On Tuesday, May 14 at 7pm, the Belchertown Community Bells Choir will be performing a free concert at the Clapp Memorial Library. The Belchertown Community Bells Choir has been playing and presenting concerts for nearly 40 years. Some current members are also original members. This volunteer musical group is led by Bill McClure and plays [...]
All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email [email protected] http://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its [...]
The Library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day
The Clapp Memorial Library is starting a book club for teens in grades 7-12! This Teen Book Club will be in conjunction with the MA Teen Choice Book Awards (MTCBA), the only book award in the state selected by teens. Each month teens will read and discuss one book from the nominee list. On Wednesday, [...]
Saturdays, 10:30 am to 11:15 am May 4th, May 11th, May 18th, May 25th, and June 1st Music and Movement with Julie. Join us for a music series on Saturday mornings at the Clapp Memorial Library. Julie's programs let babies and young children explore music in a fun and creative environment. Her program is geared [...]
Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? Register at the circulation desk and pick up our current cookbook. Pick a recipe and let us know (to avoid duplicates), then make and bring your dish for everyone to try at our meeting. Registration is required for each meeting, no alcoholic beverages.
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! Grab your ukulele and play along - because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We'll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs, with lyrics and chords provided on screen. Participants will be muted, so don't [...]
PROGRAM FULL! See you soon! Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, June 4 at 7pm for No Dig Gardening 101. This introductory course to the basics of the No Dig Gardening Method is perfect for beginners! Host Lindsey Baird of Oak & Ash Farm in Belchertown will teach attendees this low-maintenance garden [...]
10:30 am, Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 22, 29, June 5th Music with Jacques Hooten aka Pop! Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the Children’s Activity Room, geared towards infants to age 6. Spaces will be filled first by children who reside within Belchertown. Enjoy singing and dancing in this interactive music series. Limited space so click here [...]
“Paws to Read” pairs certified therapy animals with young readers who gain reading confidence in a relaxed, stress-free environment. For reluctant or struggling readers in grades 1-5. Our therapy dogs & bunnies visit the Library with their owners, who volunteer their time to help young readers. Children’s reading abilities improve as they gain confidence through [...]
