Art @ Tilton: Happenings
Digital photographs by local artist Kate Sprankle. Exhibit may be viewed upstairs in the main circulation room, anytime the library is open.
Loading view.
Story Walk series: Many Voices, One Story
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesPresented by Union 38 Family Network & the Deerfield Cultural Council. Outside the Tilton Library, Saturdays October 9-November 20 11am-4pm Please join us as we share children’s stories told from multiple perspectives and through a culturally diverse lens. Let’s learn together! Oct 9 - My America by Karen Katz Oct 16 - May Your Life Be Deliciosa by Michael Genhart *Oct 23 - Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari *Tilton will also be hosting Reading About Service Dogs With Service Dogs 2:30-3:30pm Oct 30 - Freedom Soup by Tami Charles Nov 6 - What Riley Wore by Elana K. Arnold Nov 13 - Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho Nov 20 - Meesha Makes Friends by Tom Percival
Reading About Service Dogs With Service Dogs!
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesLearn the basics about what a service dog is and how it is different than other dogs. Ask questions and meet real service dogs! Local student, author, dog trainer, and Girl Scout Catherine "Cat" Bezio will visit Tilton to talk about her experience training service dogs and how services dogs should be approached when they are on the job! Her recently published book will be available to purchase. Jess Mattson, President of J.M. Animal Training and Rescue, https://jmanimaltraining.com/about-us, will be bringing her two service dogs and will be in attendance. This event will take place outside.
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
Read & Romp
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesWednesday mornings at 9:30 in October! Outside the library.
Halloween Teen Campfire Event
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesIn the Tilton backyard! Rain date October 29. S'mores and games will be available! Acoustic guitars, costumes, and scary stories are welcome.
Halloween Treasure Hunt
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesStop by for a Halloween Treasure Hunt in our backyard. All ages welcome!
Murder Mystery Kit
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesThe year is 1988, the location is the high school gym. It’s prom night and it’s going to be killer! Can you solve the case? Pick up the clues at Tilton and return with you guess. If you're right, you’ll get a prize! This activity will be available for the month of November during our open hours.
Dr. Rachel Geller, author of “Saving the World One Cat at at Time. Virtual Talk & Q&A
ZOOM"Everyone loves a Good Cat Video, but what if your cat isn't acting quite as cute at the ones you see on the internet? "Are you tired of your cat thinking "outside of the box"... or living with a hardcore shredder? And I don' mean snowboarding! Dr. Rachel Geller, certified cat behaviorist, and author of "Saving the World One Cat at a Time", will answer these questions and more, so bring your cat behavior questions! Email the library at tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org for the Zoom link. This program is a collaboration between the following libraries: Arms Library, Cushman Library, Dickinson Memorial Library, Erving Public Library, Leverett Library, Pelham Public Library, Tilton Library, Tyler Memorial Library, and Wendell Free Library
Community Dialogue on Culturally Responsive Education series
TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE: bit.ly/FRSU38DIALOGUE You will receive a Zoom link via email close to the workshop dates. PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION CLOSES THE DAY OF THE WORKSHOP. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FRONTIER REGIONAL SCHOOLS, AND TILTON AND SUNDERLAND LIBRARIES: Four online sessions, facilitated by consultants from the Collaborative for Educational Services. Culturally Responsive Education is a form of teaching that aims to reflect and honor the rich tapestry of cultures and ways of knowing that make up our diverse society. Dialogue is a vehicle for discussing the experiences and values underlying one's own views while respecting the views of others, and committing to listening, even when we don’t agree. We ask that you make your best effort to attend all four sessions: Thursday, November 18, 2021: Listening comes first: exploring what is at the heart of the matter for each of us Thursday, February 17, 2022: Culturally Responsive Education: hopes and concerns Thursday, March 24, 2022: Digging deeper with connected conversations Thursday, April 28, 2022: Where do we go from here? All sessions will start at 6:30 pm, and all will be on Zoom.
copyright Tilton Library, Deerfield, MA