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Book Discussion – Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

Dr. Atul Gawande's acclaimed bestseller, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, has started a national conversation about the deep flaws in our society's current treatment of people with serious illness and those who are facing end of life. Using Dr. Gawande's book as a springboard and drawing on the rich resources of Cooley Dickinson Health Care, local librarians and medical professionals will look closely at our goals for end-of-life care and being to plan how to bring about better outcomes for ourselves and our loved ones.  Discussion led by Cooley Dickinson Health Care professional. This is a project of libraries in Hampshire and Franklin Counties and Cooley Dickinson Health Care and is free and open to all. Copies of the book are available online or at the adult circulation desk.

Baby Time

Every Friday at 10 am. No sign ups needed. Our picture book area will be reserved for the littlest of our patrons to roll around (or practice standing) and meet eye to eye with their peers. All babies and their caregivers welcome. Free coffee for grownups (while it lasts).

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 drop-in program is free and open to all.

Preschool 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.

Baby Time

Every Friday at 10 am. No sign ups needed. Our picture book area will be reserved for the littlest of our patrons to roll around (or practice standing) and meet eye to eye with their peers. All babies and their caregivers welcome. Free coffee for grownups (while it lasts).

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.

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 drop-in program is free and open to all.

Valley Gives Day

Valley Gives is a 24 hour philanthropy event encouraging residents in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties to contribute to their favorite nonprofits. Please help make our first Valley Gives Day a success. Donations in any amount appreciated. ValleyGivesDay.Org

Preschool 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

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

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