Banned Books Week

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

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.

Friends of Tilton Library Meeting

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.

Story Time

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.

Tilton Library Board of Trustees Meeting

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

Story Time

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.

Third Thursday Book Discussion – Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

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.

English Conversation Group

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

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.