A puppet show on the Library lawn! This show is for children and their families that are participating in our summer reading program, Tails and Tales. All ages welcome. Please bring blankets to sit on. No dogs allowed. This event is funded by a donation by the Jacobs/Goff family in loving memory of David B [...]
Summer Reading Finale! Meet and learn about a variety of exotic animals from around the world in this extremely fun & interactive program! No registration required but children and teens should be registered for our summer reading programs. This event will be on the Library lawn so please bring chairs and blankets. Children who qualify [...]
Put on your pajamas and get cozy for a bedtime story, read to you by Ms Jennifer at the Clapp Memorial Library. These events are geared towards students at Cold Spring and Swift River schools as part of their Read-A-Thon. A link will be posted for families to join through Zoom. Jennifer will begin letting [...]
On Wednesday, October 27 at 7pm, The Clapp Memorial Library is joining the Tewksbury Public Library in hosting author Noe Alvarez for a presentation on his latest book, Spirit Run: A 6000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land, hosted through Zoom. Spirit Run was a named a MUST READ BOOK in the Massachusetts Center of the [...]
On Wednesday, November 3 at 7pm, the Clapp Memorial Library is joining the Tewksbury Public Library in hosting an all-star panel discussion featuring all five nominees for this year's Agatha Award for Best First Mystery Novel -- Esme Addison (A Spell For Trouble); Tina deBellegarde (Winter Witness); Mary Keliikoa (Derailed); Erica Ruth Neubauer (Murder At [...]
On Tuesday, November 16 at 7pm, the Clapp Memorial Library is joining the Tewksbury Public Library in hosting Michelle Bowdler for a presentation on her critically acclaimed book, Is Rape A Crime?: A Memoir, An Investigation, and A Manifesto via Zoom. The book was named a MUST READ BOOK in the Massachusetts Center of the [...]
On Monday, November 29 at 7pm, the Clapp Memorial Library is joining the Tewksbury Public Library in hosting author Lynne Reeves for a discussion of her latest book, Dangers Of An Ordinary Night, in conversation with bestselling author Lisa Genova via Zoom. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER About The Author: Lynne Reeves (Griffin) is an internationally recognized [...]
The Clapp Memorial Library invites you to explore two of Belchertown’s Conservation Areas and search for 2s! Many children will be on school break on “Twosday”, 2-22-22 and we love numbers and nature almost as much as books. Everyone is welcome to explore both or one of the scavenger hunt trails. Find 2s on the [...]
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 is Twos-Day! Join us on "Twos-Day," 2/22/22 to celebrate the number 2! All ages can stop by the library anytime that day to receive two free raffle tickets to enter to win one of our prizes, including a bouquet of tulips. There will also be special book displays and take-home activity [...]
Calling all library lovers: Support the Clapp Memorial Library this #LibraryGivingDay! This one-day online fundraising event will occur on April 6th and will help us strengthen our community and transform lives every day. https://www.mightycause.com/organization/Clapp-Memorial-Library