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SIGN UP: Indigo Dying Art Workshop
INDIGO VAT & SHIBORI DYING A FREE ART CLASS WITH GAIL CALLAHAN: SAT 9/16 10-12 (RAIN DATE 9/23) Outside at Tilton Library, Deerfield LIMITED TO 8 PEOPLE, PLEASE SIGN UP (stop by library or call 413-665-4683) Participants will help make the indigo dye vat which comes out a stunning bright blue, and use the Japanese method of Shibori dying using the 3 items brought to class, for fantastic results! PLEASE BRING 3 FRESHLY WASHED COTTON OR LINEN ITEMS (NAPKIN, T-SHIRT, TEA TOWEL) & GLOVES This program funded by the Deerfield Cultural Council
Outdoor Knit & Crafts Circle
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesKnit & Crafts Circle is hosted by Sheep & Shawl (Liz Sorenson) at Tilton Library, South Deerfield. No registration required. Come one, come all! This is a social knit & crafts circle in the library’s backyard in the breezy shade of two big trees. A bathroom is available. You must bring your own chair, snacks, water, sunhat, sunglasses, crafts of your choosing – knitting, crochet, spinning, rug-hooking, mending, any portable craft …. If you need a table to work on (instead of your lap) there are several picnic tables. You may want to bring a plastic bag or tablecloth to keep your items clean on the table. If we get a rainy day, we will be inside! Email liz@sheepandshawl.com with any questions.
POSTPONED: Third Thursday Book Group September 21 2023
**THIS DISCUSSION HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THIRD THURSDAY IN OCTOBER** In honor of Banned Books Week:
SIGN UP – Adventures in the Microcosmos: Foldscopes
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesZOOM: Imagined Climate Future Through Fiction
A COLLABORATION WITH BLUE MARBLE LIBRARIES. ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89211589262?pwd=WDd6TEk3VDI4dE85dm9jOHJLMVQ3dz09
Friends COLLECTION Day for Books and Bags
The Friends of Tilton Library will be COLLECTING gently used RECENT books & purses on September 23 & 30, 10am-12pm at the Tilton Library in Deerfield We are looking for RECENT fiction, kids books, young adult books, and biographies. All books & purses must be in good condition and all potential donations will be reviewed by Friends members at the time of donation—only select items will be accepted. Books may only be donated during these collection days. The Book Sale will be on Saturday October 7, 9-12.
Make Your Own Bag–for Teens
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesWant to learn basic sewing skills but don’t know where to start? Join us for an evening full of snacks and supportive, trained staff from Swanson’s Fabrics! We will be making bags out of fabric that you can fill with anything your heart desires! Supplies & pizza dinner included. All experience levels welcome, open to students 6th through 12th grade. Spots are limited, please call or email Tilton Library to reserve your spot. Sponsored by a Deerfield Mass Cultural Council grant.
Fantasy and Science Fiction Festival Benefit
Deerfield Community Center, 16 Memorial Street, Old Deerfield. CASH ONLY – FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVE TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR: $20 for adults, $10 for ages 12 and under. PANEL DISCUSSION! READINGS! BOOK SIGNING! MEET PIONEER VALLEY AUTHORS: HOLLY BLACK Author of The Book of Night, The Stolen Heir, and the Spiderwick series. ANDREA HAIRSTON Author of Will Do Magic For Small Change and Redwood and Wildfire. ALLEN STEELE Author of the Coyote series and the new Captain Future series JAMES CAMBIAS Author of A Darkling Sea and the "Billion Worlds" Sponsored by the Tilton Fund, Inc., Deerfield. All proceeds benefit the Tilton Library renovation fund.
All Ages Halloween Party
Tilton Library 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, United StatesHosted by Tilton Library and the Atlas Farm Store Pumpkin decorating & Apple Tasting! There will be candy, crafts, & games for all ages and a special treat for coming in costume! Live music featuring local musicians. In case of of rain the event will be moved indoors.
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