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 [...]
On Tuesday, June 2 at 7pm, the Clapp Memorial Library will be hosting the musical duo, Kinti Ensemble. Kinti is named after the Quechua word for hummingbird, qʼinti, and, like their namesake, builds a bridge between North and South America. Inti Curi Cachimuel is a virtuosic Quichua indigenous musician and composer from Otavalo, Ecuador with [...]
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 you are [...]
The library's What "YA" Readin'? Book Group, a group for adults who read Young Adult books, will meet Thursday, July 9th at 7:00PM in the Select Board Meeting room at the Town Hall to discuss The Wilderness of Girls by Madeline Claire Franklin. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the circulation desk. [...]
Join us for Magic the Gathering in the Activity Room. Bring your own deck or use one of our learning decks. Everyone is welcome, however players must be fluent readers. Players under the age of 10 must have a caregiver who is at least 14 years old on the Library premises. Join us for every [...]
Grab your popcorn for this program series! Tuesdays in June we’re showing a series of films for Pride Month in our Activity Room! Features include a Hayes-code era classic, a teen coming of age, parents helping their son propose, and a documentary. Snacks provided, no registration required. Were the World Mine (2008), TV14, 1hr 36min [...]
Break out your dice and join us for a monthly game! Our current RPG campaign, Vaesen: The Lost Mountain Saga & Other Tales, is a dark Gothic setting steeped in Nordic folklore and the old myths of Scandinavia! Dive into mysteries where old struggles against the new, and myths come alive. Players can expect to [...]
On June 9, 2026, join fiber artist Holly Field for a talk about her project “The Fabric of a Revolution: Recreating a 13 Star American Flag.” She will discuss the process of creating a historically accurate 18th century American flag, and display her finished product. In her talk she will share how her flag was [...]
Our Mystery Book Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Join us as we discuss a different mystery novel each month. Copies of the current month's pick available at the library. Email mmarszalek@cwmars.org with any questions.
On June 13 at 10am, local fiber artist Holly Field will be hosting an activity at the Clapp Memorial Library where participants can make their own copy of George Washington's headquarters flag, the Washington Standard. This flag was flown during the Revolutionary War to mark Washington’s position in camp and on the battlefield. During the [...]
Join us for Magic the Gathering in the Activity Room. Bring your own deck or use one of our learning decks. Everyone is welcome, however players must be fluent readers. Players under the age of 10 must have a caregiver who is at least 14 years old on the Library premises. Join us for every [...]
Grab your popcorn for this program series! Tuesdays in June we’re showing a series of films for Pride Month in our Activity Room! Features include a Hayes-code era classic, a teen coming of age, parents helping their son propose, and a documentary. Snacks provided, no registration required. The Children’s Hour (1962), PG, 1hr 47min Based [...]
Bring a plant (or not!) to the library and swap it for a new one. The program takes place on the library lawn. Monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from May to September. This program is funded by the Belchertown & Around Plant Swap
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 you are [...]
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Clapp Memorial Library! LibraryBEATS! Drum and Rhythm with Otha Day is a fun and lively drumming circle. Otha believes that rhythm has the power to build community, promote well-being, and create joy. Let’s share this experience together. The drumming circle will be on the Library’s front lawn. Bring chairs or blankets [...]
Join us for Magic the Gathering in the Activity Room. Bring your own deck or use one of our learning decks. Everyone is welcome, however players must be fluent readers. Players under the age of 10 must have a caregiver who is at least 14 years old on the Library premises. Join us for every [...]
Join us on the front lawn of the Clapp Memorial Library for a concert on Saturday, June 20th at 5pm as we welcome singer-songwriter, jazz musician, educator, and activist, Pamela Means. This new program celebrates the artistry and cultural contributions of Black, Brown and Beige musicians; a nod to Duke Ellington in title and celebration. [...]
Grab your popcorn for this program series! Tuesdays in June we’re showing a series of films for Pride Month in our Activity Room! Features include a Hayes-code era classic, a teen coming of age, parents helping their son propose, and a documentary. Snacks provided, no registration required. The Birdcage (1996), R, 2hr A gay couple [...]
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: The Last Hour Between Worlds / Melissa Caruso (6/23) Sunward / William Alexander (7/28) A Letter to the Luminous Deep / Sylvie Cathrall (8/25) Kaiju [...]
Grab your popcorn for this program series! Tuesdays in June we’re showing a series of films for Pride Month in our Activity Room! Features include a Hayes-code era classic, a teen coming of age, parents helping their son propose, and a documentary. Snacks provided, no registration required. Stonewall Uprising (2010), TV14, 1hr 22min In the [...]
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 you are [...]
Join us for a reception and awards ceremony on Wednesday, July 1 at 6pm at Clapp Memorial Library for the winners of the ViewFinder: Belchertown Nature Photography Contest. This contest, sponsored by the Clapp Memorial Library, Friends of Lake Wallace, Quabbin Photo Group, and the Belchertown Creative Economy Committee, showcases local photographers capturing the natural [...]