(413) 323­-0417 | P. O. Box 627 | 19 South Main Street | Belchertown, MA 01007-0627

Fossil Kits (Make & Take)

Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

Calling all paleontologists!  Take home a kit to learn all about fossils with real scientists. Each kit of materials includes a replica fossil, 5 real fossils that are millions of years old, and a video to guide you through several fun activities. We'll learn about how scientists study fossils, what they can teach us, how they [...]

Summer Reading 2021 Starts!

Virtual MA

Our Children's & Teen Summer Reading Programs start today!  Sign up and take part at clapplibrary.beanstack.com! Adult Summer Reading starts on 6/21, register now on Beanstack and start logging on 6/21!

The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (9:30 AM, Ages 5-9)

Virtual MA

Whalemobile—interactive virtual programs The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (9:30 AM, Ages 5-9) There will be a session at 11am for children ages 10-12. All are welcome to join us for a Virtual Whale Watch at 1. Friday, June 18th Cynde McInnis, aka the whale lady, will teach us all about Nile, a [...]

The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (11 AM, Ages 10-12)

Virtual MA

Whalemobile—interactive virtual programs The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback (11 AM, Ages 10-12) There will be a session at 9:30am for children ages 5-9. All are welcome to join us for a Virtual Whale Watch at 1. Friday, June 18th Cynde McInnis, aka the whale lady, will teach us all about Nile, a [...]

Going On a Whale Watch

Virtual MA

1PM, All Welcome Cynde has led over 2000 whale watch trips out of Gloucester, Ma. We will "virtually" leave Gloucester Harbor and head out to sea aboard the Privateer IV from Seven Seas Whale Watch. We will learn about the species of whales that are observed off the coast of Massachusetts. We will discuss why [...]

Nature Storytime

Nature Storytime

Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

Registration Required. Outdoor story time programs with Pat from the East Quabbin Land Trust For information email Jennifer Whitehead at jwhitehead@cwmars.org

Wally’s visit to the Library

Virtual MA

The Clapp Memorial Library welcomes Wally from the Boston Red Sox. Come along with Wally on a virtual interactive reading adventure! Click the link below to join the webinar: https://redsox.zoom.us/j/93456095762

Sing Along with Jacques “Pop” Hooten

Sing Along with Jacques “Pop” Hooten

Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

Wednesdays at 10:30am - July 7th, 14th, & 21st Families with children participating in our Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program are invited to register for music on the Library lawn with Pop. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Enjoy a morning of listening, singing, and dancing to songs from Raffi to the Beatles. Registration required - [...]

Playday

Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

We're hosting a playday this morning on our lawn!  We've got the blue blocks, giant games, and free Belchertown coloring books from the Belchertown Cultural Council.  Social distancing encouraged for this outside event. No registration, but please arrive before 10:30 so you have time to play before clean up!

Family Music Concert with Jacques “Pop” Hooten

Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, United States

Everyone registered for our Tails & Tales Summer Reading Program is invited to join us for an evening of muisc on the Library lawn.  Bring chairs and blankets, and even a picnic dinner, if you'd like.  Listen, sing, and dance to songs from Raffi to the Beatles

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