Tilton Library

Art at Tilton
2019-03-24 10:00 - 2019-05-03 13:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Acrylic paintings by Tess Rock.

LIBRARY CLOSED ON PATRIOT'S DAY
2019-04-15 13:00 - 20:00
The library will be closed on Monday April 15 in observance of Patriot’s Day.

Story Time!
2019-04-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-06-05 11:00 - 12:00
We meet at 11 in the children’s room and start the story at about 10 after. Story time is free and open to all children ages infant-4 years old and their caregivers. No sign up needed.

Third Thursday Book Discussion - Less by Andrew Sean Greer
2019-04-18 18:30 - 19:30
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE
National Bestseller
A New York Times Notable Book of 2017
A Washington Post Top Ten Book of 2017
A San Francisco Chronicle Top Ten Book of 2017
Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence, the Lambda Award, and the California Book Award
Who says you can’t run away from your problems? You are a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invitation arrives in the mail: your boyfriend of the past nine years is engaged to someone else. You can’t say yes–it would be too awkward–and you can’t say no–it would look like defeat. On your desk are a series of invitations to half-baked literary events around the world.
QUESTION: How do you arrange to skip town?
ANSWER: You accept them all.
What would possibly go wrong?
Copies of the book available at the library. Open to all.

Silent Hike up Mount Sugarloaf
2019-04-27 10:00 - 12:00
LIBRARIES IN THE WOODS SERIES PRESENTS
In collaboration with the Sunderland Public Library:
Join us for a silent hike up beautiful Mount Sugarloaf, in celebration of our Community Read of “Stranger in the Woods.”We will split into two groups, one hiking the main trail and the other walking up the road. At the top of the mountain we will share our experiences hiking in silence, as well as light refreshments.

LIBRARIES IN THE WOODS is a community-read program of 10 local libraries, featuring discussion and related programs on the book, “Stranger in the Woods: The extraordinary story of the last true hermit” by Michael Finkel. For more details, go to Libraries in the Woods on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/librariesinthewoods/.

Mystery Book Discussion: Rules of Prey by John Sandford
2019-05-02 18:30 - 19:30
1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford’s “haunting, unforgettable, ice-blooded thriller”* that introduced Lucas Davenport…
The killer was mad but brilliant.
He left notes with every woman he killed. Rules of murder: Never have a motive. Never follow a discernible pattern. Never carry a weapon after it has been used…So many rules to his sick, violent games of death.
But Lucas Davenport, the cop who’s out to get him, isn’t playing by the rules.
Join us on the first Thursday 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 pizza while it lasts. Free and open to all.

Pastels Workshop
2019-05-03 13:00 - 16:00
SIGN-UP REQUIRED, LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS..
TEENS & ADULTS WELCOME
If you’re fascinated with vibrant color and line work will introduce you to the immediate gratification of pastel. For beginners and those with drawing experience, the session will include drawing exercises and opportunities to create finished artworks and offers an open environment of sharing knowledge and posing questions with individual attention. We will begin with mark making, move on to shadow and light, then still life, and end with the basics of landscapes. Several types of paper, all pastels and necessary tools are provided.

Art @Tilton
2019-05-04 10:00 - 2019-06-13 13:00
Paintings by Deerfield Elementary School
First Grade Students, inspired by folk artist Heather Galler.

Outdoor Adventure Story Time - Second Tuesdays
2019-05-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-06-11 10:00 - 11:00
Sign up to join our children’s librarian, Julie, for a series of outdoor Adventure Story Times on the the second Tuesdays of May-October! Places may include Mt. Sugarloaf, a local swimming hole, water garden, or apple orchard.
Email Julie Cavacco at jcavacco@cwmars.org to sign up. Julie will provide the next month’s location or cancel if needed via email.

Third Thursday Book Discussion - Belleweather by Susanna Kearsley
2019-05-16 18:30 - 19:30
“The house, when I first saw it, seemed intent on guarding what it knew; but we all learned, by the end of it, that secrets aren’t such easy things to keep.”
It’s late summer, war is raging, and families are torn apart by divided loyalties and deadly secrets. In this complex and dangerous time, a young French Canadian lieutenant is captured and billeted with a Long Island family, an unwilling and unwelcome guest. As he begins to pitch in with the never-ending household tasks and farm chores, Jean-Philippe de Sabran finds himself drawn to the daughter of the house. Slowly, Lydia Wilde comes to lean on Jean-Philippe, true soldier and gentleman, until their lives become inextricably intertwined. Legend has it that the forbidden love between Jean-Philippe and Lydia ended tragically, but centuries later, the clues they left behind slowly unveil the true story.
Part history, part romance, and all kinds of magic, Susanna Kearsley’s latest masterpiece will draw you in and never let you go, even long after you’ve closed the last page.

Plant Sale
2019-05-18 09:00 - 12:00
It’s that time of year! Once again the library is having it’s much loved annual plant sale. Bring your divided perennials to the back of the library from Wednesday May 15-Friday May 17. We thank you for your donations. All sales go to the Tilton Fund.

Friends of Tilton Library Board of Directors Meeting
2019-06-03 18:30 - 20:00
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: The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver
2019-06-06 18:30 - 19:30
him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. With police detective Amelia Sachs by his side, Rhyme must follow a labyrinth of clues that reaches back to a dark chapter in New York City’s past—and reach further into the darkness of the mind of a madman who won’t stop until he has stripped life down to the bone.

Join us on the first Thursday 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 pizza while it lasts. Free and open to all.

History of the Book: The Early Years
2019-06-13 18:30 - 20:00
PRESENTATION BY PROFESSOR DEBBIE FELTON
Join Professor Debbie Felton of UMass Amherst’s Department of Classics for a look into the beginnings of the book. We will discover the earliest writings known in various civilizations around the world, the development of writing and books in Greece and how the book was further developed in ancient Rome.

Debbie Felton has degrees in English from UCLA and in Classics from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She has taught at UMass since 1999. Her main research interest is folklore in classical literature.

Art @Tilton: Manipulation of Line
2019-06-15 10:00 - 2019-07-12 13:00
Macrame Wall Hangings by Louise Mahoney

Summer Library Program: Kids
2019-06-15 10:00 - 2019-08-15 20:00
SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM:
A Universe of Stories!
FOR THE KIDS: The cow jumped over the moon! This summer as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, the children’s library will have a variety of activities, games, lego programs, music, playtime, board game nights, and of course READING! Sign up and play along and be sure to get your moon pies and other rewards for participating!

Also look out for space-related activities at the Monday Night Music concerts and bookmarks with links to really interesting space-related websites.
The Tilton Summer Library Program is brought to you by the Friends of the Tilton Library.

Summer Library Program: Teens & Adults
2019-06-15 10:00 - 2019-08-15 20:00
SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM:
A Universe of Stories
This summer we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Upstairs at the library there will be some drop-in self-directed activities as well as a Book Review Challenge, which asks you to submit a very brief book rating and review card for a small prize and a ticket for a chance to WIN a $100 Gift Card to Atlas Farms or Greenfield Games! Tell us if a book brings you to the moon and back, or leaves you lost in space.
Also look out for space-related activities at the Monday Night Music concerts and bookmarks with links to really interesting space-related websites.
The Tilton Summer Library Program is brought to you by the Friends of the Tilton Library.

Summer Library Program: Links to Cool Space Websites
2019-06-15 10:00 - 2019-08-15 20:00
GET YOUR NAME ON THE MARS ROVER 2020:
www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-invites-public-to-submit-names-to-fly-aboard-next-mars-rover

WRITE TO AN ASTRONAUT:
www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/about/information/astronaut_faq.html#1

ASTRONAUGHTS READ STORIES FROM SPACE:
https://storytimefromspace.com/

2019 BLACK HOLE PHOTOS:
www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47891902

LUMINARIES: Summer Drop-in Craft for Teens & Adults
2019-06-15 10:00 - 2019-08-15 20:00
This summer we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Upstairs at the library there will be a drop-in craft for teens and adults: Make Your Own LUMINARY! All materials and instructions provided upstairs in the computer area.
After you complete your luminary, bring it home home, put a tea candle, LED candle, or battery-operated string of lights inside and light up your world!
The Tilton Summer Library Program is brought to you by the Friends of the Tilton Library.

Monday Night Music outdoor concert
2019-06-17 19:00 - 20:00
Robert Speth & Jay Letourneau
This piano and guitar duo recreate harmonies of the early Pop era and perform music by artists like Crosby, Stills & Nash, Simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles, the Everly Brothers, and more.

Story & Play Time!
2019-06-19 11:00 - 12:00
We meet at 11 in the children’s room and start the story at about 10 after. We also have outdoor play time on the back lawn, weather permitting. Story and Play Time is free and open to all children ages infant-4 years old and their caregivers. No sign up needed.

Summer Dungeons & Dragons Group
2019-06-19 13:30 - 15:30
Sign-up Required. Limited to 6 players. Ages 9-13.

8 Wednesdays 1:30-3:30, Starting June 19
Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game, allowing players to collaborate as storytellers. No experience necessary, though experienced players are welcome. Participants will be walked through character creation and the flow of the game. Materials provided, although you may bring along your own if you wish. Make friends and get creative!
Please stop by the library or call 413-665-4683 to sign up.
