Mad Science Magnetic Magic Workshop

Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United States

Registration Required, Space Limited Children learn how and why magnets behave by testing the basic physical principles governing magnetism.  They learn how to create magnets and how magnetism is lost. Children use compasses to gain a better understanding of how humans benefit from the Earth’s magnetic force.  Hands-on experimenting-from swinging compasses to motorized devices- allows children to explore the role of magnetism in our everyday lives. Tilton Backyard, will be moved inside for rain. Call or email the library to register. Sponsored by the Friends of Tilton Library.

Flower Pounding Workshop

SIGN UP:  LIMITED TO 12 PEOPLE 413-665-4683   Join us for this hands-on workshop and learn an ancient method of preserving flowers & leaves that takes little time and minimal tools. Create a design on fabric and personalized stationery with flowers & foliage. Be prepared to pound! Bring a hammer with a flat head, a terry cloth work towel, and a few blooms from your garden. The instructor will provide treated fabric, stationary, masking tape, wax paper, as well as a variety of flowers and foliage.   SIGN UP:  LIMITED TO 12 PEOPLE 413-665-4683   Funded by the Friends of the Tilton Library

FAMILY YOGA Mt. Sugarloaf

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:

FOREST BATHING Sunderland Library

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  

TREE I.D. WALK Mt. Sugarloaf

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.

ADULT YOGA Mt. Sugarloaf

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:

Event Series VIRTUAL WEEKLY CLASS: Qigong for Adults

VIRTUAL WEEKLY CLASS: Qigong for Adults

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

Healthy Smoothies That Taste Like Girl Scout Cookies (VIRTUAL)

With Colin McCullough, author and chef: If you love smoothies, learn to take your smoothie game to the next level with Smoothies That Taste Like Girl Scout Cookies!  We'll use healthy, whole-food ingredients to recreate your favorite Girl Scout cookie flavors, rich in flavor AND nutrition!   EMAIL TILTONLIBRARY@CWMARS.ORG TO SIGN UP - YOU WILL BE SENT A ZOOM LINK SHORTLY BEFORE THE EVENT.   Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library.

Event Series Knit & Crafts Circle

Knit & Crafts Circle

Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United States

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).