Tilton Library

Preschool Story Time - "Stop, Look and Listen"
2017-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MA
We meet at 11 in the children’s room and start the story at about 10 after. A trained therapy dog, Duffy, visits us after that and then we feed the worms in our vermiculture worm bin. Story time is free and open to all preschool children and their caregivers. No sign up needed.

Third Thursday Book Discussion - 'We Were Brothers' by Barry Moser
2017-09-21 18:30 - 19:45 | MA
“Preeminent illustrator Barry Moser renders the memories of his youth–in luminous drawings and candid prose–on his quest to understand how he and his identically raised brother could have become such very different men. Barry and Tommy Moser were born of the same parents, were raised in the same small Tennessee community where they slept in the same bedroom and were poisoned by their family’s deep racism and anti-Semitism. But as they grew older, their perspectives and their paths grew further and further apart. From attitudes about race, to food, politics, and money, the brothers began to think so differently that they could no longer find common ground, no longer knew how to talk to each other, and for years there was more strife between them than affection. When Barry was in his late fifties and Tommy in his early sixties, their fragile brotherhood reached a tipping point and blew apart. From that day forward they did not speak. But fortunately, their story does not end there. With the raw emotions that so often surface when we talk of our siblings, Barry recalls why and how they were finally able to traverse that great divide and reconcile their kinship before it was too late. Featuring Moser’s stunning drawings, especially commissioned for the book, this powerful true story captures the essence of sibling relationships–all their complexities, contradictions, and mixed blessings”–Provided by publisher.
Third Thursday is an informal group, open to all, no sign up necessary. Reserve your book at the adult circulation desk or online.

Art at Tilton - Michael T. Hough Paintings
2017-09-22 10:00 - 2017-10-06 13:00 | MA

Quilt Raffle Ticket Sale - Old Deerfield Fall Festival
2017-09-23 10:00 - 2017-09-24 16:00 | MA
100 stars for 100 years – Raffle tickets for a chance for this queen-sized, 100 percent cotton, designed with a color palette and pattern popular in the early 1900s will be sold at booth D26 at the Old Deerfield Craft Fair. Tickets are $1 for one, $5 for six and $10 for 18.
Last summer, local residents Janet Uden, Janet Ward, Irene Price, Judy Rose, Grace Nowakoski and Nancy Maynard sewed together the 100 stars and accompanying “flying geese” onto fabric blocks to produce this commemorative quilt. A new display rack is also part of the prize.

Preschool Story Time
2017-09-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-10-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-10-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-10-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-10-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2017-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | MA

Book Collection - Deerfield Town Hall
2017-10-02 09:00 - 2017-10-26 15:45 | MA
The Friends of Tilton will begin collecting books for their annual book sale to be held on October 27 and 28 at Deerfield Town Hall, 8 Conway Street. Please bring gently used or new books in good condition, clean, dry and mold-free to Deerfield Town Hall Monday through Friday 9 am to 3:45 p.m.

Friends of Tilton Library Meeting
2017-10-02 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
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…

Tilton Library Board of Trustees
2017-10-04 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-11-01 18:30 - 21:00 | MA
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 - "The Dry" by Jane Harper
2017-10-05 18:30 - 19:45 | MA
” ”One of the most stunning debuts I’ve ever read . . . Every word is near perfect.’ — David Baldacci. A small town hides big secrets in The Dry, an atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper. After getting a note demanding his presence, Federal Agent Aaron Falk arrives in his hometown for the first time in decades to attend the funeral of his best friend, Luke. Twenty years ago when Falk was accused of murder, Luke was his alibi. Falk and his father fled under a cloud of suspicion, saved from prosecution only because of Luke’s steadfast claim that the boys had been together at the time of the crime. But now more than one person knows they didn’t tell the truth back then, and Luke is dead. Amid the worst drought in a century, Falk and the local detective question what really happened to Luke. As Falk reluctantly investigates to see if there’s more to Luke’s death than there seems to be, long-buried mysteries resurface, as do the lies that have haunted them. And Falk will find that small towns have always hidden big secrets. “– Provided by publisher.
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.

HOLIDAY - LIBRARY CLOSED
2017-10-09 | MA

Evening Reception - Closing 100th Birthday Event
2017-10-13 17:30 - 19:00 | MA
Please Join Us
The 100th Anniversary Committee of the Tilton Library Board of Trustees requests the pleasure of your company for an early evening reception celebrating 100 years of library service to the town of Deerfield. Those planning to attend must respond by calling or emailing the library prior to the event.

Third Thursday Book Discussion - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
2017-10-19 18:30 - 19:45 | MA
“It is April 1975, and Saigon is in chaos. At his villa, a general of the South Vietnamese army is drinking whiskey and, with the help of his trusted captain, drawing up a list of those who will be given passage aboard the last flights out of the country. The general and his compatriots start a new life in Los Angeles, unaware that one among their number, the captain, is secretly observing and reporting on the group to a higher-up in the Viet Cong. The Sympathizer is the story of this captain: a man brought up by an absent French father and a poor Vietnamese mother, a man who went to university in America, but returned to Vietnam to fight for the Communist cause. A gripping spy novel, an astute exploration of extreme politics, and a moving love story, The Sympathizer explores a life between two worlds and examines the legacy of the Vietnam War in literature, film, and the wars we fight today.”–Publisher description.
Awards:Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction
Center for Fiction First Novel Prize
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 2016
Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author, Mystery Writers of America, 2016
Third Thursday is an informal group, open to all, no sign up necessary. Reserve your book at the adult circulation desk or online.

BACK YARD PLAY TIME
2017-10-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2017-11-03 10:00 - 11:30 | MA
Come visit us on Fridays to play in our beautiful back yard with little wagons, bouncy cows, kid rakes, balls, ring toss, run-around rainbow streamers – or maybe your little one just wants to run around! Any weather – 10 – 11:30.

Ice Cream and Creativity
2017-10-21 15:00 - 17:00 | MA
We’ll supply the ice cream, inspirational and artist materials and venue (the Children’s Room or the library back yard depending on the weather), you bring your ideas and/or a photo of a person or scenery for inspiration. This free, all ages program is sponsored by the Friends of Tilton.

Yo Yo Monday
2017-10-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2017-10-30 17:00 - 18:00, 2017-11-06 17:00 - 18:00 | MA
Do you want to learn more yo-yo techniques? Visit Tilton Library on Mondays from 5-6 pm through November 20 for this free, fun program for all ages.

CLOSED FOR CLEANING
2017-10-27 | MA
Tilton Library will be closed on Friday, October 27 for cleaning. See you on Saturday!

Friends of Tilton Book Sale Preview - Deerfield Town Hall
2017-10-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Deerfield Town Hall, 8 Conway Street, South Deerfield Village, MA, 01373, United States
Members only preview – memberships available at the door for $15 or anytime during library hours prior to the sale. 100s of gently used books with prices ranging from $0.50 to $2 for fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, kids books, and more! A specials table with unusual titles is an annual feature and these items are priced accordingly. Proceeds benefit programs and museum pass purchases for the library.

Friends of Tilton Library Annual Book Sale
2017-10-27 17:30 - 19:00 | MA

Friends of Tilton Annual Book Sale Continues - Deerfield Town Hall - 8 Conway Street
2017-10-28 09:00 - 14:00 | MA
Prices range from $0.50 to $2 for fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, kids books, and more! A specials table with unusual titles is an annual feature and these items are priced accordingly. Proceeds benefit programs and museum pass purchases for the library. $6 per bag from 1-2.

Author Visit - Michael Ponsor
2017-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
Ponsor’s second novel, “The One-Eyed Judge” was released in June 2017, and is the second book in the Judge Norcross Novels. Please join us to welcome a return visit of author and senior United States district judge Michael Ponsor. Both novels will be available for purchase and signing.

Mystery Book Discussion - The One Eyed Judge by Michael Ponsor
2017-11-02 18:30 - 19:30 | MA
“When FBI agents barge into Sidney Cranmer’s home accusing him of a heinous crime, the respected literature professor’s life becomes a nightmare. Cranmer insists the illicit material found by the agents isn’t his, but the charge against him appears airtight, and his academic specialty–the life and work of controversial author Lewis Carroll, creator of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland–convinces investigators he’s lying. Presiding over the case against Professor Cranmer, U.S. District Judge David Norcross fears his daily confrontation with evil has made him too jaded to become a husband and father. His girlfriend, Claire Lindemann, teaches in the same department as the defendant and is convinced of his innocence. Soon, she will take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile–with his love life in turmoil and his plans for the future on hold–a personal tragedy leaves Norcross responsible for his two young nieces. Unbeknownst to him, a vengeful child predator hovers over his new family, preparing to strike. Fast-paced, thrilling, and thought-provoking, this is legal fiction at its most realistic and compelling.”–provided by publisher.
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 cheese pizza while it lasts. Free and open to all.
