Mystery Book Discussion: The Bone Collector by Jeffrey Deaver

him physically and emotionally shattered. But now a diabolical killer is challenging Rhyme to a terrifying and ingenious duel of wits. With police detective Amelia Sachs by his side, Rhyme must follow a labyrinth of clues that reaches back to a dark chapter in New York City’s past—and reach further into the darkness of the mind of a madman who won’t stop until he has stripped life down to the bone.   Join us on the first Thursday of the month for a lively discussion of this month’s title and other of life’s mysteries. Copies of the book are usually available at the circulation desk or can be reserved online or by asking at the desk. This discussion also features pizza while it lasts. Free and open to all.

Outdoor Adventure Story Time – Second Tuesdays

Sign up to join our children's librarian,  Julie, for a series of outdoor Adventure Story Times on the the second Tuesdays of May-October! Places may include Mt. Sugarloaf, a local swimming hole, water garden, or apple orchard. Email Julie Cavacco at jcavacco@cwmars.org to sign up. Julie will provide the next month's location  or cancel if needed via email.

History of the Book: The Early Years

PRESENTATION BY PROFESSOR DEBBIE FELTON Join Professor Debbie Felton of UMass Amherst’s Department of Classics for a look into the beginnings of the book.  We will discover the earliest writings known in various civilizations around the world, the development of writing and books in Greece and how the book was further developed in ancient Rome.   Debbie Felton has degrees in English from UCLA and in Classics from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.  She has taught at UMass since 1999.  Her main research interest is folklore in classical literature.

Summer Library Program: Kids

SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM: A Universe of Stories! FOR THE KIDS: The cow jumped over the moon! This summer as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, the children's library will have a variety of activities, games, lego programs, music, playtime, board game nights, and of course READING! Sign up and play along and be sure to get your moon pies and other rewards for participating! Also look out for space-related activities at the Monday Night Music concerts and bookmarks with links to really interesting space-related websites. The Tilton Summer Library Program is brought to you by the Friends of the Tilton Library.

Summer Library Program: Teens & Adults

SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM: A Universe of Stories This summer  we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Upstairs at the library there will be some drop-in self-directed activities as well as a Book Review Challenge, which asks you to submit a very brief book rating and review card for a small prize and a ticket for a chance to WIN a $100 Gift Card to Atlas Farms or Greenfield Games! Tell us if a book brings you to the moon and back, or leaves you lost in space. Also look out for space-related activities at the Monday Night Music concerts and bookmarks with links to really interesting space-related websites. The Tilton Summer Library Program is brought to you by the Friends of the Tilton Library.

Summer Library Program: Links to Cool Space Websites

GET YOUR NAME ON THE MARS ROVER 2020: www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-invites-public-to-submit-names-to-fly-aboard-next-mars-rover   WRITE TO AN ASTRONAUT: www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/about/information/astronaut_faq.html#1   ASTRONAUGHTS READ STORIES FROM SPACE: https://storytimefromspace.com/   2019 BLACK HOLE PHOTOS: www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47891902

LUMINARIES: Summer Drop-in Craft for Teens & Adults

This summer  we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Upstairs at the library there will be a drop-in craft for teens and adults: Make Your Own LUMINARY! All materials and instructions provided upstairs in the computer area. After you complete your luminary, bring it home home, put a tea candle, LED candle, or battery-operated string of lights inside and light up your world! The Tilton Summer Library Program is brought to you by the Friends of the Tilton Library.

Monday Night Music outdoor concert

Robert Speth & Jay Letourneau This piano and guitar duo recreate harmonies of the early Pop era and perform music by artists like Crosby, Stills & Nash, Simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles, the Everly Brothers, and more.

Story & Play Time!

We meet at 11 in the children’s room and start the story at about 10 after. We also have outdoor play time on the back lawn, weather permitting. Story  and Play Time is free and open to all children ages infant-4 years old and their caregivers. No sign up needed.