• Mae Horak – Handmade Clothing & Photography Exhibit

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

    The Taiga is a photography series initially inspired by the Decemberists Hazards of Love album. It tells a story of destructive love, heartbreak and rebirth through handmade clothing, sets and photography. The story takes place in an ancient mysterious forest and is inspired by European fairy tales. The Taiga reminds us that nature is vastly [...]

  • Bad Art

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

    Because even Leonardo Da Vinci had rough days.  Here is a great way to have some fun with art and not worry about whether or not what you’re making is “good.” Clapp Memorial Library 1:00-3:00pm FREE Adults and children ages 8+

  • Mae Horak presents Taiga

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

    Mae will share her creative work and discuss where her ideas come from and show the behind the scenes pictures of Taiga. The Taiga is a photography series initially inspired by the Decemberists Hazards of Love album. It tells a story of destructive love, heartbreak and rebirth through handmade clothing, sets and photography. The story [...]

  • Creating a Picture Book with David Hyde Costello

    Creating a Picture Book with David Hyde Costello

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

    Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library during the week of April 29-May 3 as we create our own picture book with author/illustrator David Hyde Costello. At the start of the week Monday, April 29th at 4 pm David will lead a brainstorming session with an audience of young co-creators to generate a brand new [...]

  • Moon Gazing – School Gardens

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

    Join the Clapp Memorial Library and the Belchertown School Garden coordinator, Louise Levy, as we gaze upon the moon to kick-off summer reading!  Be prepared for mosquitoes.  We will meet at the gardens between SRE and CHCS.  More telescopes welcome.

  • Food Truck Friday

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

    Food Truck Fridays return to Belchertown - and we'll be there to celebrate with you.  Games, coloring, reading, and summer reading registration!

  • Summer Eats @ CHCS

    Summer Eats @ CHCS

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

    The Clapp Memorial Library will be at Chestnut Hill Community School for Summer Eats!

  • Friends of the Library Fall 2019 Book Sale!

    Friends of the Library Fall 2019 Book Sale!

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

    It's the Fall Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Book Sale! October 14-19, 2019 Monday -MEMBERS ONLY- 5PM-8PM (Memberships sold at the door, $10) Tuesday-Friday: 10AM-8PM Saturday: 9AM-3PM (Saturday most items half price) www.friendsofclapplibrary.org

  • Spooky Stories and Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

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

    Join Gardener, Debra Lapointe and Head of Youth Services at the Clapp Memorial Library, Jennifer Whitehead for an evening of creepy stories and a dark scavenger hunt through the gardens. Costumes welcome, come dressed for the weather and bring your own flashlight. Geared toward brave children ages 5 to 9 and their families. Stories start [...]

  • Family Holiday Concert with Jacques “Pop” Hooten

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

    Join us at the Clapp Memorial Library for an evening of holiday songs with Pop in our beautiful library. No registration required. Funded by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library.