Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library on Tuesday, December 3 for a screening of The Maltese Falcon. We’ll be showing the classic 1941 John Huston film version of the novel with Mary Astor, Humphrey Bogart, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Elisha Cook, Lee Patrick, et al. Popcorn will be provided. All are welcome - even [...]
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.
Historian and author J.R. Greene returns to the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday, December 11 at 7pm for a 2025 Quabbin History Calendar Sale and Signing. The program will consist of a slideshow with scenes relating to the calendar images, followed by copies of the calendar and many of his books for sale and signing.
The Belchertown Community Bells Choir has been playing and presenting concerts for over 40 years. Some current members are also original members. This volunteer musical group is led by Bill McClure and plays several different styles of music from religious to pop. They enjoy “ringing”, rehearsing, and sharing their music with others in the community. [...]
Step back in time and experience the holidays as celebrated at Belchertown State School with historian Kate Anderson Benson on Tuesday, December 17 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library. This event brings to life the Christmas season at the school, showcasing artifacts, images, and personal stories that reflect both the joy and complexity of [...]
On Wednesday, January 8 at 7PM, join us at the Clapp Memorial Library for a book talk with Ed Orzechowski. Becoming Darlene: The Story of Belchertown Patient #4952 is Orzechowski’s second account of life within the Belchertown State School following You’ll Like It Here: The Story of Donald Vitkus. After the presentation, books will be [...]
Aída O’Brien is an Americana and roots musician from Belchertown, Massachusetts. Her music is a blend of old time, indie rock, blues and country. In June of 2020, she released an EP called Girl in the Blue Dress, chronicles the unfolding of her gender transition spanning seven years of heartfelt songwriting. She has performed at [...]
For the first time, local historian Cliff McCarthy will speak publicly about his mixed-race family, telling the story of his grandfather’s “passing” over the color line, his accomplished family members, and describing how his family’s incredible story illuminates many aspects of African American history and the history of our nation – from Negro League baseball [...]
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