Clapp Memorial Library

Plant Swap
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Bring a plant (or not!) to the library and swap it for a new one. Program takes place on the library lawn. Monthly on the third Tuesday of the month from May to September.
This program is funded by the Belchertown & Around Plant Swap

Fiber Arts with the Woolies
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-29 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-26 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-03 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-17 17:00 - 18:30 and 1 more date | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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.

Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual, MA
Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month!
Grab 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!
To 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!

Leveling Up: The Art of Scott M Fischer
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Town Hall Auditorium (Lecture) and Clapp Memorial Library (Reception)
Join us for a very special evening with artist Scott M Fischer! Scott is a world-renowned fantasy artist known for (and this is the short list) Magic the Gathering card art, cover illustrations for Dark Horse Comics, mind blowing fantasy fine art, and being an amazing Belchertown community member. Scott has donated his time and talent to the Library’s Summer Reading Program – designing all of the logos – for the last 10 years!
Scott will give a lecture about his journey as an artist (and how he’s Leveled Up his artwork!) in the Town Hall Auditorium. His presentation will be followed by a reception at the Library where he’ll sign attendee’s Magic the Gathering cards and reveal the 2025 Summer Reading Program logo. You won’t want to miss this special event!
To read Scott’s article on the Muddy Colors website about his love for the Clapp Memorial Library, click here!
https://www.scottmfischer.com/

Echoes in Nature
2025-06-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join singer-songwriter Jess Martin and poet-naturalist Kim Hoff at the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown for a free afternoon of music, poetry, and connection with the wild beauty of our local landscape on Saturday, June 7 at 3 pm. Come celebrate the magic of our home ecosystems and the stories they tell through art. This one’s for nature lovers, creative spirits, curious kids, and anyone craving a little inspiration. Let’s gather, listen, reflect—and grow something beautiful together. This program is funded in part by grants from the Amherst, Belchertown, Easthampton, and Williamsburg Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Trash Gala!
2025-06-13 16:00 - 18:00 | MA
A dedication event for Belchertown’s three new Transfer Station Container Murals & a celebration of community with family activities about sustainability.
June 13th, 4-6PM at the Belchertown Transfer Station
135 Hamilton Street
Trash Fashion Contest!
Come in wearable art from upcycled materials! Show off and win prizes. Visit the Swap Shop for inspiration and materials.
Grand Prize: Transfer Station Permit.
Other prizes include Transfer Station Bags
Rain Date: Saturday, June 14th

Cookbook Club
2025-06-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Friday, June 13th, 6:30PM
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!
Registration & confirmation required. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/SW89vY1PjHPSvBkL9
Program limited to 15 participants.
Due to the high popularity of Cookbook Club and limited capacity, seats will be filled by lottery drawn from all registrants signed up by May 26th.

Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
2025-06-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
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
http://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/
​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.

Ask-a-Nurse
2025-06-20 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Come and see the Public Health Nurse, Kirsten Krieger RN, BSN, Quabbin Health District! No appointments needed, no charge!

Blood pressure and blood sugar screening
Health and wellness education
Community resource connection
Harm Reduction resources
And more!

Food Truck Friday
2025-06-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join the Clapp Memorial Library on our beautiful Common for an evening of fun with live music and food trucks on June 20th, from 4-8PM. We will have crafts and activities for all to enjoy. Stop by to say hi and let us know if you need help registering for any of our summer reading programs.

Ducks & Trucks
2025-06-29 11:30 - 13:30 | MA
At Farmers Market on the Town Common
Come meet live ducks and learn about their diet, habitat, behavior and more. Duckworld Rescue at Ripley Farm will bring ducks and give children a chance to hold them and watch them swim. And the Belchertown Fire Department will be visiting with a truck for kids to explore.
This event is part of our Summer Reading Program and attending is worth a Kids SRP Raffle Ticket! Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.
Made possible by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library and our Community Sponsors

ViewFinder Exhibit Reception and Awards Ceremony
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
The Clapp Memorial Library and the Belchertown Creative Economy Committee invite you to the ViewFinder Nature Photography contest exhibit reception and awards ceremony on Tuesday, July 1st from 6-7pm The winning photographs will be exhibited at the Library throughout the month of July and announced publicly in June, and viewable on the Library website. The exhibition opening will include an awards ceremony to acknowledge the creative achievements of our local photographers in capturing the beauty and natural diversity of Belchertown.
The ViewFinder program is funded in part by a grant from the Belchertown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.

Caravan Puppets - “Level Up at Your Library”
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us at 6PM on July 9th for an evening full of stories and music on the Library Lawn (in the case of rain, Town Hall Auditorium)!
Caravan celebrates the 2025 summer reading theme with our program “Level UP!” Tales of how we play! Level UP! features stories from classic children’s literature, original and international tales. The program also includes wildly creative puppets, humor and tons of interaction.
Program is funded by Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library and our Community sponsors.

Ants on a Log
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Join us on Friday, July 11th for this fun family concert!
Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness. Full of humor and harmony, Ants concerts are energetic, interactive, and a delight for children and adults.

Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Back by popular demand, Ed Popielarczyk, will present his comical magic show. Many in Belchertown know Ed as the “Balloon Guy” that has attended the Belchertown Fair for many years. Join us on the Library lawn for laughs and amazement geared to people of all ages. We will relocate to the town hall auditorium if there is rain. Please note: as of 7/14, the Town Hall elevator is out of service for an expected 6-8 weeks, limiting access to entrances with stairs until a ramp can be installed.
https://www.edpop.com/
This event is part of our Summer Reading Program and attending is worth a Kids SRP Raffle Ticket! Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.
Program is funded by Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library and our Community sponsors

Friend's Drop Off Day!
2025-07-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
Have boxes of books you’re looking to get out of the house? Load up the car and come by on Saturday, July 19th and Saturday August 16th for Drive By & Drop Off with the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
Volunteers will be in the Clapp Memorial Library parkin lot who will unload Books, DVDs, CDs, and Puzzles from your vehicle. You don’t even need to get out of the car.
Please note, the Friends to not accept VHS for their book sales.

Rolie Polie Guacamole
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
July 23rd at 6PM on the Clapp Memorial Library Lawn! (In the case of rain, Town Hall Auditorium. Please note: as of 7/14, the Town Hall elevator is out of service for an expected 6-8 weeks, limiting access to entrances with stairs until a ramp can be installed)
Don’t miss the return of this fantastic band from Brooklyn, NY! Winner of the prestigious Parents’ Choice® and NAPPA Awards, Rolie Polie Guacamole has developed a smart, parent-friendly musical style that dresses up original tunes and classic covers with vibrant harmonies and deft instrumental layers, plugging in a sizzling electric current of rhythm that lights up lyrics humming with relevance and humor.
This event is part of our Summer Reading Program and attending is worth a Kids SRP Raffle Ticket! Make sure to sign your child up for Summer Reading at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.
Program is funded by Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library and our Community sponsors.

The Dale: Author Talk with Michael Parzymieso
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Clapp Memorial Library, 19 South Main Street, Belchertown, MA, 01007, United States
On Wednesday, July 23 at 7PM, the Clapp Memorial Library is hosting an author talk with Michael Parzymieso where he will talk about his debut novel. The Dale is a supernatural thriller set in the town of Cold Springs, a fictionalized version of Belchertown. Parzymieso has written for local, regional, and national magazines. His love of the outdoors was inspired during his youth living in western Massachusetts and roaming the wild, lost, and forgotten places in the Quabbin. As a novelist, he writes about the power of faith and friendship in the face of malevolent evil. Copies of his book will be available for purchase and signing.
Celebrate Summer Reading with us! Sign up at clapplibrary.beanstack.com or via the Beanstack app.
