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SUMMARY:ViewFinder Exhibition and Award Reception
DESCRIPTION: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 diversity of Belchertown. Light refreshments will be served. The winning photographs will be displayed at the Library throughout the month of July and\, after that\, will be on the Town of Belchertown website.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/viewfinder-exhibition-and-award-reception/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Community Event,Contests,Teen Events,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T170000
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260105T160537Z
CREATED:20230714T143623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160537Z
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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/2026-07-06/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T184537Z
CREATED:20260624T184423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T184537Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Parzymieso Meet the Author
DESCRIPTION:Join author Michael Parzymieso at the Clapp Memorial Library on Wednesday\, July 8 at 7pm for a discussion of the places and people around Belchertown and the Quabbin that inspired the supernatural thriller\, The Dale. This year\, he will be doing a reading of the sequel to The Dale. Afterglow is set five years after the events of The Dale and will be published in April 2027. Book signing afterward. Books available online or at the event.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/michael-parzymieso-meet-the-author/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T183000
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CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000
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SUMMARY:Cookbook Club (July 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Do you like browsing cookbooks and trying new recipes? In the Cookbook Club\, we each make a recipe from a cookbook and bring it for everyone to try. Taste\, enjoy\, and chat with your new cookbook friends! The July cookbook is Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten \nRegistration & confirmation required.  Sign up here: https://forms.gle/SHmqKTd8ZDVmxr6h8
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/cookbook-club-july-2026/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion Groups,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T133000
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CREATED:20260601T134954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T140750Z
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SUMMARY:Magic: the Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe will have two instructors to help get games started and assist with the rules of the game. No registration is required. Join the email list so if the group needs to be postponed\, we can notify you\, by sending an email to Jennifer Whitehead\, jwhitehead@cwmars.org.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/magic-the-gathering-6/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Community Event,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
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CREATED:20260519T175334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T175356Z
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SUMMARY:Two Dinosaurs Are Better Than One
DESCRIPTION:Talking Hands Theatre\, a woman-owned puppet company based in Shutesbury\, brings you this musical tabletop show featuring brightly colored dinosaurs. Meet different kinds of dinosaurs from the Jurassic Era\, and find out what the dinosaurs plan to do about that big carnivore\, Allosaurus\, who is pushing everyone around! \nNo registration required. Children should be registered for Plant A Seed\, Read! This event will take place on the Library lawn. Bring chairs\, blankets\, water\, and bug spray. In case of rain\, it will be moved to the Town Hall Auditorium. \nFunded in part by The Belchertown Cultural Council\, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/two-dinosaurs-are-better-than-one/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
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CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T150748Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the The Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Board Meeting in the Activity Room at 6:30pm. For information email friendsofclappmemoriallibrary@gmail.com \nhttp://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ \n​The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library is a volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising monies to assist the Library beyond the ordinary scope of the Library’s budget to reach its potential in our community. The group’s additional purpose is to promote and maintain close relationships between the Library and the people it serves\, to increase public awareness of Library resources\, and to encourage community participation in Library activities.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-clapp-memorial-library-meeting/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T133000
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CREATED:20260601T134954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T140750Z
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SUMMARY:Magic: the Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe will have two instructors to help get games started and assist with the rules of the game. No registration is required. Join the email list so if the group needs to be postponed\, we can notify you\, by sending an email to Jennifer Whitehead\, jwhitehead@cwmars.org.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/magic-the-gathering-6/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Community Event,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
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CREATED:20260204T154128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T154129Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program is funded by the Belchertown & Around Plant Swap
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/plant-swap-2/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcin Marszalek":MAILTO:mmarszalek@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000
DTSTAMP:20251029T155315Z
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T133000
DTSTAMP:20260601T140750Z
CREATED:20260601T134954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T140750Z
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SUMMARY:Magic: the Gathering
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWe will have two instructors to help get games started and assist with the rules of the game. No registration is required. Join the email list so if the group needs to be postponed\, we can notify you\, by sending an email to Jennifer Whitehead\, jwhitehead@cwmars.org.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/magic-the-gathering-6/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Children's Events,Community Event,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T183000
DTSTAMP:20251029T155315Z
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION:The Woolies are a local fiber arts group who meet weekly at the library to socialize and work on their various projects. Whether you’re interested in knitting\, crocheting\, felting\, weaving\, embroidery\, needle point\, sewing\, or another fiber art\, you’re welcome to join the fun.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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