
Takeaway Tuesdays
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesDuring open hours We’ll be handing out supplies to help you find fun ways to tell your own tales this summer. There will be something different every week!
During open hours We’ll be handing out supplies to help you find fun ways to tell your own tales this summer. There will be something different every week!
We're excited to co-host a zine-making workshop at Just Roots, with Trouble Mandeson, author of "These Women: An Illustrated Collection of Kickass Women." Besides making zines, we're also going to share a free lunch! Email griswold@colrain-ma.gov or go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SfGbmzX_OSvvyf40k_ntwZiKErLdx2h_/view?usp=sharing to register! Be sure to let us know if you will be staying for lunch!
Pick up a Bingo card at the library. Complete one or more rows for a chance to win a gift card. Write a book review on the back for a chance to WIN a PORTABLE TURNTABLE! Drop completed cards off at the library desk or in the outdoor return box.
POP on by and get an ice POP Leave a POP art chalk drawing on our sidewalk. POP on in to the Children’s Room to get supplies Monday, 8/23 - 11-4pm Tuesday, 8/24 - 1-5pm Wednesday, 8/25 - 11-4pm
Exhibit of Shutesbury-based artist Edith Hunsberger's animal portrait paintings will be on display upstairs during open hours: Monday: 11 - 4 Tuesday: 1 - 5 Wednesday: 11 - 4 Thursday: 1 -7 Saturday: 11 - 4
Discover the pure fun – and the physical and mental benefits – of hooping. Free for all ages. Tilton Library backyard, Thursday September 23 4:30-6pm. Hosted by Hoop Joy of Amherst. Quality hoops of all sizes provided!
Every Wednesday in September there will 2 small group story and listening times one at 9:15 and one at 10:15 in the Tilton Library Children’s Room. Sign-Ups required - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-group-story-and-learning-time-tickets-166828431329 Goals - (Not really expectations - we’re talking about little kids - but it is good exposure to later expectations) Learning to sit in a circle and listen to a leader - BOOKS Learning to wait and taking turns - CIRCLE GAMES Learning about sharing space - TREASURE HUNTS
While out shopping on Deerfield's Town-wide Tag Sale Day, come over to a book sale hosted by the Friends of Tilton Library. At the same time we will be kicking off the 2nd Annual Wish List Tree fundraiser which will take place the entire month of October. Participate in this self-serve donation activity to help the library fund the things you want! The Library will receive all proceeds from the book sale and wish list tree, to be used for programs as well as purchases of books, museum passes, and other resources. *BOOK DONATIONS: THE LIBRARY IS ACCEPTING ONE SMALL BAG/BOX PER HOUSEHOLD OF RECENT BOOKS IN GOOD CONDITION. PLEASE BRING TO UPSTAIRS DESK DURING OPEN HOURS ONLY. DO NOT DROP OFF OUTSIDE. THANK YOU!
Recent collages and photographs by local artist Marianne Connolly. Exhibit may be viewed upstairs in the main circulation room, anytime the library is open.
Digital photographs by local artist Kate Sprankle. Exhibit may be viewed upstairs in the main circulation room, anytime the library is open.