• Four Seasons of the Quabbin

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 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 [...]

  • Mosaic Unveiling and Reception

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

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 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 [...]

  • Cool Cats in Concert

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

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 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.

  • Music on the Lawn with Donna Lee

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 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!

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 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 [...]

  • Dusty Miller Reads from “Danger Under Ground”

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 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.

  • A Supernatural Evening with Jeff Belanger

    Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 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 [...]