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SUMMARY:Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! \nGrab 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 worry about how you sound! \nTo join\, email Julie Stepanek (julie@musicjulie.com) for the Zoom link and to receive the songs for the program. Don’t have a Ukulele? Don’t worry – you can borrow one from us!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ukulele-play-along-virtual-event/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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SUMMARY:Learn Computer Basics!
DESCRIPTION:Learn Computer Basics at the Clapp Memorial Library! \nWe’re partnering with Tech Foundry to offer a series of computer basics classes and drop in tech-support on alternating Fridays starting on April 25th and running through June 20th. Computer Basics classes run from 12-1 in our Activity Room\, with Drop-In Tech Support available for everyone’s computer questions in the Main library from 1-2. \nSign up for all or just some of the classes by visiting the Circulation Desk or calling the library\, 413-323-0417 \nComputer Basics (4/25)\nThis beginner workshop helps you get comfortable with computers\, covering basic skills like using a mouse\, keyboard\, and navigating the internet. Gain the confidence to handle everyday tasks! \nInternet Basics (5/9)\nConquer the internet in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn to use search engines\, browse websites\, and explore the online world with confidence—no prior experience needed. \nEmail Basics (5/23)\nConnect with friends and colleagues from across town or across the world. Learn the basics of using e-mail and use this powerful tool to your advantage. \n6/6: Online Safety & Avoiding Misinformation\nThis workshop teaches online safety basics\, including creating strong passwords\, securing information\, and avoiding scams. Learn how to protect your privacy and navigate the web safely\, as well as learn how to spot red flags\, fact-check\, and navigate the web confidently\, becoming a savvy and critical consumer of online information. \n6/20: Social Media Basics\nThis beginner workshop covers using Facebook\, Instagram\, and Messenger to connect\, share posts\, and manage privacy—no experience needed. \n 
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/learn-computer-basics/2025-05-09/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Tech Support
DESCRIPTION:We’re partnering with Tech Foundry to offer drop-in tech support on alternating Fridays starting April 25th through June 20th! \nBring in your computer questions and quandaries\, and let the troubleshooting begin.  Find our Tech Foundry expert on the main floor of the library from 1-2PM\, no appointment needed.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/drop-in-tech-support/2025-05-09/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art of Smartphone Photography: Nature and Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Registration required\, click here to sign up. \nAnyone can take a snapshot with a smartphone\, but what does it take to create photos that are worthy of hanging on your walls? Learn how to elevate your smartphone photos from meh to stunning with a Clapp Memorial Library program on Saturday\, May 10th from 9am-noon at the Les and Terry Campbell Visitor Center at Quabbin Reservoir. We’ll cover smartphone camera basics\, as well as tips for creating compelling images. Learn how to find interesting scenes and subjects that can lead to breathtakingly beautiful photos\, with many examples that can provide ideas and inspiration. A Department of Conservation and Recreation staff member will be on hand to discuss the wide range of wildlife and natural resources at Quabbin Reservoir. We’ll finish by heading outdoors to try out some of the ideas covered during the workshop. What you’ll need: just bring your smartphone. Instructor: Linda Repasky \nOpen to Adults & Teens! \nLocation: Les and Terry Campbell Visitor Center at Quabbin Reservoir\, 100 Winsor Dam Road\, Belchertown\, MA \nThe ViewFinder workshop series is sponsored by the Clapp Memorial Library and the Town of Belchertown’s Creative Economy Committee\, with support from the Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.  For more on ViewFinder\, visit https://clapplibrary.org/art-in-the-library/viewfinder/ \nViewFinder Workshop List – click here to sign up: \n\nSaturday\, April 26: Introduction to Basic Photography\, 9am-12pm\nSaturday\, May 3: Creative Nature Photography\, 9am-12pm\nSaturday\, May 10: The Art of Smartphone Photography: Nature and Landscape\, 9am-12pm\n\nBio: Linda Repasky is a Belchertown resident who enjoys capturing the beauty of local natural resources with her iPhone. She particularly enjoys exploring around the Quabbin Reservoir\, as well as pursuing macro photography to capture the tiny details in nature that are so easy to overlook. Her iPhone photos have received recognition in numerous international photography competitions. Her iPhone photos can be seen at: https://www.instagram.com/lindarepaskyphotography/
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/the-art-of-smartphone-photography-nature-and-landscape/
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