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    Seascapes: An Ocean of Possibilities with Pastel Painting

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

    Registration Required, sign up here: https://forms.gle/a1Yz7Rxjb9rVxdAm9 Artist Greg Maichack returns to the Clapp Memorial Library on Thursday, March 21 at 1pm for a hands-on pastel workshop inspired by Winslow Homer: Seascapes: An Ocean of Possibilities with Pastel Painting. This program serves beginners to advanced artists and is open to adults. All materials are provided including [...]

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    Disability History & the Belchertown State School

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

    Join us for a lecture led by Katherine Anderson, a renowned historian and disability rights advocate, on the history of Belchertown State School and its implications for the broader disability rights movement. Kate will use artifacts and documents from the state school to discuss institutionalization practices and the evolution of the state school and its [...]

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    Featured Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)

    Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)

    Virtual MA

    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 [...]

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    Herb Garden Starter Kit

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

    PROGRAM & WAITLIST FULL Come to the Clapp Memorial Library on Friday, April 12 at 3:30 pm to learn about the properties of popular flowers and herbs and then plant your own! Dave Wheeler from Therapy Gardens will be on hand to address such topics as growing small flowers and herbs indoors and outdoors, including [...]

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    Make Your Own Tea Blend

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

    PROGRAM IS FULL On Friday, April 12 at 6pm at the Clapp Memorial Library, join Dave Wheeler from Therapy Gardens for a journey into the art and science of tea blending. Participants will explore a variety of herbs, spices, and teas, learning about their flavor profiles and health benefits. Attendees will then craft their own [...]

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    The Rabbit Run Railroad: An Art and History Project

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

    On Tuesday, April 16 at 7pm at the Clapp Memorial Library, Ken Levine of Petersham, an artist and railroad fan will present a program about the Rabbit Run Railroad, his creation of a 24’ diorama at the Swift River Valley Historical Society in North New Salem, and a brief history of the era of steam [...]

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    Earth Day Ceremony with Ray LaChance

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

    Community members from age 10 through adult are invited to join us on the front lawn of the Clapp Memorial Library on Monday, April 29 at 3:30 pm for a very special Earth Day Ceremony and Celebration of Indigenous People presented by Raymond LaChance (Nouba Tewk Tomakwa). The program will include a recognition of the [...]

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    Journaling for Self-Care

    Chestnut Hill Community School 59 State St, Belchertown, MA, United States

    Join Ruthie, the library’s Teen Services Coordinator, at BOAT’s Umbrella of Wellness Fair at Chestnut Hill Community School on Saturday, May 4th at 12:30PM for a session on Journaling for Self-Care! Students in grades 6-12 will learn techniques for journaling with a reflective mindset. Attendees will receive journals courtesy of BOAT.

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    Sourdough Starter Workshop

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

    PROGRAM & WAITLIST FULL On Monday, May 6 at 6pm, Brandon Cochran, a sourdough maker, baker, and blogger, will be at the Clapp Memorial Library to teach participants how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter. Each participant will leave with a piece of Brandon's sourdough starter of their own. Registration required to ensure [...]

  • A rainbow of ukuleles
    Featured Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)

    Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)

    Virtual MA

    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 [...]