Teen Movie Pick: the Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Come enjoy this quirky, heartfelt comedy, from director Taika Waititi, out on the Tilton Library lawn. Watch as an unlikely duo, one troubled kid and his reluctant foster dad, after they find themselves on the run and depending on each other for survival. Refreshments included. Movie starts at 7 p.m., but attendees are welcome to start setting up at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own camping chairs and blankets.
Spend some time with a trained therapy dog in the Children's Room. J-lo loves when you read to her!
Join us in the Tilton Library backyard for an interactive reptile experience! Learn about, touch and even hold different reptiles! In the case of cold or rainy weather the event will be moved inside with masks required.
Therapy dog, J-lo & her handler, Corlene will be joining our regular story time this week! No need to register, Just drop in, listen to stories and read to J-lo! Masks required
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER...SORRY!! Grab your chance, and your camping chairs, for a front row seat to a popular local band. Transcendent in their mix of eclectic genres, Big Destiny keeps audience members on their toes--and on the dance floor! Enjoy free refreshments and party favors (temporary tattoos, coloring pages) on us.
Do animals get earaches? Sore throats? Stomachaches? Who can help if they can’t talk? Dr. Rosie can! Meet the local author, Jennifer Welborn and the illustrator, Rozilla MH Learn How Dr. Rosie helps animals and practice helping stuffed animals yourself! Bring a stuffed animal if you can. Book Signings, Book Reading & Hands-On Activities ! Contact the library to sign up
Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play songs. By the end we will have everyone playing a few campfire songs. No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of hers.
Part of the Serenade From The Stairs Series The 3 MusKEtEErs are a local trio of sibling violin players (7,10,13) who have been playing classical music since they were 4 years old, They are primarily soloists, but do play a few pieces together. They started playing the violin when they were living in Europe and have continued their musical journey in the US. Their favorite musicians are Ray Chen and Hilary Hahn, In their spare time they love all types of team and individual sports but have been focusing primarily on skiing in the winter and rowing in the summer.
Presented by Amherst College students. Scientists examine rocks to learn about life in the distant past. Some rocks tell us a bit about what critters may have looked liked, while other rocks give us a sense of what the critters used to do. Some of the first people to notice these special rocks once lived and worked in Deerfield many years ago. One of the earliest discoveries was made by a local teenager. Explore fossils and gems from the Rock, Fossil and Dinosaur Shop.
Registration Required, Space Limited Children learn how and why magnets behave by testing the basic physical principles governing magnetism. They learn how to create magnets and how magnetism is lost. Children use compasses to gain a better understanding of how humans benefit from the Earth’s magnetic force. Hands-on experimenting-from swinging compasses to motorized devices- allows children to explore the role of magnetism in our everyday lives. Tilton Backyard, will be moved inside for rain. Call or email the library to register. Sponsored by the Friends of Tilton Library.