Virtual Author Talk: Javier Zamora
2024-11-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.
Zamora’s adventure is a three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala and Mexico, and across the U.S. border. He will leave behind his beloved aunt and grandparents to reunite with a mother who left four years ago and a father he barely remembers. Traveling alone amid a group of strangers and a “coyote” hired to lead them to safety, Javier expects his trip to last two short weeks.
At nine years old, all Javier can imagine is rushing into his parents’ arms, snuggling in bed between them, and living under the same roof again. He cannot foresee the perilous boat trips, relentless desert treks, pointed guns, arrests and deceptions that await him; nor can he know that those two weeks will expand into two life-altering months alongside fellow migrants who will come to encircle him like an unexpected family.
Solito provides an immediate and intimate account not only of a treacherous and near-impossible journey, but also of the miraculous kindness and love delivered at the most unexpected moments. Solito is Javier Zamora’s story, but it’s also the story of millions of others who had no choice but to leave home. Register today to learn more about this gripping and moving story!
About the Author: Javier Zamora was born in El Salvador in 1990. His father fled the country when he was one, and his mother when he was about to turn five. Both parents’ migrations were caused by the U.S.-funded Salvadoran Civil War. When he was nine Javier migrated through Guatemala, Mexico, and the Sonoran Desert. His debut poetry collection, Unaccompanied, explores the impact of the war and immigration on his family. Zamora has been a Stegner Fellow at Stanford and a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard and holds fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation.
Register Now: https://libraryc.org/tiltonlibrary/60413
Unable to attend on that date? You can view the recording of this talk and all other past talks at: https://libraryc.org/tiltonlibrary/archive
Funded by The Friends of Tilton Library

Virtual Author Talk: Mona Susan Power
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.
From the mid-century metropolis of Chicago to the windswept ancestral lands of the Dakota people, to the bleak and brutal Indian boarding schools, A Council of Dolls is the story of three women, told in part through the stories of the dolls they carried….
Sissy, born 1961: Sissy’s relationship with her beautiful and volatile mother is difficult, even dangerous, but her life is also filled with beautiful things, including a new Christmas present, a doll called Ethel. Ethel whispers advice and kindness in Sissy’s ear, and in one especially terrifying moment, maybe even saves Sissy’s life.
Lillian, born 1925: Born in her ancestral lands in a time of terrible change, Lillian clings to her sister, Blanche, and her doll, Mae. When the sisters are forced to attend an “Indian school” far from their home, Blanche refuses to be cowed by the school’s abusive nuns. But when tragedy strikes the sisters, the doll Mae finds her way to defend the girls.
Cora, born 1888: Though she was born into the brutal legacy of the “Indian Wars,” Cora isn’t afraid of the white men who remove her to a school across the country to be “civilized.” When teachers burn her beloved buckskin and beaded doll Winona, Cora discovers that the spirit of Winona may not be entirely lost…
A modern masterpiece, A Council of Dolls is gorgeous, quietly devastating, and ultimately hopeful, shining a light on the echoing damage wrought by Indian boarding schools, and the historical massacres of Indigenous people. Mona Susan Power weaves a spell of love and healing that comes alive on the page. Register now to join the conversation!
About the Author: Mona Susan Power is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Her novel, A Council of Dolls, was longlisted for the National Book Award and the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction. She is the author of three previously published works of fiction, The Grass Dancer, which won the Pen/Hemingway Prize, Sacred Wilderness, and Roofwalker. Her short stories have been published by The Atlantic Monthly, The Paris Review, The Best American Short Stories, and more. Mona is a graduate of Harvard and the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Register Now: https://libraryc.org/tiltonlibrary/60868
Unable to attend on that date? You can view the recording of this talk and all other past talks at: https://libraryc.org/tiltonlibrary/archive
Funded by The Friends of Tilton Library

New Year's Eve Celebration
2024-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Join us in the Tilton children’s area for a Family New Year’s Eve Celebration! While the library is closed, we’ll have stories, crafts, and treats.
Tilton is open 1-4pm on 12/31

CANCELLED: Fire Cider Workshop
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
Tilton Library is sorry to announce that the Fire Cider Workshop scheduled for Wed March 12 has been CANCELLED due to a family emergency with the workshop instructors. Due to the time needed for this emergency the workshop will be rescheduled for sometime in Fall 2025 in the NEW Expanded Tilton Library. We apologize for the inconvenience and please stay tuned to Tilton Library programs in the future. Thank you.

CANCELLED: Talk With Superior Court Judge Tracy Duncan
2025-03-19 17:00 - 18:00 | MA
WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS TALK WITH A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT ON THE JUDGE’S CALENDAR. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY CONVENIENCE.

WORKSHOP FULL: SOUND BATH MEDITATION
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
WORKSHOP IS FULL.

Sound Bath Mediation with Brandy Lefsyk:
A sound bath is the practice of being enveloped by sound, which sends vibrations through our body, that can activate and stimulate us at a cellular level. This allows for the possibility of profound relaxation, insight and healing. With the use of singing bowls, chimes, drums and voice activation participants can enjoy a sound bath. No experience needed.
Bring a yoga mat or blanket for comfort. FREE.

FUNDED BY THE FRIENDS OF TILTON LIBRARY.

Benefit Concert: Steven Santoro and String Quartet
2025-03-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Tree House Brewing Company, 1 Community Place, South Deerfield, 01373, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. THANK YOU.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. THANK YOU.

Benefit Concert for an Expanded Tilton Library
Steven Santoro & string quartet: here. gone.
“here. gone.” is a modern, eclectic song cycle for voice and string quartet filled with a sense of deep love and humor, imbued with inflections of Jazz, Disco, Rock, Blues, Film music as well as other contemporary styles. A moving story of life and death.
Sunday 3/30, 3pm | Tickets $40 – see details below
Tree House Brewing Company, 1 Community Place, South Deerfield, MA

Adopt a Puppy
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Stop by Tilton Library and pick a stuffed puppy to adopt! Then fill out the adoption certificate and make your new puppy a collar. Free while supplies last
Thank you to the Friends of Tilton Library and the Giving Circle Thrift Shop.

The Flying Jackrabbits Fiddle Concert
2025-05-24 11:00 - 12:00 | MA

Community Conversation: Sensory Spaces in Public Libraries
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Tilton library received a $10,000 grant to make our library more accessible for neurodivergent youth. Currently we are planning a sensory room and we need your help to create an accessible space that feels safe and welcoming for everyone.
Join us at the Tilton Library’s temporary location for pizza and an informal conversation. All ages welcome, we want to hear from kids and adults! We’ll talk about sensory equipment, accessible seating, lighting, and more. Can’t make the meeting, but you want to share your thoughts? Use the contact information below.
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.

Summer Reading Kick Off
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Deerfield Elementary School Grounds, 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, 1373, United States
Join us at the pavilion behind Deerfield Elementary School to sign up for summer reading and get a sweet treat and seed packet from Atlas (while supplies last). Meet Birdie, a sweet therapy dog! We’ll have games, crafts, bubbles and of course our bearded dragon, Mango!
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
*Rain Location: Deerfield Town Hall
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library

Pride Party
2025-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | MA

Playful Engineers: Artful Mechanisms!
2025-06-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Deerfield Elementary School Grounds, 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, 1373, United States
Join us at the pavilion behind Deerfield Elementary School for a Makerspace Build-Along Workshop! Free for all ages.
To make sure we have enough supplies, please use the link or call the library to reserve your spot today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/playful-engineers-artful-mechanisms-tickets-1364312357989?aff=oddtdtcreator
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Rain Location: Deerfield Town Hall
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library and the Deerfield Cultural Council

Insect Handling Session
2025-06-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Deerfield Elementary School Grounds, 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, 1373, United States
Join us at the pavilion behind the Deerfield Elementary School for an interactive insect program by The UMass Amherst Fernald Club.
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Rain Location: Deerfield Town Hall

Musical Storytelling Folk Songs by Eli Elkus
2025-07-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Deerfield Elementary School Grounds, 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, 1373, United States
Join us at the pavilion behind the Deerfield Elementary School for original and passed down songs & stories with some interactive folk game songs in support of the summer reading program theme ‘Level Up At Your Library’. Eli Elkus is a Musical Storyteller, Song Craftsman & Folk Activist. http://elielkus.com
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Rain Location: Deerfield Town Hall
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Deerﬁeld Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Trevor "The Games Man"
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Deerfield Elementary School Grounds, 21 Pleasant St, South Deerfield, MA, 1373, United States
TREVOR “The Games Man” is a trained and certified New Games Leader & Cooperative Play Specialist, Professional Stiltwalker, a Cooperative Games Educator, and multiple award-winning entertainer. Join us at the pavilion behind Deerfield Elementary school for an uproarious, participatory stage show and craft for kids & families. This is a free event.
To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
Rain Location: Deerfield Town Hall
Funded in part by a grant from the Deerfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Funded in part by the Friends of Tilton Library.

POSTPONED - DATE TBD: Mindful Art Workshop for Adults
2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | MA
7/23/25 UPDATE: THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND RUN IN THE FALL, DATE TO BE DECIDED. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE INFORMATION.

Use mindful drawing practices such as Japanese Enso art and neurographic art for creativity and relaxation. Let go and create art in a soothing, natural way. All materials will be provided.
Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library.

Community Puzzle Swap
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them! Bring your puzzles to exchange with others.

Outdoor Wednesday Playtime at the Tilton
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | MA

Ice Cream Social
2025-09-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
TEENS: stop by Tilton’s front lawn after Frontier Regional’s early release (1-2 pm) and grab some pizza, ice cream, play lawn games, and make buttons! You’ll be able to meet the teen librarians from Tilton and Sunderland Public Library, grab summer reading prizes, learn about upcoming programs, and pitch in your ideas that we can make a reality. See you there!

Making Food Fun: Halloween Harvest
2025-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | CISA, 1 Sugarloaf St, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) and Tilton Library present a free family event! Join us outside the CISA Office at One Sugarloaf Street South Deerfield for games, crafts, and local treats.
Meet Mango, the bearded dragon from the Tilton Library!
Play harvest-themed games
Enjoy a selfie station for costume photos
Taste pumpkin baked treats from Upinngill Farm
Sample cider & apples from Clarkdale Fruit Farms
Take home goodie bags with chocolates from Richardson’s Candy & popcorn from Marty’s Local
https://tinyurl.com/MFF25Halloween

Community Puzzle Swap
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
Community Puzzle Swap
Saturday 11/15/25 10-1
Tilton Library

What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed?
Looking for a new puzzle? Come to the swap!
Bring some or take some or both.

Union 38 Tot Time @ the Tilton Library
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States

Owl Music for Families
2026-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States

Robin Hoffman Ukulele: Saturday Serenade Series
2026-02-28 11:00 - 11:45 | MA
Enjoy Tea and Tunes at the Saturday Serenade Series!
Listen to instrumental music as it floats from the lobby to the rest of the first floor. While here warm up with a free cup of hot tea.

On February 28 at 11am Robin Hoffman – of the Just Fine Thank You band –
will delight us with her ukulele.
Robin’s playing is influenced by early blues and ragtime, country music, and proto-punk rock.

Board game evening - Teens
2026-03-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Play a series of collaborative, competitive games; play with current friends and meet new friends! Pizza and hot cocoa provided. Game selection will change for each date.
Registration required at https://forms.gle/isQqu3ccBfstAGCP8 . Come to one or all. Ages 11-18

Yoyo Club
2026-03-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States

Andean Folk Music - Saturday Serenade Series
2026-03-14 11:00 - 11:45 | MA
Enjoy Tea and Tunes at the Saturday Serenade Series!
Listen to instrumental music as it floats from the lobby to the rest of the first floor. While here warm up with a free cup of hot tea.

On March 14 at 11am Etienne Perley will delight us with his Andean folk music. Etienne is an accomplished Siku (panpipes) player and vocalist.

Funded by the Friends of Tilton Library.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Zentangle Drawing Workshop
2026-03-21 13:30 - 15:00 | MA
LIMITED TO 8 ADULTS.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
In this beginner-friendly workshop led by Karen Fitzpatrick you will learn the art of Zentangle, a relaxing and meditative form of drawing that anyone can do. Whether you are an experienced artist or have never picked up a pen before, this class is designed to help you unlock your creativity and find inner peace through the simple act of putting pen to paper. No artistic experience is necessary – just bring your curiosity and an open mind.

Funded by Friends of Tilton Library.

Homeschool Lunch Bunch
2026-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Bring your lunch and join us in the children’s room for crafts, free play, sensory breaks, and more! For homeschool families with children of all ages. To request accommodations contact Holly Johnson at 413-665-4683 or hjohnson@cwmars.org. Please allow at least three days to arrange accommodation.
