Balloon Twisting and Storytime with Brie’s Balloons

Deerfield Elementary School Grounds 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, United States

Registration Required - Space is limited, Please sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/balloon-twisting-and-storytime-with-bries-balloons-tickets-914803320357?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us at the pavilion behind the Deerfield Elementary School for stories, balloons, and crafts!  In the event of bad weather, the event will be inside the Deerfield Town Hall. Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library

SIGN UP: Upcycled T-Shirt Workshop

FREE workshop for adults at Tilton Library. With gently used t-shirts we will make Market Bags, Japanese Style Gift Wrap, and Dog Toys. All materials provided. Please sign up, 8 spots available. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upcycled-t-shirt-workshop-at-tilton-library-tickets-906097019577    

Musical Storytelling by Eli Elkus

Deerfield Town Hall 8 Conway Street, South Deerfield Village, MA, United States

Eli Elkus is a Musical Storyteller, SongCraftsman & Folk Activist. Join us at the Deerfield Town Hall for  Tales of Mother Earth & The Natural World - Songs & Stories weaving our summer reading program themes of ecology, conservation, protecting endangered species, restoring natural habitats, and living in harmony with nature. This program is supported by a grant from the Deerfield Cultural Council 

Worm Bin Compost Demonstration

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

Join us for a presentation by the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District to learn how to make a worm bin for compost.  Worms are one of Earth’s recycling creatures because they eat food waste and transform it into compost that can be used to help plants grow.

CANCELLED: Exploring Visual Identity Through Street Art Style

CANCELLED: We are sorry to announce that due to low registration this workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled in the late fall of 2024. Stay tuned for details. FREE workshop for TEENS Local artist S.T. Gately will offer reflections on the history and origins of street art. S.T. will share artistic alphabet styles that have been inspired by street art and guide you in creating your own tag - a visual representation of your own identity – on paper. You will consider parts of your personality and life, values and goals, to create your own unique piece of art.  

Event Series Crop Swap Saturdays

Crop Swap Saturdays

*PLEASE NOTE: AS WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE, PLEASE ONLY BRING MODEST AMOUNTS OF SURPLUS VEGGIES FROM YOUR GARDEN. AFTER CLOSING ON SATURDAYS ALL LEFTOVER PRODUCE WILL BE BROUGHT TO COMPOST OR LOCAL FARMS FOR ANIMALS.

Insect Handling Session

Deerfield Elementary School Grounds 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, United States

Join us at the pavilion behind the Deerfield Elementary School for an interactive insect handling session by the UMass Amherst Fernald Club. Club T-shirts, featuring artwork by students will be available for sale at $30 each, cash and Venmo accepted. Proceeds from sales go to support the live insect zoo.

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

Event Series Story Time

Story Time

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

All ages & abilities welcome!  Drop in the children's room for a relaxed story hour, listen to books, play, make crafts, and visit our bearded dragon!