Plant Sale
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 on May 19-20th. We thank you for your donations. All sales go to the Tilton Fund.
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Friends Bookplate Sale Fundraiser Kickoff
BOOKPLATES BY TILTON - KICKOFF FUNDRAISER EVENT! Looking for a special gift to commemorate a birthday, graduation, holiday, or other special event? What better gift is there than sharing the love of your favorite book! And to compliment your gift — Friends of Tilton Library will be offering two options for including a special Bookplate (created by members of the community): Personal Bookplates for you to put inside books you are giving ($10 for a packet of 6 bookplates of your choice) Dedication Bookplates to put inside Tilton Library books in honor of someone you love ($20 per dedication bookplate of your choice) You can honor someone with a gift that is sure to be appreciated and that will last for years, and supports your library! All sales benefit the Friends of Tilton Library.
Mindfulness and Writing Workshop Series
stop. breathe. write. 5-week online mindfulness and writing workshop led by writer / LMFT Erika Higgins Ross This group is appropriate for anyone, whether you've been practicing mindfulness for years or are curious about giving it a shot, whether you consider yourself a writer or are simply ready to explore what's inside and how to get it out. All you need is a notebook, pen, curiosity and willingness. There will be opportunities to share in a structured, safe environment. Can't wait to sit and breathe and write with you all! Saturdays 5/7-6/4, 10-11:30 Email tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org to register and get the Zoom link (same link for all five Saturdays). LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS This workshop is free to participants thanks to a grant from the Deerfield Cultural Council and support from the Tilton Library.
Mindfulness and Writing Workshop Series
stop. breathe. write. 5-week online mindfulness and writing workshop led by writer / LMFT Erika Higgins Ross This group is appropriate for anyone, whether you've been practicing mindfulness for years or are curious about giving it a shot, whether you consider yourself a writer or are simply ready to explore what's inside and how to get it out. All you need is a notebook, pen, curiosity and willingness. There will be opportunities to share in a structured, safe environment. Can't wait to sit and breathe and write with you all! Saturdays 5/7-6/4, 10-12 Email tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org to register and get the Zoom link (same link for all five Saturdays). LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS This workshop is free to participants thanks to a grant from the Deerfield Cultural Council and support from the Tilton Library.
Goat Farm Petting Zoo
Come spend time with the goats of Firefly Fields Farm! They provide a knowledgeable, safe, family-friendly experience that puts a smile on everyone faces. Goat milk products from the farm like soap, bath bombs, and lotion will be available for purchase. A program of the Libraries in the Woods 2022 Community Read of The Dirty Life. Sponsored by the Friends of Tilton Library.
Local Food For All presentation
Local Food For All presentation with Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) Stop by CISA's table at Tilton Library for information on their SENIOR FARM SHARE and HEALTHY INCENTIVES (HIP) programs that give affordable access to fresh local farm food. Pick up a special treat while there! A program of the Libraries in the Woods 2022 Community Read of The Dirty Life. Sponsored by the Friends of Tilton Library.
POSTPONED, DATE TBD:Nuts and Bolts Tool Making Program
****EVENT POSTPONED, DATE TBD**** BASIC NUTS AND BOLTS EXPLORE EARLY TOOL MANUFACTURING IN DEERFIELD WITH JAY STRYKER AND MUSEUM OF OUR INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE. PERHAPS WIN A CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR OWN NUT OR BOLT. ALL AGES WELCOME. (RAIN DATE JUNE 18 11:00AM) Sponsors: 350th Anniversary Steering Committee and Tilton Library. Funded by the Deerfield Cultural Council
Summer Reading Program Kick Off Event
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesThis year's theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Sign up for summer reading to get a coupon for a FREE milkshake from LEO's TABLE! The first 25 kids to sign up also get a coupon for a free plant start from Atlas Farms! Help name our program mascot! Painting, Bubbles, Lawn Games, and Popsicles! *RAIN DATE 6/18 Also: MAD SCIENCE MAGNETIC MAGIC @ 2PM Hands on experimenting swinging compasses & motorized devices NO RAIN DATE, event will be moved inside REGISTRATION REQUIRED - SPACE LIMITED! CONTACT THE LIBRARY
Mad Science Magnetic Magic Workshop
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesRegistration Required, Space Limited Children learn how and why magnets behave by testing the basic physical principles governing magnetism. They learn how to create magnets and how magnetism is lost. Children use compasses to gain a better understanding of how humans benefit from the Earth’s magnetic force. Hands-on experimenting-from swinging compasses to motorized devices- allows children to explore the role of magnetism in our everyday lives. Tilton Backyard, will be moved inside for rain. Call or email the library to register. Sponsored by the Friends of Tilton Library.
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