Mindful Music with Mr. Ryan
2025-11-13 16:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Thursdays, 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
October 30th, November 6th, 13th, & 20th

Mindful Music with Mr. Ryan is a joyful, heart-led program for children ages 6–11 that blends the magic of music, movement, mindfulness, and mythology—all through the colorful lens of Bhakti, the Indian practice of love and connection with self and others.

Each session is an adventure in sound and story: kids join Mr. Ryan in lively call-and-response singing (Kirtan), listen to mythical tales of daring gods and wise goddesses, and explore creative ways to move, breathe, play, and reflect together. Inspired by the rich traditions of Indian culture, the class celebrates timeless themes like compassion, courage, curiosity, and joy—all while helping kids feel more present, expressive, and connected.

There’s no rigid routine here—every session flows organically based on the group’s energy and the theme of the day. One week might feature the monkey-god Hanuman-ji leaping across oceans to save Sita, the brave and noble queen; another might explore what it means to listen deeply or sing from the heart.

At its core, Mindful Music with Mr. Ryan is about creating a warm, welcoming space where children can sing and create from their hearts, move their bodies freely, and feel the simple magic of being together in the moment.

Registration is required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/cBNbu3gWZn7ZT2U16. Students under the age of 10 must have a caregiver who is 14 years old or older on the Library premises. November 13th session will be in the Town Hall Auditorium. Caregivers will not be in the same room where the classes will be held. Students who would like to ride a bus from a Belchertown public school to the Library should contact Jennifer, jwhitehead@cwmars.org.

Funded by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library

Games Day 2025
2025-11-14 14:30 - 17:30
Join us in celebrating International Games Month at the library! Patrons of all ages are invited to the library’s Games Day on Friday, November 14th, from 2:30-5:30PM. Drop in, have fun, and enter to win a game of your own.
Board games, card games, puzzles, and more. Bring your Magic: the Gathering decks! Like Disney? Learn to play Lorcana with Jonathan. Ask Tegan about RPGs. Enter into our free games raffle!
All welcome

Nipmuc Story Time
2025-11-15 09:30 - 10:15
Nipmuc Story Time with Hassanamisco Nipmuc tribal members
Saturday, November 15 & 22, 9:30-10:15am
Join us in celebration of Native American Heritage Month for this drop-in story time! All ages are welcome; the event is geared towards K-3rd grade children.

Magic: the Gathering
2025-11-15 10:30 - 13:30
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 session or just one – it’s up to you!
We will have two instructors to help get games started and assist with the rules of the game. No registration is required. Check the Library website or Facebook page if there is inclement weather.
