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Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
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 [...]
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Clapp Writing Group
Clapp Writing Group
PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If [...]
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What “YA” Readin’? Book Group
What “YA” Readin’? Book Group
A book discussion group at the Clapp Memorial Library for adults who read young adult books. We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00PM. Visit the library’s circulation desk to pick up a copy of "Into the Bright Open" by Cherie Dimaline. New members welcome.
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
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Ukes for Ukraine
Ukes for Ukraine
On Saturday, September 7 at 3pm, the Clapp Memorial Library will host a free acoustic concert by the Belchertown duo, Ukes for Ukraine. Terry Nagel (soprano ukulele) and Jimmy Burgoff (bass ukulele) will bring their street corner music, and their little blue tip bucket, indoors with an hour of favorite uke tunes and more stories [...]
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
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Belchertown & the California Gold Rush
Belchertown & the California Gold Rush
On Monday, September 9th at 6:30pm, come to the Clapp Memorial Library for “Belchertown and the California Gold Rush,” a presentation by Cliff McCarthy, Stone House Museum archivist and author/editor of several books on Belchertown’s history. The California Gold Rush was an important event in American history, having an enormous impact on migration, land development, [...]
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D&D Campaign
D&D Campaign
When a cosmic enemy threatens to destroy their world, brave heroes must do everything in their power to save it. This quest will take them across the teeming oceans of Wildspace to the silvery void of the Astral Sea and beyond. Along the way, they’ll make friends, encounter terrifying foes, and face one cliffhanger after [...]
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Wednesday Whodunnits
Wednesday Whodunnits
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Email [email protected] with any questions.
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Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
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Teen Advisory Board (Sep 2024)
Teen Advisory Board (Sep 2024)
The Clapp Memorial Library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet Friday, September 13th from 4:30-5:30PM in the library’s Activity Room for its first meeting of the 2024-2025 school year! TAB is a group of 7th-12th grade students who meet monthly during the school year to propose library programming for teens, provide input on teen services, volunteer, […]
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Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
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Clapp Writing Group
Clapp Writing Group
PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If […]
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Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
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 […]
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
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Teen Wellness Table
Teen Wellness Table
The Clapp Memorial Library will have a table on their front lawn from 2:00-3:30PM the Friday of the Belchertown Fair (September 20th). Teens in grades 7-12 walking from school to the Fair are invited to stop by for free water, granola bars, and snacks as supplies last!
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Craft with the Teen Advisory Board at the Exhibit Hall!
Craft with the Teen Advisory Board at the Exhibit Hall!
The library’s Teen Advisory Board is offering a free craft in the Exhibit Hall from 4:00-5:00PM the Friday of the Belchertown Fair. All ages are welcome to stop by and do a craft paired with this year’s Fair theme, “Barn in the USA,” as supplies and materials last!
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SFF Book Club
SFF Book Club
A monthly book group for lovers of high fantasy, hard science fiction, fable, far future, and all of the speculative fiction options. We meet online via Google Meet. Upcoming reads: To Shape a Dragon's Breath / Moniquill Blackgoose (11/26) The Three Body Problem / Cixin Liu (1/28) Witchmark / C.L. Polk (2/25) Cascade Failure / […]
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Edible Palette Painting (Adults)
Edible Palette Painting (Adults)
September 25th, 3:00-5:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm Library Activity Room (downstairs) Learn how to paint with buttercream and royal icing in this Edible Palette Knife Painting class! Sarah Maroney of Cakes by Pip will work with participants on how to decorate 4 cookies together to include a pumpkin, flower bouquet, Sunflower, and fall leaves. The class will […]
Edible Palette Painting (Adults)
Edible Palette Painting (Adults)
September 25th, 3:00-5:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm Library Activity Room (downstairs) Learn how to paint with buttercream and royal icing in this Edible Palette Knife Painting class! Sarah Maroney of Cakes by Pip will work with participants on how to decorate 4 cookies together to include a pumpkin, flower bouquet, Sunflower, and fall leaves. The class will […]
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Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
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Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
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Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Fall 2024
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Fall 2024
Babytime Story time (3-12 mo) Fall 2024 9:00-9:45 AM, Mondays, Sep 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4 & 18 Babytime is for ages 3 – 12 months and begins @ 9:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, sign up here: […]
First Steps Storytime (12-24 months) Fall 2024
First Steps Storytime (12-24 months) Fall 2024
Monday Firststeps (12-24 months) Fall 2024 10:00-10:45 AM, Mondays, Sep 30, Oct 7, 21, 28, Nov 4 & 18 Firststeps is for ages 12 – 24 months and begins @ 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/9yf3619iGU1pxuco8. […]
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Edible Palette Painting (Kids)
Edible Palette Painting (Kids)
October 1st, 4:00-5:30pm Library Activity Room (downstairs) Learn how to paint with buttercream and royal icing in this Edible Palette Knife Painting class! Sarah Maroney of Cakes by Pip will work with participants on how to decorate 4 cookies together to include a pumpkin, flower bouquet, Sunflower, and fall leaves. The class will also go […]
Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction
Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction
Clapp Memorial Library is offering a Stress Reduction Awareness course. The eight-week introductory course starts on Tuesday, October 1 at 7 PM and runs every Tuesday through November 19. The course is designed to teach and practice mindfulness-based skills. Mindfulness meditation skills teach us to be fully present in the moment and, when practiced regularly, […]
Toddler Time (2 year olds) Fall 2024
Toddler Time (2 year olds) Fall 2024
Tuesday Toddler Time (2 years) Fall 2024 9:30-10:30 am, Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 22, 29, November 5, 12 & 19 Toddler Storytime is for children aged 2 years, and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, sign up here: […]
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Clapp Writing Group
Clapp Writing Group
PROGRAM FULL The Clapp Memorial Library hosts a bi-weekly writing group for adults aged 18+. Whether you write romance, mystery, fantasy, non-fiction, poetry, children’s books, or screenplays, you’re welcome to join us! Come meet with other writers and share what you’ve been working on over the past month, work on your writing, and more. If […]
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Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds) Fall 2024
Preschool Storytime (3-5 year olds) Fall 2024
Preschool Story Time (3-6 years) Fall 2024 9:30-10:30 am, Thursdays, October 3, 10, 24, 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Preschool Story Time is for ages 3-5 and begins @ 9:30 AM. Registration is required. Our story times feature age-appropriate stories, songs, finger plays and art activities. Registration and confirmation required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/cdLAMAwfmz4r3to8A. […]
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
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Fiber Arts with the Woolies
Fiber Arts with the Woolies
The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet twice a week at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you're interested in knitting, crocheting, felting, weaving, embroidery, needle point, sewing, or another fiber art, you're welcome to join the fun.
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