Tilton Library

Banned Books Week
2015-09-27 08:00 - 2015-10-03 17:00 (America/New_York)
The American Library Association (ALA) promotes the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinions even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those viewpoints to all who wish to read them.
A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials. Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting the access of others. As such, they are a threat to freedom of speech and choice.
The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) promotes awareness of challenges to library materials and celebrates freedom of speech during Banned Books Week. This event is typically observed during the last week of September of each year.

English Conversation Group
2015-09-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2015-10-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2015-10-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2015-10-26 18:30 - 19:30
Do you want to practice your English? Come to a conversation group at Tilton Library on Mondays at 6:30. Facilitated by Michael Pollitt and organized by the Center for New Americans this program is free and open to all.

Story Time
2015-09-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2015-10-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2015-10-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2015-10-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2015-10-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2015-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2015-11-18 11:00 - 12:00
Write to be understood, speak to be heard, READ to grow. (Lawrence Clark Powell) – Come grow with us! No sign up needed – all children 0-5 (and their caregivers) are welcome.

Mystery Book Group - Uncle Janice by Matt Burgess
2015-10-01 18:30 - 19:30
An undercover narcotics officer who works the streets of Queens, Janice Itwaru, trying to meet the impossibly high quota of drug busts needed to make detective, must decide which evil to confront in order to meet her deadline.
Join us on the first Monday of the month for a lively discussion of this month’s title and other of life’s mysteries. Copies of the book are usually available at the circulation desk or can be reserved online or by asking at the desk. This discussion also features cheese pizza while it lasts. Free and open to all.

Art Auction Opening Reception
2015-10-02 18:00 - 20:00
The Friends of Tilton Library present the second annual art auction to benefit Tilton Library. Featuring original art by local artists and held during the month of October at the Library. Bidding starts at the opening reception on Friday, October 2nd and continues through October at Tilton. Come see the art, make a bid, enjoy the refreshments, meet your friends and neighbors.

Friends of Tilton Library Meeting
2015-10-05 18:30 - 19:45
Friends of Tilton Library, Inc. is a separate 501(c)3 membership organization and is open to anyone who wants to join. The Friends mission is to encourage and promote the enrichment and use of the library and to foster support for the library in the community. For people who want to show their support and appreciation of Tilton Library, being a Friend is the first step. Annual dues continue to be $15 per year and if necessary, you can contribute your time in lieu of dues. Come check us out at our monthly meetings at the library.

Tilton Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2015-10-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2015-11-04 18:30 - 21:00
The Board of Trustees are an elected town body which is entrusted with overseeing, maintaining and planning the future for the most democratic of all our public institutions, the public library. Library Board members are responsible for working with other board members to oversee the library, establishing policy and plans, determining the final budget and conducting public relations. The powers and duties of trustees are covered in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 78, section 10-13.
Meeting agenda is posted at Deerfield Town Hall at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting

Library Closed - Columbus Day
2015-10-12

Third Thursday Book Discussion - Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
2015-10-15 18:30 - 19:30
A memoir done in the form of a graphic novel by a cult favorite comic artist offers a darkly funny family portrait that details her relationship with her father–a funeral home director, high school English teacher, and closeted homosexual
Third Thursday is an informal group, open to all, no sign up necessary. Reserve your book at the adult circulation desk or online.

Art Auction Closing Celebration
2015-10-30 18:00 - 20:00
Original art by local artists! This is our last chance to bid this year’s art auction items. All art will be at table level for close examination. The party starts at 6 and the last bids will be at 7. Refreshments and free and open to all. A Friends of Tilton Library fund raising event.
Paintings and pastels by Allen Fowler, William Chmura, Nancy Howell, Kerry Stone, Louise Mahoney, Sue Hillier, Harry Ruddock, Suzanne Mahoney, Ann Shelton LaRoche, Kathleen Lowry, Jo-Ann Denehy, Elice Davis Pieropan
Photography by Andrew Cavacco, Brenda Lynch, Carl Nardiello, Jim Burrill
Pottery by Tom White, Pat Pyotte, Michelle Lucas
Jewelry by Roberta LaBarbera, Sally Chaffee, Rebecca Rose
Blown Glass by Tony Faith and Ed Branson
Cross-stitch by Sharon Jandrow
Hand quilted wall hanging by Nancy Maynard, metal work by John Sendelbach, found objects sculpture by Reba Jean Shaw Pichette, owl and book mobile by Katie Cavacco, handcrafted books by Candace Bradbury Carlin, handpainted glassware by Amy Helstowski, block print by Jack Cavacco, collage by Pam Oakes, cuff and band bracelets by Julie Cavacco

Art at Tilton - Tony Faith
2015-11-01 08:00 - 2015-11-16 17:00
“I grew up traveling with my family. We lived in places as diverse as the Rocky Mountains, rural southern farming and fishing villages, and northern college towns. Exploring new places and meeting people from different backgrounds always excited me. Working with glass has introduced me to a community of diverse individuals and opportunity for travel.”
Tony Faith lives with his wife, Cynthia, in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. He earned a BFA cum laude from UMASS, Amherst in 2001. His interest in glass art began in 1997 as a freshman in college with an independent study at Lunt Silversmiths in Greenfield, MA. After finishing school Tony worked for the glass artists Josh Simpson, Jenn Violette and Robert Dane. For the last ten years Tony has worked for Ed Branson in Ashfield, MA.
Tony has studied at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts with Jose’ Chardiet and Jack Wax and at Pilchuck Glass School with Robbie Miller and John Drury. Tony has also taught classes at Snow Farm School for Crafts. Currently Tony sells his glass art at local galleries and regional craft shows.
Meet Tony on Friday mornings at Tilton Library!

English Conversation Group
2015-11-02 18:30 - 19:30
Do you want to practice your English? Come to a conversation group at Tilton Library on Mondays at 6:30 (New time! 15 minutes earlier). Facilitated by Michael Pollitt and organized by the Center for New Americans this program is free and open to all.

Friends of Tilton Library Annual Meeting
2015-11-02 18:30 - 19:45
The agenda for the annual meeting of the Friends of Tilton Library, Inc. includes election of officers and pie. Please join us.
Friends of Tilton Library, Inc. is a separate 501(c)3 membership organization and is open to anyone who wants to join. The Friends mission is to encourage and promote the enrichment and use of the library and to foster support for the library in the community. For people who want to show their support and appreciation of Tilton Library, being a Friend is the first step. Annual dues continue to be $15 per year and if necessary, you can contribute your time in lieu of dues. Come check us out at our monthly meetings at the library.

Mystery Book Discussion - A Beautiful Place to Die by Malla Nunn
2015-11-05 18:30 - 19:45
Join us on the first Monday of the month for a lively discussion of this month’s title and other of life’s mysteries. Copies of the book are usually available at the circulation desk or can be reserved online or by asking at the desk. This discussion also features cheese pizza while it lasts. Free and open to all.

Henna Art - Connecting Reading, Culture & Art
2015-11-09 17:30 - 19:30
Henna artist Sara Root Simone will paint a design for you in four sessions in this open house style event for kids, teens and adults. We’ll talk about “Henna House” by Nomi Eve (adults); “Secrets of a Henna Girl” by Sufiya Ahmed (teens); and “Hanna the Henna Helper” by Klaire Pearson (kids). Sign up at either circulation desk for this free event sponsored by the Friends of Tilton Library.

Veteran's Day - Library Closed
2015-11-11

Cook the Books!
2015-11-16 18:30 - 19:30
Now forming – new quarterly program featuring a different cookbook. Here’s how it works:
1. Sign up at either circulation desk
2. Borrow the featured book – Mark Bittman’s “How to Cook Everything Fast”, and choose a recipe to make for serving on November 16th at the library
3. Bring your creation, a serving utensil (if needed) a plate, fork and knife (for your use)

We’ll share the food and critique the recipe.

Library Space Needs Committee Meeting
2015-11-18 08:00 - 17:00
Open public meeting. Agenda posted at Deerfield Town Hall at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Note later than usual start time.

Third Thursday Book Discussion - Plainsong by Kent Haruf
2015-11-19 18:30 - 18:45
Third Thursday is an informal group, open to all, no sign up necessary. Reserve your book at the adult circulation desk or online.

Coloring for Adults
2015-11-24 16:00 - 16:45
Come to the library on the last Tuesday of every month and color artistic patterns of all types. This soothing activity has been compared to meditation. Try it! All materials supplied. No sign up necessary.
