English Conversation Group
2016-10-27 18:30 - 19:45, 2016-11-03 18:30 - 19:45, 2016-11-10 18:30 - 19:45, 2016-11-17 18:25 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | MA
Do you want to practice your English? Come to a conversation group at Tilton Library on Thursdays at 6:30. Facilitated by Michael Pollitt and organized by the Center for New Americans this drop-in program is free and open to all.

Preschool Story Time
2016-11-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2016-11-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2016-11-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2016-11-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2016-12-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2016-12-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2016-12-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2016-12-28 11:00 - 12:00
Let’s get reading! No sign up needed – all children 0-5 (and their caregivers) are welcome.

Tilton Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2016-11-02 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 - Brush Back by Sara Paretsky
2016-11-03 18:30 - 19:45
Reluctantly agreeing to help when an old boyfriend asks her to exonerate his mother for the murder of his sister, V. I. Warshawski is forced to confront ugly politics and violent elements in her hometown.
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.

100th Birthday Open House and Re-dedication
2016-11-05 13:00 - 17:00
The 100th Anniversary Committee of the Tilton Library Board of Trustees requests the pleasure of your company at the 100th Birthday open house and rededication ceremony of Deerfield’s public library on Saturday, November 5, 2016 @ 1:00 p.m. Tilton Library, 75 North Main Street, South Deerfield Village. RSVP 413-665-4683

Friends of Tilton Library Annual Meeting
2016-11-07 18:00 - 20:30
Each year, the Friends of Tilton meet to elect a board of governors and approve an annual budget. There will be a special program following the business portion of the meeting with Deerfield artist Adrienne Cremins. All are welcome.

Artist's Talk - Deerfield Impressions - A Plein Air Journey
2016-11-07 19:00 - 20:30
Learning something new is one of the joys of life. Learning to paint en plein air has been both a joy and an enormous challenge. Planning, equipment, practice routine, bugs, working with changing light, and talking to folks you meet while working. One year into becoming a plein air painter, I feel that I’ve barely scratched the surface. Plein air has given me an entirelyy new perspective on what and how to paint. I am looking forward to sharing this work-in-progress. Adrienne Cremins
This special program is part of the Friends of Tilton Library annual meeting. For more information contact Sara Woodbury at tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org

Holiday - Library Closed
2016-11-11, 2016-11-24

Third Thursday Book Discussion Group - "Beautiful Ruins" by Jess Walter
2016-11-17 18:30 - 19:45
A novel that spans fifty years. The Italian housekeeper and his long-lost American starlet; the producer who once brought them together, and his assistant. A glittering world filled with unforgettable characters.
Third Thursday is an informal group, open to all, no sign up necessary. Reserve your book at the adult circulation desk or online.

Art Auction Closing Celebration
2016-11-18 18:00 - 19:00
This is our last chance to bid on original art by local artists. All proceeds benefit Tilton Library. Open to all.

Art at Tilton
2016-11-19 10:00 - 2016-12-28 13:00
I am pleased to be showing mostly recent oil paintings at the Tilton
Library. Some of you probably know my daughter, her husband and family,
Raloon and Grant, Maddie and Soren Bialek and Pat Thompson who live
nearby. I live in Vermont, and also spend time in NYC and South
Deerfield. I love drawing and painting and have been doing it since I
was six, never stopped. I have a Bachelor of Fine Art from Cooper
Union and studied at the New York Studio School. I have taught art
from kindergarten up thru graduate college level for thirty five years
most recently at Johnson State College in Vermont. My gallery is in
NYC, Blue Mountain Gallery, where I will have a show in May, 2017. You
might have seen works I showed with Jane Trigere at The Arts Bank. and
at the Deerfield Gallery a few years ago. I almost always paint from
actual life, that is how I find the most interesting forms, however I
also love other kinds of art and things people make. Art is an idea in
a sensuous form.

Preschool Story Time
2016-11-23 11:00 - 12:00
Let’s get reading! No sign up needed – all children 0-5 (and their caregivers) are welcome.
Cancelled for this Wednesday.

Municipal Holiday - Library Closed
2016-11-25

Mystery Book Discussion – The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency
2016-12-01 18:30 - 19:45
This first novel in Alexander McCall Smith’s widely acclaimed The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series tells the story of the delightfully cunning and enormously engaging Precious Ramotswe, who is drawn to her profession to help people with problems in their lives. Immediately upon setting up shop in a small storefront in Gaborone, she is hired to track down a missing husband, uncover a con man, and follow a wayward daughter. But the case that tugs at her heart, and lands her in danger, is a missing eleven-year-old boy, who may have been snatched by witchdoctors.
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.

Parent Discussion Group
2016-12-05 19:00 - 19:45
The Parent Discussion Group will be held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. We encourage any and all parents to join us – nesters, empty nesters, grandparents, parents to be. We’ll use our collection of current and classic parenting books as a jumping off point. See you soon!

Tilton Library Board of Trustees
2016-12-07 18:30 - 21:00

Third Thursday Book Discussion
2016-12-15 18:30 - 19:45
Third Thursday is an informal group, open to all, no sign up necessary. Reserve your book at the adult circulation desk or online.
The book chosen for December is “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler. The actress best known for her work on “Parks and Recreation” and “Saturday Night Live” reveals personal stories and offers her humorous take on such topics as love, friendship, parenthood, and her relationship with Tina Fey.

LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29
2016-12-29 08:00 - 17:00
We will be closed today due to weather predictions. Come see us tomorrow from 10-1.

January 2017 Lego Challenge
2017-01-04 08:00 - 2017-02-04 10:00
Who will be recognized among their peers as an exceptional Lego builder?
1) In January build a freestyle LEGO creation at home or at Tilton.
2) Count the number of LEGOS you use as you go. 3) Take a picture of your creation (with no people) and email it to jcavacco@cwmars.org along with the number of pieces, name and age of child.
We will label them in categories considering age and number of pieces. We’ll post them anonymously onto our Facebook page under the event JANUARY 2017 LEGO CHALLENGE.
On Wednesday, Feb. 1st voting will open up. You will vote by “liking” the picture OR by emailing jcavacco@cwmars.org the creations you like best by noon on Friday, Feb 3rd. You may vote for more than one.
On Saturday, Feb. 4th the winners will be announced between 10-11am
