Tilton Library

Library Closed Today February 9 Due to Snow
2017-02-09 | MA

English Conversation Practice
2017-02-09 18:30 - 19:45, 2017-02-16 18:30 - 19:45, 2017-02-23 18:30 - 19:45, 2017-03-02 18:30 - 19:45, 2017-03-09 18:30 - 19:45, 2017-03-16 18:30 - 19:45, 2017-03-23 18:30 - 19:45 (America/New_York)
Do you want to be a better English speaker? This free program is for all people who wish to practice speaking English in a relaxed setting.

Art at Tilton "Winterscapes" - watercolors by Greg Cangialosi
2017-02-10 10:00 - 2017-03-17 13:00
Artist’s statement: “After more than 40 years of making watercolors paintings I am still inspired by the winter landscape and I hope in some small way these humble paintings reflect the beauty and wonder I see in it.”
All works are archivally framed. All displayed art is for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefit Tilton Library.

Preschool Story Time
2017-02-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-02-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-03-29 11:00 - 12:00
Let’s get reading! No sign up needed – all children 0-5 (and their caregivers) are welcome.

Book Discussion - Seventeen by Booth Tarkington
2017-02-16 18:30 - 19:45
Originally published in 1916 this humorous novel satirizes first love.

100th Anniversary Event - Book Discussion - Seventeen by Booth Tarkington
2017-02-16 18:30 - 20:00
How have we changed since Seventeen was first published?
How does old popular fiction compare to new?

Originally published: New York : Grosset & Dunlop, 1916.
“A tale of youth and summer time and the Baxter family especially William”

Evergreen Scheduled Maintenance
2017-02-20
Beginning early in the morning on Monday the library catalog, Commonwealth Catalog and Overdrive services will not be available. We expect they will be functioning by mid afternoon.

Toy Train Talk and Display
2017-02-25 14:00 - 15:00
presented by Jordan Helzer. This free event is open to train enthusiasts of all ages. Supported in part by by a grant from Deerfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Tilton Library Board of Trustees
2017-03-01 18:30 - 21:00
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

Mystery Book Discussion - Before the Fall by Noah Hawley
2017-03-02 18:30 - 19:45
Join anytime during the year. Informal discussion and pizza while it lasts.

Destination Imagination Team Meeting
2017-03-04 12:00 - 13:00

Friends of Tilton Library Meeting
2017-03-06 18:30 - 20:00
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.

Parent Discussion Group
2017-03-06 19:00 - 19:45
We encourage any and all parents to join us upstairs near the fireplace – nesters and empty nesters, grandparents, parents to be, etc. We’ll use our collection of current and classic parenting books as a jumping off point.

A Tasting of Wine and Micro Beers
2017-03-09 18:00 - 20:00
to benefit Tilton Library at Chandler’s Restaurant, routes 5 and 10, Deerfield, Massachusetts. $25 per person at the door or $20 in advance at Deerfield Spirit Shoppe and Tilton Library. Ticket includes wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres. For more information, call Tilton Library at 665-4683. Sponsored by Friends of Tilton Library, Tilton Fund, Inc., Deerfield Spirit Shoppe and Chandler’s Restaurant.

LIBRARY CLOSED - SNOW DAY TUESDAY MARCH 14
2017-03-14

One Hour Delay - Opening at 11 a.m. Wednesday March 15
2017-03-15 08:00 - 23:00

Third Thursday Book Discussion - Mercury by Margot Livesey
2017-03-16 18:30 - 19:45
The family life and security of a Boston optometrist is shattered by his wife’s growing obsession with a beautiful thoroughbred horse and her dreams of becoming a serious competitor.
Discussion is open to all. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk or by reserving online.

"Nature's First Green is Gold: The Poetry of Robert Frost" by Barry Deitz
2017-03-29 18:30 - 20:00
The return of Barry Deitz is the welcome spring portion of our year long celebration of Tilton Library’s 100 Years of going strong. This free program will be held at Deerfield Town Hall and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for a new copy of the American Library edition of “Robert Frost: Complete Poetry, Prose and Plays”.
Barry Deitz is a poet, documentary filmmaker, and community theater actor. He has presented programs on a wide range of topics from the poetry of World War I to the life and times of Lewis Carroll to the construction of Interstate 91, a talk he gave for Tilton Library in 2016.
