Tilton Library

Worldwide Knit in Public Day
2021-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Sheep & Shawl and Tilton Library present
Join this social knitting idea, started in 2005, that has spread worldwide (57 countries in 2016)! The mission is: “Better living through stitching together!”
Bring a mask, your own chair, supplies, and water.
Please follow current library COVID safety protocols.
Saturday June 12 10:00-12:00 & 2:00-4:00
Tilton Library backyard, 75 N. Main St, S. Deerfield

Email liz@sheepandshawl.com with questions.

MEET Local Children's Author & Illustrator from Story Walk
2021-06-15 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
MEET THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR – LILI WILL READ FROM THEIR BOOK If, On a Summer’s Night.

A Story Walk of the book will be up from 6/2 – 6/22.

2021 Tilton Library Teen Bingo and Adult Bingo
2021-06-21 | MA
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.

Monday Night Music/ Summer Kick-off
2021-06-21 18:30 - 20:30 | MA
Dan Corkill and Susan Lander are the featured performers with Elyse Langer-Smith and Gordon Kramer also in the line-up.
We’ll have ice cream to hand out!
Bring your own chair or a blanket.
Social distancing and other guidelines in place as required by Deerfield’s Board of Health.
The library will be closed for this event so please plan ahead.
Rain date is 6/28
This kick-off will be the first of three Monday Night Music performances held this summer!

Takeaway Tuesdays
2021-06-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
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!

Thursday Book Discussion: Tell The Wolves I'm Home
2021-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
Meets on Zoom – email tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org for Zoom link. IF WEATHER IS NICE – we may meet outside behind the library – call 413-665-4683 or email to find out that day

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A heartfelt story of love, grief, and renewal about two unlikely friends who discover that sometimes you don’t know you’ve lost someone until you’ve found them
“A dazzling debut novel.”—O: The Oprah Magazine
“Tremendously moving.”—The Wall Street Journal
“Touching and ultimately hopeful.”—People
1987. The only person who has ever truly understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus is her uncle, the renowned painter Finn Weiss. Shy at school and distant from her older sister, June can be herself only in Finn’s company; he is her godfather, confidant, and best friend. So when he dies, far too young, of a mysterious illness her mother can barely speak about, June’s world is turned upside down.
But Finn’s death brings a surprise acquaintance into June’s life. At the funeral, June notices a strange man lingering just beyond the crowd. A few days later, she receives a package in the mail containing a beautiful teapot she recognizes from Finn’s apartment, and a note from Toby, the stranger, asking for an opportunity to meet. As the two begin to spend time together, June realizes she’s not the only one who misses Finn, and that this unexpected friend just might be the one she needs the most.

Pop-up Book Sale - Friends of Tilton Library
2021-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | MA
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE TILTON LIBRARY!

NORTHFIELD DRIVE-IN SUMMER SERIES
2021-06-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Northfield Drive-In, 981 Northfield Rd, Hinsdale, NH, 03451, United States
Tilton Library in collaboration with Libraries in the Woods presents
NORTHFIELD DRIVE-IN SUMMER SERIES
981 Northfield Rd, Hinsdale, NH 03451
Wednesdays June 30 – August 4th at 6:30pm, a different movie every Wednesday
People who show their library cards will get a discount!
Discount: Full Price:
children under 6 = free children under 6 = free
child, age 6-14 = $2 child, age 6-14 = $7
adult, age 15+ = $3 adult, age 15+ = $12
*CASH ONLY in the box office & snack bar

June 30th – The Secret Life of Pets – hosted by Libraries In The Woods
July 7th – Ratatouille – hosted by Arms Library
July 14th – Babe – hosted by Erving Public Library
July 21st – Fantastic Mr. Fox – hosted by Dickinson Memorial Library
July 28th – How to Train Your Dragon – hosted by Greenfield Public Library
August 4th- Fly Away Home – hosted by Cushman Library

Exhibit: Tails & Tales by Edith Hunsberger
2021-07-06 | MA
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

Monday Night Music - Machine Shop
2021-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 | MA
We are looking forward to the return of Machine Shop with their crowd pleasing acoustic assortment.
We’ll have ice cream to hand out!
Bring your own chair or a blanket.
Social distancing and other guidelines in place as required by Deerfield’s Board of Health.
The library will be closed for this event so please plan ahead.
Rain date is 7/19

YA/Adult Book Discussion: The Cat I Never Named
2021-07-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
The book, The Cat I Never Named: A True Story of Love, War, and Survival by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess is the sensitively told story of a Muslim-Bosnian teen, her family, and life during the Bosnian War – and the stray cat who kept an eye on them.
The discussion will be led by Barry Dietz who is known for his dynamic, engaging talks on all manner of subjects and who has a long history of leading book discussions for YA and Adults
Contact Julie Cavacco at jcavacco@cwmars.org / 665-4683 to reserve a copy of the book.
This event will be held outside, the rain date is July 22, 2021 at 6:30pm.

The Story of Local Cloth
2021-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
The Western MA Fibershed has been making cloth and yarn from local sheep. Come learn more about the why and how. https://fibershed.org/affiliate/western-massachusetts-fibershed/
ALL AGES welcome!

Teen Campfire Event
2021-07-22 20:30 - 22:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
In the Tilton backyard!
Rain date July 23
S’mores and games will be available!
Acoustic guitars and scary stories are welcome.

Monday Night Music - Aaron Cooper
2021-08-02 18:30 - 20:30 | MA
The final Monday Night Music of 2021 will feature local Indie artist, Aaron Cooper. https://www.reverbnation.com/aaroncooper
We’ll have ice cream to hand out!
Bring your own chair or a blanket.
Social distancing and other guidelines in place as required by Deerfield’s Board of Health.
The library will be closed for this event so please plan ahead.
Rain date is 8/9

Story Slam
2021-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
It is said that real life is always more entertaining.

Come hear your friends and neighbors tell their stories!
All ages are taking part and presenters will refrain from adult themes and language.
Contact Julie at jcavacco@cwmars.org or 413-665-4683 for more information.
Rain date is August 12

Zine Making Workshop
2021-08-14 11:00 | Just Roots, 34 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield, MA, United States
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!

POP Art at Tilton
2021-08-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
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

Art @ Tilton: Rock, Paper, Scissors
2021-08-28 11:00 | MA
Recent collages and photographs by local artist Marianne Connolly. Exhibit may be viewed upstairs in the main circulation room, anytime the library is open.

Small Group Story and Learning Time
2021-09-01 09:15 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
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

Backyard Stories Series
2021-09-10 18:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Fridays 9/10, 10/1, 10/22, at 6:30pm
Meets at Tilton Library in the backyard. Bring a chair. Share or listen.
Off the cuff or off the page. Contact Julie Cavacco at jcavacco@cwmars.org
for more details.

Hooping for All Ages
2021-09-23 16:30 - 18:00 | MA
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!

FRIENDS Book Sale & Wish List Tree Kickoff
2021-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 | MA
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!

Story Walk Different Kinds of Hurt: Isaac's Story
2021-10-04 | MA
The book, Different Kinds of Hurt: Isaac’s Story by Leigh Hallisey is part of a Massachusetts Department of Public Health Campaign. The Story Walk will be in the Tilton Library backyard October 4 – October 15.
We are glad to be able to support this department and the sharing of this valuable resource.
#It’s okay not to feel okay
https://isaacs-story.com/?fbclid=IwAR1_RYEIN41FYPr3g2VW81EbwyNiOM-YhEVpStDNxzPh2c7HBjSrafYzqu8

Read & Romp
2021-10-06 09:30 - 22:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Wednesday mornings at 9:30 in October! Outside the library.

Art @ Tilton: Happenings
2021-10-09 - 2021-11-18 | MA
Digital photographs by local artist Kate Sprankle. Exhibit may be viewed upstairs in the main circulation room, anytime the library is open.

Story Walk series: Many Voices, One Story
2021-10-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Presented 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

Modern History of the Taliban & Afghanistan: A Virtual Talk
2021-10-12 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
The Taliban (Re)Takes Power in Afghanistan: How Could This Happen?
Summary: How could an extreme militant group like the Taliban, which was defeated so swiftly in the aftermath of 9/11, rise again to retake control of Afghanistan? In this talk, Professor Peter Krause will discuss the modern political history of Afghanistan, from the rise of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in the 1990s through the recent end of America’s longest war. He will provide an engaging analysis of U.S. foreign policy decision-making and shifting alliances in a country whose people have experienced over four decades of near continuous conflict.
Bio: Peter Krause is an Associate Professor of political science at Boston College and a Research Affiliate with the MIT Security Studies Program. He is the author of Rebel Power: Why National Movements Compete, Fight, and Win (Cornell University Press, 2017), co-editor with Kelly Greenhill of Coercion: The Power to Hurt in International Politics (Oxford University Press, 2018), and co-editor with Ora Szekely of Stories from the Field: A Guide to Navigating Fieldwork in Political Science (Columbia University Press, 2020). His research focuses on Middle East politics, terrorism and political violence, rebels and revolution, and national movements. He is a former Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Crown Center for Middle East Studies at Brandeis University, and Uppsala University. Personal website: www.peterjpkrause.com
Email library at tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org for Zoom link.

Creative Resilience: Online Workshop with artist/activist Chelvanaya Gabriel
2021-10-17 15:00 - 16:30 | MA
Online Workshop with artist/activist Chelvanaya Gabriel
Explore personal and community identity, diversity, inclusion and equity – all based partly on intergroup dialogue principles of communicating across difference, creating shared meaning and building trust. We will do this through creative expression and contemplative practice in both small and large group sharing “circles.”

LIMITED TO 25 STUDENTS.
Email tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org to register & receive Zoom link.
No artistic experience necessary. Use what you have on hand to create.
Funded by the Deerfield Cultural Council & Friends of Tilton Library

Reading About Service Dogs With Service Dogs!
2021-10-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Learn 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.

Halloween Teen Campfire Event
2021-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
In the Tilton backyard!
Rain date October 29.
S’mores and games will be available!
Acoustic guitars, costumes, and scary stories are welcome.
