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SUMMARY:Critters of Lake Wallace
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, July 27 to investigate fascinating creatures and critters in Lake Wallace. Join local biologists and parents Caralyn Zehnder and Will Duncan as we learn about the life cycles of aquatic invertebrates like dragonflies and damselflies and sample the lake to see what we can find. Geared towards ages 4 years and up. \n9AM PROGRAM IS FULL.  10:30AM SESSION ADDED\nRegistration is required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/QCQrMQTv3ZqtUaLL6 \nWe will meet at the end of the ball fields. Play clothes and bug spray are highly suggested. The 9am program has filled up\, we are offering a second program at 10:30am. \nAny questions\, call the Clapp Memorial Library at 413-323-0417
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/critters-of-lake-wallace-3/
LOCATION:Foley Field\, 66 State Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event
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SUMMARY:Critters of Lake Wallace
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, July 27 to investigate fascinating creatures and critters in Lake Wallace. Join local biologists and parents Caralyn Zehnder and Will Duncan as we learn about the life cycles of aquatic invertebrates like dragonflies and damselflies and sample the lake to see what we can find. Geared towards ages 4 years and up. \nRegistration is required\, sign up here: https://forms.gle/QCQrMQTv3ZqtUaLL6 \nWe will meet at the end of the ball fields. Play clothes and bug spray are highly suggested. Our 9am program is full\, join us for the 10:30am program! \nAny questions\, call the Clapp Memorial Library at 413-323-0417
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/critters-of-lake-wallace-4/
LOCATION:Foley Field\, 66 State Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-08-01/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T180000
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SUMMARY:Free Teen Book Hours & Book Swap!
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Teen Summer Reading Program participants are invited to donate up to two books (preferably Middle Grade or Young Adult) in exchange for picking out up to four books during the Free Teen Book Hours at the library on August 2nd from 5:00-6:00PM and August 7th from 6:00-7:00PM. Donations for the Free Teen Book Hours can be dropped off at the library’s circulation desk. Teens will then be given passes that allow them to take additional books at the FTBHs. Teens do not need to donate a book in order to attend the Free Teen Book Hours. Teens can automatically choose at least one free book at each FTBH they attend. Teens must\, however\, be signed up for the Teen Summer Reading Program to receive a free book. Leftover books after the last FTBH\, and books above and below a MG or YA reading level\, will be donated to the Friends of the Library for their semi-annual booksale.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/free-teen-book-hours-book-swap/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T165058Z
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SUMMARY:Duckworld
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/duckworld/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T150849Z
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SUMMARY:Belchertown’s Connection with China
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, August 5th at 6:30pm\, come to the Clapp Memorial Library for “Belchertown’s Connection with China\,” a presentation by Cliff McCarthy\, Stone House Museum archivist and author/editor of several books on Belchertown’s history. Belchertown has a deep\, historic connection to China. Elijah Coleman Bridgman was the first American Protestant missionary to China beginning in the 1830s. He and his Connecticut-born spouse devoted their lives to bridging the chasm between the two worlds. Then in the 1870s\, a group of Chinese students came to live in Belchertown as part of the innovative experiment called the “Chinese Educational Mission.”
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/belchertowns-connection-with-china/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160537Z
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! \nGrab 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! \nTo 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!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ukulele-play-along-virtual-event/2024-08-05/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20240515T144741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T144742Z
UID:10003094-1723053600-1723057200@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Free Teen Book Hours & Book Swap!
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Teen Summer Reading Program participants are invited to donate up to two books (preferably Middle Grade or Young Adult) in exchange for picking out up to four books during the Free Teen Book Hours at the library on August 2nd from 5:00-6:00PM and August 7th from 6:00-7:00PM. Donations for the Free Teen Book Hours can be dropped off at the library’s circulation desk. Teens will then be given passes that allow them to take additional books at the FTBHs. Teens do not need to donate a book in order to attend the Free Teen Book Hours. Teens can automatically choose at least one free book at each FTBH they attend. Teens must\, however\, be signed up for the Teen Summer Reading Program to receive a free book. Leftover books after the last FTBH\, and books above and below a MG or YA reading level\, will be donated to the Friends of the Library for their semi-annual booksale.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/free-teen-book-hours-book-swap/2024-08-07/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Teen Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T190000
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CREATED:20240523T165723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T165724Z
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SUMMARY:Ultraviolet Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come rock out with Belchertown’s own teen band on the Clapp Memorial Library Lawn (in case of rain\, Swift River Elementary Pavilion) on August 7th at 6PM. Ultraviolet began as a group of 6th graders playing rock music with their band teacher at recess. Now in middle school Lily (vocals)\, Wesley (bass)\, John (guitar)\, and Jake (drums) are still at it and playing hits from the last four decades. \nThis 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. \nMade possible by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library and our Community Sponsors
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ultraviolet-concert/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20240523T170935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T170937Z
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SUMMARY:Rolie Polie Guacamole
DESCRIPTION:August 8th at 10AM on the Clapp Memorial Library Lawn! \nDon’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. \nThis 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. \nProgram is in memory of David Goff\, made possible by the Goff Family & Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/rolie-polie-guacamole-2/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Events,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T183000
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CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-08-08/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20240520T154851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T155401Z
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SUMMARY:Friends Book Drop Off Day
DESCRIPTION:Got books? Donating books to the Friends of the Library will be super easy on July 20th & August 10th from 9am to 12pm. Load up your car and drive to the Library where members of the Friends will unload the items. No need to get out of the car! DVDs also accepted but no VHS tapes. Drop off takes place in the Library parking lot.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/23404/2024-08-10/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20230504T204030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T150748Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 \nhttp://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ \n​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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-clapp-memorial-library-meeting/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20240718T163142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T163142Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Homesteading
DESCRIPTION:Adults\, teens\, and children aged 10+ are invited to attend our series of Homesteading Workshops led by local Zackery W. Zawalski. You can come to one\, two\, or all three\, and learn about ways to grow and raise your own food and make use of the land you live on. \nFriday\, August 16: Introduction to Homesteading\nFriday\, August 23: Livestock Basics\nFriday\, August 30: Gardening Basics \nZackery Zawalski has raised livestock since 2010\, including ducks\, chickens\, goats\, doves\, dogs\, and a pig. He has helped his parents with their local 4-H club and has been a member of 4-H since 2013. Zackery takes pleasure in helping with his family garden since he could walk and still enjoys it to this day. \nAll workshops start at 6:00 PM at the Clapp Memorial Library and include a presentation and activity. These programs are funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/introduction-to-homesteading-2/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-08-22/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20240718T165419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T201826Z
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SUMMARY:Livestock Basics
DESCRIPTION:Adults\, teens\, and tweens are welcome to attend the second session in our series of Homesteading Workshops by local Zackery W. Zawalski: Livestock Basics. In this session\, learn the basics of raising your own livestock and meet (at least) one very special guest from Zack’s own farm. \nFriday\, August 16: Introduction to Homesteading\nFriday\, August 23: Livestock Basics\nFriday\, August 30: Gardening Basics \nZackery Zawalski has raised livestock since 2010\, including ducks\, chickens\, goats\, doves\, dogs\, and a pig. He has helped his parents with their local 4-H club and has been a member of 4-H since 2013. Zackery takes pleasure in helping with his family garden since he could walk and still enjoys it to this day. \nAll workshops start at 6:00 PM at the Clapp Memorial Library and include a presentation and activity. These programs are funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/livestock-basics-2/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
UID:10001583-1724950800-1724956200@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-08-29/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20240718T165513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T201454Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening Basics
DESCRIPTION:Adults\, teens\, and tweens are welcome to the third and final session in our series of Homesteading Workshops by local teen Zackery W. Zawalski. In this session\, Gardening Basics\, learn how to start your own garden and pot your own plant to take home. \nAll workshops start at 6:00 PM at the Clapp Memorial Library and include a presentation and activity. This program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library. \nFriday\, August 16: Introduction to Homesteading\nFriday\, August 23: Livestock Basics\nFriday\, August 30: Gardening Basics \nZackery Zawalski has raised livestock since 2010\, including ducks\, chickens\, goats\, doves\, dogs\, and a pig. He has helped his parents with their local 4-H club and has been a member of 4-H since 2013. Zackery takes pleasure in helping with his family garden since he could walk and still enjoys it to this day. \nAll workshops start at 6:00 PM at the Clapp Memorial Library and include a presentation and activity. These programs are funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/gardening-basics-2/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20230714T143623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160537Z
UID:10004086-1725303600-1725307200@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! \nGrab 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! \nTo 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!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ukulele-play-along-virtual-event/2024-09-02/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Concerts & Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
UID:10001584-1725555600-1725561000@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20240529T151533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T151534Z
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SUMMARY:Belchertown & the California Gold Rush
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, September 9th at 6:30pm\, come to the Clapp Memorial Library for “Belchertown and the California Gold Rush\,” a presentation by Cliff McCarthy\, Stone House Museum archivist and author/editor of several books on Belchertown’s history. The California Gold Rush was an important event in American history\, having an enormous impact on migration\, land development\, the slavery debate\, and the nation’s economy. At least nineteen Belchertown men went west in pursuit of their dreams. Some played important roles in the development of California; some returned to New England and built on their western adventures to achieve positions of stature and importance in our communities.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/belchertown-the-california-gold-rush/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
UID:10001585-1726160400-1726165800@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clapplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/yarn.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
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SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clapplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/yarn.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20230504T204030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T150748Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 \nhttp://www.friendsofclapplibrary.org/ \n​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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/friends-of-the-clapp-memorial-library-meeting/2024-09-19/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20240822T174506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T174507Z
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SUMMARY:Craft with the Teen Advisory Board at the Exhibit Hall!
DESCRIPTION:The library’s Teen Advisory Board is offering a free craft in the Exhibit Hall from 4:00-5:00PM the Friday of the Belchertown Fair. All ages are welcome to stop by and do a craft paired with this year’s Fair theme\, “Barn in the USA\,” as supplies and materials last!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/craft-with-the-teen-advisory-board-at-the-exhibit-hall/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts,Teen Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
UID:10001587-1727370000-1727375400@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-09-26/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clapplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/yarn.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20220912T184403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155315Z
UID:10001588-1727974800-1727980200@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Fiber Arts with the Woolies
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/fiber-arts-with-the-woolies-2/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://clapplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/yarn.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20240529T151809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T151810Z
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SUMMARY:Nine Neighbors You Should Know
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, October 7 at 6:30pm\, come to the Clapp Memorial Library for “Nine Neighbors You Should Know\,” a presentation by Cliff McCarthy\, Stone House Museum archivist and author/editor of several books on Belchertown’s history. Do you know which Belchertown native has had a full-length Hollywood movie devoted to his life and has been portrayed by actors John Carradine and James Coburn in other films? Do you know what Belchertown woman drew the plans for remodeling the Stone House into a museum? Do you know of Belchertown’s connection to the first Governor of Kansas? This talk will present nine historical figures connected to Belchertown that will astonish and surprise. Some you will admire\, some you will despise\, but all have interesting stories to tell.
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/nine-neighbors-you-should-know/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library\, 19 South Main Street\, Belchertown\, MA\, 01007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Lecture
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
GEO:42.2761978;-72.3998528
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T054845
CREATED:20230714T143623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160537Z
UID:10002872-1728327600-1728331200@clapplibrary.org
SUMMARY:Ukulele Play Along (Virtual Event)
DESCRIPTION:Strum along with the Ukulele Play Along on the first Monday every month! \nGrab 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! \nTo 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!
URL:https://clapplibrary.org/event/ukulele-play-along-virtual-event/2024-10-07/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Classes & Lessons,Community Event,Concerts & Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://clapplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/ukulele940x600.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Cyndi Harbeson":MAILTO:charbeson@cwmars.org
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END:VCALENDAR