilton Library
Event will be moved inside the CISA offices in the event of rain.

Playful Engineers: Artful Mechanisms!
2025-06-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Deerfield Elementary School Grounds, 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, 1373, United States
Join us at the pavilion behind Deerfield Elementary School for a Makerspace Build-Along Workshop! Free for all ages.
To make sure we have enough supplies, please use the link or call the library to reserve your spot today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/playful-engineers-artful-mechanisms-tickets-1364312357989?aff=oddtdtcreator
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Rain Location: Deerfield Town Hall
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library and the Deerfield Cultural Council

POSTPONED - DATE TBD: Mindful Art Workshop for Adults
2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:30
7/23/25 UPDATE: THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND RUN IN THE FALL, DATE TO BE DECIDED. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE INFORMATION.

Use mindful drawing practices such as Japanese Enso art and neurographic art for creativity and relaxation. Let go and create art in a soothing, natural way. All materials will be provided.
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library.

Community Puzzle Swap
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00
What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them! Bring your puzzles to exchange with others.

Community Puzzle Swap
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00
Community Puzzle Swap
Saturday 11/15/25 10-1
Tilton Library

What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed?
Looking for a new puzzle? Come to the swap!
Bring some or take some or both.
