Clapp Memorial Library

Belchertown Fair--Library Closed
2016-09-24 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Library will be closed today, enjoy the Belchertown Fair!

Cookbook Club
2016-10-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration is required for this program.
Here’s how it works:
Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Circulation Desk.
Choose a recipe.
Email or call Ann with your choice (to avoid duplicates) – akuchieski@cwmars.org or 413-323-0417
Make and bring your dish for everyone to try.
Taste, enjoy and chat with your new cookbook friends!

The Friends of Clapp Memorial Library Fall Book Sale
2016-10-11 10:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Thousands and thousands and thousands of items! Something for everyone!

Discovering New England Stone Walls
2016-10-26 19:00 - 20:30 | 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Kevin Gardner, author of “The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls” will discuss the history, technique, stylistic development, and aesthetics of New England stone walls. Throughout the talk, he will build a miniature stone wall on a tabletop. Question and answer period follows talk.

Closing at 5:30pm
2017-01-17 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Due to the weather conditions, the Library will be closing early today. We apologize for any inconvenience. There will be
no fines assessed on items due today.

Cookbook Club
2017-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Registration is required for this program. Please contact the Library for more information.
The Cookbook Club meets approximately every 6 weeks. All members prepare a recipe from the same cookbook and share the results at a meeting, along with discussion about the cookbook. It’s fun and delicious!

Hot Diggity Dog: Hot Stories for a Cold Winters Night!
2017-02-23 18:30 - 20:15 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come by at 6:30 pm to visit with Frosty the Snowman and check out some cool books! At 7:00 pm, sit back, put your feet up, take off your coat and join Storyteller Rona Leventhal for a journey around the world and back with her back pocket full of multi-cultural stories! Rona Leventhal is one person, but many voices! Through her, skies talk, turtle sing and magic happens! She’ll have you dancing, swaying in your seats, making funny noises, singing and laughing as she shares stories from the silly to the serious, from the mysterious to the monstrous! So pull up a chair, kick back, have a listen…… and join her for a journey in your mind’s eye! No registration is required for this free family event. Unplug for the night and enjoy time together. Please check our webpage or Facebook if the weather is questionable.
This program is funded by the Friends of Clapp Memorial Library.

Four Seasons of the Quabbin
2017-03-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Area wildlife photographer, Dale Monette, shares his stories and photographs of the animals of Quabbin as they go about their daily routines throughout the four seasons.
Monette has documented the thousands of hours he has spent on the Quabbin Reservoir watershed. From eagles and loons to otters, bear, moose and more, it’s all been captured on camera.
Since 1975, Monette has lived within two miles of the Quabbin. He retired from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreations’s Quabbin Visitor Center in 2014, where in the 1980’s he took part in establishing loons and eagles as nesting species there.

Mosaic Unveiling and Reception
2017-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The talented Belchertown High School students in Lori St. Pierre’s art class have created a group mosaic that will hang in the Clapp Memorial Library, guided by mosaic artist Christine Kenneally. Come see the completed piece, installed in its Library home and meet the student artists. Refreshments will be served.

Backyard Astronomy: Scanning June Skies with the New Library Telescope
2017-06-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Yes, we now have a 4.5 inch Orion Starblast Telescope thanks to the Friends of the Library. Members of the Aldrich Astronomical Society will visit the Library on Tuesday, June 27 at 7:30 to introduce the telescope, demonstrate its use, and teach folks how to observe objects using a technique called star-hopping. Weather permitting, outdoor observing will take place at 8:30. Spacey door prizes too! This telescope will be available for borrowing by Clapp Memorial Library cardholders over 18 years of age.

Cool Cats in Concert
2017-07-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come enjoy music by the four-girl band, Cool Cats, three of whom hail from Belchertown! All ages welcome. On the lawn; bring blankets. In case of rain, concert will take place in Town Hall Auditorium.

Music on the Lawn with Donna Lee
2017-08-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2017-08-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Local favorite Donna Lee returns for an outdoor concert. Great for families; all ages welcome. Bring a blanket. In case of rain, meet in Town Hall Auditorium.

We have distributed all Solar Viewing Glasses!
2017-08-14 - 2017-08-21 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Solar Eclipse 2017 is coming on August 21. While the view from Massachusetts will be partial, please be aware that eclipse viewers still need appropriate protective eyewear. The response to our give-away was immense and we gave away all glasses within 7 hours! According to the NASA website, eclipse viewing glasses and handheld solar viewers should meet all the following criteria: certification information with a designated ISO 12312-2 international standard; manufacturer’s name and address printed somewhere on the product; should not be used if they older than three years, or have scratched or wrinkled lenses. The glasses that were distributed by the Library met these safety standards. Join us on the Library lawn for viewing on August 21, 2017. We’ll have drinks and snacks. The action begins around 1:20 pm.

Dusty Miller Reads from "Danger Under Ground"
2017-09-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Local mystery author Dusty Miller will discuss and read from her third Alice Ott mystery, “Danger Under Ground”. Alice is a crime-solving nonagenarian sleuth who bears a striking similarity to real-life environmental activist Francis Crowe.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day
2017-09-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

A Supernatural Evening with Jeff Belanger
2017-09-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Jeff Belanger is a paranormal researcher, investigator, and author of more than a dozen books on the paranormal. He’s the Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of New England Legends on PBS and the series writer/researcher for the Ghost Adventures show on the Travel channel. His talk will include images, audio clips, and video from some of the world’s most infamous haunts, plus a question and answer period.

Jazz Bones in Concert
2017-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2017-10-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
First day of the sale is for Friends members only. Memberships will be available at the door. Come tonight for the pick of everything!

Escape the Library! Can you get out in time? An Escape Room Event
2017-11-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Escape Rooms are not just for kids! An escape room is a physical game in which players work together to solve a series of puzzles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the objectives at hand within a time limit. Sign up for an hour of fun at our Harry Potter inspired Escape Room. We’ve arranged different time slots for different age groups:
Grades 7-12: 5pm
Grades 9-12: 6pm
Adults: 7pm and 8pm
Registration is required. Call or visit the Library to sign up. You’ll be glad you did!

Fleece Blanket Workshop
2017-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Learn to make a small no-sew blanket! Fleece will be provided. Just bring a pair of good cutting/fabric scissors.
Ages 14 through adult. Please register in the Library.

International Games Day
2017-11-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
We’re celebrating Games Day on November 17 from 3pm to 5:30 pm. Games for all ages will be set up throughout the Library. Come alone or bring a group. Let’s play! We’ll have candy, refreshments, and a free raffle to win one of the best all-time board games, “Clue”.

Friends of the Library Annual Wine Tasting
2018-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us as we celebrate Love Your Library month! Enjoy samples of wines and treats while listening to live acoustic music, all provided by the Friends of the Library. Feel free to bring chocolate or an appetizer to share at this fun, free social event.

Spring Cleaning Workshop
2018-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join Jenna Elliot, Founder of Naked Flower, Professional Organizers and learn from an expert how to make spring cleaning fun, effective, and efficient. Learn about Jenna’s favorite cleaning products, 10 things that probably need a good cleaning, tackling the paper trail, and more!

Feasting with Your Instant Pot
2018-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join chef Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast for a cooking class that will help take the mystery out of this amazing, time saving kitchen tool, the instant pot. Liz demonstrates 2 recipes that can be easily recreated at home. Following the demonstration, tasty samples will be offered for everyone to enjoy.
Registration is required.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2018-04-10 10:00 - 20:00, 2018-04-11 10:00 - 20:00, 2018-04-13 10:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
50,000 items!

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2018-04-12 10:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Senior Citizen Day! 25% off for ages 60+.

Friends of the Library Book Sale--Last Day
2018-04-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Most items 50% off! Also bake sale of delicious items.
