NEA Big Read Station Eleven Book Discussion
2021-04-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

NEA Big Read: Pocumtuck Valley is sponsored by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association.

This series is funded in part by the Friends of Tilton Library.

NEA Big Read: Pocumtuck Valley in partnership with Libraries in the Woods sponsors this discussion of Station Eleven as part of a two month long series of discussions and related programs at 20+ local libraries. Click here for a full listing: https://deerfield-ma.org/nea-big-read-pocumtuck-valley/

EMAIL TILTONLIBRARY@CWMARS.ORG FOR ZOOM LINK TO THIS BOOK DISCUSSION.

Emily St. John Mandel’s 2014 novel is set in a dystopian post-pandemic world. Now that we’re experiencing an actual pandemic, the NEA Big Read of this fictional story provides an opportunity for local communities to discuss our real pandemic experience, as well as the role the arts play in our lives (a central theme in Station Eleven).

A National Book Award Finalist
A PEN/Faulkner Award Finalist
Kirsten Raymonde will never forget the night Arthur Leander, the famous Hollywood actor, had a heart attack on stage during a production of King Lear. That was the night when a devastating flu pandemic arrived in the city, and within weeks, civilization as we know it came to an end.
Twenty years later, Kirsten moves between the settlements of the altered world with a small troupe of actors and musicians. They call themselves The Traveling Symphony, and they have dedicated themselves to keeping the remnants of art and humanity alive. But when they arrive in St. Deborah by the Water, they encounter a violent prophet who will threaten the tiny band’s existence. And as the story takes off, moving back and forth in time, and vividly depicting life before and after the pandemic, the strange twist of fate that connects them all will be revealed.

BIG READ AUTHOR TALK: Emily St. John Mandel, Station Eleven
2021-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
NEA Big Read: Pocumtuck Valley in partnership with Libraries in the Woods sponsors this talk with the author of Station Eleven as part of a two month long series of book discussions and related programs at 20+ local libraries. For a complete listing of Libraries in the Woods events in this series visit: https://www.tiltonlibrary.org/nea-big-read/
NEA BIG READ KEYNOTE EVENT! REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

April 27 Tuesday, 7 pm What: A Conversation with Emily St. John Mandel Where: Zoom, hosted by New England Public Media, a Watch & Learn Event ♦ TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: https://wgbh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2TazpTEmQIKgLKgeCf1Upw

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
NEA Big Read: Pocumtuck Valley is sponsored by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association.
This series is funded in part by the Friends of Tilton Library.

Suitcase Junket: Found Music, a set in the spirit of Station Eleven
2021-04-29 20:00 - 21:00 | MA
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

NEA Big Read: Pocumtuck Valley is sponsored by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association.

This series is funded in part by the Friends of Tilton Library.

NEA Big Read: Pocumtuck Valley in partnership with Libraries in the Woods sponsors this discussion of Station Eleven as part of a two month long series of discussions and related programs at 20+ local libraries. Click here for a full listing: https://deerfield-ma.org/nea-big-read-pocumtuck-valley/

EMAIL TILTONLIBRARY@CWMARS.ORG FOR ZOOM LINK TO THIS EVENT.

SUITCASE JUNKET: FOUND MUSIC: A set in the spirit of The Traveling Symphony of Station Eleven
Join us for this special video performance as part of a 2021 series of events built around the reading of Station Eleven. Featuring all original music in local atmospheric settings, The Suitcase Junket’s “doom folk” music is grand in its imagery, sound, and staging; yet solitary in its thrift and self-reliance. What instruments are required, are built from scratch and salvage. Ask Suitcase questions about his music and homemade instruments on live chat.

Stop by the Steps with Julie
2021-05-11 14:45 - 15:15 | MA
Join Children’s Librarian Julie on Tuesdays (when school is in session) on the steps of Tilton after school on Tuesdays at 2:45.
Snacks will be prepackaged with an ingredient list available, as well as takeawy activities. While supplies last.

Julie will also have some small book bundles of comics to send home.

If you are a more infrequent patron and you’d like your child to take some books , please email Julie your name and info, at
jcavacco@cwmars.org

Third Thursday Book Discussion: The Locals by Jonathan Dee
2021-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
Meets on Zoom – email tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org for Zoom link. IF WEATHER IS NICE – we may meet outside behind the library – call 413-665-4683 or email to find out that day

“Summons up a small American town at precisely the right moment in our history . . . a bold, vital, and view-expanding novel.”—George Saunders
A rural working-class New England town elects as its mayor a New York hedge fund millionaire in this inspired novel for our times—fiction in the tradition of Jonathan Franzen and Jennifer Egan.
A WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK
Mark Firth is a contractor and home restorer in Howland, Massachusetts, who feels opportunity passing his family by. After being swindled by a financial advisor, what future can Mark promise his wife, Karen, and their young daughter, Haley? He finds himself envying the wealthy weekenders in his community whose houses sit empty all winter.
Philip Hadi used to be one of these people. But in the nervous days after 9/11 he flees New York and hires Mark to turn his Howland home into a year-round “secure location” from which he can manage billions of dollars of other people’s money. The collision of these two men’s very different worlds—rural vs. urban, middle class vs. wealthy—is the engine of Jonathan Dee’s powerful new novel.
Inspired by Hadi, Mark looks around for a surefire investment: the mid-decade housing boom. Over Karen’s objections, and teaming up with his troubled brother, Gerry, Mark starts buying up local property with cheap debt. Then the town’s first selectman dies suddenly, and Hadi volunteers for office. He soon begins subtly transforming Howland in his image—with unexpected results for Mark and his extended family.
Here are the dramas of twenty-first-century America—rising inequality, working class decline, a new authoritarianism—played out in the classic setting of some of our greatest novels: the small town. The Locals is that rare work of fiction capable of capturing a fraught American moment in real time.

Friends of Tilton Library TAG SALE
2021-05-22 08:00 - 13:00 | MA
The Friends of Tilton Library are holding a Tag Sale on Saturday May 22 from 8-1. All proceeds to benefit the library. Masks will be required and limited capacity will be monitored. Come shop to help the library!

Tag Sale
2021-05-22 08:00 - 13:00 | MA
The Friends of Tilton Library are holding a Tag Sale on Saturday May 22 from 8-1. All proceeds to benefit the library.
High quality toys, books, housewares, educator supplies, clothing.
We are not taking donated items, thank you.
Masks will be required and social distancing will be monitored.
Come shop to help the library!

Story Walk Local Author Lili Dwight Book
2021-06-02 08:00 - 20:00 | MA
Story Walk of If, On a Summer’s Night, written by Deerfield’s own Lili Dwight and Illustrated by Alison Darrow

Worldwide Knit in Public Day
2021-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Sheep & Shawl and Tilton Library present
Join this social knitting idea, started in 2005, that has spread worldwide (57 countries in 2016)! The mission is: “Better living through stitching together!”
Bring a mask, your own chair, supplies, and water.
Please follow current library COVID safety protocols.
Saturday June 12 10:00-12:00 & 2:00-4:00
Tilton Library backyard, 75 N. Main St, S. Deerfield

Email liz@sheepandshawl.com with questions.

MEET Local Children's Author & Illustrator from Story Walk
2021-06-15 15:00 - 16:00 | MA
MEET THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR – LILI WILL READ FROM THEIR BOOK If, On a Summer’s Night.

A Story Walk of the book will be up from 6/2 – 6/22.

2021 Tilton Library Teen Bingo and Adult Bingo
2021-06-21 | MA
Pick up a Bingo card at the library.
Complete one or more rows for a chance to win a gift card.
Write a book review on the back for a chance to WIN a PORTABLE TURNTABLE!
Drop completed cards off at the library desk or in the outdoor return box.

Monday Night Music/ Summer Kick-off
2021-06-21 18:30 - 20:30 | MA
Dan Corkill and Susan Lander are the featured performers with Elyse Langer-Smith and Gordon Kramer also in the line-up.
We’ll have ice cream to hand out!
Bring your own chair or a blanket.
Social distancing and other guidelines in place as required by Deerfield’s Board of Health.
The library will be closed for this event so please plan ahead.
Rain date is 6/28
This kick-off will be the first of three Monday Night Music performances held this summer!

Takeaway Tuesdays
2021-06-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
During open hours
We’ll be handing out supplies to help you find fun ways to tell your own tales this summer.
There will be something different every week!

Thursday Book Discussion: Tell The Wolves I'm Home
2021-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
Meets on Zoom – email tiltonlibrary@cwmars.org for Zoom link. IF WEATHER IS NICE – we may meet outside behind the library – call 413-665-4683 or email to find out that day

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A heartfelt story of love, grief, and renewal about two unlikely friends who discover that sometimes you don’t know you’ve lost someone until you’ve found them
“A dazzling debut novel.”—O: The Oprah Magazine
“Tremendously moving.”—The Wall Street Journal
“Touching and ultimately hopeful.”—People
1987. The only person who has ever truly understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus is her uncle, the renowned painter Finn Weiss. Shy at school and distant from her older sister, June can be herself only in Finn’s company; he is her godfather, confidant, and best friend. So when he dies, far too young, of a mysterious illness her mother can barely speak about, June’s world is turned upside down.
But Finn’s death brings a surprise acquaintance into June’s life. At the funeral, June notices a strange man lingering just beyond the crowd. A few days later, she receives a package in the mail containing a beautiful teapot she recognizes from Finn’s apartment, and a note from Toby, the stranger, asking for an opportunity to meet. As the two begin to spend time together, June realizes she’s not the only one who misses Finn, and that this unexpected friend just might be the one she needs the most.

Pop-up Book Sale - Friends of Tilton Library
2021-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | MA
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE TILTON LIBRARY!

NORTHFIELD DRIVE-IN SUMMER SERIES
2021-06-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Northfield Drive-In, 981 Northfield Rd, Hinsdale, NH, 03451, United States
Tilton Library in collaboration with Libraries in the Woods presents
NORTHFIELD DRIVE-IN SUMMER SERIES
981 Northfield Rd, Hinsdale, NH 03451
Wednesdays June 30 – August 4th at 6:30pm, a different movie every Wednesday
People who show their library cards will get a discount!
Discount: Full Price:
children under 6 = free children under 6 = free
child, age 6-14 = $2 child, age 6-14 = $7
adult, age 15+ = $3 adult, age 15+ = $12
*CASH ONLY in the box office & snack bar

June 30th – The Secret Life of Pets – hosted by Libraries In The Woods
July 7th – Ratatouille – hosted by Arms Library
July 14th – Babe – hosted by Erving Public Library
July 21st – Fantastic Mr. Fox – hosted by Dickinson Memorial Library
July 28th – How to Train Your Dragon – hosted by Greenfield Public Library
August 4th- Fly Away Home – hosted by Cushman Library

Exhibit: Tails & Tales by Edith Hunsberger
2021-07-06 | MA
Exhibit of Shutesbury-based artist Edith Hunsberger’s animal portrait paintings will be on display upstairs during open hours:
Monday: 11 – 4
Tuesday: 1 – 5
Wednesday: 11 – 4
Thursday: 1 -7
Saturday: 11 – 4

Monday Night Music - Machine Shop
2021-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 | MA
We are looking forward to the return of Machine Shop with their crowd pleasing acoustic assortment.
We’ll have ice cream to hand out!
Bring your own chair or a blanket.
Social distancing and other guidelines in place as required by Deerfield’s Board of Health.
The library will be closed for this event so please plan ahead.
Rain date is 7/19

YA/Adult Book Discussion: The Cat I Never Named
2021-07-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
The book, The Cat I Never Named: A True Story of Love, War, and Survival by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess is the sensitively told story of a Muslim-Bosnian teen, her family, and life during the Bosnian War – and the stray cat who kept an eye on them.
The discussion will be led by Barry Dietz who is known for his dynamic, engaging talks on all manner of subjects and who has a long history of leading book discussions for YA and Adults
Contact Julie Cavacco at jcavacco@cwmars.org / 665-4683 to reserve a copy of the book.
This event will be held outside, the rain date is July 22, 2021 at 6:30pm.

The Story of Local Cloth
2021-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
The Western MA Fibershed has been making cloth and yarn from local sheep. Come learn more about the why and how. https://fibershed.org/affiliate/western-massachusetts-fibershed/
ALL AGES welcome!

Teen Campfire Event
2021-07-22 20:30 - 22:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
In the Tilton backyard!
Rain date July 23
S’mores and games will be available!
Acoustic guitars and scary stories are welcome.

Monday Night Music - Aaron Cooper
2021-08-02 18:30 - 20:30 | MA
The final Monday Night Music of 2021 will feature local Indie artist, Aaron Cooper. https://www.reverbnation.com/aaroncooper
We’ll have ice cream to hand out!
Bring your own chair or a blanket.
Social distancing and other guidelines in place as required by Deerfield’s Board of Health.
The library will be closed for this event so please plan ahead.
Rain date is 8/9

Story Slam
2021-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
It is said that real life is always more entertaining.

Come hear your friends and neighbors tell their stories!
All ages are taking part and presenters will refrain from adult themes and language.
Contact Julie at jcavacco@cwmars.org or 413-665-4683 for more information.
Rain date is August 12

Zine Making Workshop
2021-08-14 11:00 | Just Roots, 34 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield, MA, United States
We’re excited to co-host a zine-making workshop at Just Roots, with Trouble Mandeson, author of “These Women: An Illustrated Collection of Kickass Women.” Besides making zines, we’re also going to share a free lunch! Email griswold@colrain-ma.gov or go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SfGbmzX_OSvvyf40k_ntwZiKErLdx2h_/view?usp=sharing to register! Be sure to let us know if you will be staying for lunch!

POP Art at Tilton
2021-08-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
POP on by and get an ice POP
Leave a POP art chalk drawing on our sidewalk.
POP on in to the Children’s Room to get supplies
Monday, 8/23 – 11-4pm
Tuesday, 8/24 – 1-5pm
Wednesday, 8/25 – 11-4pm

Art @ Tilton: Rock, Paper, Scissors
2021-08-28 11:00 | MA
Recent collages and photographs by local artist Marianne Connolly. Exhibit may be viewed upstairs in the main circulation room, anytime the library is open.

Small Group Story and Learning Time
2021-09-01 09:15 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Every Wednesday in September there will 2 small group story and listening times one at 9:15 and one at 10:15 in the Tilton Library Children’s Room.
Sign-Ups required – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-group-story-and-learning-time-tickets-166828431329
Goals – (Not really expectations – we’re talking about little kids – but it is good exposure to later expectations)

Learning to sit in a circle and listen to a leader – BOOKS
Learning to wait and taking turns – CIRCLE GAMES
Learning about sharing space – TREASURE HUNTS

Backyard Stories Series
2021-09-10 18:30 | Tilton Library, 71 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA, 01373, United States
Fridays 9/10, 10/1, 10/22, at 6:30pm
Meets at Tilton Library in the backyard. Bring a chair. Share or listen.
Off the cuff or off the page. Contact Julie Cavacco at jcavacco@cwmars.org
for more details.

Hooping for All Ages
2021-09-23 16:30 - 18:00 | MA
Discover the pure fun – and the physical and mental benefits – of hooping. Free for all ages. Tilton Library backyard, Thursday September 23 4:30-6pm. Hosted by Hoop Joy of Amherst. Quality hoops of all sizes provided!

FRIENDS Book Sale & Wish List Tree Kickoff
2021-10-02 09:00 - 12:00 | MA
While out shopping on Deerfield’s Town-wide Tag Sale Day, come over to a book sale hosted by the Friends of Tilton Library.

At the same time we will be kicking off the 2nd Annual Wish List Tree fundraiser which will take place the entire month of October. Participate in this self-serve donation activity to help the library fund the things you want! The Library will receive all proceeds from the book sale and wish list tree, to be used for programs as well as purchases of books, museum passes, and other resources.

*BOOK DONATIONS: THE LIBRARY IS ACCEPTING ONE SMALL BAG/BOX PER HOUSEHOLD OF RECENT BOOKS IN GOOD CONDITION. PLEASE BRING TO UPSTAIRS DESK DURING OPEN HOURS ONLY. DO NOT DROP OFF OUTSIDE. THANK YOU!
