Making Food Fun: Halloween Harvest
2025-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | CISA, 1 Sugarloaf St, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) and Tilton Library present a free family event! Join us outside the CISA Office at One Sugarloaf Street South Deerfield for games, crafts, and local treats.
Meet Mango, the bearded dragon from the Tilton Library!
Play harvest-themed games
Enjoy a selfie station for costume photos
Taste pumpkin baked treats from Upinngill Farm
Sample cider & apples from Clarkdale Fruit Farms
Take home goodie bags with chocolates from Richardson’s Candy & popcorn from Marty’s Local
https://tinyurl.com/MFF25Halloween

Community Puzzle Swap
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
Community Puzzle Swap
Saturday 11/15/25 10-1
Tilton Library

What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed?
Looking for a new puzzle? Come to the swap!
Bring some or take some or both.

Union 38 Tot Time @ the Tilton Library
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States

Owl Music for Families
2026-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States

Robin Hoffman Ukulele: Saturday Serenade Series
2026-02-28 11:00 - 11:45 | MA
Enjoy Tea and Tunes at the Saturday Serenade Series!
Listen to instrumental music as it floats from the lobby to the rest of the first floor. While here warm up with a free cup of hot tea.

On February 28 at 11am Robin Hoffman – of the Just Fine Thank You band –
will delight us with her ukulele.
Robin’s playing is influenced by early blues and ragtime, country music, and proto-punk rock.

Board game evening - Teens
2026-03-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Play a series of collaborative, competitive games; play with current friends and meet new friends! Pizza and hot cocoa provided. Game selection will change for each date.
Registration required at https://forms.gle/isQqu3ccBfstAGCP8 . Come to one or all. Ages 11-18

Yoyo Club
2026-03-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States

Andean Folk Music - Saturday Serenade Series
2026-03-14 11:00 - 11:45 | MA
Enjoy Tea and Tunes at the Saturday Serenade Series!
Listen to instrumental music as it floats from the lobby to the rest of the first floor. While here warm up with a free cup of hot tea.

On March 14 at 11am Etienne Perley will delight us with his Andean folk music. Etienne is an accomplished Siku (panpipes) player and vocalist.

Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Zentangle Drawing Workshop
2026-03-21 13:30 - 15:00 | MA
LIMITED TO 8 ADULTS.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
In this beginner-friendly workshop led by Karen Fitzpatrick you will learn the art of Zentangle, a relaxing and meditative form of drawing that anyone can do. Whether you are an experienced artist or have never picked up a pen before, this class is designed to help you unlock your creativity and find inner peace through the simple act of putting pen to paper. No artistic experience is necessary – just bring your curiosity and an open mind.

Funded by Friends of Tilton Library.

Homeschool Lunch Bunch
2026-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Bring your lunch and join us in the children’s room for crafts, free play, sensory breaks, and more! For homeschool families with children of all ages. All families welcome in the summer. To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.

Lego Club
2026-04-03 13:30 - 15:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Drop in the children’s room for an afternoon of building! For all ages and skill levels. Duplos will be available for young children. To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.

Yoyo Club
2026-04-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.

Kids Advisory Board
2026-04-09 15:15 - 16:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Join Tilton Library’s Kids Advisory Board! Share your ideas and opinions about library programs, summer reading, crafts, games, and more! Free snacks! For kids 9 – 12 years old.
For more information or to request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.

Playdough Playtime
2026-04-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Join us in the Children’s Room for some fun with playdough! All ages welcome. To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.

DIY Friendship Bracelets
2026-05-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Drop in the Children’s Room, use our supplies and patterns to make your own friendship bracelets! Free!
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.

CANCELLED - The Flying Jackrabbits Fiddle Concert
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | MA
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED, SORRY!
Come see the Frontier school fiddle band – The Flying Jackrabbits – and enjoy toe tapping music at the library!

FREE Drop-In Tech Support
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | MA

Summer Reading Kick Off
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Join us as for games, crafts, bubbles, and visit our bearded dragon, Mango! Sign up for summer reading to get free sweet treats & seed packets from Long River Produce Market, while supplies last!
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library

Sweet Treats: Balloon Twisting Storytime - Registration Required
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Join Brie’s Balloons for this sweet story time with fun balloons, games, and art! Children get their own balloon to take home! Great for ages 3-6 and siblings. Space is limited, register at balloontwistingstorytime.eventbrite.com
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library

Pride Party
2026-06-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Deerfield Elementary School Grounds, 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, 1373, United States

Speedcubing Workshop - Registration Required
2026-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Learn how to solve a Pyramid Rubix Cube with a Frontier student, Fintan Jones, who’s competed in 7 speedcubing competitions in 3 states! Participants will go home with instructions, a link to a Youtube tutorial created by Fintan, and a free pyramid cube to continue learning at home. There are a limited number of pyramid cubes. Register at pyramidspeedcubingworkshop.eventbrite.com to reserve yours!
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library

Breezy Seeds Engineering Challenge - Registration required
2026-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Join a Hitchcock Center educator at Tilton Library as they read about the sneaky ways many seeds hitch a ride to far-off places. Engineer your own seed pod out of common materials and put it to the test. Visit with one of their box turtles! Best for ages 6-10. Limited to 20 participants including caregivers, register at breezyseeds.eventbrite.com
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library

Ants on a Log Signature Family Concert
2026-07-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Ants on a Log— Julie Be (they/them) and Miles Crabtree (he/him)— is an award-winning Philadelphia-based duo performing for children and other childlike people. Full of humor and harmony, their family concert has lots of opportunities to sing, dance, and be silly! Recommended for ages 4-11.
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Funded by a grant from the Deerfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Rain Location: 71 N Main Street Deerfield

Reading and Drawing Event with Local Illustrator Amber Akin
2026-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
South Deerfield children’s book illustrator, Amber Akin, just published her first graphic novel, Penny and the Yeti! Join us in the Children’s Room at Tilton Library to meet Amber, listen to her book, and do some drawing of you own!
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.

Insect Handling Session
2026-07-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Join us behind Tilton Library for an interactive insect program by The UMass Amherst Fernald Club.
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Rain Location: 71 North Main Street Deerfield, MA

Martell Magic Show
2026-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Fun for all ages!
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library
